Battle for Rome Battlefield Tour with a WWII historian and tour guide: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TOUR
- TOUR DURATION: Approximately 6 to 3.5 hours (from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
- TOUR PRICE: €150 per person (minimum 2 people)
- YOUR TOUR GUIDE: Anna Maria Priora
- MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 12 people
- TRANSPORTATION: 1 or 2 vans
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- ITINERARY:A guided tour lasting approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes of the most significant American World War II sites in the Cassino area:
- Trocchio hill slope
- Castle Hill
- The Panoramic point
- The Germans’ caves
- The Abbey of Montecassino
- Lunch (not provided)
- Valli d’Aquino Monument
- Senger Line and Canadian Monument at Aquino
- REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Read them here)
- WHAT ELSE CAN I VISIT NEARBY WITH A TOUR GUIDE?
- San Pietro Infine and the Mignano Pass (Mignano gap and Winterline)
- HOW TO BOOK:
Battle for Rome Battlefield Tour with a WWII historian and tour guide: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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On May 18th, after three months of attempts to break through the Gustav Line, the town of Cassino and the monastery hill were finally captured by the Allies. The breakthrough was led by General Mark Clark’s 5th Army, with vital support from General Oliver Leese’s 8th Army. Reaching the Abbey was anything but easy. The Allies, with the help of Polish, New Zealand, Indian, and French colonial troops, had to fight fiercely to cross the Rapido River and navigate through barbed wire and minefields. Many soldiers lost their lives in the assault. Although the hills surrounding the Abbey were eventually taken, the war was far from over.
Battle for Rome Battlefield Tour
The French troops advanced through the Aurunci Mountains, the Canadians moved through the center of the Liri Valley, the Indians pushed along Highway 6, and the Poles fought on the hills of Monte Cairo. They continued to battle German forces, who were retreating to positions further north. The Allies went on to capture Aquino, Pontecorvo, and Roccasecca, then Ceprano, and finally Frosinone. After five months of intense fighting, the Allies were able to reach Rome and entered the city on June 4th.
Battle for Rome Battlefield Tour with a WWII historian and tour guide:WHAT TO EXPECT
The“Battlefor Rome“tour (about 6 hours) includes:
1) Pickup from the railway station in Cassino every day at 10:00 AM (Main Square, near the Green Kiosk)
2) about 6h guided tour of the Americanmost meaningful sites of Cassino:
- Trocchio hill slope
- Castle Hill
- The Panoramic point
- The Germans’ caves
- The Abbey of Montecassino
Lunch
- Valli d’Aquino Monument
- Senger Line and Canadian Monument at Aquino
3)return to the railway stationin Cassino at 05.30PM
Battle for Rome Battlefield Tourwith a WWII historian and tour guide: EVERYTHING YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS TOUR
TOUR DURATION: about 6 hours
DEPARTURE TIME: Daily at 10.00AM
MEETING POINT: Cassino Railway Station (Main Square, near the Green Kiosk)
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Professional WW2 Guidance
- Transportation
- Donation to the monastery
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Lunch and dinner are not included
PRICE PER PERSON: 90 euros
PAYMENT:
- No advance payment required
- You can do the payment during the tour cash to your Guide
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“Countdown to Cassino’ Grand Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Battle for Rome Battlefield Tour
Battle for Rome Battlefield Tour Is held by Anna Priora, local guide and WW2 expert
SKU del prodotto:Battlerome
Brand di prodotto:Monte Cassino War Tour
Valuta del prodotto:Eur
Prezzo del prodotto:150
Prezzo valido fino a:30-12-2040
Prodotto in magazzino:InStock
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