Tour Overview
Travel to the villages, forests, and foxholes made significant during the Battle of the Bulge. Commemorate the US Army’s largest single battle of World War II more than 80 years on. This tour retraces the unexpected, dramatic battle and offers the unique opportunity to visit key sites with expert battlefield guides, historians, and special guests. Stops include Aachen, Hürtgen Forest, Lanzerath, Malmedy, Bastogne, the Luxembourg American Cemetery, and more.
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Summary Itinerary
Day 1
Arrivals in Brussels & Transfer to Aachen
Transfer to Aachen, with lunch on own in city center upon arrival /
Welcome Reception & Dinner.
Accommodations: Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen (R, D)
Day 2
The Hürtgen Forest & Hill 400
Vossenack / Hürtgenwald Museum / Group Lunch in the Hürtgen Forest / Hill 400.
Accommodations: Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen (B, L)
Day 3
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery & St. Vith
Visit Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery / Lunch on own in Monschau, Germany / St. Vith / Transfer to Luxembourg.
Accommodations: Château d’Urpselt (B, D)
Day 4
Bastogne
Follow the path of the German 5th Panzer Army / Our River Bridge in Dasburg / Memorial to Reneé Lemaire / Bois Jacques /
Easy Company Foxholes.
Accommodations: Chateau d’Urspelt (B)
Day 5
28th Infantry Division Sites and Schuman’s Eck
Hosingen / Dahl / Wiltz / Diekirch / Schumann’s Eck
Accommodations: Château d’Urspelt (B, L)
Day 6
Luxembourg City
Visit “Patton’s Chapel” / Luxembourg American Cemetery / The National Museum of Military History in Diekirch.
Accommodations: Château d’Urspelt (B, R, D)
Day 7
Peiper’s Route
Follow the path of Peiper’s attack / Stavelot / Malmedy / Trois-Ponts / La Gleize / Drive to Brussels / Evening at leisure.
Accommodations: Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel (B, L)
Day 8
Flights home from Brussels
Independent departure flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU).
(B)
Program Inclusions
- Expert Battle of the Bulge guide Roland Gaul
- Tour with a cast member from the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers
- Full-time WWII Museum logistical tour manager
- Video oral history presentations from the Museum’s Collection
- VIP access to sites not offered on other tours
- Personal listening devices on all included touring
- Accommodations for two nights at Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen, four nights at Château d’Urspelt in Clervaux, and one night at
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel - 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and 2 evening receptions
- Wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, water, and tea at all included meals
- Private, first-class, air-conditioned motor coach transportation with bottled water
- Round-trip airport transfers (on scheduled group arrival and departure days)
- Included gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, and servers during included meals
- Informative map book to be used throughout your journey
- Personalized luggage tags and name badge
Destination Map
“This was one of the best tours I have taken—and that includes many over decades. It was focused on the WWII sites and our guide Roland Gaul was incredible—so knowledgeable and often had anecdotal stories about his youth. His passion for the area and the tour sites was exemplary. A wonderful, kind and thoughtful man. Shane Taylor, from “Band of Brothers” was terrific too. We enjoyed getting to know him along with his many stories about the production of the series.”
Clay T.
Chicago, IL
“This was my first history tour with the National WWII Museum. Having been on other tours, you guys are definitely the best.”
—William D., Elgin, TX
“Roland Gaul had a wealth of knowledge and was readily available for questions.”
—Nancy F., Flintstone, GA
“The hotel was outstanding with prime location in the heart of the village, wonderful amenities, and excellent dining options. I would definitely recommend staying there again.”
—Jim H., Chevy Chase, MD
“A wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in history.”
—Ryan M., Gilbert, AZ