Tanks in Town – Commemorating the Liberation of Mons 1944
Tanks in Town – Commemorating the Liberation of Mons 1944
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Tanks in Town – Commemorating the Liberation of Mons 1944
4 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Mons, Ardennes, Bastogne
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Tour code:
btt
Specialist Group:
Fifty+
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through history with the "Tanks in Town – Commemorating the Liberation of Mons 1944" tour in Belgium. This unique battlefield tour offers a three-night stay at a comfortable 3-star hotel, such as the Casteau Resort near Mons. Experience the awe-inspiring Tanks in Town event, where operational WWII tanks and vehicles are on display. Delve into the history of the Ardennes Battlefields, including the poignant story of Easy Company, the "Band of Brothers," and visit the Bastogne War Museum and Mardasson Memorial. Enjoy free time to explore Mons and its commemorative events, with opportunities to witness military parades and static displays. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those aged 50 and above, offering a memorable exploration of Europe's wartime past.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Belgium
Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for a three-night stay.
Day 2 : Bastogne
Location: Mons, Ardennes, Bastogne
Accommodation Name: hotel in Mons
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin this morning in the area west of Mons where the Tanks in Town association will have a tank and vehicle display, plus a large militaria fair selling military memorabilia, and we shall see one of the vehicle convoys depart (Entry to this is 10€ per person). Tank rides are also available here from the organisers. We will remain here for the lunch period and then 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 (Entrance approx. 20€ per person) 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.
Day 3 : Mons
Location: Mons
Accommodation Name: hotel in Mons
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we go to a village just outside Mons to watch the arrival of the parade of Military vehicles and tanks, as well as re-enactors, see a static display and then go to the Tanks in Town event at Chateau Warelles where there will be vehicle parades, a memorial service and static displays. Later we 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 and later departure from the town. 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.
Day 4
Location: Mons
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes 3 breakfasts.
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Tanks in Town Event
Attend the Tanks in Town event on the outskirts of Mons where WW2 Tanks and vehicles are on display.
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Ardennes Battlefields Tour
Visit the Ardennes Battlefields and explore the 'Battle of the Bulge'.
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Bastogne War Museum
Visit the Bastogne War Museum and see the Mardasson Memorial.
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Mons Memorial Museum
Visit the Mons Memorial Museum to see the memorial to the US 1st Division.
What's Not Included
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Entry Fees
Entry to the Tanks in Town event is 10€ per person and entrance to the Bastogne War Museum is approximately 20€ per person.
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Tank Rides
Tank rides at the Tanks in Town event are available from the organizers and are not included in the tour price.
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights in Belgium at a minimum 3-star hotel such as Casteau Resort near Mons.Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for a three-night stay, with visits to various historical sites and events, before returning home by coach.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for three nights in Belgium at a minimum 3-star hotel such as Casteau Resort near Mons.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 3 breakfasts, but no lunches or dinners are provided.
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What can I expect to see at the Tanks in Town event?
At the Tanks in Town event, you can expect to see WW2 tanks and vehicles on display, many of which are still operational. There will also be a static display in the main square of Mons.
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Will there be any free time during the tour?
Yes, there will be free time in Bastogne for an evening meal and additional free time in Mons to relax and have an evening meal.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Ardennes Battlefields, the British Cemetery at Hotton, the Bastogne War Museum, the Mardasson Memorial, and the Mons Memorial Museum.
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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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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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