Band of Brothers in Bastogne from Amsterdam
Description
In just one day you will see the key sights that give a good impression of the Battle of the Bulge. We will see a German Panther Tank, the bunker where Patton's troops reached Bastogne, McAuliffe Place with the General's statue and a Sherman Tank, the Mardasson Memorial with the iconic Bastogne War Museum. Of course we visit the foxholes of Easy Coy, 506PIR, 101st Airborne Division, the famous Band of Brothers and the village of Foy, taken in January 1945. But keep in mind it is a 3,5 hour drive to Bastogne without traffic delays. We will have a coffee break and the guide will bring a can of coffee and some bottled water.
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Itinerary
Your will see a large collection of objects, pictures, maps, explanation panels, displays and animated dioramas. It is a modern museum that appeals to everybody. We will also visit the Band of Brothers fox holes in the Bois Jacques.
The impressive American Memorial of the Battle of the Bulge
From the Bois Jacques we will follow in the footsteps of Easy Company, Band of Brothers at the village of Foy. From there we drive to Grandmenil. At Grandmenil the advance of the German spearhead 2nd SS Panzerdivision was stopped. This Panther tank bears witness
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
One pick-up point to save time
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about military history. He made some really great recommendations on further reading and understanding of the battle.
Thank you very much and my pleasure showing these iconic places of the Band of Brothers experience.
Jip is a great tour guide and driver. He drove my wife and I from Amsterdam to Bagstone. We had a great tour and discussion during the drive from military to general history of ancient and modern Europe. Highly recommend Jip and this tour!
Thanks Jake, I enjoyed your interest and company.
Jip Meijer was fantastic. He gave us detailed explanations complete with pictures and maps. This is the second visit to a WWII sight in less than a year with my teenage kids and both times we did a tour like the one Jip did and they were engaged from the start. My recommendation would be to stay the night down there and really take in all the culture, sites and restaurants but a day trip from Amsterdam or Brussels is very doable if that’s all the time you have.
Thanks Scott, I enjoyed your and your families company and interest. All the best, Jip
