American Custom Anzio WWII Tour

Personalized American Tour – Anzio

A Private WWII Experience Honoring the Men Who Fought in the Italian Campaign

This tour is dedicated to the memory of the American soldiers who landed at Anzio in 1944 and fought their way north through the Alban Hills to liberate Rome. Designed for families of WWII veterans and history enthusiasts, the experience is entirely personalized — based either on your loved one’s military records or your historical interests.

Whether you're retracing a relative’s journey or studying a specific division or battle, I will craft a meaningful itinerary rooted in detailed historical research and on-the-ground exploration.

Who Is This Tour For?

  • Families of U.S. veterans who served at Anzio or in the breakout to Rome
  • Sons, daughters, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren seeking to honor a loved one
  • Military history enthusiasts wanting to follow the story of a specific unit or campaign
  • Researchers, students, and reenactors interested in battlefield studies
  • Visitors who want a private, research-driven alternative to standard group tours

What I Offer

  • Custom itineraries tailored to a specific unit, battle, or personal story
  • Archival research using after-action reports, battlefield maps, citations, and photographs
  • Private transportation in a Mercedes van picking up at your accommodation in Anzio or at the train station
  • Private transfer from Rome on request.
  • On-site commentary supported by wartime documentation and terrain analysis
  • Visits to landing beaches, combat zones, memorials, cemeteries, and command posts
  • Time for quiet reflection at key sites or family-requested stops
  • Optional light lunch and refreshments
  • Respect, historical precision, and a deep personal commitment to your journey

Following the Path of a Loved One

If your relative served in the Anzio campaign, I can help you:

  • Reconstruct where they landed on January 22, 1944
  • Identify which sector of the beachhead they were assigned to
  • Locate the route their unit took during the breakout toward Rome
  • Visit the site of key battles they may have taken part in (e.g., Cisterna, The Factory, Carroceto)
  • Understand the terrain, challenges, and significance of their role
  • Pay tribute at the American Cemetery in Nettuno, if they are buried or commemorated there

Explore the Battlefields with Historical Insight

For military history enthusiasts, I can develop a tour that focuses on:

  • Tactical analysis of key battles like Cisterna di Latina, Aprilia (“The Factory”), and the Flyover
  • The role of divisions such as the 3rd, 45th, and 1st Armored
  • The actions of elite units like Darby’s Rangers or the 509th Parachute Infantry
  • The terrain and logistics that shaped the Allied campaign from January to June 1944
  • The German defenses and counterattacks that turned Anzio into a long and costly battle
  • The breakout through the Alban Hills and the liberation of Rome on June 4, 1944

Units Commonly Featured

  • 3rd Infantry Division
  • 45th Infantry Division
  • 1st Armored Division
  • 1st, 3rd, and 4th Ranger Battalions (Darby’s Rangers)
  • 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion
  • U.S. Navy Beach Battalions
  • Medical Corps, Signal Corps, Combat Engineers
  • Support and Graves Registration Units

Key Locations That May Be Included

Anzio and Beachhead Area

  • Nettuno and Anzio landing beaches
  • Aprilia (The “Factory”)
  • Carroceto and the Flyover
  • Cisterna di Latina
  • American Cemetery in Nettuno

Breakout and Advance Through the Alban Hills

  • Velletri
  • Monte Artemisio
  • Lanuvio
  • Albano Laziale
  • Castel Gandolfo
  • Frascati
  • Entry into Rome – June 4, 1944


Ready to Walk in Their Footsteps?

This is more than a historical tour — it’s a personal journey of remembrance and understanding. Whether you’re seeking closure, connection, or insight, I will guide you with care, accuracy, and respect.

Contact me today to begin planning your personalized tour:

Dr. Danila Bracaglia
Email: danila.bracaglia@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +39 338 245 8831
Website: www.anziotours.com

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