5-Hour Battle of Crete Tour in Chania with War Cemeteries

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the German Military Cemetery in Maleme, one of only two such cemeteries in Greece
• 02 Visit Souda Bay War Cemetery, where Commonwealth soldiers who died in Crete are buried
• 03 See the Maori Monument dedicated to Australian and New Zealand soldiers of the Battle of Crete
• 04 Take in magnificent views of Crete Island and panoramic vistas over Chania

Explore key locations connected to the Battle of Crete, fought during the Second World War on the Greek island of Crete. Visit the German Military Cemetery in Maleme, the Souda Bay War Cemetery, and the Maori Monument dedicated to Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in the battle. Along the way, learn about the important sites where Nazi soldiers occupied Crete and enjoy panoramic views over the island and Chania during this 5-hour tour.

Pay tribute at the Maori Monument, dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in the Battle of Crete.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Chania, Crete

Languages English, German, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Battle of Crete Cemeteries and Memorials in Chania

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel and head to your first destination. Enjoy the magnificent view of Crete Island.
• Explore the German Military Cemetery (Deutschen Soldatenfriedhof in Maleme), one of the two cemeteries in Greece where the graves of German soldiers rest.
• Visit the Souda Bay War Cemetery, where ceremonies are held every year in memory of the Second World War casualties. The cemetery was founded after the war to include the graves of all Commonwealth soldiers who died in Crete.
• Pay tribute at the Maori Monument, dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in the Battle of Crete.
• Make your way to the Venizelos family tombs, one of the most popular spots offering a panoramic view of Chania.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from Rethymno city and Chania city)

• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• English-speaking Chania tour guide

• Local driver

• Bottled water per person

• Liability insurance

• ISO:9001 certified services

• All taxes, fees, and handling charges

• Small-group tour

What's Not Included

• All entrance fees

• Food

• Drinks and food

• Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Chania, Greece

Tour start

Platanias 730 14, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.