1943: the Battle of the Primosole Bridge

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

This tour will take visitors through a path on the edge of memory, along the front of one of the battles that decided the fate of the Second World War, the one fought between Syracuse and Catania, along the Simeto river line.
A particularly suggestive moment of reflection will take place at the English and German war cemeteries, the burial place of many soldiers who lost their lives here.
The day will end with a visit to the interesting museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily, where accurate reconstructions and a rich historical documentation, films and videos of the time tells the story of Operation Husky.
The memory of the past becomes a moment of knowledge and education, to build a peaceful future.

What's Included

All entrance tickets
Transfer service from places not included in the Catania area
Bus for groups of more than 4 people
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

The cost of the transfer, within the indicated area, is included in the price. We are also available to transfer from other locations: in this case, you will have to pay a supplement for the transfer in cash at the appointment. On request, for larger groups and with price integration, also 8-seater minibuses.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit to the Primosole Bridge, where within two kilometers there are four monuments in memory of the battle where British and German paratroopers clashed (Operation Fustian)

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    In this place it is possible to visit a part of the front line, along the path of the Simeto oasis, where it is possible to admire the area of naturalistic interest and the buildings with still the writings of the fascist era, today the seat of the reserve.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit to Agnone beach and the Ponte dei Malati near Lentini, the scene of heavy clashes between Germans and English commandos; on the same place it is possible to visit some bunkers that protected the bridge and admire an original plaque, laid by Gen. Montgomery himself in 1943.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit to the German war cemetery

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit to the English war cemetery

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The visit to the museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily concludes our tour, allowing you to broaden your gaze to all the allied military operations in Sicily and in particular to the Fustian operation, the battle of Simeto. An accurate historical reconstruction and a rich documentation make this museum one of the most interesting in Catania.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Etna 'Ngeniousa

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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