1-Day Monte Cassino Tour with Polish Cemetery Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Monte Cassino, founded by Saint Benedict and shaped by 1,500 years of history
• 02 Learn how the abbey was destroyed in the 1944 Allied bombings and spectacularly rebuilt
• 03 Discover why Monte Cassino was central to Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire
• 04 Visit the Polish cemetery and hear the story of the Polish Second Army's bravery and sacrifice

Visit Monte Cassino, founded by Saint Benedict as Europe descended into chaos with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Explore this historic abbey's hallowed halls and discover its 1,500-year history, marked by wars, destruction, and remarkable reconstruction after the 1944 Allied bombings. Complete the experience at the Polish cemetery, where you will learn about the bravery and sacrifice of the Polish Second Army under General Anders.

Visit the Polish cemetery and learn of the bravery and sacrifice of the Polish Second Army, who recaptured it in May 1944 under the command of General Anders.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rome, Monte Cassino

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Monte Cassino and the Polish Cemetery

• Explore Monte Cassino, a rocky hill about 130 kilometers southeast of Rome, in the Latin Valley.

• Discover its 1,500-year history and marvel at its stunning architectural beauties.

• Learn why the site was central to Europe emerging from "the dark night of history" following the collapse of the Roman Empire.

• Learn how this ancient abbey was tragically destroyed in the 1944 bombings by Allied forces, only to be spectacularly rebuilt 20 years later.

• Visit the Polish cemetery and learn of the bravery and sacrifice of the Polish Second Army, who recaptured it in May 1944 under the command of General Anders.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• English-Italian-speaking drivers/guides

• Petrol (gas) and taxes

• Driver/guide

• Live commentary on board

• Local guide

• Pick up from Cassino train station and tour guiding services

What's Not Included

• Tickets and meals

• Additional abbey rooms guided visit

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Monte Cassino, 03043 Cassino, Province of Frosinone, Italy

Tour start

Monte Cassino, 03043 Cassino, Province of Frosinone, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.