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It is estimated that during the Italian Campaign of World War Two, 60,000-70,000 Allied soldiers lost their lives. On this tour we look at some of the key battlefields of 1943 to 1944, in Anzio, Monte Cassino and San Pietro, where the fighting was tough and costly. We also visit war museums and cemeteries, plus, see the stunning views from Monte Cassino and the preserved San Pietro battlefield site.
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Fly to Rome and transfer to our overnight hotel in the Pomezia area.
We travel to nearby Anzio. The Anzio landings in January 1944 were designed to by-pass the Germans at Cassino and advance rapidly on Rome, but it became one of the most static fronts of WW2. Here, we visit the Anzio War Museum, see the British War Cemeteries and see where the Allies landed. After lunch, we visit the Sicily-Rome American War Cemetery and Visitors' Centre, before travelling to our hotel in Cassino for three nights.
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This morning we journey to San Pietro, a small village in the crucial Mignano Gap, where American forces fought a tough battle in 1943. This is now a preserved battlefield site and we explore the ruins. While in San Pietro we also visit the local war museum. After lunch, we see the Italian Cemetery at the Mignano Gap, and the nearby War Museum, and then have free-time in Cassino where you can also join a short walking tour looking at the battlefield sites in the town.
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Today we look at the four battles for Cassino and start at Cassino War Cemetery where the dead from the fighting in 1944 are buried or commemorated on the Cassino Memorial. We then visit the Bedford and Hertfordshire Memorial and look at the final battle for Cassino, at the River Rapido, in the Liri Valley and on the Hitler Line near Aquino. After lunch, we travel up onto the impressive Monte Cassino, with some stunning views., also seeing the Polish War Cemetery, Polish Visitor’s Centre and then some time in the monastery.
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On our final day, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.
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Reviews
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4.6 / 5
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4.6 / 5
MS FUTCHER, 1 year ago
This Battlefields tour, led expertly by Paul Reed, was fascinating. Time was given at each place to honour its history . The information was detailed and supported by photos and anecdotes. The tour was carefully constructed to culminate in the visit to the abbey of Monte Cassino. We have already recommended it to other friends whose fathers took part in the Italian Campaign. Many thanks to Paul.
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Stewart ,Essex , 1 year ago
Great guide, very knowledgeable. Hotel great too.
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Iain Cunningham, 1 year ago
Leger's administration caused some anxiety in obtaining air tickets and on occasions telephone access was slow. Locally all worked well with a truly excellent guide who really made the tour.
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Suffolk, 1 year ago
A very good and informative tour. Anzio was beautiful and I enjoyed the time spent in both St Pietro and Monte Cassino. The tour guide. Paul Reed, was incredibly informative and had lots of stories to help us understand that battles fought and the conditions the men had to endure.
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Mr Sullivan, 1 year ago
Excellent tour ,excellent guide ,great food and all in all a great package - more air Options please
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