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Battle of Crete WW2 Private Tour (price per group of 6)

By Niriis Tours
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$740 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests (price is for 6 persons).
Explore the battlefields and memorials where the first airborne-only attack in history took place. The Battle of Crete is unique because it's the first attack in history prepared and performed exclusively by airborne units! It was a man to man battle where belligerents had little support from their far-flung bases. In this tour we will give a detailed account of the battle of Crete regarding equipment, units, strengths and weaknesses, defence and attack positions, the course of battle and various stories! We can focus on specific units, nationalities or any interest you might have and customise the tour. We will visit the main battle locations in western Crete at Maleme and Galatas, two Cemeteries, an amazing collection of artefacts from the battle and a couple of Memorials. Bring a 10GB USB stick to load some reports, books, diaries, maps and photos of the Battle of Crete!

Activity location

  • Souda Bay War Cemetery
    • Souda Bay, Simmachon
    • Souda, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Souda Bay War Cemetery
    • Souda Bay, Simmachon
    • Souda, Greece, Greece

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Battle of Crete WW2 Private Tour (price per group of 6) in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00 am-11:00 am
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$740.32 x 1 TravellerAU$740.32
Total
Price is AU$740.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuiding Services for the WW2 Memorials in Chania
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded10 euro - For snacks and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded25 euro per person for lunch (optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us

Activity itinerary

Souda Bay War Cemetery
  • 1h
In the Commonwealth Cemetery lie the allied soldiers who perished in the Battle of Crete. We will walk around the graves and tell you stories. We will also visit the nearby 42nd street memorial, where a bayonet charge took place.
German Military Cemetery
  • 1h
Will visit the German Cemetery located on the strategic hill 107 overlooking Maleme airfield, and how the battle developed. Will make a quick stop next to Maleme airfield (its still a military area and access is forbidden). We will walk to the allied headquarters on top of hill 107 with nice views of the area.
Tavronitis Bridge
  • 45m
Tavronitis Bridge played a vital role during the Battle of Crete and it was one of the Germans primary targets during their assault on Crete. Close to there we will also pay a visit to the RAF Memorial dedicated to the RAF pilots that fell during the battle.
Galatas
  • 1h
We will visit the Greek-New Zealand memorial at Galatas village main square, will talk about the battle there and will visit one of the best WW2. We will also visit the Welch memorial.
Alikianos Memorial
  • 20m
We will visit Agia Prison valley, where the Greek units were stationed. Will see Agia Prison, which used to be a hospital during the battle and a prison during the occupation where hundreds of Greeks were executed.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSouda Bay War Cemetery
    • Souda Bay, Simmachon
    • Souda, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESouda Bay War Cemetery
    • Souda Bay, Simmachon
    • Souda, Greece, Greece

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