Band of Brothers in Holland Private Tour fra Amsterdam
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Følg i fodsporene på Dick Winters og hans Band of Brothers under operationen Market-Garden og på øen. Du vil besøge alle steder relateret til Band of Brothers-sagaen i Holland. Det er en travl tur, så "Hang hårdt". Og vi holder frokostpause på et interessant museum. 10-11 timers varighed er rejsetid inkluderet. Denne turs karakter af slagmarkstur betyder mange kortere og længere køreture til og mellem steder.
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Efter 1,5 times kørsel fra Amsterdam ankommer vi til Dropzone C. Dette var landingsområdet for Easy Company. De kunne godt lide den bløde landing på markerne, og vi kan se hvorfor. Paulushoef-gården blev brugt som samlingspunkt, og lokalbefolkningen havde travlt med at hjælpe tilskadekomne og tørstige luftbårne. Gården er ikke åben for besøgende.
Fra dropzonen følger vi Easy-kompagniets fremrykning til broen ved Son. Den blev sprængt i luften af tyskerne. En gangbro blev improviseret og fremrykningen til Eindhoven fortsatte. Senere forsøgte tyskerne at generobre broen med et panserangreb, der blev besejret efter en hård kamp.
I Eindhoven ser vi gaden, hvor folket fejrede, mens Easy kompagni gik frem for at erobre Dommel-broen og ventede på panserdivisionens kampvogne. Senere blev byen bombet af tyskerne.
Vi kører til Nuenen. Her havde Easy Company en hård kamp med 107 Panzer Brigade, der angreb fra øst. Nuenen er også berømt som Vincent Van Gogh Village.
Vi stopper til frokost og et besøg på Wings of Liberation museum. Museet er dedikeret til Market-Garden-driften. Du kan se forklarende kort og uniformer, udstyr og køretøjer brugt i atmosfæriske skærme. Det er beliggende i et skovområde på et lager fra den kolde krig. Museet er lukket om mandagen.
Tyskerne gjorde desperate forsøg på at afskære "Hells Highway" XXX-korpsets fremryknings- og forsyningsrute. Møllen ved Eerde og vejen ved Koevering var meget omstridte steder.
På denne gård på øen blev det berømte Dick Winters-billede lavet ved forporten. Vi gør et stop her, så du kan gøre det samme. Ved vejen er der et monument for Easy Company, der dækker øen. Gården er ikke åben for besøgende.
Vores sidste stop er ved Crossroads, hvor en afdeling fra Easy Company løb ind i 2 tyske SS-kompagnier og dirigerede dem. Du vil se, hvor åbent terrænet er med den eneste dækning, der kommer fra diger og drængrøfter. Et lille monument mindes handlingen. Herfra er det cirka 1,5 time tilbage til Amsterdam.
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Vi henter fra alle hoteller, havne og lufthavne i Amsterdam-området. Turen starter ved afhentning.
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This experience meant far more to us than we expected. Standing in the very places where the soldiers of Operation Market Garden fought and fell gave us a sense of connection that was deeply personal for my family of 4. This experience wasn’t just about learning history—it was experiencing the places of history that books and movies cannot express. Hearing the stories while walking the same ground made the war feel closer, more human, and profoundly real. We found ourselves imagining their decisions, their sacrifices, and the impossible moments they faced. It gave us a new level of respect for the men who fought though out the Netherlands and left a lasting impression that we will take with us for the rest of our lives. Jip did an outstanding job of bringing all of these stories to life. He presented pictures, accounts, and his own unique blend of experience that accentuated this trip. This is by far one of the best experiences myself and my family have had in our travels, and we are greatly appreciative of Jip for helping us create family memories that will last a lifetime. We all 50, 40ish, 20 and 12 year olds, recommend this adventure. (5 stars is not enough)
Wow Kevin, I am humbled by your great review. Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to have you all on tour.
I had a great day with Jip on the tour. He is a great guy and excellent historian. I would recommend this tour to military enthusiast and the history challenged as well. Thanks for my Day of Days.
Thank you Kevin, I really enjoyed your company and your stories about meeting members of the Band of Brothers.
Jip was outstanding in his knowledge of Easy Co 506th, Band of Brothers and Operation Market Garden. He took us to all the key sites, from the Easy Co. drop zone through The Crossroads, which included a visit to a very cool museum. Was a bucket list tour for me and it exceeded my expectations! Had a running conversation with Jip all day about Easy Co and Operation Market Garden, regarding tactics, personnel, and US Army/British Senior Leaders. Would highly recommend this tour if you are a Band of Brothers or Operation Market Garden Fan!
Thanks John, I enjoyed the tour with you and your son. Always fun to share the interest in Band of Brothers.
The tour was fantastic! The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the movie, history, and all the places. Must do tour for those die-hard fans of the movie!
Thank you for the review. My pleasure to share my interest in the Band of Brothers history and where it all happened.
Jip took us on an incredible day trip from Amsterdam to Bastogne and Foy! My husband is a passionate about World War II, particularly the journey Easy Company had through Europe. When he saw that we could do this tour, it was a must! Jip was incredibly knowledgeable, helping me learn along the way as I’m not as well-versed in WWII tanks and weapons as my husband. 😉 We both appreciated the depth of Jip’s knowledge, his thoroughly planned itinerary, and his generosity with his time. We were able to visit the Bastogne War Museum, several monuments around Bastogne, the Bois Jacques to see the foxholes and memorial, Foy, and more! It was so powerful to visit these places knowing (and learning more!) about what Easy Company faced right there. If you are interested in the rich history of the region and want to experience it with an incredible guide, look no further! Jip will take you on an amazing ride through history.
Thank you Kathleen, nice to hear that you enjoyed the tour
For anyone interested in WWII history, especially the operations of Easy Company, 506 PIR, 101st Airborne, Jip Meijer hosts a tour that will expand your knowledge and appreciation for what these soldiers endured and achieved in their Holland deployment. Through his deep knowledge of the events and places, Jip explains their operations in precise detail using historical photos and battle maps that take you back to September and October of 1944.
