Audie Murphy WWII Tour
Audie Murphy was not born a hero, but war forged him into one.
In 1943, a 17-year-old Texan with forged documents and little formal education landed on the beaches of Italy with the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division. What began as a desperate attempt to serve his country became one of the most extraordinary journeys of World War II. By the end of the war, Audie Murphy would be recognized as the most decorated American combat soldier of the conflict — but it was in Italy that his transformation truly began.
This tour retraces the exact battlefields where Murphy and his comrades fought during the Italian Campaign of 1943–1944 — from the brutal mountain skirmishes at Acerno, to the harrowing days trapped in a cave at Monte Rotondo, and the tank ambush near Cisterna di Latina, where he earned the Bronze Star.
The Italian terrain was unforgiving. Mud, mountains, minefields, and fierce German resistance tested every unit. But the 3rd Infantry Division advanced — hill by hill, river by river — often paying a terrible price. Murphy was wounded, decorated, and forever changed during these months of combat.
To Hell and Back In Italy
- Tusciano River bridge
- Acerno memorial
- Murphy Cave at Monte Rotondo
- 3rd Infantry Division Memorial at Anzio
- American Cemetery in Nettuno
- Cisterna di Latina – site of one of Murphy’s most daring actions
Tour Overview
Duration: 4 to 6 days
Start point: Rome, Naples, agreed meeting point
Guide: Dr. Danila Bracaglia – WWII historian
Languages: English
Vehicle: Mercedes Van with onboard visual displays
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Salerno & Paestum
Operation Avalanche beaches, MOA Museum in Eboli, Greek Temples of Paestum - Day 2 – Acerno: The First Fight
Tusciano River bridge, Murphy memorial, Santa Maria degli Angeli Church - Day 3 – Monte Rotondo and the Cave
Volturno crossing, hike to Murphy Cave, Monte Lungo War Memorial - Day 4 – Anzio, Nettuno & Cisterna
Museum, landing beaches, 3rd ID monument, American cemetery - Cisterna - Day 5 (Optional) – The Road to Rome
Alban Hills, Caesar Line, Porta San Paolo - Day 6 (Optional) – Cultural Tour of Rome
Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, private cultural guide
Optional Add-Ons
- Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius
- Royal Palace of Caserta (UNESCO site)
- Monte Cassino Abbey & War Cemeteries
Click to Learn More
Learn more about the 3rd Infantry Division’s story on the Winter Line, North of Naples - South of Cassino:
3rd Infantry Division Tour
Discover their role at Anzio in this dedicated tour:
3rd Infantry Division Tour at Anzio
Book Your Tour
Ready to walk in the footsteps of Audie Murphy?
Book your private tour with Dr. Danila Bracaglia — WWII historian and battlefield expert.
Email: danila.bracaglia@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +39 338 2458831
Website: www.montecassinotours.com
Location: Based in Italy – tours available year-round