WWII BATTLEFIELDS: Battle of Montecassino and Rapido River from Rome
Description
Discover the World War II Montecassino Battle and make memories of the landmarks: • Montecassino Abbey (one of the most known Abbeys in the world) • Visit to the Polish War Cemetery and the Commonwealth War Cemetery some of the cemeteries for the various military groups and nationalities who are held in high esteem by the local people. Polish, New Zealand, US, French, British and so many others who helped to free Italy from the grip if the Third Reich. • The village of Sant'Angelo, the battlefield of the Rapido River, the Freedom Bell near that site. • The ruins of San Pietro Infine Upgradable with Licensed Guide Expert in WWII Central Italy Battlefields. Free time for a light lunch before returning to Rome. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
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Itinerary
Begin the tour with a pickup from your accommodation in Rome by an air-conditioned comfortable vehicle and Professional English-speaking Driver. Start your 1,5-hour drive to Montecassino, observing the landscape as you go. Upon your arrival, begin a self-guided tour of the Abbey of Montecassino, one of the most well-known Abbeys in the world. Admission Not Included.
Visit to the Polish War Cemetery Work on the construction of the cemetery began in 1944, shortly after the end of hostilities, and was finished in 1946. The official consecration, however, took place on 1 September 1945 during a multi-faith celebration conducted according to the rites of the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Jewish faiths, and was attended by representatives of the Polish Government-in-Exile and of Allied Command.
The Commonwealth War Cemetery for the various military groups and nationalities who are held in high esteem by the local people. New Zealand, US, French, British and so many others who helped to free Italy from the grip if the Third Reich.
The village of Sant'Angelo, the battlefield of the Rapido River, the Freedom Bell near that site.
The village of San Pietro was completely destroyed in late 1943 by fighting between the advancing U.S. forces seeking to break the Winter Line and the defending German troops. The Parco della Memoria Storica (History Memorial Park) contains the ruins of the village, still laying as they were at the end of the war.
Free time for a light lunch with local products before returning to Rome.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
- This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested at booking time)
- One Infant seat available on request
Reviews(3)
Francesco is an informative, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. He personalized the tour for my son and his friend who only knew what they learned in school about WWII (and me) and wanted to visit this place while in Italy. It was an unforgettable experience and highly recommend this for everyone!! Our driver Paolo is great too! He graciously took pictures of us and with us!
Visiting the Abbey and visiting the cemeteries and historic sites. The trip was in a comfortable minivan with a very knowledgeable tour guide.
Giovani was a great tour guide, picked up on time. Briefed us on historical sites and points of interest along the way. Gave us a “pit stop” along the way (there and back) since it was a long trip. Very attentive to our comfort. He was very Knowledgeable of the destination points and gave us background on each. We had a very good day and highly recommend the tour to anyone. Giovani was great.
