Explore Belgium with a private tour to Bastogne. Your touring begins with a 9:00 AM pickup from your Brussels hotel to go south to Namur, the capital of southern Belgium.
Tour days: Daily throughout the year
Duration: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Included: Stops in Namur, Dinant, Bouvigne, Veves, Celles, Bastogne
Vehicle: Minivan which seats maximum of 8 guests
In Namur, you will stop at the Citadel of the Walloon capital (Wallonia is Southern Belgium). The Citadel was historically a strategic point where the citadel’s forces stopped the French in the 17th Century and the and German (XXth century) troops in the 20th Century during their invasion.
After Namur, there are great views of the Meuse valley and the Samber River area .
The Ardennes tour follows the Meuse River up-stream to Bouvigne. Bouvigne is a village with a Spanish history going back to the 16th Century.
Your tour continues to Dinant. Dinant was the enemy city to Bouvigne in ancient times and the spectacular cliffs and the impressive fort dominate the entire valley.
Your tour visits the medieval castle of Veves overlooking the village Celles. In the Veves Castle is a collection of 18th Century furniture and rare porcelain.
Next on the tour is to explore the Southern Ardennes. You will arrive in Bastogne where the Battle of the Bulge took place. During WWII, the Germans launched a massive offensive towards the end of the war in the Ardennes Mountains region. During that battle, the Americans suffered 75,000 casualties, but the Germans lost 80,000 to 100,000 and Germany's defeat soon followed.
Please note: If you prefer we can also start exploring the Eastern Ardennes in the afternoon. This tour will cross charming villages, farms, woods and fields, discover local products and artisanship and eventually arrive in Durbuy, the “Smallest City in the World”. The drive back to Brussels travels through remote villages, castles and amazing landscapes.
The tour ends back in Brussels, the Belgian capital, between 6 and 7 PM.
Contact us for pricing for the private tour to the Ardennes and Battle of the Bulge.