Your tour
will take in a combination of battlefields, memorials and
war cemetaries. You'll learn why battles were fought at particular
locations, your guide will help you to interpret the landscape
and look for signs of the battle evident today. You'll hear
the countless stories of personal bravery and sacrifice, not
just on the battlefield but also the acts of ordinary people
in extraorinary times.
Specialist Battlefield Guides: Consistently highly rated by
Leger's guests for their knowledge, personal perspective and
going the extra mile; your guide on tour will be one of Leger's
hand picked specialists. The team of over 20 guides is headed
by Paul Reed, Tony Lea and Bill McQuade, who between the three
of them have a combined total of over 50 years' guiding experience!
Battle of the Bulge Coach Holidays 4 Days - 7.5%
Discount
Hitler's last
gamble
Battle
of the Bulge Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: To Liege
for a 3-night stay.
DAY 2: The
Bulge (included)
We travel
to the northern shoulder of ‘The Bulge’, visiting
the American War Cemetery at Henri-Chapelle. Next, we take
the route of ‘Kampfgruppe Peiper’ of the 1st
SS Panzer Division through Bullingen, Thirimont, Baugnez
(scene of the Malmedy massacre) and Ligneuville to Stavelot,
where we ‘halt’ for the chance to take lunch.
In the afternoon, we journey through Trois Ponts to visit
the superb Battle of the Bulge Museum at La Gleize. We travel
on via Stoumont (the end of Peiper’s route), ending
the day at Werbomont and the memorial to the 82nd United
States Airborne Division. B
DAY 3:
Bastogne, Bure and Bande (included) We travel
to Houffalize, where we make a brief stop at the German
Cemetery at Recogne. Next, we reach Bastogne and visit the
historical centre with its comprehensive collection of militaria
and preserved vehicles. We have time for lunch in the town
of Bastogne before entering the British Sector to see Bure
and then Bande, the location of the infamous roadside cellar
massacre, by the SS. We also visit the Commonwealth War
Graves Commission Cemetery at Hotton. B
DAY 4: To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Your Hotels
You’ll stay for three nights
at the 4-star Holiday Inn at Liège. The hotel is only a few
minutes walk from the historical centre. The hotel has a lift,
bar, restaurant, heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steambath
and fitness club. All bedrooms have a T.V., telephone, hairdryer
and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Silver
Service Departure Dates & Prices 2008 - May 2009 Tour
ref 4BBMV
3 nights’
accommodation with buffet breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
2 Included battlefield visits: The Bulge; Bastogne, Bure and
Bandee
Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
Porterage at your hotel
Smaller, more personal group
Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are
at extra cost
Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
March
6
£255 £236
March
5 2009
£261 £242
April
4
£275 £255
April
2 2009
£281 £260
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£75 • Travel insurance
from £29.95.
Executive
Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2008 - May 2009 Tour ref
4BBM
Travel
by Executive coach
3 nights’ accommodation with buffet breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
2 Included battlefield visits: The Bulge; Bastogne, Bure and
Bande
Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are
at extra cost.
Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
April
11
£245 £227
August
22
£205 £190
May
15
£245 £227
October
23
£245 £227
June
19
£245 £227
April
17 2009
£251 £233
July
25
£235 £218
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £75 •
Travel insurance from £29.95.
To
book or to check availability Contact Leger Holidays
0845 458 5604 Quote Travel 55 Ref T5501
plus Leger's Holiday Code
Please note - prices may change & will
be confirmed when you call to make a booking.
The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the
price
