What You Will Do
Experience a unique tour of the historic Battle of the Bulge sites, guided by a historian, who will not only take you to the museums but also let you explore the local culture and partake in a unique experience.
All food and drinks provided. Bring your camera and comfortable hiking shoes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Le Bois de la Paix
30 minutes
Visit Jack's Wood (Bois du Jacques), including the foxholes of the 101st Airborne Division and the memorial of the fallen Easy Company members.
2
Bastogne War Museum
2 hours 30 minutes
The Bastogne War Museum is a huge World War II museum focusing on the Battle of the Bulge. Largest collection of military vehicles, tanks, hand guns, and uniforms, a true mecca for history fan. A must see! We will tour it and then visit the Mardasson Memorial.
Next, we'll visit the main square and take pictures of the Sherman tank there. Next to the Sherman stands the statute of U.S. Army General Anthony McAuliffe and the nearby Le Musée du Cochon where we'll sample delicious Ardennes hams.
3
Bastogne
1 hour
Sample delicious local cuisine and have lunch at a local bakery.
4
BASTOGNE BARRACKS
1 hour
The Bastogne War Rooms, an iconic location from World War II, house the McAuliffe’s historical cellar where on December 22, 1944, Brigadier General McAuliffe of the 101st Airborne Division uttered his famous "NUTS" in response to the surrender request from German forces besieging the town of Bastogne.
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