Cassino and Anzio WWII Tour

Two Days on the Frontlines of the Italian Campaign

The Italian Campaign of World War II was one of the most grueling and strategically important operations of the war. After the Allied landings in Sicily in July 1943, the goal was to push north through the Italian peninsula and force Germany to divert troops from other fronts.

However, Italy’s mountainous terrain and fortified German lines transformed the campaign into a bloody and prolonged struggle. The German use of high ground—Monte Lungo, Monte Cassino, and the Colli Albani—allowed them to dominate the battlefield and delay the Allied advance.

Two of the most defining battles of this campaign were fought at Monte Cassino (Jan–May 1944) and Anzio (Jan–Jun 1944). Cassino became synonymous with attrition warfare, culminating in the bombing of the abbey and a multinational assault on the Gustav Line. Anzio, intended as a bold outflanking maneuver, devolved into a costly stalemate due to strong German countermeasures. This two-day tour offers a moving and informative experience retracing these key chapters in the Allied path to Rome.

Day 1 – Cassino Sector

• Museo di Montelungo & the Italian Co-Belligerent Army – Learn about the rebirth of the Italian Army after the 1943 armistice.
• San Pietro Infine – Visit the bombed village and battlefield where the 36th Infantry Division fought heroically in December 1943.
• Rapido River Crossing Memorial – Site of the failed U.S. assault in January 1944, with over 2,000 casualties.
• Abbey of Monte Cassino – Explore the historic monastery bombed in 1944 and later rebuilt; visit its museum and panoramic terraces.

Day 2 – Anzio Sector

• Anzio Beachhead and Landing Sites – Walk the landing zones of Operation Shingle, where U.S. and British forces came ashore.
• Sicily-Rome American Cemetery – Honor the memory of over 7,800 U.S. soldiers buried in Nettuno.
• Port of Anzio – Learn how this port was vital for Allied supply and sustained under fire.
• Colli Albani High Ground – Understand the German defensive advantage from the Alban Hills overlooking the beachhead.

Personalized Tours for Families and History Enthusiasts

This tour can be fully customized based on your family’s history, the military unit you wish to follow, or specific locations of interest. I work closely with descendants of WWII veterans to retrace the path of their loved ones using archival records, regimental diaries, and historical maps.

Whether your relative served in the U.S. 3rd, 36th, or 45th Infantry Division, the British 1st Division, or another Allied unit, I can tailor the experience to follow their footsteps through Anzio, Cassino, and beyond.

Tour Information

• Duration – Two full days
• Pickup – Rome, Cassino, or Naples
• Language – English
• Transport – Comfortable A/C Mercedes van 
• Onboard multimedia system
• Includes – Archival video, cold water, maps, and custom itinerary on request

Contact & Booking

For more information or to request your personalized WWII tour:

Email: danila.bracaglia@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +39 338 2458831
Website: www.montecassinotours.com