WW2 Band of the Brothers

Departures : 11 June & 8 October

Experience the Band of Brothers’ bravery and sacrifice at key WWII battle sites

This tour brings to life the incredible stories of bravery, camaraderie and sacrifice that defined the soldiers, famously portrayed in the book and TV series “Band of Brothers.” You’ll walk in the footsteps of these heroes, visiting key battle sites like Normandy, where they parachuted in on D-Day, and Bastogne, where they endured the brutal winter of the Battle of the Bulge. Hear gripping tales of their experiences, from the intense training at Camp Toccoa to their pivotal role in liberating Europe from Nazi occupation. Along the way, learn fascinating facts about the paratroopers’ rigorous training, the challenges they faced in combat and the bonds they formed that lasted a lifetime.

Join us as we discover the men of this remarkable unit who fought, went hungry, froze and died in their quest to beat Adolf Hitler. This tour offers a unique and immersive way to honour the valour and resilience of the Band of Brothers, providing a deeper understanding of the human spirit in the face of war.

Price Includes :

• Return flights from Dublin to Brussels including taxes & charges
• 10kg checked bag per person & small bag taken on board (as per airline)
• Executive private coach transfers & airport transfers (as per itinerary)
• Tour manager, professional historian tour guide during excursions (as per itinerary)
• Entrance fees (as per itinerary)
• Meals included (as per itinerary)

Accommodation:

• 1-night accommodation in a central Nijmegen hotel, including breakfast
• 2 nights accommodation in a central Bastogne hotel, including breakfast

A selection of activities (as per itinerary):

• 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
• Visit the Malmedy Massacre Memorial at Baugez & the American Cemetery of Henri-Chapelle
• Visit to the 101st (E Company) Memorial, the foxholes in the adjacent woods, the Bastogne & Madasson Memorials and Bastogne Historical Centre
• Free time for sightseeing, shopping at leisure or relaxation (as per itinerary)