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.

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.

Visit an abandoned shelter/ hideout where the locals and the Allies hid during the foe bombardments.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the main port of evacuation of British and ANZAC troops during the Battle of Crete in South Crete. Free time at Sfakia Harbor 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.

• 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

• Private Tour in ANZAC Evacuation Route on Battle of Crete
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• Visit WW2 Battlefields that played a vital road on the Battle of Crete
• 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)

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Proper Cretan Guide.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.