MG Lower Rhine Tour Arnhem & Kleve 14th – 19th April 2010
This MG tour takes us to the historical towns of Arnhem & Kleve. Arnhem became a focus for "Operation Market Garden" in World War II made famous by the film a "A Bridge Too Far". Kleve (also spelt Cleve), just South of Arnhem, is surrounded by the Reichswald Forest and will be our base for the tour. This tour includes a visit to the Airboune museum at Arnhem and a cruise along the River Rhine.
Itinerary
For this tour you have a choice of departing from Dover to Calais or Hull to Rotterdam with P&O Ferries
Wednesday 14th April: Check in from 17.00hrs for the 21.00hrs overnight crossing from Hull to Rotterdam.
Thursday 15th April: Arrive in Rotterdam at 08.00hrs and with a full day to make the short journey to the hotel in the German border town of Kleve, famous for Anne of Cleve. You may wish to take a more scenic route to the hotel in morning, visiting the famous Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse; home to 7 million spring flower bulbs. Approximate driving distance; 80 miles OR Depart Dover in the morning and drive through Belgium to the Dutch-German border town of Kleve for a late afternoon arrival at the hotel. Approximate driving distance; 245 miles
Friday 16th April: After breakfast take the short drive to the recently refurbished Airborne Museum at Arnhem.
The Museum shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem. It took place in September 1944 and covered the area between the centre of Arnhem and Ede. The "Battle for the Rhine Bridge" was part of "operation Market Garden". British, American and Polish airborne forces were to capture the bridges over rivers and waterways from the Belgian border to Arnhem.
The ground forces comprising of the second British Army, could then reach the German Ruhr in one long thrust. Thus, it was thought, the war would be over by Christmas 1944. The operation however, failed on account of the unexpectedly strong German resistance. The paratroops were unable to hold the bridge with the Allied ground forces not succeeding in reaching Arnhem.
In the evening a tour buffet has been arranged at the hotel from 20.00hrs Approx driving distance: 30 miles
Saturday 17th April There is an opportunity to visit the Meilenverk car collection in Dusseldorf for those wanting to view some spectacular cars in the morning, and then in the afternoon there is river cruise on the Rhine.
The river cruise starts in Wesel, which has been an important hanseatic trading port throughout history. The two hours boat trip on the River Rhine travels North to Xanten. From the boat you will be able to see the silhouettes of the town and cathedral at Xanten. Xanten is famous because of its Roman origin and its large archaeological park and Museum.
The river is quite wide in the Lower Rhine, and from our "Mississippi-Style" cruise boat you will be able to sit back and enjoy the picturesque landscape in comfort.
Sunday 18th April Explore the lower Rhine area including the Baroque Gardens in Kleve, or drive to Delft, Edam or Volendam in Holland before making your way back to Rotterdam. Check in from 17.00hrs for the 21.00hrs crossing back to Hull. OR Leave the hotel in the morning and make your way to Calais for your return crossing home.
Monday 19th April Arrive in Hull at 08.00hrs.
The Price:
Dover – Calais: £299.00 per person Hull – Rotterdam: £339.00 per person (both based on 2 people per car sharing a double or twin room).
What is included: • Return P&O Ferry crossings from either Dover to Calais or Hull to Rotterdam • Free Case of Grolsh Lager (24x50cl Cans) per car. • 3 nights bed & breakfast at a 4 star Hotel in Kleve. Hotel facilities include a Wellness Centre, Spa and indoor swimming pool • Secure Car Parking. • Entry and parking at the Airborne Museum and guided tour. • 2 hour Rhine river cruise. • Tour buffet on Friday evening. • Routes, Rally board and general information.
What is not included: • Vehicle recovery and personal insurance.
MG Lower Rhine Tour Arnhem & Kleve 14th – 19th April 2010
This MG tour takes us to the historical towns of Arnhem & Kleve. Arnhem became a focus for "Operation Market Garden" in World War II made famous by the film a "A Bridge Too Far". Kleve (also spelt Cleve), just South of Arnhem, is surrounded by the Reichswald Forest and will be our base for the tour. This tour includes a visit to the Airboune museum at Arnhem and a cruise along the River Rhine.
Itinerary
For this tour you have a choice of departing from Dover to Calais or Hull to Rotterdam with P&O Ferries
Wednesday 14th April: Check in from 17.00hrs for the 21.00hrs overnight crossing from Hull to Rotterdam.
Thursday 15th April: Arrive in Rotterdam at 08.00hrs and with a full day to make the short journey to the hotel in the German border town of Kleve, famous for Anne of Cleve. You may wish to take a more scenic route to the hotel in morning, visiting the famous Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse; home to 7 million spring flower bulbs. Approximate driving distance; 80 miles OR Depart Dover in the morning and drive through Belgium to the Dutch-German border town of Kleve for a late afternoon arrival at the hotel. Approximate driving distance; 245 miles
Friday 16th April: After breakfast take the short drive to the recently refurbished Airborne Museum at Arnhem.
The Museum shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem. It took place in September 1944 and covered the area between the centre of Arnhem and Ede. The "Battle for the Rhine Bridge" was part of "operation Market Garden". British, American and Polish airborne forces were to capture the bridges over rivers and waterways from the Belgian border to Arnhem.
The ground forces comprising of the second British Army, could then reach the German Ruhr in one long thrust. Thus, it was thought, the war would be over by Christmas 1944. The operation however, failed on account of the unexpectedly strong German resistance. The paratroops were unable to hold the bridge with the Allied ground forces not succeeding in reaching Arnhem.
In the evening a tour buffet has been arranged at the hotel from 20.00hrs Approx driving distance: 30 miles
Saturday 17th April There is an opportunity to visit the Meilenverk car collection in Dusseldorf for those wanting to view some spectacular cars in the morning, and then in the afternoon there is river cruise on the Rhine.
The river cruise starts in Wesel, which has been an important hanseatic trading port throughout history. The two hours boat trip on the River Rhine travels North to Xanten. From the boat you will be able to see the silhouettes of the town and cathedral at Xanten. Xanten is famous because of its Roman origin and its large archaeological park and Museum.
The river is quite wide in the Lower Rhine, and from our "Mississippi-Style" cruise boat you will be able to sit back and enjoy the picturesque landscape in comfort.
Sunday 18th April Explore the lower Rhine area including the Baroque Gardens in Kleve, or drive to Delft, Edam or Volendam in Holland before making your way back to Rotterdam. Check in from 17.00hrs for the 21.00hrs crossing back to Hull. OR Leave the hotel in the morning and make your way to Calais for your return crossing home.
Monday 19th April Arrive in Hull at 08.00hrs.
The Price:
Dover – Calais: £299.00 per person Hull – Rotterdam: £339.00 per person (both based on 2 people per car sharing a double or twin room).
What is included: • Return P&O Ferry crossings from either Dover to Calais or Hull to Rotterdam • Free Case of Grolsh Lager (24x50cl Cans) per car. • 3 nights bed & breakfast at a 4 star Hotel in Kleve. Hotel facilities include a Wellness Centre, Spa and indoor swimming pool • Secure Car Parking. • Entry and parking at the Airborne Museum and guided tour. • 2 hour Rhine river cruise. • Tour buffet on Friday evening. • Routes, Rally board and general information.
What is not included: • Vehicle recovery and personal insurance.
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This MG tour takes us to the historical towns of Arnhem & Kleve. Arnhem became a focus for "Operation Market Garden" in World War II made famous by the film a "A Bridge Too Far". Kleve (also spelt Cleve), just South of Arnhem, is surrounded by the Reichswald Forest and will be our base for the tour. This tour includes a visit to the Airboune museum at Arnhem and a cruise along the River Rhine.
Arrive in Rotterdam at 08.00hrs and with a full day to make the short journey to the hotel in the German border town of Kleve, famous for Anne of Cleve. You may wish to take a more scenic route to the hotel in morning, visiting the famous Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse; home to 7 million spring flower bulbs.
After breakfast take the short drive to the recently refurbished Airborne Museum at Arnhem.
There is an opportunity to visit the Meilenverk car collection in Dusseldorf for those wanting to view some spectacular cars in the morning, and then in the afternoon there is river cruise on the Rhine.