Battle of Crete Tour - Explore the WWII battlegrounds of Chania

Learn everything about the Battle of Crete. Discover epic battle sites, secret shelters, & war cemeteries. Dive into the stories of heroism and the evolution of airborne warfare, uncovering hidden details of Operation Mercury & more.

• Explore key sites Maleme, Tavronitis, Galatas
• Visit German and British CW war cemeteries
• Discover secret shelters and panoramic views
• Analyze Operation Marita & Mercury
• Uncover untold stories of heroism & resistance

Embark on our WWII Exploration Tour through East-South Europe and Crete, uncovering the pivotal Battle of Crete and its profound impact on airborne warfare. Begin your journey at key sites like Maleme, Tavronitis, and Galatas, exploring both German and British Commonwealth war cemeteries, secret shelters, and scenic viewpoints. Delve into the critical moments of Operation “Marita” and the Greek-Italian conflict of 1940, leading to Operation “Mercury.” Discover the untold stories of bravery from Cretan partisans and Allied forces—Greek, British, Australian, and New Zealand troops. This tour offers a deep dive into the historical significance and evolving tactics of WWII, where each site echoes with resilience and heroism. Join us to experience the legendary history of Crete and see how it changed the course of warfare.

[…]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.

• Casa Galatas, Daratsos, Chania, Greece
• Maleme Airport, Maleme, Greece

Children must always be accompanied by an adult, Not wheelchair accessible, Wine tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years old. Water or fresh orange juice will be offered instead., The company reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice., Reservations must be made 12 hours before the tour. A cancellation must be done 24 hours before the tour for a refund. In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made from the company., If a tour is cancelled due to low participation or bad weather conditions, the company will refund 100% of made payments, In case of allergies, tolerances or food preferences please inform the company in advance.

The company reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice., Reservations must be made 12 hours before the tour. A cancellation must be done 24 hours before the tour for a refund. In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made from the company., If a tour is cancelled due to low participation or bad weather conditions, the company will refund 100% of made payments, In case of allergies, tolerances or food preferences please inform the company in advance.