Follow in the footsteps of Heroes
on the In The Footsteps®
Battle of the Bulge
78th Anniversary Tour
16 — 18 December 2022
5-Days / 4-Nights
Join our tour commemorating the 78th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and attend some of the events
and re-enactments commemorating this epic battle.
The Battle of the Bulge was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by the United States in the
Second World War. It is the second most deadly battle in their history, the deadliest being the Battle
of the Meuse-Argonne in the First World War. It began on 16 December 1944 when Generalfeldmarschall
Walter Model’s Army Group B, consisting of 13 Infantry Divisions and 7 Armoured Divisions, attacked
along an 80-mile (130 kilometre) section of the front centred on the Ardennes. It was to be Adolf
Hitler's 'Last Throw of the Dice' in the west; his last effort to snatch victory from the
jaws of defeat.
Discover some of the incredible stories surrounding the Battle of the Bulge and those who were part of
that epic struggle in the company of one of our In The Footsteps Battlefield Historians.
Thursday, 15 December 2022
You meet your Battlefield Historian at the Stop 24 Folkestone Services at 10:00 hrs before travelling to
the Ardennes in Belgium via the Eurotunnel crossing between Folkestone and Calais. Our scheduled
departure is 11:20 hrs and we are due to arrive in Calais at 13:00 hrs. From Calais we head to the
Ardennes where we check into our tour hotel.
The evening is spent at your leisure either in your hotel or local area.
Friday, 16 December 2022
Your Battlefield Historian will meet you in the reception of your tour hotel at 09:00 hrs. Our day begins
visiting the Dragon’s Teeth on the German-Belgium border at Hollerath. Here you will not only see the
Dragon’s Teeth of the Siegfried Line but visit the location of the foxholes that were occupied by the
German 277th Volksgrenadier Division before the battle.
We then visit three locations associated with the US 99th Infantry Division before beginning to follow
in the footsteps of SS-Obersturmbannführer Joachim Peiper’s Kampfgruppe in their drive across the
Northern Shoulder as the spearhead of the German assault.
At the end of the day, you have the opportunity to see the King Tiger at La Gleize and visit the
excellent December 1944 Museum before heading back to your tour hotel.
The evening is spent at your leisure either in your hotel or local area.
Saturday, 17 December 2022
Your Battlefield Historian will meet you in the reception of your tour hotel at 09:00 hrs. Today will be
spend at an event(s) commemorating the 78th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and you will return
to your hotel at approximately 17:30 hrs.
The evening is spent at your leisure either in your hotel or local area.
Sunday, 18 December 2022
Your Battlefield Historian will meet you in the reception of your tour hotel at 09:00 hrs. Today is spent
exploring the battlefield in the area where General der Panzertruppe von Manteuffel's Fifth Panzer Army
opened a massive gap to envelop the 106th Infantry Division, capture Saint-Vith and almost reach the
River Meuse.
We will look at how the Americans threw up roadblocks in places like Parker's Crossroads, the efforts of
the US Armored and Infantry Divisions to push back the Bulge that von Manteuffel's Fifth Panzer Army had
created, and touch on how the British under Field Marshal Montgomery joined the fight. We will also
discuss how General George S Pattern Jr’s Third Army came to the relief of the beleaguered 101st
Airborne Division in Bastogne.
The evening is spent at your leisure either in your hotel or local area.
Monday, 19 December 2022
Your Battlefield Historian will meet you at the reception of your tour hotel at approximately 09:00 hrs.
This morning, you will visit the Bois Jacques Woods and see the remains of the foxholes where Easy
Company 506 PIR, the Band of Brothers, defended Bastogne in December 1944. We head to the nearby Recogne
German Military Cemetery before finishing our tour at the American Mardasson Memorial.
We begin our journey back to Calais at around mid-day. There we catch our return Eurotunnel to the UK at
16:20 hrs and are due to arrive back at the Stop 24 Folkestone Services for 17:30 hrs.
The cost of your tour
The cost of our 5-day / 4-night In The Footsteps® of the Battle of the Bulge Anniversary
Tour is:
Standard twin or double room (depending upon availablilty) in one of our 3-Star partner hotels
- Two people sharing a double or twin room — £1,325.00 GBP per person.
- Single occupancy in a standard twin room — £1,480.00 GBP per person.
A deposit of £300.00 GBP is payable in order to book your tour. The final balance is due 8 weeks
prior to your tour (21 October 2022).
Price per person based upon a minimum of 4 people and there will be a maximum of 8 per tour vehicle.
Please
note the tour will not go ahead if the minimum number do not book.
If you prefer a private tour, please email enquiries@inthefootsteps.com for a no obligation
quotation.
Booking indicates your acceptance of our Tour Terms and Conditions
What your tour includes
- In-tour land travel only.
- 5-days escorted tour of the battlefields with one of our expert Battlefield Guides.
- 4-nights accommodation at one of our partner hotels, breakfast included.
- Comprehensive touring of all the major battlefield sites, including many of the less frequently visited out-of-the-way sites.
- All museum admission fees specified in the itinerary.
- The opportunity to visit specific cemeteries and graves within tour area (as agreed prior to your tour).
- The opportunity to discuss your battlefield travel plans with our expert team.
What your tour does not include
- Lunches and evening meals.
- Drinks.
- Travel Insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
Accommodation
Your accommodation for your tour will in one of our partner hotels.
You will be told in which hotel you will be accommodated prior to booking your tour, please make
sure you are happy with it as changes may not be possible after booking.
Battlefield Historian
Your Battlefield Historian is an established member of our team and is experienced in leading tours to
the battlefields of the Second World War.
The Battlefield Historian will meet you daily at your hotel reception prior to departure.
Financial Protection
Your money is safe. We are members ot the TTA and all monies paid to us are held in a trust account and cannot be drawn down by us until the tour is over.
Why travel with In The Footsteps?
- We have over 18 years experience in designing and operating Private Battlefield Tours, Battlefield Studies and Staff Rides.
- Our team of Battlefield Historians are selected for their experience, depth of knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to tell the story in an entertaining and engaging way. The majority are accredited members of the prestigious Guild of Battlefield Guides, which means they endeavour to maintain high levels of good practice commensurate with the Guild's ethos.
- We operate a full booking, planning and design service.
- Office is open 24-hours a day whilst the tour is operating.
- Combined Employers and Public Liability Insurance (a copy can be supplied upon request).
Enquire About Your Battle of the Bulge Anniversary Tour Today
If you are interested in this tour please contact us on enquiries@inthefootsteps.com or click on the button
below which will take you to our Enquiry Form. Either way, please ensure that you tell us which tour you
are interested in and how many people there are in your party. We endeavour to answer all enquiries
within 24-hours.
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