The ultimate commemoration in the Greater Region
- 5 days
- 4 night
DescriptionCome face to face with the must-see places in the Land of Memory and travel through its rich and intriguing countryside
Your tour begins at Vaux Fort, located near Verdun, which gives you an idea of the intensity of the fighting in the Meuse region. Then you visit the Douaumont Ossuary, a symbol of Franco-German reconciliation. Then a climb up the butte du Vauquois, an almost completely preserved place bearing witness to the war of mines, after which you can reward your effort with some light relief in the form of a visit to the Braquier sugared almond factory in Verdun.
Your second day begins in Spincourt Forest, at the heart of the astonishing Marguerre camp, where the enormous Duzey cannon points proudly. Then you travel to the famous town of Bastogne to visit the Mardasson Memorial and the Bastogne War Museum.
You then cross the border into Luxembourg and are welcomed to the newly-renovated National Military History Museum at Diekirch. After a beer tasting at the National Brewing Museum at Wiltz, you head to the delightful town of Clervaux for an historical guided tour of the town and its castle, which houses the Battle of the Ardennes Museum.
Your fourth day starts at Troisvierges, where you follow in the footsteps of the local wartime smugglers of people and goods walking along the smugglers’ path across the frontier to Belgium, where you travel to the Baugnez 44 Historical Center, built on the site of a terrible massacre, to commemorate it. Then you won’t be scared by the sight of the “dragon’s teeth”, a set of defensive pyramid-shaped blocks of concrete, rising up in front of you.
Your final day begins with an historical guided tour of the pretty town of Spa, the original spa town where you went to take the waters, followed by some free time. Then an immersive historical experience at the impregnable Eben-Emael fort. You round off your tour in the “glowing city” of Liège for an emotional guided tour entitled “They fought for our freedom”.
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Your tour begins at Vaux Fort, located near Verdun, which gives you an idea of the intensity of the fighting in the Meuse region. Then you visit the Douaumont Ossuary, a symbol of Franco-German reconciliation. Then a climb up the butte du Vauquois, an almost completely preserved place bearing witness to the war of mines, after which you can reward your effort with some light relief in the form of a visit to the Braquier sugared almond factory in Verdun.
Your second day begins in Spincourt Forest, at the heart of the astonishing Marguerre camp, where the enormous Duzey cannon points proudly. Then you travel to the famous town of Bastogne to visit the Mardasson Memorial and the Bastogne War Museum.
You then cross the border into Luxembourg and are welcomed to the newly-renovated National Military History Museum at Diekirch. After a beer tasting at the National Brewing Museum at Wiltz, you head to the delightful town of Clervaux for an historical guided tour of the town and its castle, which houses the Battle of the Ardennes Museum.
Your fourth day starts at Troisvierges, where you follow in the footsteps of the local wartime smugglers of people and goods walking along the smugglers’ path across the frontier to Belgium, where you travel to the Baugnez 44 Historical Center, built on the site of a terrible massacre, to commemorate it. Then you won’t be scared by the sight of the “dragon’s teeth”, a set of defensive pyramid-shaped blocks of concrete, rising up in front of you.
Your final day begins with an historical guided tour of the pretty town of Spa, the original spa town where you went to take the waters, followed by some free time. Then an immersive historical experience at the impregnable Eben-Emael fort. You round off your tour in the “glowing city” of Liège for an emotional guided tour entitled “They fought for our freedom”.
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
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1 - Vaux Fort
- Time 1h
Bombarded by more than 8,000 shells, it symbolises the resistance of Verdun!
- Day 1
2 - Douaumont Ossuary
- Time 1h
A symbol pf Franco-German reconciliation, it holds the remains of 130,000 soldiers
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By bus 12 min
3 - Meal at l'Abri des Pélerins restaurant
- Time 1h
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Dinner in Douaumont
4 - Guided tour of the Butte du Vauquois
- Time 2h
A major strategic site in the war of mines. Shivers guaranteed as you explore the mine galleries
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By bus 40 min
5 - Tour of the Braquier sugared almond factory
- Time 1h
The history of these small sweets that have become symbols of celebration…
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By bus 40 min
6 - Meal and overnight stay at the Logis Hotel Orchidée
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By bus
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Dinner and overnight at Verdun
7 - Guided tour of Marguerre Camp and Duzey cannon
- Time 2h
The early use of reinforced concrete and the extraordinary power of long-distance artillery
- Day 2
8 - Meal at the restaurant of the Van der Valk Hotel Luxembourg-Arlon
- Time 1h
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By bus 1h45
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Dinner in Arlon
9 - Tour of Bastogne War Museum and Mardasson Memorial
- Time 3h
An experience that immerses you in the history of the Second World War
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By bus 45 min
10 - Meal and overnight stay at the Hotel de la Sûre
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By bus 30 min
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Dinner and overnight at Esch-sur-Sûre
11 - National Military History Museum at Diekirch
- Time 2h
A breathtaking collection of exhibits and dioramas recount more than history… an experience
- Day 3
12- Meal at the Hotel-Restaurant St-Fiacre
- Time 1h
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By bus 20 min
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Dinner in Bourscheid
13 - National Brewing Museum at Wiltz
- Time 1h
Quench you thirst for knowledge. A must-see for collectors!
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By bus 40 min
14 - Guided tour of the town of Clervaux and of its Battle of the Ardennes museum
- Time 3h
A guided tour stuffed with anecdotes at the heart of the Battle of the Ardennes in Luxembourg
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By bus 20 min
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Afoot
15 - Meal and overnight stay at the Hotel Koener
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Dinner and overnight at Clervaux
16 - Smugglers’ Path at Troisvierges
- Time 3h
Follow in the footsteps of smugglers and the people they smuggled across the border!
- Day 4
17 - Meal at Les Contes de Salme restaurant
- Time 1h
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By bus 30 min
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Dinner in Vielsalm
18 - Tour of Baugnez 44 Historical Center at Malmedy
- Time 1h20
Plunge into history at the site of the notorious massacre of US troops by German troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Peiper on 17 December 1944
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By bus 40 min
19 - Explore the “dragon’s teeth” at Hollerath
- Time 45 min
Built to prevent an attack by armoured vehicles, these Siegfried Line obstacles will reveal their secrets to you
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By bus 35 min
20 - Meal and overnight stay at the Silva Hôtel Spa-Balmoral
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By bus 1h
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Dinner and overnight at Spa
21 - Guided tour of Spa + free time
- Time 3h
The famous and original spa town will make your mouth water
- Day 5
22 - Meal at the restaurant Le Vieux Soiron in Pepinster
- Time 1h
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By bus 25 min
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Dinner in Pepinster
23 - Tour of Eben-Emael fort
- Time 1h30
Find out about the blitzkrieg attack that signalled the start of the Second World War!
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By bus 50 min
24 - Guided tour of Liège
- Time 2h
“They fought for our freedom”: A vibrant act of homage to the Resistance fighters of Liège during the First World War
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By bus 30 min
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- Capacity: Min. 10 people.
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Adapt this excursion to your group’s profile... Be inspired by our fact sheets, choose what suits you best, and contact us for a personalized quote.
- Guide (FR/EN/NL, or DE) throughout the day (optional).
- Free for the group leader and the driver, subject to conditions.
Adapt this excursion to your group’s profile... Be inspired by our fact sheets, choose what suits you best, and contact us for a personalized quote.
