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Market Garden Coach Holidays 4 Days - 5% Discount Specialist Battlefield Guide on Every Tour |
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We follow the ill fated operation devised by General Montgomery to shorten the war |
| Operation Market Garden - Itinerary |
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DAY 1: Local departure by coach then onwards to Arnhem-Velp for a three-night stay. DAY 2: Ysselsteyn, Overloon and Nijmegen (included) and Groesbeek Liberation Museum (optional) Today we see the German Cemetery at Ysselsteyn, followed by Venray British Cemetery, before visiting the National War and Resistance Museum at Overloon. We then travel to Nijmegen, where you can spend time at leisure or join our optional excursion in the afternoon to the National Liberation Museum at Groesbeek, which overlooks the Landing Zones of the American 82nd Airborne Division and the Reichswald Forest. During the tour we also see the Groesbeek Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, which contains the memorial bearing the names of 1103 Commonwealth Servicemen (many lost at Arnhem) who have no known grave. B DAY 3: Oosterbeek and Arnhem (included) Today is devoted to exploring Heelsum and Wolfheze before continuing to the bridge at Arnhem, which was defended by the British 1st Airborne Division. We then see St. Elizabeth Hospital, the scene of bitter fighting, and Acacialaan, where Sgt. Baskeyfield won his V.C., before arriving at the 1st Airborne Museum. Housed in the Hartenstein Hotel at Oosterbeek, this was the headquarters of the Arnhem Division. B DAY 4: To Calais and return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast |
| What's included |
• FREE local joining points • Travel by executive coach • Battlefield visits: Ysselsteyn and Nijmegen; Oosterbeek and Arnhem • 3 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast
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Upgrade to Silver Service Coach ... |
... for luxury coach travel with :- • EXTRA legroom for your added comfort • Rear lounge to relax and chat • Porterage at your hotels
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| Your Hotels |
You will stay for three nights in the 4-star Golden Tulip Hotel in Arnhem-Velp or similar. The hotel has a lounge, bar and excellent restaurant with terrace. Sauna and Turkish bath are available free of charge. All bedrooms have a telephone, T.V., tea/coffee-making facilities and hairdryer. The hotel has two floors and does not have a lift. |
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Service Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Tour ref 4HMGV |
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Leger Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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March 29 |
£349 £332 |
October 18 |
£349 £332 |
Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £59 • Travel insurance from £31.95 |
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Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Tour ref 4HMG |
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Leger Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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May
25 |
£319 £304 |
September 21 |
£319 £304 |
July
20 |
£319 £304 |
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Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £59 • Travel insurance from £31.95 |
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