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Preveli WW2 Evacuation Private History Tour - Battle of Crete

By Proper Cretan Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$12,643 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the area of Rethymno, which also played a vital role during the Battle of Crete, both in the battlefield sector & during the evacuation of the troops towards Alexandria.

After a short while, we make a stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge, a gorge of impeccable beauty, being used for the evacuation of the troops during the battle. Our historian tour guide explains hidden aspects of the Battle of Crete and WW2 in Greece.

After a while, we reach our main goal the Monastery of Preveli and the Palm Grove of Preveli which was used as an evacuating spot for the Allies during WW2. We make our way towards the artefacts of the monastery, and we understand its strategic spot, as well as learn about unknown myths and traditions of the Battle of Crete.

We continue having a lunch break in a tavern that treats us with traditional Cretan specialities and delicacies, before reaching the Australian War Memorial in the city of Rethymno, and the HILL A crucial to the Battle of Crete on Rethymno side.

Activity location

  • Rethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece

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Preveli WW2 Evacuation Private History Tour - Battle of Crete
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
NT$12,643 x 1 AdultNT$12,643
Total
Price is NT$12,643
Until Wed, Jul 23
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit (pass) from a gorge of impeccable beauty - Photo stop opportunity in lush Cretan countryside
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to Preveli Monastery - Explanation of its significance back in World War 2
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit unknown churches and hills with great significance for the Battle of Crete in Rethimno
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks and Lunch

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rethymnon
  • 2h
Visit the picturesque gorge of Kourtaliotis - A must see gorge of stunning beauty with great significance on the retreat of the Allies. Our Historian Tourist Guide will explain the significance of the gorge to the Battle of Crete evacuation route on the second main port of Evacuation after the port of Sfakia, Preveli Paml Grove Beach.
The Holy Monastery of Preveli
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit to the Monastery of Preveli - The monastery played a vital role helping the ANZAC Troops evacuate the island of Crete - Our historian and licensed tourist guide explains its great significance with documents and specific explanations. Rare historical archives will reinforce our point of you into WW2 and the Battle of Crete.
Rethymnon
  • 1h
Stop for a lunch in a traditional Cretan Tavern with Authentic Cretan Dishes (own expenses).
Rethymnon
  • 2h
Photo Stop in Crete's lush countryside by the river - An opportunity to relax and hear the main aspects of the Battle of Crete. Our professional historian tour guide will speak about the battlefields in Chania and Rethymno area, the hidden aspects of Operation Mercury, as well as many untold stories of the Battle of Crete and World War 2 in Greece.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece

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