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1943: the Battle of the Primosole Bridge

4 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Sicily, Italy

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This tour will take visitors through a path on the edge of memory, along the front of one of the battles that decided the fate of the Second World War, the one fought between Syracuse and Catania, along the Simeto river line.
A particularly suggestive moment of reflection will take place at the English and German war cemeteries, the burial place of many soldiers who lost their lives here.
The day will end with a visit to the interesting museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily, where accurate reconstructions and a rich historical documentation, films and videos of the time tells the story of Operation Husky.
The memory of the past becomes a moment of knowledge and education, to build a peaceful future.

What's Included

  • All entrance tickets
  • Lunch
  • Transfer service from places not included in the Catania area
  • Bus for groups of more than 4 people
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The cost of the transfer, within the indicated area, is included in the price. We are also available to transfer from other locations: in this case, you will have to pay a supplement for the transfer in cash at the appointment. On request, for larger groups and with price integration, also 8-seater minibuses.

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Opening Hours • Tuesday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

What To Expect

Strada Primosole

Visit to the Primosole Bridge, where within two kilometers there are four monuments in memory of the battle where British and German paratroopers clashed (Operation Fustian)
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riserva Naturale Oasi del Simeto

In this place it is possible to visit a part of the front line, along the path of the Simeto oasis, where it is possible to admire the area of naturalistic interest and the buildings with still the writings of the fascist era, today the seat of the reserve.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte dei Malati

Visit to Agnone beach and the Ponte dei Malati near Lentini, the scene of heavy clashes between Germans and English commandos; on the same place it is possible to visit some bunkers that protected the bridge and admire an original plaque, laid by Gen. Montgomery himself in 1943.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cimitero Mausoleo Militare Germanico

Visit to the German war cemetery
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Commonwealth War Cemetery, Catania.

Visit to the English war cemetery
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943

The visit to the museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily concludes our tour, allowing you to broaden your gaze to all the allied military operations in Sicily and in particular to the Fustian operation, the battle of Simeto. An accurate historical reconstruction and a rich documentation make this museum one of the most interesting in Catania.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 1943: the Battle of the Primosole Bridge?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • All entrance tickets
  • Lunch
  • Transfer service from places not included in the Catania area
  • Bus for groups of more than 4 people

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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