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Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers

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Chania, Greece
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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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!

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • WiFi on board
  • Visit one-of-a-kind 3 story high German WW2 Abanndoned Bunker in a secret location w/ awesome views!
  • Makeshift Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person)
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Our professional historian tour guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the start of the tour.

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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?
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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)
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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!
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • WiFi on board
  • 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
  • Private Transportation
  • Rare Abandoned German & British WW2 lookouts exploration
  • Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
  • Makeshift Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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