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Arnhem and the Rhine Crossings

This tour looks at the Allied attempts to cross the mighty River Rhine. After the failure of ‘Operation Market Garden’, there had to be a re-think about Allied strategy. In the meantime, Hitler had put together his ‘last gasp attempt’ to defeat the Allies,

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5-Day Break

Day 1 – Local departure by coach then to Arnhem-Velp for a two-night stay.
Day 2 – Arnhem – Battle for the Bridges We begin at the Ginkel Heath drop zone and follow the route towards Arnhem. En route to the battle site for the Oosterbeek perimeter we visit the Airborne Museum; Oosterbeek Church and Baskeyfield VC Memorial. We then follow the ‘lower road’ into Arnhem. B
Day 3 – River Rhine, Rees, Wesel and Hamminkeln We travel south to the March 1945 British crossings at Rees, Wesel, Rhine and Hamminkeln. Our first stop is Nijmegen, where we study the start of battles for the Rhine. Then to the Rhine Crossing at Wesel, ‘Operation Plunder’. After lunch in Wesel we visit the airborne landings of ‘Operation Varsity’. We continue to the Ahr Valley for a two-night stay. B,D
Day 4 – Remagen – The Rhine Crossing We travel to Meckenheim, picking up the route of the American 9th Armoured Division and its dash for the bridge at Remagen, and visit the museum. After time for lunch in the town, we travel down the Rhine to cross over and visit the tunnel and heights of Erpel, which controlled the Remagen Bridge, to study the German aspect of the battle. B,D
Day 5 – To Calais, and return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Please note: Entrance fees to museums and places of interest are at extra cost.

What's Included?

Free local joining points
Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
- Extra legroom for your added comfort
- Comfortable rear lounge to relax and chat
- FREE personal headphones with a choice of music & DVDs
Porterage in all hotels
Smaller, more personal group
4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
2 evening meals
Specialist Battlefields Guide
Battlefield visits:
- Arnhem – Battle for the Bridges
- River Rhine, Rees, Wesel and Hamminkeln
- Remagen – The Rhine Crossing

Notes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing

Extras:

Optional excursions
Single room supplement £65
Travel insurance from £31.95

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