Operation Market Garden
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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
- Follow the ground troops along their original route and examine the Battle for Arnhem Bridge, known as 'A Bridge Too Far'.
- Visit Joe’s Bridge, the starting position of the Guards Armoured Division, and see the Irish Guards' graves at Valkenswaard War Cemetery.
- Explore the Overloon War Museum and the vast German cemetery at Ysselsteyn.
- Visit the Hartenstein Hotel, headquarters of the 1st Airborne Division during the Arnhem battle, now an excellent museum.
- See the Drop Zones and Landing Zones near Arnhem, including Ginkel Heath and the Glider Memorial at Wolfheze.
- Visit Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, where the dead from Arnhem are buried.
- Explore Arnhem Bridge, an iconic part of the battle.
Accommodation
Mode of Transport
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Destinations
- Belgium
- Europe
- Holland
Tour Types
- History
- Cultural
- Sightseeing
- Coach tours (worldwide)
- Small Group
- Battlefield Tours
Location: Belgium
Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Location: Nijmegen
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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel near Arnhem
Meals: Breakfast
Location: 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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fletcher Hotel de Buunderkamp or The Wageningen International Congress Centre
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Arnhem
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
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.
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Fully Guided
-The tour is fully guided.
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International Travel
-International travel is included.
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Transport
-Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
Not Included
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Insurance
-Insurance is not included.
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
| Dates | Price | ||
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25-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £559.00 | |
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20-Mar-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £569.00 | |
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10-Jul-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £539.00 | |
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19-Mar-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £599.00 | |
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09-Jul-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £579.00 |
