Why Band of Brothers Tours? F.A.Q.s…
- What sets Band of Brothers Tours apart from others? Several things...
This is the ORIGINAL TOUR that was organized with the personal assistance of Major Dick Winters.
- This is our lifelong passion. We only conduct tours that focus on the Men of Easy Company and the 101st Airborne Division operations in the ETO. We don’t conduct other historical tours throughout Europe about WWII battles. We focus on one particular unit and provide as much detail and insight as historically possible. You are with us to learn about the Veterans of the Band of Brothers. And that is what you will do. There are many companies that can provide you a “Big Picture” experience and you might see Ike’s Headquarters but you won’t see the window where Shifty shot the sniper in Foy or the location in Holland where Moose was wounded.
- The lifelong personal relationships with the Veterans of Easy Company have provided insight, details and historical facts that are not available anywhere else. You will hear stories and experiences that cannot be seen in either film or print. We can gain access to locations that other companies and private individuals cannot. Our personal relationships with locals throughout the experience allow us to share an unparalleled- insight into and history to these Great Men.
- Having researched Easy Company and the 506th for nearly 30 years, our references and working materials are the most complete archives in existence. Our archives not only contain all the original maps and documents as used by Major Winters throughout the entire war but also the unabridged oral history of nearly every member who served in Easy Company during WWII.
- Experience. We have escorted more guests on Band of Brothers focused tours than anyone else. More importantly, we created this tour that is currently used by another tour company and have even consulted European based companies in establishing their 1 day excursions.
(In Europe on business and only have a day or two to see some historical battle sites? Contact us and we will put you in touch with the best guides in the ETO!)
- Finally. Flexibility. Hearing feedback from tour participants over the years we learned several things. The key one being that the length of time away from home, work or family was difficult for many during the full 15 day tour. Therefore we made the tour available in multiple parts to accommodate the situations as mentioned above without compromising the experience and quality of the historical content. We simply made the tour and tour options more available to meet the guest’s individual needs and situations.
F.A.Q
Q: CAN WE ARRANGE OUR OWN FLIGHT AND MEET THE TOUR GROUP IN EUROPE?
A: YES, WE PREFER THAT YOU FLY WITH US SO WE ALL ARRIVE TOGETHER, BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE YOUR OWN FLIGHTS, WE CAN WORK WITH YOU ON THIS REQUEST.
Q: DO YOU OFFER PRIVATE TOURS FOR FAMILIES, FRIENDS OR CO-WORKERS?
A: YES, WE WOULD LOVE TO PUT TOGETHER A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR GROUP. MINIMUM GROUP SIZE IS REQUIRED.
Q: HOW BIG OF A GROUP IS GOING?
A: GROUP SIZE VARIES ON EVERY TOUR. TYPICALLY THE SIZE OF GROUP IS BETWEEN 16 AND 30.
Q: IS EVERYTHING REALLY INCLUDED?
A: PRETTY MUCH! ROUND TRIP AIR, GROUND TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED), SNACKS AND DRINKS ON VANS OR BUSES, MUSEUM ENTRANCE FEES, GUIDES, GUIDE BOOKLET, FUEL, TOLLS, AND ALL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FEES AND TAXES. THE ONLY THING GUESTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COVERING IS EXTRA BAGGAGE FEES, SOUVENIRS AND ADDITIONAL DRINKS AT MEALS.
Q: DO YOU TAKE CREDIT CARDS?
A: YES, WE CAN TAKE CREDIT CARDS VIA PAYPAL.
Q: WHAT AGES DO YOU TAKE?
A: WE WELCOME ALL AGES FROM 18 YEARS AND UP. CHECK WITH US REGARDING MINOR CHILDREN.
Q: DO YOU OFFER TRIP INSURANCE?
A: WE RECOMMEND TRAVELEX FOR TRIP INSURANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THEM REGARDING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS.
Q: DO WE REQUIRE A VISA OR SHOTS?
A: NO VISA OR SHOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR WHERE WE VISIT IN EUROPE. YOU WILL NEED A CURRENT PASSPORT THAT DOES NOT EXPIRE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF TRAVEL.
Q: WILL WE BE ABLE TO VISIT CERTAIN SIGHTS NOT LISTED ON THE ITINERARY?
A: WE SEE MANY DIFFERENT SIGHTS THAT ARE NOT LISTED. IT DEPENDS ON HOW THE TOUR IS DOING FOR TIME. WE TRY TO MEET OUR GUESTS REQUESTS, ESPECIALLY FAMILY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THE PLACES THEY FOUGHT AT.
Q: "I LIVE IN EUROPE, CAN WE SKIP TOCCOA OR ENGLAND AND MEET YOU ON THE CONTINENT?"
A: YES, WE WELCOME PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO JOIN OUR TOURS!