Anzio, Monte Cassino & San Pietro: Italian Campaign by Air
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Italy's pivotal World War II sites with the "Anzio, Monte Cassino & San Pietro: Italian Campaign by Air" tour. Begin your adventure by flying into Rome and settling into a comfortable hotel in the Pomezia area. Explore the historic Anzio, where the 1944 landings took place, and visit the Anzio War Museum and British War Cemeteries. Delve into the preserved battlefield of San Pietro and its local war museum, before heading to Cassino for a three-night stay at the 4-star Best Western Rocca Hotel. Discover the poignant history of Monte Cassino and the Liri Valley, visiting war cemeteries and memorials, including the Polish War Cemetery and the Cassino War Cemetery. Conclude your enriching experience with a return flight from Rome, having gained a deeper understanding of the Italian Campaign's significant battles.
Highlights
- Visit the Anzio War Museum and British War Cemeteries, where the Allies landed during WWII.
- Explore the preserved battlefield site and ruins in San Pietro, a key location in the Mignano Gap.
- Discover the Cassino War Cemetery and the Cassino Memorial, commemorating the battles of 1944.
- Experience the stunning views from Monte Cassino and visit the Polish War Cemetery.
- Learn about the final battle for Cassino at the River Rapido and the Hitler Line near Aquino.
Accommodation
Mode of Transport
Anzio War Museum Donation
San Pietro War Museum Entrance Fee
Visit to French Cemetery at Venafro
Destinations
- Europe
- Italy
Tour Types
- History
- Cultural
- Sightseeing
- Walking
- Small Group
- Battlefield Tours
Itinerary
Location: Rome
Fly to Rome and transfer to our overnight hotel in the Rome area.
Accommodation Name: overnight hotel in the Rome area
Meals: none
Location: Anzio
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 (recommended donation of a minimum €2pp), see the British War Cemeteries and see where the Allies landed. After lunch, we visit the Sicly-Rome American War Cemetery and Visitors' Centre, before travelling to our hotel in Cassino for three nights.
Accommodation Name: hotel in Cassino for three nights
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: San Pietro
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 visit the local war museum, please note there is an entrance fee of approx. €5per person. After lunch we see the Italian Cemetery at Mignano and the Monastery which was involved in battles 1 and 2 before moving onto the Polish War Cemetery. Please note that the visit to the French Cemetery at Venafro will not be possible due to access and safety issues.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Cassino
Today we look at the four battles for Cassino and start by travelling up onto the impressive Monte Cassino, with some stunning views. Here, we visit the Bedford and Hertfordshire Memorial. We then look at the final battle for Cassino, in the Liri Valley and on the Hitler Line, before ending at the River Rapido, seeing the memorials. After lunch in Cassino, we visit Cassino War Cemetery and Memorial, the largest British and Commonwealth cemetery in Italy. This will then follow with free time in Cassino.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Frascati
On our final morning, you will be tranferred to the airport for your return flight. Depending on your flight time you may have some leisure time in the picturesque town of Frascati near Rome.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Included
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Flight to Rome
-The tour includes a flight to Rome.
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Transfers
-Transfers from the airport to the hotel and vice versa are included.
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Visit to Anzio War Museum
-The tour includes a visit to the Anzio War Museum.
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Visit to British War Cemeteries
-The tour includes a visit to the British War Cemeteries in Anzio.
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Visit to Sicily-Rome American War Cemetery
-The tour includes a visit to the Sicily-Rome American War Cemetery and Visitors' Centre.
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Visit to San Pietro War Museum
-The tour includes a visit to the local war museum in San Pietro.
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Visit to Cassino War Cemetery
-The tour includes a visit to the Cassino War Cemetery and Memorial.
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Visit to Monte Cassino
-The tour includes a visit to Monte Cassino with stunning views.
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Visit to Polish War Cemetery
-The tour includes a visit to the Polish War Cemetery.
Not Included
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Anzio War Museum Donation
-A recommended donation of a minimum €2 per person is not included for the Anzio War Museum.
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San Pietro War Museum Entrance Fee
-An entrance fee of approximately €5 per person is not included for the San Pietro War Museum.
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Visit to French Cemetery at Venafro
-The visit to the French Cemetery at Venafro is not possible due to access and safety issues.
FAQ
Dates
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
| Dates | Price | ||
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07-May-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £999.00 | |
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27-Sep-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £1029.00 |
