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Battle of the Bulge

Follow the events relating to the famous Battle of the Bulge – Hitler's last gamble – as you visit important points of interest, museums and war cemeteries.

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Holiday Itinerary

4-Day Break

• Day 1 – We arrive in Liege and stay for three nights.
• 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 – Journey to Calais then return home. B

B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner