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Chania Battle of Crete History Private Tour
History and Archaeology Tour in Chania Crete
ANZAC Tour in Chania Crete
Operation Mercury Private History Tour in Chania
Battle of Crete Tour - MP40

Battle of Crete Full Day Private Tour in Chania

By Proper Cretan Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is P 15,955 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the Battle of Crete (Operation Mercury) and the History of World War II with a professional historian Tour Guide. Step on the Battlefields of the battle, see historical landmarks, visit abandoned German and ANZAC bunkers and explore the various aspects of the battle of Crete through rare photos and historical archives on this private full-day tour.
This tour is all about the history of the Battle, and allows you to see villages, battle sites and places of great historical significance: Trust our historian's expertise in modern history and explore Crete, the proper way!

Activity location

  • Maleme
    • Maleme, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Maleme
    • Maleme, Greece

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Battle of Crete Full Day Private Tour in Chania
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 15,954.83 x 1 AdultP 15,954.83
Total
Price is P 15,954.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree Hotel pickup and drop-off from all Chania central areas
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Historian Tour Guide / Driver - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fee on the War Shelter of Platanias (5 Euro's)

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Maleme
  • 1h
Pay a visit to the airport of Maleme, which was the main objective of the Battle of Crete. Understand the geology of the battlefield, as well as the positions of German team Comet and the defensive positions of the allies.
Tavronitis Bridge
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the historic and intact bridge, over the river of Tavronitis. Learn about the first days of the battle, the tragic mistakes of the allies, and the significance of this living monument for the Battle of Crete. Our professional Historian tour guide shows you the real history of the battle of Crete (Operation Mercury) using rare historical archives and research books.
Maleme
  • 1h
Pay a visit and our respect to the fallen German soldiers and paratroopers over the German War Cemetery in Hill 107. Time free to discuss and visit the information room of the museum.
Maleme
  • 30m
Visit an abandoned German Bunker of the Battle of Crete in an undisclosed location with impeccable and astonishing views.
War Shelter of Platanias
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit a one-of-a-kind series of tunnels dating back to WW2. Learn about the forced labour the Germans forced local people after the occupation of the island, and discover many rare historical finds of the Battle of Crete war era.
Chania Town
  • 1h
Half-hour drive to visit a battlefield of great historical significance and the toll the ANZAC's paid during the fierce battles during Operation Mercury.
Chania Town
  • 1h
Coffee Break/ Sightseeing Stop in one of the most strategic places of the battle of Crete in the Chania Sector (Team Mars), overlooking Souda Bay area.
Souda Bay War Cemetery
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit and pay our respects to the fallen allies that fought in the Battle of Crete. Pay our respects to the ANZAC's that lost their lives during the Battle of Crete and Occupation and discover the impeccable beauty and the strategic significance of Souda Bay area.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMaleme
    • Maleme, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMaleme
    • Maleme, Greece

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