Battle of Crete Tour – Explore the WWII battlegrounds of Chania

[…]Turning to Student, the Fuhrer said quietly: “Of course, General, you know that after Crete we shall never do another Airborne operation. The parachute arm relies entirely on surprise. That surprise factor has now exhausted itself…the days of the Paratroopers are over”.

Adolf Hitler, Wolfschanze July 1941…

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the annals of history with our WWII Exploration Tour, meticulously curated to unveil the profound impact of the greatest war the world has witnessed on East-South Europe, Greece, and the pivotal battleground of Crete. Delve into insightful analyses of Operation “Marita” and the heroic Greek-Italian conflict of 1940, setting the stage for the momentous Operation “Mercury”.

On this tour, you will have the chance to see the key-locations of the battle of Crete. A few kilometres from Chania is Maleme, Tavronitis and Galatas, where the tour starts. Analyzing the battle extensively, there will be a detailed schedule for the rest of our day. Some of the locations you will visit are the German and British Commonwealth war cemeteries, high spots to have panoramic views and understand everything about the battle on a live map, secret shelters, and monuments.

The general historical facts of the battle of Crete are known. In this tour, you will discover the original details and the unknown stories behind the scenes. You will have the chance to tour around the places where heroism and hope was a life goal for the Cretan partisans and the Greek, British, Australian and New Zealand troops. The battle of Crete changed the world in many ways and especially the evolution of airborne warfare. Join us on this extraordinary expedition and immerse yourself in the legendary and glorious WWII history of Crete, where every step echoes with the resilience and bravery that defined an era.