Battle of Crete Heroes: Ted’s Unfinished Beer Tribute Experience

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Unique tribute to the Battle of Crete heroes through personal stories
Combines key battle sites with hidden local spots
Emotional and authentic experience, not just a typical sightseeing tour
Perfect for history lovers, WWII enthusiasts, and travelers seeking deeper connection

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Light local snack or beer tasting
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local expert guide
Lunch
Tip or gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your professional English-speaking guide will be waiting, holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Panoramic view of Chania and the west sector (5th New Zealand Brigade disposition) where the Battle of Crete began. General Freiberg’s HQ.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    German glider landing zone, around which fierce battles were fought

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    RAF memorial for Battle of Crete near Maleme Air Base in Platanias, Crete

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    22nd Battalion NZ, Defensive Positions

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The strategic Hill 107 and Tavronitis Bridge, the turning point of the Battle: Now the site of the German War Cemetery, established in 1974. Panoramic view of Tavronitis River and Maleme Airfield.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Where a Cretan farmer, Yakovos Kaliontzakis cared the wounded Ted D'Auvergne.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    7th General hospital and 6th Field Ambulance and POW camp at Agii Apostoli, Chania, Crete, Greece, 1941

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8

    42nd Street: Heroic Australian, NZ, Maori, defence against German parachutists on 27 May 1941

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Commonwealth War Cemetery - Ted D'Auvergne grave The sinking of cruiser HMS York Disembarkation of Layforce - an ad hoc military formation of the British Army consisting of a number of commando units during the Second World War - Commandos in the darkness on 23/24 May 1941

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by SpecialTy Tours - Greece

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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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