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A Vintage and Valor Expedition December 2026
Snow, Steel, Sacrifice: The Battle of the Bulge
Stand where history turned. Walk the frozen roads. Remember the sacrifice. 7-15 December 2026
Why explore with us?
Get Ready for Snow, Steel, and Sacrifice - The Bulge
Most tours teach history. We do too, but we use history to transform us - to see ourselves in a different and exciting way.
Snow, Steel, Sacrifice: The Bulge is more than a battlefield tour—it's an opportunity to stand in the footsteps of history and remember the people whose courage changed the course of the war.
Join us!! We believe that none of us will ever be the same again...
Our schedule...
7 December 2026
7 December 2026
7 December 2026
- Guest arrival
- Private car from Brussels Airport to Bastogne
- Lodging check-in
- Welcome toast
- Hotel Melba- luxury boutique hotel
- Dinner in Bastogne
8 December 2026
7 December 2026
7 December 2026
- Northern Shoulder
- Opening assault
- Twin Villages
- 99th Div
- Charles McDonald position
- Lunch Bullingen
- Kampfgruppe Peiper
- Malmedy Massacre
- La Gleize
- Dinner Bistro Leo
9 December 2026
7 December 2026
- Battles of Foy and Marvie (Band of Brothers)
- American memorial
- Battle of the Bulge museum
- Visit the Reenactors Camp
- Dinner Bastogne
10 December 2026
- Drive through the "heart" of the Bulge
- View the "West Wall" fortifications
- "Patrol" with the storied 28th Division along the Our River
- Lodge at Park Inn in Luxembourg City
- Dinner
11 December 2026
- Day tour of the Luxembourg Military History Museum
- Visit German Military Cemetery
- Dinner in Viaden
12 December 2026
- Bitburg, GE brewery tour
- Lunch at brewery
- Walking tour of Ettlebruck, Luxembourg
- Dinner
- Return to Luxembourg City
13 December 2026
13 December 2026
13 December 2026
- Visit to American Cemetery
- Lunch
- Independent exploration in Luxembourg City
- Dinner at local bistro
14 December 2026
13 December 2026
13 December 2026
- Drive to Brussels
- Independent exploration of the city center
- Lodging at Warwick Grand-Plaza
- Dinner - Farewell soiree in Brussels
15 December 2026
13 December 2026
15 December 2026
- Departure day
- Private car service to airport
- Tot ziens and Goede reis!
About our team of experience leaders
Joe Dowdy
Will Grimsley
Will Grimsley
Founder, Storyteller, Leader
A retired Marine Corps Colonel and former NASA Chief of Staff, Joe brings decades of leadership experience, battlefield perspective, and cultural insight. His passion for history and hospitality anchors every Vintage & Valor journey.
Will Grimsley
Will Grimsley
Will Grimsley
Storyteller, Combat Leader, Steward
A retired U.S. Army Major General and former Director of Veterans Affairs for the State of South Carolina, Will provides decades of leadership experience at the highest levels of military and civilian organizations. He has dedicated his life to a study and mastery of history. His belief in the primacy of the guest experience will serve our journey perfectly.
Joris Nieuwint Our partner guide
Joris Nieuwint Our partner guide
Joris Nieuwint Our partner guide
Joris is an awarding winning battlefield guide. He has always been driven by a deep passion for his profession. He is committed to bringing the stories to life. Welcome Joris to the Vintage and Valor team.
Betsy Dowdy
Joris Nieuwint Our partner guide
Joris Nieuwint Our partner guide
Hospitality and Travel Coordinator
Betsy has dedicated her life to providing premier guest experiences - it is what she does! A former flight attendant and event planner, she will ensure that you have the first class experience that is the hallmark of Vintage and Valor expeditions.
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Again, why would you explore with us?
Our guests will...
Step into one of World War II's most dramatic and decisive battles through the landscapes where history was made. Snow, Steel, Sacrifice: The Bulge goes beyond dates and battlefield maps to reveal the human stories behind the Battle of the Bulge.
Walk the forests, villages, and ridgelines that witnessed the largest battle fought by the U.S. Army in World War II.
Honor extraordinary sacrifice – Learn the stories of the soldiers and civilians who endured hardship, courage, and loss during the hard winter of decision.
Connect with the legacy – Gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience, leadership, and determination that helped secure victory in Europe.
"Men, we are surrounded by the enemy. That means we have the greatest opportunity ever presented to an army. We can attack in any direction we choose".
BGen Anthony McAuliffe at Bastogne
Discover some resources for the "Bulge"
Walk the frozen grounds with MacDonald
Considered one of premier works on the Battle of the Bulge, but an author who was there leading soldiers in December 1944.
"Feel the sharp needles" of the cold reaching into your field jacket in this vivid account.
Alex Kershaw is a preeminent history and gifted writer. You can feel the cold reaching out for your exposed skin, sending chills from the weather, but chills from the ugly violence and terror of close quarters combat.
Simply one of the best memoirs written about soldiers in combat...
A must read!! A vivid and personal account of the fear and bravery of men in combat written first-hand by a leader who "was there".
Experience the "War" through the eyes and pen of one of the most consequential Americans in our hist
A classic of World War II literature, an incredibly revealing work that provides a near comprehensive account of the war and brings to life the legendary general and eventual president of the United States.