Italian Campaign Tour

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Winston Churchill called Italy, the “soft underbelly,” of Europe, but the 5th Army as commanded by General Mark Clark found the campaign for Italy anything but “soft.” It was literally and figuratively an uphill struggle pitched against one of the most competent commanders in the German war machine, Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. Sometimes referred to as ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Sorrento, Paestum - Start with a study of operations near Sorrento where the 36th Division established a beachhead; tour Paestum, the ancient Greek coastal ruins dating to 650 B.C.
    • San Pietro - Visit the old mountainside village of San Pietro, scene of a fierce armored infantry battle and the caves where the civilians were forced to live
    • Monte Cassino - Visit Monte Cassino, the tremendous siege the Allies conducted between January and May 1944, and the abbey completely rebuilt and restored after the destructive bombing
    • American Cemetery Nettuno - Pay your respects at the American Cemetery in Nettuno and the Museum of the Allied Landing
    • Cisterna - Visit the Crypt and War Memorial at Cisterna en route to Rome
    • Rome - Complete the week with a tour of the ancient capital of the Roman Empire and offer an optional post-tour to Florence

What's this trip about?

    Winston Churchill called Italy, the “soft underbelly,” of Europe, but the 5th Army as commanded by General Mark Clark found the campaign for Italy anything but “soft.” It was literally and figuratively an uphill struggle pitched against one of the most competent commanders in the German war machine, Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. Sometimes referred to as “the Forgotten Campaign,” the Allied effort in Italy that we cover on the Italian Campaign Tour was actually of terrific significance. As historians have noted, the campaign became a proving ground for Allied capabilities on sea, land, and in the air. Amphibious landings with Higgins crafts on the beaches of Italy provided crucial training for the Normandy invasion. Proceeding to fight and push the Germans north, the Allied forces in Italy created another front for Hitler, dividing his defense of the Reich. After the 15th Air Force established its bases in Italy, the Allies destroyed 6,282 enemy aircraft in the air and on the ground. PLEASE NOTE: We offer a post-tour to Florence.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range50 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPaestum
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

Trip includes

    • Full-time historian and logistical escort
    • Educational road book full of maps and diagrams
    • 8 Nights in 4-star hotels
    • Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage (where available) and service charges
    • Touring by first class air-conditioned motorcoach
    • 8 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners
    • All entrance fees to museums and attractions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1 Flight
Flight from a city of origin to Fiumicino Airport, Rome.

DAY 2 Paestum
After landing in Rome, the group will travel by luxury motor coach to Paestum. In the evening we will have dinner and our historian will provide an introduction and briefing on what to expect during the tour.

DAY 3 Sorrento
We begin the day at the beaches near Paestum on the Gulf of Salerno. Here is where the 36th Division came ashore in September 1943. We will visit the 36th Division Monument and its surrounding park that have been restored over the past several years before we proceed to ...
DAY 4 Sorrento
The group will take the ferry across to the verdant, flower-strewn Isle of Capri. Medieval churches, villas, scenic walks and pleasant cafes are just part of the appeal. As options, you can choose to take a short trip to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, or just enjoy the charming town of Sorrento. We will return to Sorrento for the night.

DAY 5 Cassino
We depart Sorrento after breakfast, heading to Cassino on the Appian Way and travel through the Mignano Pass to the Mount Lungo Museum. Monte Cassino, San Pietro, and Monte Lungo formed the defensive line dominating the approach to the Liri Valley. We will visit the ruin...
DAY 6 Anzio
After breakfast, we will visit the Abbey of Monte Cassino. The Abbey has been destroyed several times since its founding in the 6th Century by St. Benedict. The most severe damage came at the Battle of Cassino in May 1944. After the Allies had taken Naples, the Germans m...
DAY 7 Anzio
This morning we go to Nettuno, where, along with Anzio, the American troops landed in January 1944. We will visit the Museo dell Sparco Allevato (Museum of the Allied Landing). We then make a pilgrimage to the invasion beaches and the U.S. Cemetery, where 7862 Americans are buried. We will overnight in Anzio.

DAY 8 Rome
Our group will depart for Rome in the morning and visit Cisterna along the way. Upon arrival, we will visit the Crypt and War Memorial at this site, which was a German victory and setback for the Rangers. We then go on to Rome for dinner and our hotel. Our final dinner together will be this evening, where we can review the Italian Campaign.

DAY 9 Rome
We will begin the day with a 4-hour city tour with a local guide. Among the sites are the Coliseum, Pantheon, Forum, Trevi Fountain and Vatican City. This is where we say Ciao to all our new friends. Guests will have free time in the afternoon.

DAY 10 Home
Transfer to Rome's Leonardo da Vinci International Airport/Fiumicino Airport (airport code FCO).

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,790
Price per day$379
Single supplement (single occupancy)$695
Last Updated: 9/26/2018

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation and Refunds: We will refund all payments you make for the tour if cancellation is received by us more than 90 days before departure, minus a $50 per person administrative fee. If cancellation is received by us between 90 and 60 of the departure date, you will forfeit your deposit. If cancellation is received by us between 30 and 60 days of tour departure, you shall be responsible for fifty (50%) percent of the tour cost. If cancellation is received by us less than 30 days before departure, you shall be responsible for the total tour cost.

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
50 years and up
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