Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden
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Operation Market Garden
4 Days Starting in Belgium and ending in Holland
Visiting: Belgium, Nijmegen, Arnhem
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Tour code:
hmg
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through history with the "Operation Market Garden" tour in Holland. This immersive experience takes you along the original route of the ground troops, exploring key sites of the Battle for Arnhem Bridge, famously known as 'A Bridge Too Far.' Begin at Joe's Bridge, the starting point of the Guards Armoured Division, and pay respects at Valkenswaard War Cemetery. Discover the vast German cemetery at Ysselsteyn and the impressive Overloon War Museum. Visit the Hartenstein Hotel, the former headquarters of the 1st Airborne Division, now a museum with life-size battle recreations. Explore the Drop Zones near Arnhem, the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, and the iconic Arnhem Bridge. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Holland and Belgium, with travel from the UK included. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in photography, art galleries, and museums.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Joe's Bridge to Nijmegen
Location: Nijmegen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel near Arnhem
Meals Included: Breakfast
We travel to Joe’s Bridge, the starting position of the Guards Armoured Division at the beginning of Operation Market Garden. We look at the Irish Guards assault and see their graves at Valkenswaard War Cemetery. We then see the vast German cemetery at Ysselsteyn before visiting the impressive Overloon War Museum. After lunch, we resume the XXX Corps route at the Grave Bridge, before looking at the tough fighting for Nijmegen and the crossing of the Waal River by American Airborne forces. We continue to our hotel ion the near Arnhem for a two-night stay.
Day 3 : Hartenstein Hotel & The Battle of Arnhem
Location: Arnhem
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fletcher Hotel de Buunderkamp or The Wageningen International Congress Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin at the Hartenstein Hotel, headquarters of the 1st Airborne Division during the Arnhem battle, and now an excellent museum. We then see an original memorial at Wolfheze and look at one of the landing grounds at Ginkel Heath. Following a visit to the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery we have lunch and then see some of the positions in the Oosterbeek Perimeter before visiting the area around Arnhem Bridge, where the pivotal battle for the outcome of Operation Market Garden took place.
Day 4
Location: Arnhem
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.
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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.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
What's Not Included
Insurance
Insurance is not included.
Accommodation
You will stay two nights (4HMG) or 3nts (5HMG) at a minimum 3* hotel in Holland such as the Ibis Styles Arnhem Centre, Holiday Inn Express Arnhem or the Wageningen International Congress Centre. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.Mode of Transport
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point with a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay at a minimum 3-star hotel in Holland, such as the Ibis Styles Arnhem Centre, Holiday Inn Express Arnhem, or the Wageningen International Congress Centre. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to Joe's Bridge, Valkenswaard War Cemetery, the German cemetery at Ysselsteyn, Overloon War Museum, Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Hartenstein Hotel, and Arnhem Bridge, among other significant sites related to Operation Market Garden.
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Is the tour fully guided?
Yes, the tour is fully guided, providing insights and historical context at each location.
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What kind of transport is used during the tour?
The tour uses a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach for transportation.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary.
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Does the tour include international travel arrangements?
Yes, international travel is included in the tour package.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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