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Liberation Route: D-Day to Arnhem

Join us on a unique and fascinating journey as we follow British and Commonwealth forces in the landings of D-Day, the Battle of Normandy and the liberation of Belgium and Holland, leading to the fighting at Arnhem alongside a specialist Guide.

Tour Includes

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Battlefield visits as described
  • Convenient local joining points

7 days from £999pp

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Itinerary

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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to our hotel in the Caen area, where we stay for two nights.

We begin with the British D-Day story starting at Arromanches where we see the remains of the Mulberry Harbour.

At Gold Beach we see where Stan Hollis was awarded the Victoria Cross on D-Day, the only VC that day, and then at Juno Beach look at the story of the Canadians seeing memorials and bunkers.

After lunchtime in Courseulles, we see where the British 3rd Division and Commandos landed on Sword Beach, then visit the Pegasus Memorial Museum and see where gliders came in at Pegasus Bridge in the early hours of D-Day.

We end at Ranville War Cemetery, where many of the Airborne soldiers are buried.

Includes Breakfast

Key Visits

Juno Beach Pegasus Bridge Sword Beach Gold Beach Arromanches

Today we look at the Battle of Normandy and examine the bitter fighting for Hill 112, the ‘Verdun of Normandy’. Here we see a Churchill Tank and memorials to the fighting.

We then travel through the Bocage battlefields to Bayeux, visiting Bayeux War Museum and Bayeux War Cemetery.

After lunchtime in central Bayeux, we travel to Belgium for our overnight stay, stopping at Calais Canadian Cemetery, where those who died in the liberation of Boulogne and Calais are buried.

Includes Breakfast

Key Visits

Bayeux War Museum Hill 112, Normandy Calais Canadian War Cemetery Bayeux War Cemetery

We begin our look at the liberation of Belgium in September 1944 with a visit to the superb For Freedom Museum at Knocke, where we see amazing displays of wartime equipment and uniforms.

We then examine the Canadian landings and attacks here during Operation Switchback before crossing onto the Walcheren Island. Here in November 1944 British Commandos and Canadians landed on the island to clear the Scheldt Estuary, allowing the port of Antwerp to be open.

After lunchtime in Middelburg we see where the landings took place at Westkapelle, seeing a Sherman tank and nearby memorials before ending the day at Bergen op Zoom War Cemetery, and then to our overnight hotel.

Includes Breakfast

Key Visits

For Freedom Museum Bergen op Zoom Walcheren Island

Following the Liberation Route into Holland, we examine Operation Market Garden in September 1944, following the route of ground troops of XXX Corps from Eindhoeven to the Son Bridge, and visit the Wings of Liberation Museum.

After lunch we see Grave Bridge and then go into Nijmegen to look at the Waal Crossing of American Airborne soldiers in support of Guards Armoured Division.

We then continue to the outskirts of Arnhem for two nights.

Includes Breakfast

Key Visits

Nijmegen Bridge Grave Bridge

Today we have a full day at Arnhem, seeing where British Airborne soldiers landed. We visit the Hartenstein Hotel Museum, and Arnhem War Cemetery, as well as visiting Oosterbeek Church, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

We end our day at Arnhem Bridge, looking at the famous battle here and discussing whether it was a ‘Bridge Too Far’.

Includes Breakfast

Key Visits

Arnhem War Cemetery Oosterbeek Church Hartenstein Hotel Museum

Return home.

Includes Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights at the Ibis Caen Porte de Bretagne or similar, one night at the Hotel Oude Abdij, a further night at the A-Hotel, Oosterhout before spending two nights at the Wageningen International Congress Centre.

Oude Abdij

The 3-star Hotel Oude Abdij is located in unique 18th century Dovecots of the Augustine monks, which still remains. The former abbey and brewery have been transformed into this delightful hotel with 60 comfortable rooms. The grounds have beautiful views and include an orchard and fishing lake for you to enjoy.

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • Central Location
Room
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra Pillows and Blankets
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Menu
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
Service
  • Free WiFi (Public Areas)
  • Iron at Reception
  • Laundry Service
  • Dogs Allowed on Request
Hotel
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Oosterhout Hotel

Hotel Facilities

Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can

General
  • English Speaking Staff
  • 4 Star
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Central Location
Room
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra Pillows and Blankets
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Telephone
  • Shower over Bath
  • Free Wifi
Service
  • Safe Box in Reception
  • Room Service Available
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Iron at Reception
  • Laundry Service
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Menu
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Travel Options

When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays makes it easy with a selection of travel options to choose from.

Silver Service Coach

Silver Service Coach

More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.

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Silver Service Features

  • Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
  • A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
  • Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
  • Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
  • Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.

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