What's Included?
- Return coach travel with reserved seating
- Two overnight sailings from Newcastle to IJmuiden return with DFDS on dinner, bed & breakfast basis
- Three nights dinner, bed & breakfast staying at the Fletcher Hotel, Wipselbergweg
- Walking Tour of Nijmegen & the Overloon Museum (entrance included)
- Guided tour of Arnhem and entrance to the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein
- Guided tour of the Rhine Crossing & Operation Plunder
Prices based on two people sharing a twin inside cabin with bunk beds (singles and upgrades available at a supplement and subject to availability)
Please note valid passport and insurance required
IMPORTANT: For European tours, it is required by law that we have the following information:Full names, Dates of Birth, Passport Numbers, Passport Expiry Date
These must be with us at least 28 days before the tour departs (or at the time of booking if your departure date is within 28 days at the time of booking), or an admin fee of £10pp will be charged. You can input these in the 'Manage my Bookings' section of your account, by emailing us at hello@lochlomondtravel.com or by giving us a call on 0141 487 6737.
Please note regarding valid passports:
- The passport must be valid for at least three months after the intended return date
- The passport must not be more than 10 years old on the day of return
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🏨 Fletcher Hotel, Wipselbergweg
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Wipselberg sits in a peaceful woodland estate setting, which gives it a relaxed, tucked-away feel and a real sense of getting away from it all. Guests often mention the friendly, helpful staff and a good breakfast, and it’s the kind of place that feels calm as soon as you arrive.
It has an on-site restaurant and bar, a terrace for a quiet drink, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. For unwinding, there’s an indoor swimming pool and wellness facilities including a sauna and steam room, plus extras like tennis if you fancy a bit of fresh air in the surroundings.
🧭 Nijmegen Walking Tour and the Overloon Museum
Nijmegen is one of the Netherlands’ oldest cities, and it’s a great place to explore on foot, with a compact centre full of character and a lively, local feel. Expect handsome squares and historic streets around the Grote Markt, the impressive Stevenskerk, and a rewarding wander down towards the river for views from the Waalkade and the Waalbrug, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.
The Overloon Museum is a powerful, immersive visit that brings the story of the Second World War and liberation in the Netherlands to life through personal stories, large-scale displays, and a seriously impressive military collection. Highlights include its major WWII exhibitions and the vast hall of vehicles and equipment, alongside standout sections like the Lancaster Pavilion and the D-Day experience, making it one of those museums that stays with you long after you’ve left.
🪖 Arnhem and the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein
Arnhem is forever linked with the events of September 1944, and a guided tour brings the story to life as you stand at the places people recognise from history, including the John Frost Bridge over the Rhine. In the city centre, it’s also easy to appreciate Arnhem as a real, lived-in Dutch city, with landmark sights like St Eusebius’ Church and lively squares such as the Korenmarkt giving you a feel for the place beyond the battlefield story.
The Airborne Museum at Hartenstein in nearby Oosterbeek is a standout visit, housed in the former divisional headquarters during the Battle of Arnhem. The exhibitions combine original objects and personal accounts with the underground Airborne Experience, an immersive walk-through that many visitors describe as moving and memorable.
🌉 Rhine Crossing and Operation Plunder
This guided tour follows the dramatic final push across the Rhine in March 1945, when Allied forces forced a crossing near Wesel and Rees in a huge combined operation. Standing on the riverbank today, it’s easy to picture the scale of it all - vast open water, wide floodplains, and the ground that had to be secured under fire before bridges and supply lines could be pushed through.
You’ll trace the story through key locations linked to the crossing and the wider battle, including the areas where the assault landings took place and where the airborne landings supported the advance. Along the way, the guide brings the details to life - what was happening on the ground, why these sites mattered, and how this crossing opened the route deeper into Germany, turning the Rhine from a barrier into a turning point.
