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9-Day Break
- Day 1 – Local departure by coach then to Holland for an overnight stay
- Day 2 – Ruhr Valley and Rheinberg En route to our overnight stay in Jena we visit the Möhne Dam, in the Ruhr Valley, which was heroically breached by the Lancasters of 617 Squadron in 1943. We also visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Rheinberg. B
- Day 3 – Colditz We visit the castle and museum at Colditz (entrance and guided tour extra). Hear the story of the ‘Red Fox’, Mike Sinclair, killed on an escape attempt, and also Douglas Bader, plus many more. Then on to Dresden for some free time and a two-night stay. B
- Day 4 – The Dresden Raids and Swiss Saxony Uncover the tumultuous history of the great city of Dresden. During the war it suffered almost complete destruction, but has since been painstakingly restored to its former glory. On our optional excursion to the Swiss Saxony area you will come across the Bastai, a spectacular rock formation towering 194 metres above the Elbe River. B
- Day 5 – Zagan We cross the border to visit Zagan, the Polish camp from where ‘The Great Escape’ was planned, then travel on to Berlin for a two-night stay. B
- Day 6 – Battle for Berlin At the Berlin War Cemetery, we pause for reflection at the graves of many RAF crews shot down over the city. We also see the remains of the Anhalter Bahnhof. An equally poignant reminder of the war is the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche (memorial church), a ruin amongst the wealth of the Ku-Damm shopping area. Join us on our optional Berlin by Night tour, where we visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. B
- Day 7 – We cross Germany into Holland for an overnight stay in the Arnhem area. B
- Day 8 – Arnhem To Arnhem, which was the site of the famous and controversial ‘Operation Market Garden’. We then visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Reichswald. Later, we visit Bergen-op-Zoom Cemetery. Afterwards, we travel to Steenburgen to see the famous Dambuster Memorial and the graves of Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC and Jim Warwick. Then travel to our hotel in Belgium for an overnight stay. B
- Day 9 – To Calais and return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Please Note: Entrance fees to museums and places of interest are at extra cost.
What's Included?
- Free local joining points
- Travel by executive coach
- 8 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefields Guide
- Battlefield visits and excursions as described
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Notes
Prices are per person, based on two sharing
Extras:
- Optional excursions
- Single room supplement £169
- Travel insurance from £44.95
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