WWII BATTLEFIELDS: Battle of Montecassino Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Worry-free Shore Excursion
Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
Dedicated Local Licensed Expert Tour Guide (upgradable in Private option)
Port pickup and dropoff
Montecassino Abbey Museum entrance fee (5EUR/person)
Lunch, Food and drinks
Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Cruise Port, right outside your ship, pickup and dropoff. • 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. • No need to take Bus Shuttle from ship since our permits allow us to enter in the Cruise Port. In Shared Tour Option only: Your Driver may make a few stops (usually 2/3 stops) along the way to pick up, or drop off, fellow passengers. This means that your Driver could arrive within 15-30 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Abbazia Di Montecassino

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Cassino

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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (even while on tour)
  • Option Shared Tour: Solution with a lower price dedicated to travelers sharing the vehicle with a small group (up to 8 people per vehicle). Not customizable. It is not possible to include attractions tickets purchased by your own
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Cancellation Policy

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