From Chania: Crete World War II History Tour

    • 4.8 (39)

    Explore the World War II history of Crete and learn about its wider impact in southeast Europe and Greece. Explore the story of the Greek-Italian War of 1940 and the circumstances that lead to Hitler’s Operation Mercury.

    Hear how the Battle of Crete and the resistance to the invasion helped revive the morale of the Allied troops around the world. Visit key location sites such as the pretty village of Maleme, where the German paratroopers first landed. Discover remnants of the war at Tavronitis and Galatas, and visit the war cemeteries of the German and Allied troops.

    Be amazed as your guide brings history to life and tells you about secret shelters and other monuments from the war. Hear untold stories that take you behind the scenes and explore the role the partisans played as they helped the British, Australian and New Zealand armies change the course of history.

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    • 9 / 10
    • kolokotroni 4 1A

    Boasting quiet street views, house in the village near the sea offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 500 metres from Maleme Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    The apartment with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.

    Guests can also relax in the garden.

    Platanias Square is 5.8 km from the apartment, while Agios Dimitrios Church is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 30 km from house in the village near the sea.

        • 9.1 / 10
        • Maleme

        Featuring an outdoor pool with sun loungers, Villa Bamboo enjoys views of the Cretan Sea from its shaded patio. It is tastefully decorated and also suitable for disabled guests. The pebbled beach of Maleme is 400 metres away.

        Villa Bamboo consists of 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. A flat-screen, satellite TV and a leather sofa stock the living room. Facilities also include a washing machine, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.

        Guests will find a restaurant and mini market for the essentials at a distance of 400 metres. Souda Bay is at a distance of 20 km and I. Daskalogiannis International Airport is 30 km away. Free parking is provided on site.

          • 20 m
          • 9.8 / 10
          • Μάλεμε

          Situated in Maleme, 600 metres from Maleme Beach and 5.9 km from Platanias Square, 2023 New Luxury Home near the Beach! – Casa Dionysia offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

          The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.

          Agios Dimitrios Church is 6.6 km from 2023 New Luxury Home near the Beach! – Casa Dionysia, while Municipal Garden is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.

            • 110 m
            • 9.9 / 10
            • Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion

            Jasmine features city views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Maleme, 600 metres from Maleme Beach.

            Featuring a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, each unit also comes with a safety deposit box, a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area with a sofa. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views.

            Platanias Square is 5.5 km from the apartment, while Agios Dimitrios Church is 6.2 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 29 km from Jasmine.

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