WWII BATTLEFIELDS: Montecassino Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia, Gaeta

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: ItalyBestExcursions

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Worry-free Shore Excursion
Included: Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
Included: Dedicated Local Licensed Expert Tour Guide (upgradable in Private option)
Included: Port pickup and dropoff

Not included

Not included: Montecassino Abbey Museum entrance fee (5EUR/person)
Not included: Lunch, Food and drinks
Not included: Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Itinerary

Abbazia Di Montecassino

one hour

Tour description:

The tour will start with pick up from the port of Civitavecchia. A Professional 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. He will be with you during the entire day.

Start your 2-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.
Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery

30 min

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.
Cassino Memorial

30 min

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.
Sant'Angelo In Theodice

30 min

The village of Sant'Angelo, the battlefield of the Rapido River, the Freedom Bell near that site.
Parco Della Memoria Storica Di San Pietro Infine

30 min

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.
Cassino

45 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Civitavecchia Cruise Port of Rome

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.

Using your ticket

Departure time: 7:30am
Duration tour: 9 hours

When in Italy you can contact our local supplier (+393512187924) by call and by WhatsApp. (we suggest by WhatsApp messages, easily linking to free wifi from hotels, bar/coffee shops, restaurants).

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.

Professional English-speaking Driver gives basic general commentaries from the vehicle. He can’t leave the car to walk around with you.

For under 18 years old booked for this tour please provide proof of identity (copy of a document, ecc.). Without them the Clients could be asked to make payment of a full price balancing cash in Euro directly to the driver.

Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested at booking time).

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.

In Shared Tour 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.

Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated. Standard gratuities in Europe run between 10% 25% depending on the service received.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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 (if requested at booking time)
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
One Infant seat available on request

Options

PRIVATE-NO TOUR GUIDE

This is a Private Tour. Only your group will participate, Included Professional English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time

Not Included: Tour Guide.

Pickup included
PRIVATE-TOUR GUIDE INCLUDED

This is a Private Tour. Only your group will participate, Included Professional English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time

Included also: Local Licensed WWII Battlefields Expert Tour Guide 3 hours in Montecassino.

Pickup included