Tour Includes
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8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
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Specialist Battlefield Guide
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Hundreds of convenient joining points in the UK, or begin/end your tour in Europe
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Travel by Silver Service or upgrade to Luxuria
9 Days from $1,860 per person
Air War Europe: Colditz, Dambusters & the Great Escape
Follow the story of WW2 Airmen from the Dambusters to Colditz Castle in Germany and Holland as we look at the battlefields of the war in the air above Europe involving the men of RAF Bomber Command. On this tour we visit the RAF graves in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery then travel through the Ruhr Valley area on trips to the Eder Dam and Möhne Dam examining the Dambusters Raid. We later visit Colditz Castle, examine the fire-bombing of Dresden and the story of the Great Escape. In Berlin we look at raids on the Nazi capital and also visit the Luftwaffe Museums in Gatow and Hannover. The tour ends with a visit to the grave of Dambuster hero Guy Gibson VC.
9-Day Tour – Air War Europe: Colditz, Dambusters & the Great Escape
HIGHLIGHTS ★ Reichswald Forest War Cemetery ★ Mohne Dam ★ Eder Dam
HIGHLIGHTS ★ Colditz Castle
HIGHLIGHTS ★ Dresden OPTIONAL EXCLUSION ★ Bundeswehr Military History Museum
HIGHLIGHTS ★ German POW camp, Stalag (Luft) III
HIGHLIGHTS ★ Berlin ★ Air Force Museum Gatow ★ Berlin War Cemetery
OPTIONAL EXCLUSION ★ Evening Tour of Berlin WWII Sites
HIGHLIGHTS ★ Hannover ★ Air Force Musuem
HIGHLIGHTS ★ Rheinberg War Cemetery
Departure Dates & Prices
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Air War Europe: Colditz, Dambusters & the Great Escape
9-Days from $1,708 per person
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Travel Options
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours makes it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from on our Tours. You can join your coach at a convenient joining point in the UK (we have hundreds to choose from throughout England, Scotland and Wales), or join/depart the tour in Europe.
Coach Options: Silver Service or upgrade to Luxuria
Please note: Coach options can differ between each tour
Accommodation
You will stay overnight in Holland at the NH Koningshof in Veldhoven, near Eindhoven, or similar, and the 4-star Best Western in Jena, then two nights at the 3-star Achat Premium Hotel in Dresden, two nights at the 3-star Grand City Berlin East, Vienna House Easy, or similar on the outskirts of Berlin, overnight at the 4-star H4 Hotel or the Wyndham Hannover Atrium in Hannover, or similar and finally overnight at a city-style hotel in Belgium.
The NH Koningshof hotel is located in a green area on the outskirts of Veldhoven and is about 10km from Eindhoven city centre which is known as the ‘The Silicon Valley of Europe’. The hotels facilities include Wi-Fi/Internet access, Gym, swimming pool*, air conditioning, a restaurant, a bar and lounge. All bedrooms feature Tea and Coffee making facilities, hairdryer, telephone and en-suite bathroom. *The swimming pool can close without prior notice.
Hotel Features
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Room Features
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
The Best Western Hotel Jena is located close to major highway links and sits between areas of Mittleres Saaletal zwischen Camburg und Göschwitz and Kernberge – Wöllmisse. The hotel facilities include Bureau de change, lounge, a bar, a restaurant , bicycling rentals, steam room, 24hr reception and Wi-Fi/Internet access. All bedrooms feature T.V with major channels, air conditioning, telephone, desk, hairdryer and en-suite bathroom.
Hotel Features
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restuarant
- Lift
Room Features
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
The Achat Premium Dresden hotel is located in a quiet area but with close links to the highway system. The hotels features include a lobby bar, a restaurant, lift and Wi-Fi/Internet access. All bedrooms feature a modern décor with T.V, hairdryer, telephone and en-suite bathroom with shower.
Hotel Features
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restuarant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Room Features
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
The 3-star Vienna House Easy Berlin Hotel is located in Pankow, within 5km of Stasi Museum Berlin, Alexanderplatz, TV Tower, Nikolaikirche and DDR Museum. This hotel features a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. Opened in late 2016, the Vienna House Easy Berlin is located in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg district of Berlin, offering easy access to Berlin’s main sights, including the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz. It features modern rooms with fresh blue, tangy orange and lively yellow-green colour schemes. All rooms are equipped with casual furniture, local decorative elements and comfortable box-spring beds. High-speed Wi-Fi, digital newspapers and a bottle of water are also provided.
Hotel Features
- English Speaking Staff
- Bar
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Room Features
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
The 4 Star City Hotel Berlin East is located close to Alexanderplatz and also other sporting facilities like the Sportforum, the Velodrome and Max-Schmeling-Halle. The hotel has good links to the highway and public transport. The hotel facilities include a bar, lounge, a restaurant, fitness area and Wi-Fi/Internet access. All bedrooms feature Hairdryer, T.V, Telephone and en-suite bathroom.
Hotel Features
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restuarant
- Lift
Room Features
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
The 4-star family-run Grunau hotel is located the wooded and lake-rich surrounding of Berlin and is also close to the Berlin Schonefeld airport. The hotel’s facilities include bicycle rental, a restaurant, a bar, mini ten-pin bowling lane, terrace, sauna and wi-fi/internet access. All bedrooms feature bright and friendly rooms with desk, telephone, seating corner, safe, flat screen T.V, wi-fi/Internet access and en-suite bathroom
Hotel Features
- English Speaking Staff
- Bar
- Restuarant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Room Features
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
The 4 Star superior H4 Hotel Hannover Messe is located close to the Hannover Trade Fair Grounds (site of EXPO 2000), just to the south of Hanover and has good access to the motorway network and public transport. Hanover, the state capital of Lower Saxony, offers a variety of attractions, including the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, Adventure Zoo and Lake Maschsee. The hotel facilities include a cosy Irish Pub, a restaurant, a fitness centre including sauna and a large swimming pool* and Wi-Fi/Internet access. All hotel guest rooms have recently been renovated and feature T.V with major channels, Tea and Coffee making facilities, hairdryer, telephone, air conditioning, safe and en-suite bathroom. *The swimming pool can close without prior notice for necessary maintenance.
Hotel Features
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Bar
- Restuarant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Room Features
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
Air War Europe: Colditz, Dambusters & the Great Escape
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Please note: Itineraries are subject to change due to operational reasons. Any changes will be advised closer to the time of departure.