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Tanks in Town – Commemorating the Liberation of Mons 1944
Tanks in Town is an annual event in Mons, Belgium, which takes place in early September to commemorate the liberation of the city in 1944. Second World War military vehicles and operational tanks come over and, on this special tour, we combine a day at the event along with a visit to the battlefields in the Ardennes where the Battle of the Bulge took place in 1944, seeing the foxholes and museums around Bastogne.
Tour Includes
- 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- Local joining points
4 days from £499pp
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Itinerary
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Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for a three-night stay.
This morning we will attend the Tanks in Town event on the outskirts of Mons. Here, WW2 Tanks and vehicles are on display, many of which are still operational.
After lunch, we depart for the Ardennes Battlefields and look at the Battle of the Bulge. We start at the British Cemetery at Hotton and then go to Foy and look at the story of Easy Company – the ‘Band of Brothers’ – during the fighting here in 1944. We then visit the Bastogne War Museum and see the Mardasson Memorial. We stay in Bastogne, with free time for an evening meal, before returning to our hotel in Mons.
Please note: day 2 and 3 are subject to change due to commemorative events.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Today we attend further Tanks in Town events. We then go to the Mons Memorial Museum to see the memorial to the US 1st Division who fought at Mons in 1944, see the special military displays here, and then into central Mons where the Tanks in Town event will end with a static display in the main square.
You will have additional free time in Mons to relax and have an evening meal before we return to our hotel.
Please note: day 2 and 3 are subject to change due to commemorative events.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Entrance fees to museums, places of interest and optional excursions are at extra cost.
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Accommodation
You will stay for three nights in Belgium at a minimum 3-star hotel, such as the Hotel Casteau Resort.
Hotel Casteau Resort
Casteau Resort Mons is located on the outskirts of Casteau village, just 8km from Mons and also near to the SHAPE Military Base and central command of NATO military forces.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Sauna or Steam Room
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower and Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Laundry Service
- Gym
- Dog Friendly (selected rooms)
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Food & Drink
- Gluten Free Menu
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- WiFi Available
Executive Coach
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way.
Executive Coach Features
- Air-conditioning, an onboard servery, onboard toilet and reclining seats. Please note that on selected air holidays, the executive coach may have limited facilities.
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