expedia
Skip to main content
One Key

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

Sign in

Private Tour in ANZAC Evacuation Route on Battle of Crete

By Proper Cretan Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$728 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
See tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Apostolis Panigirakis, a certified historian specialising 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 specialised 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.

Activity location

  • Chania Town
    • Chania Town, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chania Town
    • Chania Town, Greece

Check availability

Private Tour in ANZAC Evacuation Route on Battle of Crete
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
NZ$728.02 x 1 AdultNZ$728.02
Total
Price is NZ$728.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit WW2 Battlefields that played a vital road on the Battle of Crete
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Available also as Shore Excursion as we cover Chania & Souda Bay Cruise Port
  • What's includedWhat's included
    See the main Evacuation port of British & ANZAC troops. Learn the real history using rare archives.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Learn about the evacuation of Crete from the ANZAC's. Visit historical places of the retreat.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Battle of Crete Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chania Town
  • 2h
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
  • 1h
Visit an abandoned shelter/ hideout where the locals and the Allies hid during the foe bombardments.
Platanias
  • 45m
Stop for a lunch/coffee break in one of the most beautiful and traditional villages of Chania mainland. Our expert historian tour guide, specialising 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.
Souda Bay War Cemetery
  • 30m
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.
Chania Town
  • 45m
Visit a makeshift World War Two Museum with historic War relics of the German Occupation and the British/ Greek Defence of the island. Being on the evacuation route of ANZAC's towards the South and nearby the gorge of Imbros, this area is full of war relics for us to see and observe. Our military expert historian tour guide will explain the hidden aspects of the WW2 Memorabilia and their significance (and use) during the battle of Crete.
Chania Town
  • 2h
Visit the main port of evacuation of British and ANZAC troops during the Battle of Crete in South Crete. Free time at Sfakia Harbour and the monument of WW2 that is nearby. Storytime by our licensed Historian tour guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, about the evacuation struggles during WW2 and how the evacuation happened, who participated and some parts that were not treated equally during operation Mercury, and the evacuation of British and ANZAC's during the Battle fo Crete towards Alexandria, Egypt.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Chania Town
    • Chania Town, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chania Town
    • Chania Town, Greece

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Chania Town your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Chania Town

With so many activities in Chania Town, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Chania Town. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Chania Town to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.