This tour is for sure "outside" the usual touristic areas. The Abbey of Montecassino is one of the most known Abbeys in the world. In 529 Saint Benedict chose this mountain to build his monastery. In February the Abbey 1944 a bombardment almost flatted it. According to a legend, when Jesus died on the cross, the Jerusalem temple veil was torn causing three deep cracks into the rock of what today is known as Split Mountain of Gaeta. On top of this promontory stands the Sanctuary of the SS. Trinity. At the left side of the church, one of the cracks leads to the Turk's Cave, pilmgrinage and enchanting tourist destination, linked to other stories and relevant personalities.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal
✔ Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
✔ Visit at the "broken mountain" and the Turkish Grotto in Gaeta
✔ Visit at Montecassino Abbey and Visit at Polish cemetery
✔ Lunch (fixed menu)
✖ Food and beverages unless specified
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Borgo Noci Querceto
2. Hotel La Place
3. Casa Santa Sofia
4. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
5. Massimi City Garden
6. Room Mate Filippo
7. Small Luxury Inn Rome by The Goodnight Company
8. Aberdeen Hotel
9. Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
10. Chroma Pente
11. Dharma Luxury Hotel
12. Best Western Hotel Astrid
13. Hotel Duca D'Alba
14. Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
15. Residenza RomaCentro
16. Eterna Roma
17. Hotel Edera
18. Hotel Giotto Flavia
19. Profumo Maison Ripetta
20. Hotel De Rome
Additional Info: Pick up at 8:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Itinerary
1
Abbazia di Montecassino
The Abbey of Montecassino is one of the most known Abbeys in the world. In 529 Saint Benedict chose this mountain to build a monastery that would host him and those monks following him. Within the centuries the Abbey has met magnificence and destruction many times, and has always come out of its ruins stronger. In 577 Langobards destroyed it, then Saracens in 887. In 1349 a violent earthquake occurred and in February 1944 a bombardment almost flatted it.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Santuario della Santissima Trinita - Della Montagna Spaccata
According to a legend, when Jesus died on the cross, the Jerusalem temple veil was torn causing three deep cracks into the rock of what today is known as Split Mountain of Gaeta. On top of this promontory stands the Sanctuary of the SS. Trinity. At the left side of the church, one of the cracks leads to the Turk's Cave, pilmgrinage and enchanting tourist destination, linked to other stories and relevant personalities.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
• Please advice any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking
• Dress code required for Montecassino Abbey: knees and shoulders must be covered
