Arnhem & The Rhine Crossing Battlefield Tours

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To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price
All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices

Arnhem & the Rhine Crossings
Coach Holidays 5 Days - 5% Discount

Specialist Battlefield Guide on Every Tour

This tour looks at the Allied attempts to cross the mighty River Rhine

Arnhem & The Rhine Crossings - Itinerary

DAY 1:
Local departure by coach then onwards to Arnhem-Velp for a two-night stay.

DAY 2: Arnhem Battle for the Bridges (included)
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 (included)
En route to the Ahr Valley for a two-night stay, 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’. B,D

DAY 4: Remagen - The Rhine Crossing (included)
We travel to Meckenheim, where we pick 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

What's included

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach with extra legroom
• Specialist Battlefields Guide
• Battlefield visits as described
• 4 nights' accommodation with breakfast and 2 evening meals

Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost

Silver Service Coach ...

... for luxury coach travel with :-

• EXTRA legroom for your added comfort

• Rear lounge to relax and chat

• Porterage at your hotels

More than simply your method of transport, our Silver Service departures offer a coach with added comfort and facilities, plus extra benefits such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions on selected tours.

Your Silver Service journey starts from the moment you meet your tour coach at the port. Then, as you travel onwards, it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy the added comfort and extras you get by choosing Silver Service. Watch your journey's progress on the onboard satellite navigation system, listen to a CD, enjoy time to relax and talk to fellow travellers in the rear lounge and enjoy the added comfort you get with Silver Service. Find out more

Your Hotels

You will stay for two nights at the 4-star Golden Tulip Arnhem-Velp, Holland, 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. You'll then stay for two nights at the 3-star standard Hotel Zum Weissen Kreuz in Altenahr. The hotel has a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms have T.V.

Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Tour ref 5GARV
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
March 26	£399 £380	July 23	£429 £408
April 30	£429 £408	October 8	£415 £395
Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £59 • Travel insurance from £31.95

To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and
quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price
All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices

Please note - prices may change and will be confirmed when you call to make a booking. The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the price. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Departure dates and joining points are subject to availability.