Private Tour in ANZAC Evacuation Route on Battle of Crete
Apostolis Panigirakis, a certified historian specializing in contemporary history leads you through the evacuation route that ANZAC Troops took on late MAY 1941, after their retreat:
We follow the troops until we get to their main evacuation port in Sfakia. In the evacuation that the Allies took during the Battle of Crete, thousands of ANZACs were safely evacuated towards Alexandria.
We understand and comprehend the difficulties of the evacuation during WW2. In a short while, we arrive at a one-of-a-kind private war museum, with rare historical finds from the era of the Battle of Crete.
Our specialized historian explains the history of WW2 in Greece and Crete. and the operation Mercury, as we prepare to descend towards the treacherous terrain and mountains towards the beaches and ports of South Crete.
Finally, we reach the port of Sfakia, which was the main evacuation port and we pay our respects to the ANZAC war memorial.
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Private Tour in ANZAC Evacuation Route on Battle of Crete
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour in ANZAC Evacuation Route on Battle of Crete
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chania Town
Visit the Forty Second Street in Chania, where our professional licensed historian tour guide will explain its significance for World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and Especially the evacuation of the British and ANZAC troops towards the South port of "Chora Sfakion" on their way to Alexandria.
Chania Town
Visit an abandoned shelter/ hideout where the locals and the Allies hid during the foe bombardments.
Platanias
Stop for a lunch/coffee break in one of the most beautiful and traditional villages of Chania mainland. Our expert historian tour guide, specializing in the battle of Crete will explain the details of the battle, why the Germans chose to attack Crete during the battle of Crete, why this happened and when, and hidden aspects of the battle of Crete using rare military documents and photo that recreate the past with the present.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Visit WW2 Battlefields that played a vital road on the Battle of Crete
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Available also as Shore Excursion as we cover Chania & Souda Bay Cruise Port
- See the main Evacuation port of British & ANZAC troops. Learn the real history using rare archives.
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
- Learn about the evacuation of Crete from the ANZAC's. Visit historical places of the retreat.
- Private Transportation
- Battle of Crete Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our professional historian tour guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the start of the tour.
End Points
- We return guests at the same place we picked them up after the private transfer to Imbros Gorge for Hiking and Frangokastello Beach
