WW2: Band of Brothers
Discover the Ultimate WWII Experience: Band of Brothers Battlefield Tours
Follow in the footsteps of Easy Company and their participation in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge on this extraordinary tour to Arnhem and Bastogne.
Explore Historic Sites with Expert Guides
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the pivotal landscapes of World War II with our Band of Brothers Battlefield Tours. Tailored for history enthusiasts, these immersive experiences take you to the very locations made famous by the acclaimed HBO series. Walk in the footsteps of heroes as you explore iconic sites like Easy Company’s D-Day landing at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.
Why Choose Our Battlefield Tours?
Our expert guides bring history to life, providing in-depth knowledge and captivating stories from the front lines. You’ll visit significant memorials and museums, gaining a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by soldiers during this tumultuous time.
Key Features of Our Tours:
- Expert-Led: Knowledgeable guides share fascinating insights into the events of WWII.
- Comprehensive Itinerary: Experience a meticulously crafted route that covers key battle sites.
- Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personalised tour with like-minded individuals.
Join us on this extraordinary adventure to connect with the past and pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought for freedom.
Book Your WWII Band of Brothers Tour Today!
Don’t miss your chance to experience history firsthand. Visit our website to find out more about our Band of Brothers Battlefield Tours and secure your place on this remarkable journey. Let history inspire you!
What's Included
- Flights from Dublin to Amsterdam and Brussels to Dublin including airport taxes and charges
- Professional historian guides and executive coach transfers
- 1-night accommodation at 4* Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centre in Nijmegen, including breakfast
- 2 nights accommodation at 4* Hotel Melba in Bastogne, including breakfast (superior rooms)
- Visit Grave Bridge, WAAL River & Groesbeek National Liberation Centre at Nijmegen
- Visits to the battlefield sites in Arnhem including Ginkel Heath, Wolfheze, Lonsdale Church, St Elizabeth’s Hospital, Arnhem Bridge, the Malmedy Massacre Memorial at Baugez & the American Cemetery of Henri-Chapelle
- Visit the 101st (E Company) Memorial, the foxholes in the adjacent woods, the Bastogne & Madasson Memorials and the Bastogne Historical Centre
Prices
| Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2025- 08 Jun 2025 |
€829.00 | Book Now |
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Booking Remarks
- Price based on 2 sharing including all airport taxes & charges- Single room supplement €135pp. If you are travelling alone and are willing to share a twin room with another group member of the same sex, we will do our best to accommodate this request although it cannot be guaranteed
- Non-refundable / non-transferable deposit of €250pp required at time of booking
- Balance due 10 weeks before departure
- Price includes 1 standard piece of hand luggage. Checked-in luggage is available to purchase prior to travel – prices may vary
- Optional insurance available from €24pp (terms & conditions apply)
- City taxes may apply, payable locally at your hotel
- Flights, taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
- Booking terms & conditions apply
Itinerary
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fly from Dublin to Amsterdam, meet your tour manager on arrival and transfer by executive coach to the Airbourne Museum Hartenstein – the Allies headquarters during Operation Market Garden.
Continue onto Oosterbeek War Cemetery which contains the graves of most of those killed during the September landings and many of those killed in later fighting in the area.
Visit ‘Lonsdale’ Church – site of Major Lonsdale’s famous speech, Grave Bridge & The Waal River. Transfer to Nijmegen for your night’s accommodation.
Arnhem, Netherlands
Breakfast at your hotel and check out. Visit Groesbeek National Liberation Museum before heading to Ginkel Heath – site of the first days of Operation Market Garden.
Follow John Frost’s Lion Route to Arnhem Bridge before visiting Wolfheze and continuing on to Bastogne, visiting American Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, St Elizabeth’s Hospital & Lonsdale Bridge en route. Transfer to your hotel in Bastogne.
Breakfast at your hotel. Visit Easy Company Memorial to the 101st Airborne Division – recently erected near the village of Foy where they dug in to defend Bastogne. See the defensive foxholes in Bois Jacques Woods.
Visit the German Cemetery at Recogne, the Malmedy massacre Memorial & the 44 December Museum which recounts the tragic events of the Battle of the Bulge and offers a chance to see one of the most important WW2 collection in Europe. Transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast at your hotel and check out. Visit the fascinating Bastogne Historical Centre whose star-shaped building contains two reconstruction scenes – one American and one German – which allow visitors to relive moments of the battle along with the soldiers’ daily life.
Also, visit the Mardasson Monument built to honour the memory of the 76,890 American soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge. Transfer to Brussels airport for your flight back to Dublin.
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