Panzers in the Ardennes
Panzers in the Ardennes
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Panzers in the Ardennes
5 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Houffalize, Liège, Bastogne, Bruly
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Tour code:
bpn
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through history with the "Panzers in the Ardennes" tour, exploring the largest WW2 battlefield in Western Europe. This tour delves into the pivotal moments of armoured warfare during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944 and the German Blitzkrieg in 1940. Discover the rich history of the Ardennes with visits to significant sites such as the Ardennes American Cemetery, Bastogne Barracks, and the Diekirch War Museum. Witness iconic tanks like the King Tiger and Panther, and explore the Hitler bunker at Bruly. Stay at the comfortable 3-star Hotel Vayamundo in Houffalize, nestled in the serene Ourthe Valley, offering a perfect retreat after a day of exploration. With convenient coach travel from the UK, this fully guided tour promises an unforgettable experience for history enthusiasts and photography lovers alike.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Houffalize
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Vayamundo
Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Malmedy & Manhay 44 Museum
Location: Liège
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Vayamundo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start today at the Ardennes American Cemetery near Liège. There are more than 5,000 burials here from the fighting in the Ardennes in 1944/45, including GIs who fought in tank units. From here, we look at German armoured forces and see a King Tiger Tank at La Gleize, one of only a handful left in the world. After lunch, we see an American M4 Sherman at Vielsam and at Manhay we visit the War Museum and see an original Panther Tank used in the Battle of the Bulge. We then end at Houffalize to see the newly restored Panther Tank, which fought in the town in 1944.
Day 3 : Bastogne and Diekirch
Location: Bastogne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Vayamundo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we journey to Recogne to visit the German War Cemetery, where we will see the graves of German tank crews including Knight’s Cross recipients. In Bastogne, we visit Bastogne Barracks for a tour of the many tanks exhibited here, as well as the tank workshops and displays relating to the 1944 battles in the area. After lunch, we visit some of the Sherman Tank turrets which now circle the town of Bastogne, marking the old defensive perimeter from 1944/45. We then cross into Luxembourg and visit the superb Diekirch War Museum which has a remarkable collection of armoured vehicles - perhaps the best in the Ardennes. We then travel back via Troisvierges and see a Pak43 88mm anti-tank gun.
Day 4 : Ardennes Blitzkrieg 1940
Location: Bruly
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Vayamundo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we look at the German Blitzkrieg in the West, following the route of German Panzers as they came down through the Ardennes in May 1940. We will take some of the routes they used down into northern France, and look at the battlefield around Stonne, one of the biggest armoured engagements. Here we see a Char B tank as well as a selection of other memorials. After lunchtime in Sedan, we look at the Meuse River crossings by German Panzer formations, before crossing back into Belgium to visit the Hitler bunker at Bruly. This concrete bunker was used by Hitler as a headquarters during the Battle of France, and is now a WW2 museum.
Day 5
Location: Houffalize
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 3 dinners -
Accommodation
Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
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Fully Guided
The tour is fully guided.
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International Travel
International travel is included.
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Transport
Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
What's Not Included
Insurance
Insurance is not included.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Vayamundo in Houffalize in the Ourthe Valley. Situated amongst pine forest, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar and indoor swimming pool. The hotel provides the ideal place to unwind after a day of touring the battlefields.Mode of Transport
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. This trip includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Vayamundo in Houffalize in the Ourthe Valley. The hotel is situated amongst pine forest and offers a restaurant, bar, and indoor swimming pool, providing an ideal place to unwind after a day of touring the battlefields.
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What can I expect to see at the War Museum in Manhay?
At the War Museum in Manhay, you will see an original Panther Tank that was used in the Battle of the Bulge.
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Will there be opportunities to see original tanks from World War II?
Yes, the tour includes visits to see original tanks such as a King Tiger Tank at La Gleize, an American M4 Sherman at Vielsam, and a newly restored Panther Tank in Houffalize.
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What historical sites related to the Battle of the Bulge will be visited?
The tour includes visits to the Ardennes American Cemetery, Bastogne Barracks, and the War Museum in Manhay, where you will see various tanks and memorials related to the Battle of the Bulge.
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Is there a visit to any significant World War II cemeteries?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Ardennes American Cemetery near Liège and the German War Cemetery in Recogne.
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What is included in the tour regarding meals?
Meals are provided as detailed in the itinerary, which includes breakfast and dinner on certain days.
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What kind of transport is used during the tour?
The tour uses a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach for transportation.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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