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Battle of the Bulge 80th Anniversary

The German Ardennes Offensive, known as The Battle of the Bulge, began with a massive assault on the American lines in December 1944. It would become one of the largest land battles ever fought by the Americans, stretching along an 80-mile front.

Approximately one million men participated in this battle, including 500,000 Germans and 600,000 Americans, and casualties were high. A key factor of the battle, often mentioned by veterans who were there and depicted in films and TV series, was the weather. Visiting the Ardennes in the winter allows us to gain a glimpse into what it must have been like for those men fighting here in sub-zero temperatures, snow flurries, and with a lack of equipment.

With this particular tour, not only will we be exploring areas of the battlefield, but we will also have the opportunity to visit living history displays and observe the commemorations for the 80th anniversary. This may be the last time that they are held in the presence of the Second World War veterans who were there.

Join us on this 80th Anniversary tour as we attend the Battle Re-enactment at Manhay and visit the battlefields around Bastogne.

Tour Includes

  • 3 nights accommodation with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

4 days from £569pp

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Itinerary

Please choose your preferred 4 day itinerary

Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Belgium for a three-night stay.

We travel to the Belgian Ardennes over the anniversary weekend nearest to the start of the battle in 1944. During the weekend, we attend the WW2 Battle Re-enactment at Manhay; this includes re-enactors in period costume, with WW2 tanks, vehicles, and a militaria fair. Please note this is an outside, unseated event. We also visit some of the Battle of the Bulge locations in the area, including the Panther Tank at Manhay, the Panther at Houffalize, the woods near Foy where the Band of Brothers were in 1944, and also Bastogne. Full details of the itinerary will be published nearer the time.

Includes Breakfast

Manhay Battle Reenactment

Key Visits

Houffalize Recogne German War Cemetery Bastogne Sherman Tank Foy Manhay Battle Reenactment Sherman Tank at Manhay Battle Reenactment M7 Priest at Manhay Battle Reenactment

Return home.

Includes Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for 3 nights at the 3-star Ibis Styles Namur.

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Luxuria Coach

Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.

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Luxuria Features

  • Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
    *Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest.
  • Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
  • There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
  • Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
  • Onboard toilet.

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