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WWII – The Battle of Crete Day Tour: Explore Key Locations and Secret Stories
4.9
101 Ratings
Platanias
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.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Maleme - Maleme where the tour starts.
- Tavronitis Bridge - Visit Tavronitis historical bridge
- German Military Cemetery - Visit the German war cemetery.
- Souda Bay War Cemetery - You will visit the British Commonwealth war cemetery.
- Maleme - Maleme where the tour starts.
- Tavronitis Bridge - Visit Tavronitis historical bridge
- German Military Cemetery - Visit the German war cemetery.
- Souda Bay War Cemetery - You will visit the British Commonwealth war cemetery.

What's Included
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Convenient pickup and drop-off in Chania Region
- Admission fees to all attractions covered
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- Complimentary snacks and bottled water
- Guidance from an English-speaking local expert
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Convenient pickup and drop-off in Chania Region
- Admission fees to all attractions covered
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- Complimentary snacks and bottled water
- Guidance from an English-speaking local expert
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Location
WW2 Museum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(101 Ratings)
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Cruglas
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent insight to WW2 history in Crete - Excellent excursion with such an informative and friendly guide. Would highly recommend. So much information and sites visited.
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Paul_m
Sep 17, 2025
Battle of crete tour - A brilliant tour. Pick up instructions and time clear and he arrived on time. The tour was very interesting and informative visiting all the locations mentioned and more. Janos the tour guide was brilliant.
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George_d
Sep 8, 2025
A must for military history students - I did the tour because my regiment had a squadron of tanks in Crete during the battle. The tour lived up to all expectations, Yannis, our driver and guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. A very good value for money tour..
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Gary_w
Sep 5, 2025
Excellent tour and history lesson - Babis was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable and entertaining. The sites we visited during the tour provided us with a greater insight of the history and trauma experienced by both Cretans and allied forces during World War II.
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Charlotte_b
Sep 2, 2025
👍🏻Very, very good!!!!👍🏻 - Very interesting and our tour guide m, Ioannis, was spectacular. He knows what he’s talking about and is a really nice person!
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Simon_m
Sep 2, 2025
Educational and entertaining. Makes history real. Highly recommended for better understanding of context of culture - Very comprehensive . Great tour guide . Well organised from enquiry until drop off. Good interchange within group
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Carlycg1703sq
Aug 28, 2025
Great trip, would recommend! - Great, trip! Would highly recommend. Yanis was Very knowledgeable and friendly. Transport fantastic, very comfortable.
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John_r
Jul 23, 2025
Brilliant day - Our guide was very friendly,extremely knowledgeable and spoke great English. A fascinating tour for a history novice like me and for my friend who knows all about WW1 & WW2.
Highly recommended
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Noahwt7834oc
Jul 3, 2025
Battle of Crete Review (: - Amazing tour! Learned so many different things! It really indulged my love for history! The views of the island were also beautiful, and the sandwiches were very tasty! Must do for Crete
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Sn00zy
Jul 3, 2025
Good toir of the key sires of the Battle of Crete. - Excellent, knowledgeable guide, very passionate about the subject. Friendly guide and a small group of 7 were very engaged. Comfortable transport and well paced.
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