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11-Day Italian Campaign Tour

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Introduction

Take an unforgettable 11-day journey along beautiful coasts in pursuit of the most amazing World War II sites. In addition to being the cradle of Western civilization, Italy also holds profound monuments to World War II such as the ghost town of San Pietro and the battle sites of Monte Cassino or Anzio. In addition to the legacy of the Roman Empire, you can see the footprints of Mussolini’s fascist ideology on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Look beyond the vast array of unique WWII vehicles, weapons and amazing war stories and be sure to taste the delicious cuisine, enjoy the renowned fashion industry, the luxurious sports cars and motorcycles, as well as the finest examples of architecture in the country that is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.

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20192020
Arrival requirement (airport and time): Catania (CTA),by 4 PM
Departure requirement (airport and time): Rome (FCO),any time
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  • Oct 12, 2019 - Oct 22, 2019
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    $6,600
    $5,940
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Single supplement : $650
Arrival requirement (airport and time): Catania (CTA),by 4 PM
Departure requirement (airport and time): Rome (FCO),any time
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  • Apr 25, 2020 - May 5, 2020
    $6,600
    $5,940
    $5,280
    $4,950
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    Oct 10, 2020 - Oct 20, 2020
    $6,600
    $5,940
    $5,280
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Single supplement : $650

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE?

  • 10 nights’ accommodation at 4-star hotels
  • 10 breakfasts 9 lunches 10 dinners
  • Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
  • 1 glass of beer/wine at lunch and dinner
  • Welcome drink and tour orientation
  • Airport transfers on first and last day of tour
  • Luxury coach transportation
  • Ferry crossing from Sicily to mainland Italy
  • Local expert guiding
  • 24/7 tour manager
  • All museum admissions
  • Free Wi-Fi on bus and at hotels
  • Tour-assist headsets
  • Online access to personalized My Trip account
  • All taxes and credit card fees
  • All departures guaranteed
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Itinerary

  • Passengers are greeted at Catania Airport in Sicily and transferred to our hotel. Free time is available to settle in, spend time in the hotel or enjoy a walk around town. The tour’s events begin in the evening with a welcome drink and a presentation of the tour program.

  • We tour the landing sites of Operation Husky from Gela to Licata, followed by a visit to the memorial dedicated to the 82nd Airborne close to the Ponte Dirillo Bridge. In the afternoon we explore the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • In the morning we visit the Historical Museum of the Landings in Catania, one of the best WWII museums in the world. Afterwards we take a walking tour in the Baroque city center. In the afternoon we visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery located in a grove just outside of Catania with a view of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. From here we go to the valley of Motta St. Anastasia to visit the German War Mausoleum.

  • We travel to Paestum with frequent stops on the way. The journey includes a ferry crossing through the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy, the scene of the daring German evacuation to the Italian mainland at the end of the battle for Sicily. We tour the beaches of Operation Avalanche in the Paestum area related to the Salerno landings.

  • In the morning we drive to Pompeii and explore the famously preserved ancient site. We then travel on to Cassino.

  • We head to the reconstructed Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino, where we learn about the offensive against the Gustav Line and tour numerous sites of this bitter battle. We then drive to San Pietro Infine, a village frozen in time as it was abandoned during heavy shelling. It now serves as a monument to the suffering and devastation caused by war.

  • We start the day near Anzio at the Piana delle Orme Museum whose WWII weapons, vehicles and movie star tanks collection has no match in the world. In the afternoon, we tour Anzio and Nettuno, the site of the amphibious landing of Operation Shingle in January 1944. We then head to Rome for the night.

  • We tour Rome in the footsteps of Mussolini. We visit the former Gestapo Headquarters, Mussolini’s office buildings, bunkers, villa and balcony, where he delivered rousing speeches to his followers, and other World War II related sites in the Eternal City.

  • We spend the morning paying our respects at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial, where 7,862 American soldiers are intered. In the afternoon we visit the Vatican and St Peter’s Basilica.

  • Since no visit to Rome can be complete without seeing the Coliseum, we discover the most important ancient remains of the Italian capital on a guided tour. In the afternoon we offer free time and a chance to other famous sites like the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps.

  • Passengers are transfered to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport for their return flights home.

Tour reviews

Total Score
9.3
Excellent
Customer service:
9.7
Hotel:
8.8
Meals:
8.9
Sights:
9.3
Guide:
9.3
Transportation:
9.6
Procom overall:
9.8
10
Excellent

11-day Italian Campaign

Very informative tour. Just what I wanted. We visited sites I would not have seen because of a personal lack of knowledge of the area.
Ms. Jan Finegan
Darien, Georgia
9.5
Excellent

11-day Italian Campaign

Best part was seeing things other tours don't show.
Mr. Louis Caban
Media, Pennsylvania
8.6
Very Good

11-day Italian Campaign

A very comfortable coach, outstanding drivers in a country with reckless drivers, plus the wi-fi made it easy to stay in touch with family & friends back home.
Mr. David Ginn
Bentonville, Arkansas
9.5
Excellent

11-day Italian Campaign

Great that you take the time to listen to your tour patrons. The fact that so many of the tour participants were return customers shows that you are doing something right. I would travel again with Procom.
Mr. Thomas Stewart
Plymouth, Massachusetts
9.8
Excellent

8-day Normandy 75

The tour allowed me to see so many of the important sights without having to research myself and also avoided lines. Very knowledgeable staff before and during the tour
Ms. June Bullion
Anchorage, Alaska
9.7
Excellent

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers

I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, but especially those with a military background or someone who is a true history buff! It is well run, and the wealth of knowledge and information that was shared was incredible! Everything was top notch!
Ms. Julie Ann Gery
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
10
Excellent

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers

My impression of the tour is as positive as it could be. Each and every detail was addressed. The passengers' comfort and safety was paramount to the tour guide; he made sure meals and accommodations were ready upon arrival. Additionally, he was extremely friendly and mixed well with the passengers. I would highly recommend Procom/BBOB tours to anyone, without hesitation. They are professional and thorough and the price of the trips are well worth it, as everything is included. Top notch company.
Mr. Dave Chapdelaine
Chicopee, Massachusetts
9.6
Excellent

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I would recommend this Tour for the person who wants an intense, though not terribly rushed, exposure to the highlights of the Invasion. It was, for me, a perfect complement to the hundreds of books and many films I have watched about D-Day.
Mr. Stuart Takeuchi
Erie, Colorado
10
Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

This was my first organized tour and I was extremely impressed with the organization, knowledge of the tour guides, and the attention to detail Procom showed to each tour member. I am already planning my second trip with Procom.
Mr. Glenn Mellon
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
9.5
Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

Great itinerary. I would recommend the tour because of the variety of sites visited and primarily for the access to the Rememberance event.
Ms. Lisa Taylor
Lake Oswego, Oregon
9.5
Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

Navigating Honolulu during the crowded annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event would have been difficult since we didn’t know the lay of the land and the rules of engagement dealing with logistics such as timing, security, etc. Robert was on top of that.
Mr. Ridge Taylor
Lake Oswego, Oregon
9.6
Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

No complaints at all. The tour manager was great. Each of our destinations was great. The Anniversary of Pearl Harbor was an experience that we will never forget. It was an honor and a privilege to meet the survivors and listen to their stories. This is a company that genuinely seems to care about each guest and their experience.
Ms. Betty Bostick
Westwego, Louisiana
9.2
Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

The staff of this organization treats everyone like a valued guest and not just a paying customer.
Mr. Elbert Bostick, Jr
Westwego, Louisiana
10
Excellent

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We had a variety of foods at both locations. I was looking forward to trying Chamorro food and was able to try Parrot fish. I love seafood so I was in my glory there.
Ms. Patricia Sloan
Prescott , Arizona
9.9
Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

We love Procom - it's always a worry free tour
Mr. William Berkholz
Hardin, Illinois
9.9
Excellent

8-day Guam, Saipan, Tinian

It was a great. We received history lessons and enjoyed the sights and learned many things we did not know about the war on these islands.
Mr. Lindon Sloan
Prescott , Arizona
9
Excellent

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Just the right balance. Love the fact that you can access everything via MY TRIP on the website. If you get stuck or have a question there is always someone to talk to via chatting or by phone.
I love the fact that even with expansion they still have a small company feel. I always am treated as a friend when I call the office, not just a customer. I am never pressured with "What tour can I book for you today?"
Mr. William S. Rafaill
Albion, Michigan
9.1
Excellent

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Rancho Cucamonga, California