Tanks in Town – Commemorating the Liberation of Mons 1944
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Embark on a captivating journey through history with the "Tanks in Town – Commemorating the Liberation of Mons 1944" tour in Belgium. This unique battlefield tour offers a three-night stay at a comfortable 3-star hotel, such as the Casteau Resort near Mons. Experience the awe-inspiring Tanks in Town event, where operational WWII tanks and vehicles are on display. Delve into the history of the Ardennes Battlefields, including the poignant story of Easy Company, the "Band of Brothers," and visit the Bastogne War Museum and Mardasson Memorial. Enjoy free time to explore Mons and its commemorative events, with opportunities to witness military parades and static displays. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those aged 50 and above, offering a memorable exploration of Europe's wartime past.
Highlights
- Tanks in Town event on the outskirts of Mons with operational WW2 tanks and vehicles.
- Visit to the Ardennes Battlefields to explore the 'Battle of the Bulge'.
- Tour of the British Cemetery at Hotton and the story of Easy Company at Foy.
- Visit to the Bastogne War Museum and the Mardasson Memorial.
- Experience the military vehicle parade and re-enactors near Mons.
- Explore the Mons Memorial Museum and the US 1st Division memorial.
- Static display of military vehicles in the main square of Mons.
Accommodation
Mode of Transport
Entry Fees
Tank Rides
Destinations
- Belgium
- Europe
Tour Types
- History
- Cultural
- Coach tours (worldwide)
- Special Events
- Battlefield Tours
- Sightseeing
Location: Belgium
Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for a three-night stay.
Location: Mons, Ardennes, Bastogne
We begin this morning in the area west of Mons where the Tanks in Town association will have a tank and vehicle display, plus a large militaria fair selling military memorabilia, and we shall see one of the vehicle convoys depart (Entry to this is 10€ per person). Tank rides are also available here from the organisers. We will remain here for the lunch period and then depart for the Ardennes Battlefields and look at the ‘Battle of the Bulge’. We start at the British Cemetery at Hotton and then go to Foy and look at the story of Easy Company – the ‘Band of Brothers’ – during the fighting here in 1944. We then visit the Bastogne War Museum (Entrance approx. 20€ per person) and see the Mardasson Memorial. We stay in Bastogne, with free-time for an evening meal, before returning to our hotel in Mons. Please note: day 2 and 3 are subject to change due to commemorative events.
Accommodation Name: hotel in Mons
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Mons
Today we go to a village just outside Mons to watch the arrival of the parade of Military vehicles and tanks, as well as re-enactors, see a static display and then go to the Tanks in Town event at Chateau Warelles where there will be vehicle parades, a memorial service and static displays. Later we go to the Mons Memorial Museum to see the memorial to the US 1st Division who fought at Mons in 1944, see the special military displays here, and then into central Mons where the Tanks in Town event will end with a static display in the main square and later departure from the town. You will have additional free-time in Mons to relax and have an evening meal before we return to our hotel. Please note: day 2 and 3 are subject to change due to commemorative events.
Accommodation Name: hotel in Mons
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Mons
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Meals
-The tour includes 3 breakfasts.
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Tanks in Town Event
-Attend the Tanks in Town event on the outskirts of Mons where WW2 Tanks and vehicles are on display.
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Ardennes Battlefields Tour
-Visit the Ardennes Battlefields and explore the 'Battle of the Bulge'.
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Bastogne War Museum
-Visit the Bastogne War Museum and see the Mardasson Memorial.
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Mons Memorial Museum
-Visit the Mons Memorial Museum to see the memorial to the US 1st Division.
Not Included
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Entry Fees
-Entry to the Tanks in Town event is 10€ per person and entrance to the Bastogne War Museum is approximately 20€ per person.
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Tank Rides
-Tank rides at the Tanks in Town event are available from the organizers and are not included in the tour price.
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
| Dates | Price | ||
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28-Aug-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £499.00 | |
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27-Aug-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £519.00 |
