Greece · Battlefield Tour

WWII The Battle of Crete Day Tour

7 Hours Round trip from Chania Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore key sites connected to the Battle of Crete
02 Learn the untold stories behind a pivotal WWII campaign
03 Travel in a small group of up to 18 participants
04 Enjoy included entrance fees, snacks, and bottled water
05 Pickup and drop-off available from specific places in the Chania region
06 Discover Crete’s wartime history with an English-speaking local driver/escort

Step into one of the most important chapters of World War II on this small-group Battle of Crete day tour from Chania. Visit key locations connected to the battle and gain deeper insight into the events, strategy, and human stories that shaped this pivotal campaign.

Led in English and designed for travellers with an interest in history, this approximately 7-hour experience combines storytelling with on-site exploration. With entrance fees included, air-conditioned transport, and pickup from specific places in the Chania region, it offers a convenient and engaging way to discover Crete’s wartime past.

Step into one of the most important chapters of World War II on this small-group Battle of Crete day tour from Chania.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Heraklion, Chania, Rethimnon, Lasithi, Crete

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

WWII – The Battle of Crete Day Tour

• Schedule: All Year - Every Monday and Thursday

• Location: Chania, Crete

• Duration: Approximately 7 hours

• Minimum participation: 1pax

• Maximum participation: 18pax

• Tour type: Small group tour (up to 18 pax)

*Note: There is availability for private tours upon request

• Available languages: English

• Pick-up times: 08:30-09:00 am

• Tour starts: 09:15 am

Pick up points:

• 08:55 – Kriti hotel (For hotels around: Koum Kapi neighborhood, East old town and Chania city center)

• 09:00 – Quick Film (For hotels around: East and Central old town/harbor, Chania city center)

• 09:05 – SanSal Boutique Hotel (For hotels around: West old town and harbor, East Nea Chora)

• 09:10– Sunny Rent Car (For hotels in Nea Chora)

• 09:20 – Loca Cafe (for hotels around the Golden Beach and Agioi Apostoloi)

Important note for your pick-up

This tour is including hotel pick up – drop off for accessible by car hotels only (many streets of the old town and the harbor of Chania are having limited vehicle access) in the region of Chania. Clients that staying in the old town and the Venetian harbor have to meet us in the suitable meeting points (3-5 minutes average walking distance from most of the hotels). The meeting times scheduled according to the hotels’ locations. The pick-up will be from the clients’ hotel (if accessible) at this specific time. For small-group and private tours, pick-ups from Rethimnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi regions are NOT included. In the case of a private tour, there are extra transportation fees according to the requested pick up point.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Chania 5 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All entrance fees
English speaking, local driver/escort
Snacks and bottled water per person
Pickup and drop-off from specific places of Chania Region
Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
All taxes, fees and handling charges

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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