Arnhem 80th Anniversary

Arnhem 80th Anniversary

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Arnhem 80th Anniversary

4 Days Starting and ending in Arnhem, Netherlands

Visiting: Arnhem, Ginkel Heath, Oosterbeek

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

5gaa

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From:
$671 (USD)
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Tour Overview

In September 2024 we remember Operation Market Garden with the 80th Anniversary of Arnhem. Join us on a 5 Day Tour to remember the actual anniversary of the start of the battle, or join us on a 4 Day tour for the commemorative weekend with the Airborne Drop and ceremony at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery. On both tours we will also see some of the key Battle of Arnhem sites.

Highlights

  • Join us on a 4 Day tour for the commemorative weekend with the Airborne Drop and ceremony at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery

  • Attend the annual Airborne Drop at Ginkel Heath, where modern Airborne forces and veterans make an annual parachute jump to commemorate the Anniversary

  • Attend the 80th Anniversary of Arnhem and the commemorative service in the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery. Here, local school children lay flowers on the graves and veterans of the battle may be in attendance

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Arnhem
Location:

Arnhem


Accommodation:

Hotel


Accommodation Name:

3-star hotel such as the Hotel Oud London in Zeist or the Wageningen International Conference Centre in Gelderland


Meals Included:

No Meals


Local departure by coach, then to the Arnhem area for a three-night stay.

Day 2 : Airborne Commemorative Drop
Location:

Ginkel Heath, Oosterbeek


Accommodation:

Hotel


Accommodation Name:

3-star hotel such as the Hotel Oud London in Zeist or the Wageningen International Conference Centre in Gelderland


Meals Included:

Breakfast


Today, we attend the annual Airborne Drop at Ginkel Heath, where modern Airborne forces and veterans make an annual parachute jump to commemorate the Anniversary. This is likely to be a very busy event. Later, we will tour some key sites on the Arnhem battlefield including Arnhem Bridge and the Oosterbeek area.

Day 3 : 80Th Anniversary Commemoration
Location:

Arnhem, Oosterbeek


Accommodation:

Hotel


Accommodation Name:

3-star hotel such as the Hotel Oud London in Zeist or the Wageningen International Conference Centre in Gelderland


Meals Included:

Breakfast


This morning, we attend the 80th Anniversary of Arnhem and the commemorative service in the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery. Here, local school children lay flowers on the graves and veterans of the battle may be in attendance. In the afternoon, we continue with a battlefield tour of the Arnhem area, seeing the Oosterbeek Perimeter and the Oosterbeek Old Church.

Day 4 : Return Home
Location:

Arnhem


Meals Included:

Breakfast


Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

Accommodation

You will stay for three or four nights at a minimum 3-star hotel such as the Hotel Oud London in Zeist or the Wageningen International Conference Centre in Gelderland.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Dates & Availability

Instant Booking Available

Friday - Monday

Sep 20, 2024 - Sep 23, 2024
$671 (USD)

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  • Low Deposit

    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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