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Chania Ww2 Private Tour Battle Of Crete, Battlefields And Bunkers
Follow our Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned German Bunkers and Battlefields! In this tour, our licensed historian tour guide explains to you the story of the Second World War in Greece and Crete: When it happened, why the Axis forces attacked, what was the outcome, and what remains still to be discovered today! Learn about hidden aspects of WW2 and Operation Mercury/ Battle of Crete: Visit the major Battlefields of World War Two, the airfield of Maleme, the German War Cemetery, the Allied War Cemetery in Souda and explore hidden and rare abandoned military installations of World War Two that only military history experts now! As the highlight of the tour, we explore a German bunker system in an undisclosed location with History essence, astonishing views, live relics and an open-air museum thrill-truly a one of a one-of-a-kind experience!
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 6 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 6 itinerary stops
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
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Maleme
This private World War 2 tour starts at Maleme area: The area where it all started. Our licensed professional historian tour guide will explain to you why the Battle of Crete happened. Why did the Germans attack the island, why it happen, when, and what was the outcome?
120 min - 2
Maleme German Military Cemetery
Visit Maleme Gemrna War Cemetery, where the German Soldiers are resting from the second world war. Visit Hill 107 and various bunkers, lookouts, hideouts, ammunition depots and storage rooms that date back to WW2, the battle of Crete and the German occupation.
60 min - 3
Platanias
Visit Various War Shelters of World War Two in the Platanias Area. Enjoy astonishing views, as our professional historian tour guide explains why so many military ww2 installations existed in Crete, and why they were constructed during the German Occupation of the island in the first place.
45 min - 4
Souda Bay War Cemetery
Visit the Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetery, where 1527 British Commonwealth and ANZAC soldiers are resting. Pay respect to the casualties of the second world war.
30 min - 5
Chania Town
Visit a makeshift World War Two Museum with historic War relics of the German Occupation and the British/ Greek Defence of the island. (Except Sundays)
45 min - 6
Chania Town
Visit one of a kind cave bunker system, carved in solid rock by the Germans during World War Two. A masterpiece of War Engineering in an undisclosed location, with phenomenal views throughout the Souda Bay Area and the Aegean Sea. Battlefield and Cvae exploration accompanied by our professional historian licensed tourist guide, is truly a highlight of this private World War 2, and the Battle of Crete tour in Chania!
120 min
What's included
- WiFi on board
- Snacks
- Visit one-of-a-kind 3 story high German WW2 Abanndoned Bunker in a secret location w/ awesome views!
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit the Battlefields of Battle of Crete in Chania & the historic sites where WW2 happened in Crete
- Available also as Shore Excursion as we cover Chania & Souda Cruise Port
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
- Private Transportation
- Rare Abandoned German & British WW2 lookouts exploration
What's not included
- Makeshift Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person)
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers
Pickup included
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