Two day tour of Bruges, Ghent & Bastogne

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Visit the battlesites of the "Battle of the Bulge" and as well as the area around the siege of Bastogne. Followed by Bruges & Ghent. Both cities are not only beautiful to sightsee but their art is famous from the movie The Monuments Men. Visit Bruges with its Madonna & Ghent with the famous altarpiece.

Ghent

Famous Madonna and child

Foxholes of the Easy Company in the Jack Woods

2500

Highlights of the tour

Historical center of Bruges
Madonna and child of Bruges
Ghent old town and altarpiece
Jack Woods - Easy Company foxholes
Bastogne Museum
Other interresting sightseeing and stops

Full Description

The price of the tour is 2500 Euros

Price for the group: 1 to 7 guest
Direct pick up and drop off to your accommodation
Private guide / driver (same person)
Tour itinerary and flexibility to change the tour
Spacious, aircoditioned minibus

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Full description of the tour

PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY ONE

6:30am depart	Direct pick up from your accommodation in Paris. 4h drive to Bruges
Bruges	Also known as the Venice of the north due to its canals crossing the city. Visit and sightseeing of the city
Church of our lady	Visit and see Michelangelo's famous sculpture Madonna with Child
Ghent	Visit the picturesque historical center and old town
Ghent altarpiece	Visit the museum of the Ghent Altarpiece and learn its story
Ghent castle	Medieval castle in the heart of Ghent with a great collection of medieval arms and armour
+/- 5pm drop off to your accommodation	Suggestions of the hotels will be sent to you upon booking

PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY TWO

German cemetery	German casualties from the Battle of the Bulge *Optional
Foy	Village from which the Germans were continuisly attacking the Easy Company positions
Jack Woods	Walk through the parts of forest where the Easy Company "Band of Brothers" were defending Bastogne. Foxholes are still visible all around the woods.
Bizory chapel	Turned into a provisional aid station
Mandarsson Memorial	Honoring the memory of the Americal sondier who lost their lives or were wounded in the Battle of the Bulge
Bastogne museum	One of the best WW2 museums focusing on the Battle of the Bulge and the Bastogne siege
Bastogne square	Monument to Gen McAuliffe and Sherman tank Barracuda. Learn about the days of siege of Bastogne.
+/- 4:30pm depart	Direct drop off to your accommodation in Paris

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WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

Governmental tax - No hidden extra fees
VIP Private Trip 1 to 7 guests – Price is for the group
Private spacious and luxury Van – Full option 7 seater mini bus
English speaking driver / guide
Insurance while guest in the car (transportation insurance)
Pick up and drop off from and to the hotel/accommodation in Paris
Full transportation including all road charges (petrol, parking, highway fees)
Planning and Flexibility of the itinerary
Suggestions and booking of hotels & restaurants (If needed)
For multiple day tour - guides accommodation, breakfast and dinner are covered

WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks & snacks expenses
Entrance fees to any museums, activities, visits and tastings
Your own hotel - accommodation - overnight stay
Guides lunch on guests expenses (20Euros max)
Any additional or personal expenses
Guides gratuity (optional)
Each guest personal insurance : The guest has to be covered with his own private international travel insurance for any accidents or sickness while being on the tour as Private Trip does not take any responsibility for it

Useful informations

We operate in any weather conditions such as rain, wind or fog. Good clothes and cofortable, warm walking shoes are strongly adviced.

If you had a relative that participated in the Battle of the Bulge or any other battle to liberate Europe - let us know! We can do the necessary research on the individual or his unit / division and adapt the tour depending on the possibilities. In the last years we had helped many families to reveal what their relatives went through !