WWII and the Liberation of Italy

Price This Tour Start planning
11 or 14 days
Rome, Ortona, Rimini Region, Florence | HIT
Delve into the history of Rome before moving on to the harbour setting of Anzio, where Allied forces landed in January 1944 to outflank the Germans. Experience Rimini and San Marino, where Canadian forces battled as part of the main offensive on the Gothic Line. Honour the 4,271 Commonwealth servicemen who are buried or commemorated in the Cassino Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Rome

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 3: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Visit the Ardeatine Cave

  • Day 4: Rome

    Take a tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps

  • Day 5: Rome • Anzio

    Take an Excursion Anzio

    Visit the Anzio Museum

    Take a guided tour of Anzio 

    Visit Anzio Beach

  • Day 6: Rome • Montecassino • Ortona

    Travel to Ortona via Montecassino

    Visit the Montecassino Abbey

    Take a guided tour of Montecassino

    Visit the Battlefield of Montecassino

    Visit the Cassino WWII Cemetery

  • Day 7: Ortona • Rimini Region

    Take a guided tour of Ortona

    Visit the Ortona War Museum

    Travel to the Rimini region

    See the Tavullia Monument

    Visit the Gradara War Cemetery

  • Day 8: Rimini Region

    Take a guided tour of Rimini and San Marino

    Free time in San Marino

  • Day 9: Rimini region • Bologna • Florence

    Travel to Florence via Bologna

  • Day 10: Florence • Rome

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

    Travel to Rome

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 11: Rome • Palermo

    Fly to Palermo

    Take a guided tour of Palermo

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Cappella Palatina
    • Palazzo dei Normanni

    Visit the Palermo Cathedral

    Visit the Cathedral of Monreale

  • Day 12: Palermo • Taormina Region

    Travel to Taormina

    Visit the Agira War Cemetery

    Take a guided tour of Taormina

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Taormina Cathedral
    • Palazzo Corvaia

    Visit the ancient theatre of Taormina

  • Day 13: Taormina • Rome

    Fly to Rome

    Explore Rome on your own

  • Day 14: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
View full itinerary

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Rome

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 3: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Visit the Ardeatine Cave

  • Day 4: Rome

    Take a tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps

  • Day 5: Rome • Anzio

    Take an Excursion Anzio

    Visit the Anzio Museum

    Take a guided tour of Anzio 

    Visit Anzio Beach

  • Day 6: Rome • Montecassino • Ortona

    Travel to Ortona via Montecassino

    Visit the Montecassino Abbey

    Take a guided tour of Montecassino

    Visit the Battlefield of Montecassino

    Visit the Cassino WWII Cemetery

  • Day 7: Ortona • Rimini Region

    Take a guided tour of Ortona

    Visit the Ortona War Museum

    Travel to the Rimini region

    See the Tavullia Monument

    Visit the Gradara War Cemetery

  • Day 8: Rimini Region

    Take a guided tour of Rimini and San Marino

    Free time in San Marino

  • Day 9: Rimini region • Bologna • Florence

    Travel to Florence via Bologna

  • Day 10: Florence • Rome

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

    Travel to Rome

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 11: Rome • Palermo

    Fly to Palermo

    Take a guided tour of Palermo

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Cappella Palatina
    • Palazzo dei Normanni

    Visit the Palermo Cathedral

    Visit the Cathedral of Monreale

  • Day 12: Palermo • Taormina Region

    Travel to Taormina

    Visit the Agira War Cemetery

    Take a guided tour of Taormina

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Taormina Cathedral
    • Palazzo Corvaia

    Visit the ancient theatre of Taormina

  • Day 13: Taormina • Rome

    Fly to Rome

    Explore Rome on your own

  • Day 14: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

Reviews

We’re proud to work with Trustpilot to provide reviews that are live, unedited, and independent—real stories from travellers like you.
Trustpilot

Refer a friend or colleague to EF and we'll thank you with a $1,500 scholarship. Learn more

Everything you get

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.
View details

  • Airfare & transportation

    Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.

  • Entrances

    Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Anzio Beach; Anzio Museum; Montecassino Abbey; Battlefield of Monte Cassino; Cassino WWII Cemetery; Ortona Museum; Tavullia Monument; Gradar Cemetery; Duomo; With extension: Palermo Cathedral; Cathedral of Monreale; Agira War Cemetery; Greek Theater

  • Full-time History Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director, specially trained in Canadian history, stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.

  • Historic Commemoration

    You’ll take part in unique and exclusive events, and official ceremonies, that pay tribute to Canadian soldiers, and honour our past in meaningful ways that bring history lessons to life.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.

Pricing that makes travel possible

Our prices include airfare, hotels, meals, a full-time Tour Director, and more.

Payment options

We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.

See all payment plans


Hmm we can’t seem to find ^text^. Please try another city or give us a call at 1-800-387-1460 to price this tour.
      No dates available for this month
      $4,735*
      View price details
      *Restrictions Apply

      Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.

      Z