Bastogne Private Guided Tour

BATTLE OF THE BULGE MAP TOUR, BASTOGNE

The Battle of the Bulge was one of the most significant military operations of World War II and of the fight for freedom on the Belgium front lines, and one of the most costly in terms of lives lost. The private guided tour of the Battle of the Bulge Map takes you to destinations in and around Bastogne that are relevant to this important event in the history of Belgium and of world freedom. We will visit notable landmarks, monuments and museums in Bastogne, and we can also extend our tour to include nearby WWII memorial destinations in Luxembourg and Ettelbruck.

The Battle of the Bulge Map Tour is designed in order for visitors to Belgium to have an opportunity to pay tribute to those thousands of American, Canadian, British and Belgian heroes who provided the ultimate sacrifice in order to defeat the invading German forces. The city of Bastogne and its surrounding countryside was the location for this devastating battle, and this private guided Battle of the Bulge Map Tour will take you to visit some of the most significant locales of Bastogne.

Although any tour can be customized to fit your time and interests, the following describes some of the most important Battle of the Bulge destinations generally included in this tour:

• The Mardasson Memorial: "The Belgian people remember their American liberators -4th July 1946." These are the words inscribed on a memorial stone within this awe-inspiring monument to the 76,890 American soldiers killed or injured fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. It is a massive stone pentagram encompassing a circular atrium and decorated with spectacular murals depicting scenes from this battle.
• The Bastogne War Museum: A new building beside the Mardasson Memorial opens in 2014 dedicated to the remembrance of the events of WWII, featuring authentic artifacts from the Battle of the Bulge.
• Bois de la Paix (The Wood of Peace): Nature reserve area with 4,000 birch, oak and beech trees planted in a design that from the air resembles a mother and child, an icon of human tenderness. Planted in remembrance on the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
• Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial: 5,076 American soldiers who died during the Battle of the Bulge are interred here, including General George S. Patton, Jr.

These are only a few of the highlighted destinations for your private guided Battle of the Bulge Map Tour. Your tour may also include the General Patton Monument and Museum in Ettlebruck, the General McAuliffe Monument, the Historical WWII Museum, the 101st Airborne Memorial, and various other historically important destinations in and around Bastogne, depending on your wishes and time available.