Band of Brothers 25th Anniversary
The incredible television mini-series ‘Band of Brothers’, based on the book by Stephen Ambrose, turns 25 in 2026. Join us on a fascinating journey to Normandy to understand the real story of the Easy Company. On the 7-day tour, we continue into the Netherlands for Operation Market Garden.
Tour Includes
- 4 or 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- Local joining points
5 days from £799pp
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to our hotel in Normandy for a four-night stay.
We begin looking at Easy Company and the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s journey into Normandy. We look at the story of the American Airborne Pathfinders and visit the memorial to the Meehan Crash site. The original commander of Easy Company died in the opening moments of the operation.
We then look at the story of how the men came together around the village of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, seeing locations here connected with their story including the local war memorial they were photographed in front of.
After lunch, we look at the story of Lieutenant Speirs and the German prisoner of war and visit Marmion Farm at Ravenoville. We end the day at the Utah Beach Museum, looking at the seaborne and airborne link-up on D-Day, and seeing the Band of Brothers-related material in the museum.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
We start the day by looking at where Richard Winters landed on D-Day. We follow his action to where he led men from the 506th in attack on a German Gun Battery site at Brecourt Manor, viewing the battlefield and seeing the memorials.
We have lunchtime in Sainte-Mère-Église and then visit the superb Airborne Museum here.
Later, we look at the 82nd Airborne tasks on D-Day, visiting the Iron Mike Memorial at La Fiere, the causeway and church at Cauquigny, and the memorial at Amfreville.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
We begin this morning at the Dead Man’s Corner Museum and the D-Day Experience, where we see items relating to the story of Easy Company, have a ride in a full-size Dakota Experience, and see the museum which was once a Fallschirmjäger headquarters in June 1944.
We then look at the fighting for Carentan, seeing the Cole Memorial, and visiting sites in the town.
After lunchtime here, we visit the Bloody Gulch battlefield, looking at Easy Company’s last major action in Normandy before they were withdrawn to Britain. We end the day at the Normandy American Cemetery.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to our hotel in Normandy for a four-night stay.
We begin looking at Easy Company and the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s journey into Normandy. We look at the story of the American Airborne Pathfinders and visit the memorial to the Meehan Crash site. The original commander of Easy Company died in the opening moments of the operation.
We then look at the story of how the men came together around the village of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, seeing locations here connected with their story including the local war memorial they were photographed in front of.
After lunch, we look at the story of Lieutenant Speirs and the German prisoner of war and visit Marmion Farm at Ravenoville. We end the day at the Utah Beach Museum, looking at the seaborne and airborne link-up on D-Day, and seeing the Band of Brothers-related material in the museum.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
We start the day by looking at where Richard Winters landed on D-Day. We follow his action to where he led men from the 506th in attack on a German Gun Battery site at Brecourt Manor, viewing the battlefield and seeing the memorials.
We have lunchtime in Sainte-Mère-Église and then visit the superb Airborne Museum here.
Later, we look at the 82nd Airborne tasks on D-Day, visiting the Iron Mike Memorial at La Fiere, the causeway and church at Cauquigny, and the memorial at Amfreville.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
We begin this morning at the Dead Man’s Corner Museum and the D-Day Experience, where we see items relating to the story of Easy Company, have a ride in a full-size Dakota Experience, and see the museum which was once a Fallschirmjäger headquarters in June 1944.
We then look at the fighting for Carentan, seeing the Cole Memorial, and visiting sites in the town.
After lunchtime here, we visit the Bloody Gulch battlefield, looking at Easy Company’s last major action in Normandy before they were withdrawn to Britain. We end the day at the Normandy American Cemetery.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Today, we depart Normandy and head for the Netherlands. In the afternoon, we go to the Netherlands American Cemetery and visit some of the Easy Company graves, including William Dukeman killed at the Crossroads battles, and Major Horton, who was a former Easy Company officer killed on the Island.
We then travel to Nijmegen to look at the Crossing of the Waal River here by men from 82nd Airborne. We continue to our hotel in the Arnhem area for two nights.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
We begin near Eindhoven and look at the 101st Airborne drops, seeing where they landed, and then look at the fighting near Son and Nuenen, visiting the Easy Company Memorial.
After lunch at Oosterbeek, we go to ‘The Island’ between Nijmegen and Arnhem. Here, we see the area where Winters led an attack in October 1944 along the banks of the Lower Rhine, as well as the distinctive headquarters building at Schoonderlogt Farm. We then see where they assisted survivors of the British 1st Airborne Division in Operation Pegasus II.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights in the Caen area, at the Ibis Caen Porte de Bretagne or similar.
Extended 7-day tours will also stay for two nights in the Arnhem area.
Ibis Styles Ouistreham
Situated in central Ouistreham, the Ibis Styles Ouistreham is just 6 minutes’ walk from the beach and the fishing harbour. The beaches of Ouistreham were codenamed Sword Beach during the WW2 Normandy Landings.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
- Dog Friendly (selected rooms)
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals On Request
- Gluten Free Meals on Request
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Hotel Wander
The Hotel Wander provides you with a great base in the city and friendly service. The property is nearby to the Old Town. The terrace is open in the summer months and offers views of the city canal.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Shower
- Free Wifi
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
Service
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
- Gym
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
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Silver Service Features
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