Private tour in Chania Apostolos P

Chania WW2 Battle of Crete - Battlefields and Bunkers Exploration with a Licensed Guide

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Apostolos P.

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Hi and welcome to Crete! Professional and licensed historian tour guide, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism. With studies in History & Archaeology, and being a Master's degree (MSc) holder, i can guide you through the beauties of my homeland: Crete and Greece! Being a local Cretan i joined Tours By Locals to share my knowledge and my passion about Greece to the guests of my country. I speak English, German, and obviously beeing a local, Greek! Being a tour guide was my passion from day one. It is one of the three hobbies that i had an aspiration turning into a profession*. After finishing my studies in modern history and Archaeology, and finishing my masters i am now fully working as a professional licensed tourist guide in Crete and all over Greece. Having many years of robust tour guiding expertise, i am always striving to provide guest of my country an original, authentic and off the beaten path experience while on holidays. The tours that i offer on Tours By Locals are fully customizable, and i can cover all your interest upon request: You see, being a licensed tourist guide gives me the privilege, because of my studies, to guide you through all the Archaeological Sites, Museums, and places of Historical significance all over Greece. So not only we will cover your interests on our private tour, but we will go the extra mile, providing you with crucial intelligence of Greece's rich history, culture, past and present. My interest as a tourist guide on the tours that i offer are: History & Archaeology tours, walking tours, cultural and village tours, ecotourism tours and especially modern history WW2 tours in Greece - such as the Battle of Crete/ Operation Mercury tours that i offer. Join my tours or contact me to make your own tour and lets make your holidays in Crete an awesome endeavor, allowing me to show you Crete, the Proper Way! *(the other two are becoming a Vet, and a Pilot!).

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Overview of your Chania tour

Follow me, a professional historian tour guide, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned German bunkers and battlefields! In this tour, I will explain the story of the Second World War in Greece and Crete: when it happened, why the Axis forces attacked, what the outcome was, and what remains to be discovered today! You will learn about hidden aspects of WW2 and Operation Mercury/ Battle of Crete: We will visit the significant Battlefields of World War Two, the airfield of Maleme, the German War Cemetery, the Allied War Cemetery in Souda and explore hidden and rare abandoned military installations of World War Two that only military history experts now! As the tour's highlight, I will take you to explore a German bunker system in an undisclosed location with History essence, astonishing views, live relics and an open-air museum: truly a one-of-a-kind experience!

Your Chania tour itinerary

• Visit the Battlefields of Battle of Crete in Chania & the historic sites where WW2 happened in Crete • Rare Abandoned German & British WW2 lookouts exploration • Rare Historical Photos and Documents by a Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - • Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture • Visit to the Maleme Airfield • Visit to Hill 107 • Visit desolated and unknown places of great significance during the Battle of Crete • Visit to unknown World War 2 lookouts and Observatories • Visit a one-of-a-kind 3-story high German WW2 Abandoned Bunker in a secret location with incredible views! • Visit sites & monuments of great historical significance to WW2 and the Battle of Crete • Fully customizable itinerary Based on your interests. Please contact me for details, modifications, and a price quote.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

• As your private licensed historian tour guide in Chania, Crete, on this private tour i offer a Spacious, new and fully air-conditioned 7-seater van.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Entrance Ticket to a WW2 Museum for the Battle of Crete
Private Transportation
Perks: Greek Local Snacks
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Chania, Greece

• I cover all essential areas of Chania, including Souda cruise port, or Chania Town cruise port. •I offer free pickup and drop off for all areas of Chania Center and within a radius of 10km.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Food And Drink
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1399928
Languages
English
Greek
German
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Chania best suited for?

This private tour in Chania is perfect for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II and the Battle of Crete. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local historian for deeper insights into the dramatic history of Crete during the war. The tour is kid-friendly, making it suitable for families as well.

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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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