WWII Private Tour of Cassino, Anzio & Nettuno — with Expert Guide and Private Pickup

Embark on a deeply moving private day tour led by Eva Polino or one of her expert licensed guides, who will also serve as your driver and storyteller. Whether you’re staying in Rome, Lazio, Umbria, Tuscany, or even Naples, pickup can be arranged directly from your accommodation for a full-day historical journey tracing the dramatic events of the Italian Campaign during World War II.

Designed for history enthusiasts, educators, and families with wartime connections, this immersive experience explores the key battle sites of Cassino, Anzio, and Nettuno — offering a balanced blend of historical insight, personal stories, and solemn reflection.

Your journey begins in Cassino, the site of one of the war’s bloodiest battles and a turning point in the Allied advance. Here, you’ll visit the Abbey of Montecassino, tragically destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt atop the hill where it first stood. With your guide, gain insight into the four-month battle for the Gustav Line and the multinational forces involved. Pay respects at the Polish War Cemetery, final resting place of the brave soldiers who captured the abbey, and at the Commonwealth War Cemetery, where peaceful silence now replaces the thunder of artillery.

Next, travel to Anzio, where the Allies launched Operation Shingle, a bold amphibious assault meant to break the stalemate. Tour the Anzio Beachhead War Cemetery and explore the Museum of the Landing, filled with original maps, photographs, and stories from the battlefield — a powerful window into both military operations and personal sacrifice.

The final stop is Nettuno, home to the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial, meticulously maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Stroll among rows of white crosses and plaques honoring more than 7,800 fallen U.S. soldiers, and pause at the chapel and Memorial Wall, engraved with the names of those missing in action.

This journey is more than a history lesson: it’s a tribute to courage, loss, and liberation — guided with empathy, knowledge, and care.

Tour Highlights

• Private guide from Eva Polino’s team, certified in historical and cultural interpretation

• Pickup and drop-off from Rome, Lazio, Umbria, Tuscany, or Naples (on request)

• Visit to Montecassino Abbey with expert-led historical commentary

• Stops at Polish, Commonwealth, and American war cemeteries

• Guided visit to the Anzio Landing Museum

• Personal pacing, ample time for silence, photos, or reflection

• Optional lunch at a traditional trattoria along the way

Optional Add-Ons (upon request)

• Visit to Piana delle Orme, a historical museum with reconstructed WWII dioramas and machinery

• Stop in Gaeta or Terracina for coastal views and seafood lunch

• Personalized research to trace the wartime path of a family member (subject to documentation availability)

• Photographer to document your journey at key memorial sites

Good to Know

• Available year-round

• Private, flexible, and customizable to suit your group’s emotional and historical needs

• Ideal for educational groups, military history buffs, or heritage travelers

• Comfortable shoes and respectful attire recommended