Bastogne

Band of Brothers

By the end of the 19th century, Bastogne was a thriving fortified town in the middle of an important crossroads of highways and railway lines in Belgium, with forest products and cattle fairs well known. It all came to a terrible end with the German occupation in World War II. Although liberated by the Allies in late 1944, German forces attacked in their goal to conquer the Ardennes and separate American and British forces. Shortly before Christmas the German forces began their offensive, thereafter known as the Battle of the Bulge, by attacking the American Forces surrounding the town. A few days later, Brigadier General McAuliffe and the 101^st Airborne Division along with elements of the 10^th Armored Division arrived to counter attack, but after heavy fighting was encircled in the city. On December 22, German emissaries asked for the American surrender, to which the General famously answered, “Nuts!” Later, the troops of General Patton broke the deadlock and the official end to the battle was declared almost three weeks later.

What remained? A city almost completely destroyed, more than 25 thousand dead, and 50 thousand never accounted for. Today, Bastogne is a town that has dedicated its existence to honoring the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought Nazi Germany. Join us in retracing the steps of those who fought for liberty and freedom.

Booking Details

Prices

€99 Adults & Youths
€89 Childen ages 3-11
Prices available on request for children younger than 3 years.

Departures Dates

Dates TBA

Pick Up Time & Place

Departs 0600
Returns 1930
Main Chapel Parking Lot, Ramstein AFB. Please park toward center of the lot.

Included

Round Trip Deluxe Coach
Visit Mardasson Memorial
Entrance War Museum incl. Exhibition Generations 45
Entrance Foxholes of Easy Company
Visit Peace Woods Memorial
Free Time Downtown Bastogne
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Not Included

Meals, beverages, entrance fees not specifically mentioned as “included" and items of a personal nature.

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Required Documents

All participants must be in possession of a valid US tourist passport during the tour.

Child Safety

German law requires ALL child passengers, regardless of size or age, to have a seat on a bus and use an approved safety seat provided by the customer.

Additional Info

This tour involves walking on uneven terrain.

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