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- Battle of Crete Tour - Explore the WWII battlegrounds of Chania
Battle of Crete Tour – Explore WWII battlegrounds of Chania
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Short Description
- 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.
- 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.
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- […]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.
- […]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.
Summary
- 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.
- 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.
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Version 17 – July 29, 2024 12:04
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- adult, child, infant
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Emergency Phone Prefix
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Emergency Phone Number
- 6980420510
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Version 12 – July 27, 2024 10:35
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Location Object ID
- Name: Chania
- Search name: Chania, Greece
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Version 11 – July 27, 2024 10:33
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Know Before You Book
- meet us at selected meeting points , pick up from other regions of crete is not included , this tour starts from chania
meet us at selected meeting points , this tour starts from chania
Version 10 – July 27, 2024 10:33
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Voucher info
- • Pick up - drop off is only for Chania region, Not Rethimnon, Heraklion and Lasithi. If someone stays in the other regions of Crete and wants to participate in this tour has to drive with his own car or bus to meet us in Chania city center and start the tour
- • Please check the pick up areas before you book this tour.
- Pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Terms and conditions
- 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.
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Additional Info
- 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.
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Know Before You Go
- children must always be accompanied by an adult, not wheelchair accessible, the tour includes an escort
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Know Before You Book
- meet us at selected meeting points , this tour starts from chania
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Version 8 – July 27, 2024 10:09
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Summary
- 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.
Learn everything about the Battle of Crete & WWII facts. 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.
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Summary
- Learn everything about the Battle of Crete & WWII facts. 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.
Learn everything about the Battle of Crete & WWII facts. 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” and more.
Version 6 – July 27, 2024 10:08
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Highlights
- analyze operation marita & mercury, discover secret shelters and panoramic views, explore key sites maleme, tavronitis, galatas, uncover untold stories of heroism & resistance, visit german and british cw war cemeteries
analyze operation “marita” and “mercury”, discover secret shelters and panoramic viewpoints, explore key sites: maleme, tavronitis, galatas, uncover untold stories of allied heroism and cretan resistance, visit german and british commonwealth war cemeteries
Summary
- Learn everything about the Battle of Crete & WWII facts. 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” and more.
Learn everything about the Battle of Crete & WWII facts. Discover epic battle sites, secret shelters, and war cemeteries. Dive into the stories of heroism and the evolution of airborne warfare, uncovering hidden details of Operation “Mercury” and more.
Version 5 – July 27, 2024 10:07
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Highlights
- analyze operation “marita” and “mercury”, discover secret shelters and panoramic viewpoints, explore key sites: maleme, tavronitis, galatas, uncover untold stories of allied heroism and cretan resistance, visit german and british commonwealth war cemeteries
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Included
- all entrance fees, all taxes, fees and handling charges, english speaking, local driver/escort, snacks and bottled water per person, transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
all entrance fees, all taxes, fees and handling charges, english speaking, local driver/escort, pickup and drop-off from specific places of chania region, snacks and bottled water per person, transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
Version 4 – July 27, 2024 10:05
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Short Description
- 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.
Join our immersive WWII Exploration Tour and delve into the significant impact of the conflict on East-South Europe, Greece, and Crete. This meticulously curated journey offers a profound look at the Battle of Crete, a pivotal moment that reshaped airborne warfare. Begin in Maleme, Tavronitis, and Galatas, key sites of the battle, and explore the strategic locations where critical events unfolded. The tour provides access to both German and British Commonwealth war cemeteries, secret shelters, and panoramic viewpoints to fully understand the battle’s scope. Experience a detailed analysis of Operation “Marita” and the heroic Greek-Italian conflict of 1940 that led to Operation “Mercury.” Unearth the untold stories of bravery and resilience of Cretan partisans and Allied forces, including Greek, British, Australian, and New Zealand troops. Gain insights into how the battle of Crete changed the world and the evolution of airborne tactics. Join us to walk the historic grounds where every step tells a story of courage and hope.
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.
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Short Description
- Join our immersive WWII Exploration Tour and delve into the significant impact of the conflict on East-South Europe, Greece, and Crete. This meticulously curated journey offers a profound look at the Battle of Crete, a pivotal moment that reshaped airborne warfare. Begin in Maleme, Tavronitis, and Galatas, key sites of the battle, and explore the strategic locations where critical events unfolded. The tour provides access to both German and British Commonwealth war cemeteries, secret shelters, and panoramic viewpoints to fully understand the battle’s scope. Experience a detailed analysis of Operation “Marita” and the heroic Greek-Italian conflict of 1940 that led to Operation “Mercury.” Unearth the untold stories of bravery and resilience of Cretan partisans and Allied forces, including Greek, British, Australian, and New Zealand troops. Gain insights into how the battle of Crete changed the world and the evolution of airborne tactics. Join us to walk the historic grounds where every step tells a story of courage and hope.
Acquire in-depth knowledge about the pivotal Battle of Crete, a significant theater of World War II. Explore the essential locations where the battle unfolded and unravel the intricate details and untold stories behind the scenes.
Version 2 – July 27, 2024 10:04
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Summary
- Learn everything about the Battle of Crete & WWII facts. Discover epic battle sites, secret shelters, and war cemeteries. Dive into the stories of heroism and the evolution of airborne warfare, uncovering hidden details of Operation “Mercury” and more.
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- Battle of Crete Tour – Explore WWII battlegrounds of Chania
WWII – The Battle of Crete Day Tour
Short Description
- Acquire in-depth knowledge about the pivotal Battle of Crete, a significant theater of World War II. Explore the essential locations where the battle unfolded and unravel the intricate details and untold stories behind the scenes.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge about the pivotal Battle of Crete, a significant theater of World War II. Explore the essential locations where the battle unfolded and unravel the intricate details and untold stories behind the scenes.
Additional Info
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation notes
- Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
- Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
- Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
- Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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Voucher info
- Pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
- Pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
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