This tour stands out as it shares the personal and heartfelt story of Ted D’Auvergne. Before departing his hometown, he left half a beer to enjoy upon his return—a drink he never had, as he perished at the front and was laid to rest in Souda Bay War Cemetery. The tour includes visits to all the historical sites of the Battle of Crete.
This tour stands out as it shares the personal and heartfelt story of Ted D’Auvergne. Before departing his hometown, he left half a beer to enjoy upon his return—a drink he never had, as he perished at the front and was laid to rest in Souda Bay War Cemetery. The tour includes visits to all the historical sites of the Battle of Crete.
- Venizelos Graves - Offers a panoramic view of Chania and the western sector, where the 5th New Zealand Brigade was positioned at the start of the Battle of Crete. Also the location of General Freiberg’s headquarters.
- Tavronitis Bridge - Site of the German glider landing zone, which saw intense fighting.
- 30 and 33 Squadron RAF Memorial -…
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Venizelos Graves - Offers a panoramic view of Chania and the western sector, where the 5th New Zealand Brigade was positioned at the start of the Battle of Crete. Also the location of General Freiberg’s headquarters.
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Tavronitis Bridge - Site of the German glider landing zone, which saw intense fighting.
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30 and 33 Squadron RAF Memorial - A memorial near Maleme Air Base in Platanias, Crete, dedicated to the RAF’s role in the Battle of Crete.
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Maleme - Location of the 22nd Battalion NZ’s defensive positions.
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Hill 107 - A strategic point and the site of the German War Cemetery established in 1974. It offers a panoramic view of the Tavronitis River and Maleme Airfield, and was a turning point in the battle.
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Modi - Where Cretan farmer Yakovos Kaliontzakis tended to the wounded Ted D’Auvergne.
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Agii Apostoli Beach - Location of the 7th General Hospital, 6th Field Ambulance, and a POW camp in 1941.
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Chania Town - Site of the heroic defense by Australian, NZ, and Maori forces against German parachutists on 27 May 1941, known as 42nd Street.
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Souda Bay War Cemetery - A Commonwealth War Cemetery where Ted D’Auvergne is buried. Also notable for the sinking of the cruiser HMS York and the disembarkation of Layforce commandos on the night of 23/24 May 1941.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Tip or gratuity
- Lunch
- Tip or gratuity
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
