MG Lower Rhine Tour 2011
Arnhem & Kleve
31st March – 3rd April
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 Bridge Too Far’. Kleve (Cleve), just South of Arnhem, is surrounded by the Reichswald forest and will be our base for the tour which includes a visit to the Airboune Museum at Arnhem and a cruise along the Rhine.
Itinerary
For this tour you have a choice of departing from Dover to Calais or Hull to Rotterdam with P&O Ferries.
The Dover to Calais itinerary is below. For the Hull - Rotterdam option please click on the link above.
Thursday 31st March
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 1st April
After breakfast take the short drive to the recently re-opened 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 2nd April
There is an opportunity to visit the Meilenwerk 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 for its’ Roman origin and 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 3rd April
Leave the hotel in the morning and make your way to Calais for your return crossing home.
The Price:
£299.00 per person (based on 2 people per car sharing a double or twin room).
To see our booking conditions click here
What is included:
- Return P&O Ferry crossings from Dover to Calais
- 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
- Suggested routes, rally board and general information
What is not included:
- Vehicle recovery and personal insurance
