WWII BATTLEFIELDS: Battle of Montecassino Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

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 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 your ship. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Civitavecchia Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details

1. 1

   Abbazia Di Montecassino

   1 hour

   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.

2. 2

   Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery

   30 min

   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.

3. 3

   Cassino Memorial

   30 min

   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.

4. 4

   Sant'Angelo In Theodice

   30 min

   The village of Sant'Angelo, the battlefield of the Rapido River, the Freedom Bell near that site.

5. 5

   Parco Della Memoria Storica Di San Pietro Infine

   30 min

   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.

6. 6

   Cassino

   45 min

   Free time for a light lunch with local products before returning to Civitavecchia Port.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
• English-speaking Driver with a private vehicle will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized.
• This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (even while on tour)
• One Infant seat available on request

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.