From Luxembourg: World War II & General George Patton
ID: GYG570535-974528
Category:
Country: Luxembourg
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a trip from Luxembourg to explore the history of one of the last decisive battles of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge, with a local certified guide!
After pick-up at your hotel the driver/guide will bring you to the General Patton Memorial Museum in Ettelbruck, the city Patton where his Third Army liberated the city on Christmas Day in 1944. The museum is a trove of historical exhibits and objects related to the battle and to Pattona’s life. Further north, at the site of the old Diekirch brewery, is the National Museum of Military History, considered one of the best for World War II knowledge. The tour then takes you to the very north of Luxembourg to the Clervaux castle, where you’ll visit the Battle of the Bulge museum. At the end of the day, you’ll visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, the burial place of the US soldiers who died in the battle. General Patton, who died shortly after the war, was also buried there at his request. At the end you’ll be returned to your hotel in Luxembourg City.
Highlights
- Follow the trail of General George Patton in Luxembourg
- Visit the museums related to the battle of the Bulge and General G. Patton
- Explore the north of the country, where the battle of Bulge took place
- Visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We recommend that you take a snack with you on the excursion.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
