AN IN DEPTH EXPLORATION
CASSINO
Tour Code: S126
THE ROAD TO ROME, 1944
A MULTI-NATIONAL CAMPAIGN...
Rome has only been invaded successfully from the south twice in history. In 1944, the Allied march on the Italian capital was a combined effort on the part of a worldwide collaboration of troops.
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FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS..
On this unique six-day tour, we will immerse ourselves in the campaign that centred on the abbey at Montecassino, and the tragedy of the town that found itself in the path of mechanised warfare at its most bitter.
START TO FINISH...
Our itinerary includes an examination of the four separate scraps for the ground that guarded the road to Rome in 1944. We'll follow all manner of those that played a part in the campaign; from the incredibly challenging task, allowed to the French at Belvedere, to the attritional misery inflicted on Germans and New Zealanders alike in the town of Cassino itself. We'll examine Indian attempts to scale the heights below, the Americans and the Rapido Crossing, and the Polish ascent to the abbey.
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Photo Credits: Authors Own
SIX DAYS
Activity Level - Moderate
19th - 24th SEPTEMBER 2026
Pricing: £1650pp
£75 single supplement,
(or we'll buddy you up)
A £200 deposit is payable to secure your place, balances will be due on 31st May 2026.
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Tour Code: S126
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CASSINO - Walking tours - BELVEDERE - French soldiers return to Europe - MONTE CAIRO - German observation post - MONTECASSINO - Exploring the abbey - ALBANETA - blood-soaked ground - CASTLE HILL - India's contribution - Exclusive access - CWGC - Cemetery and memorials - MUSEUM - An overview of the campaign- CWGC - Cassino War Cemetery and Memorial -
CAVENDISH ROAD - logistics - POIINT 593 - Stunning views - DIADEM - The Free French and Poland - POLISH AND GERMAN CEMETERIES​
"Our daily prayer is a curse on those guilty of the war. But they don’t die. Innocent people do."
WHAT KIND OF TOUR... ? We'll have our own air-conditioned bus each day, and we'll head out for a full day on the battlefield, taking a packed lunch with us. We'll be back in plenty of time in the evenings for you to take advantage of the lively food and drink scene in Cassino.
ACCOMMODATION IS...? Staying in Cassino itself, our hotel is owned by a local whose family lived this experience. His father sheltered in the abbey as the Allied bombers arrived. This tour is one-of-a-kind, and completely immersive. He's organised a special welcome for you!
HOW MUCH WALKING... ? This was a mountain campaign, and so the nature of the terrain means that in order to walk in the footsteps of those who fought it, some moderate walking is involved. However, there are no strenuous climbs, or long hikes.
WHAT'S INCLUDED... ? Airport transfers to and from Rome Fiumicino, 3* accommodation with breakfast, air-conditioned bus travel, packed lunches each day. Your guide will be Alex Churchill, and you will also have a dedicated tour manager. Your price also includes a reception from our host and wine tasting, and a hands on session with battlefield finds.