Operation Market Garden Tour

Tour Includes

3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefield Guide
Hundreds of convenient joining points in the UK, or begin/end your tour in Europe
Travel by Executive coach or upgrade to Silver Service

4 Days from $758 per person

DATES & PRICES

Operation Market Garden Tour

Operation Market Garden was the ill-fated World War Two operation devised by General Bernard Montgomery to shorten the war in the autumn of 1944. It began with a ground assault by XXX Corps on the Belgian-Dutch border followed by simultaneous airborne drops by American and British Paratroop forces between Eindhoeven and Arnhem. We follow the ground troops along their original route and also examine the Battle for Arnhem Bridge and the idea of ‘A Bridge Too Far’.

4-Day Tour – Operation Market Garden

Day 1

Depart from your chosen UK pick-up point and travel to the port where a coach interchange will take place, you will then join your tour coach for the Channel crossing. On arrival on the Continent we continue to our hotel (passengers joining the tour in Europe will meet the group at the hotel this evening).

Day 2 – Joe’s Bridge to Nijmegen

We travel to Joe’s Bridge, the start 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. Continue to our hotel in Wolfheze for a two-night stay.

*Breakfast Included

HIGHLIGHTS ★ Valkenswaard War Cemetery ★ Nijmegen ★ Ysselsteyn German Cemetery

★ Joe’s Bridge ★ Overloon War Museum ★ Grave Bridge

Day 3 – Hartenstein Hotel & The Battle of Arnhem

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.

*Breakfast Included

HIGHLIGHTS ★ Arnhem Bridge ★ Oosterbeek Church ★ Landing grounds Ginkel Heath

★ Wolfheze ★ Arnhem Oosterbeek Cemetery ★ Hartenstein Hotel Museum

Day 4

Return home.

*Breakfast Included

Departure Dates & Prices

Departure Date	Days	Travel By	Tour ref	Price

Operation Market Garden Tour

4 Days from $758 per person
Enquire online or call our friendly travel advisers on 844-400-BatteTours (Within the US)

DATES & PRICES

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: Executive or upgrade to Silver Service

Please note: Coach options can differ between each tour

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights in the 4-star Bilderberg Hotel in Wolfheze near Arnhem, situated in its own grounds. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and sauna.

Overnight stays in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.

The Bilderberg Wolfheze 4-star hotel is located in the heart of a forest and is the perfect place to relax after your visits out on tour. The hotels facilities include a restaurant, a bar, outside terrace, swimming pool*, lounge, sauna, tennis court, golf course around the hotels grounds and Wi-Fi/Internet access. All bedrooms feature a desk, sitting area, flat screen T.V with Radio, telephone, Wi-Fi/Internet access, hairdryer and en-suite bathroom. *The swimming pool can close without prior notice.

Hotel Features

Swimming Pool
English Speaking Staff
Guest Lounge
Bar
Restuarant
Lift

Room Features

TV
Hairdryer
Bath and/or Shower
Telephone

Bilderberg Wolfheze Hotel - Operation Market Garden

The Holiday Inn Brussels Airport is a modern and friendly hotel close to Brussels airport and has easy access to the city centre which is 15 minutes away. The hotel is also located close to NATO headquarters. The hotels facilities include a Wi-Fi/Internet access, swimming pool*, cocktail lounge, health and fitness club, currency exchange, a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, safe, Iron/Ironing board, hairdryer, Tea and Coffee making facilities, flat screen T.V with international channels and radio, desk, mini fridge and en-suite bathroom. *The swimming pool can close without prior notice.

Hotel Features

Swimming Pool
English Speaking Staff
Bureau de Change
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi Available

Room Features

TV
Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
Hairdryer
Bath and/or Shower
Telephone

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport - Operation Market Garden

The Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Hotel provides guests with easy access to dining, shopping and cultural attractions in Brussels. The Gare du Midi, the city’s largest train station lies across the street, and the city centre is only a 5-minute tram ride away. The 142 bright modern guest rooms feature soundproofing and amenities like Free Wireless High-speed Internet. The on-site RBG Bar & Grill serves grilled fare and an extensive selection of Belgian beers.

Hotel Features