Battle of Crete Heroes: Ted’s Unfinished Beer Tribute Experience
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Itinerary
1
Venizelos Graves
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
2
Tavronitis Bridge
German glider landing zone, around which fierce battles were fought
30 minutes
3
War Shelter Platanias
RAF memorial for Battle of Crete near Maleme Air Base in Platanias, Crete
30 minutes
4
Maleme
22nd Battalion NZ, Defensive Positions
30 minutes
5
Villa 107
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
6
Modi
Where a Cretan farmer, Yakovos Kaliontzakis cared the wounded Ted D'Auvergne.
30 minutes
7
Agii Apostoli Beach
7th General hospital and 6th Field Ambulance and POW camp at Agii Apostoli, Chania, Crete, Greece, 1941
30 minutes
8
Chania Town
42nd Street: Heroic Australian, NZ, Maori, defence against German parachutists on 27 May 1941
30 minutes
9
Souda Bay War Cemetery
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
Battle of Crete Heroes: Ted’s Unfinished Beer Tribute Experience
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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
