Battle of Crete Tour – Explore the WWII battlegrounds of Chania

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Learn everything about the Battle of Crete and explore the battlegrounds of Chania like never before, all under 100€.

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Local WWII experts will guide you around Chania’s key Battle of Crete locations and provide you all details and unknown stories.

Hidden stories & collections

Explore the war cemeteries & monuments, private collections with original relics and discover the least known aspects of the Battle of Crete.

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  • Departure Area

    Tavronitis/Maleme Meeting Point

    Gerani Meeting Point

    Platanias Meeting Point

    Agia Marina Meeting Point

    Stalos, Kalamaki Meeting Point

    Agioi Apostoloi Meeting Point

    Chania Meeting Point

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Tour Overview

Tour Highlights

  1. Visit the Maleme airfield from above and Tavronitis historical bridge
  2. Discover the battlegrounds of Galatas and Ayia prison valley
  3. War monuments around the area of the battle
  4. Explore the WWII exhibitions in small museums and secret shelters
  5. Visit the German and British Commonwealth war cemeteries
  6. Analytic details about the historical battle of Crete
  7. Small-group tour ensures a more relaxing and personal experience

Description

[…]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.

Inclusions

  1. Hotel pick up and drop off
  2. English speaking, local driver/escort
  3. All entrance fees
  4. Snacks and bottled water per person
  5. Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
  6. All taxes, fees and handling charges
  7. Small-group tour (up to 18pax)

Exclusions

  1. Gratuities (optional)

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