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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
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Crete
16 May - 23 May 2010

CRETE
PROVISIONAL ITINERARY

Day 1 Sunday 16 May
am Flight from London Heathrow to Chania, Crete via Athens.
Day 2 Monday 17 May
  Visit Maleme Airfield, the German cemetery on Hill 107, Tavronitis Bridge and the site of General Meindl’s HQ.
Day 3 Tuesday 18 May
  Historical tour of battlefield sites, Prison Valley and Galatas.
Day 4 Wednesday 19 May
  Visit the Sfakia Memorial to the Royal Navy evacuation.
Day 5 Thursday 20 May
  Visit Commonwealth War Cemetery and attend Service of Remembrance at Souda Bay.
Day 6 Friday 21 May
  Free day or optional day trip to Heraklion and site of Buttercup fields or Minos palace at Knossos or Lasitho Plateau.
Day 7 Saturday 22 May
  Free day.
Day 8 Sunday 23 May
  Return flight to UK.
 
Tour map
 
IWM E 3020 E

Tour Code R2GR01

The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is now a mecca for British and European holidaymakers.

But we should never forget the Battle of Crete in 1941 and this tour honours the British, Australians, New Zealanders, Cypriots, Greeks and Cretans who fiercely resisted but ultimately fell to an overwhelming 10-day invasion by German airborne forces.

Crete is a very special place of Remembrance with 1,502 headstones looked after by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The Cretans will hold Remembrance ceremonies for as long as people commemorate the battle and our flexible itinerary may enable you to make a special cemetery visit.

Highlights include:

  • Service of Remembrance at Souda Bay
  • See the site of Maleme Airfield and RAF Memorial
  • Visit the harbour town of Chania, Tavronitis Bridge, Prison Valley, the German cemetery on Hill 107 and the site of General Major Meindl's HQ
  • Retrace the withdrawal route taken by the Allies to the Skafia Memorial
  • Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Souda Bay
  • Visit Galatas, scene of the epic New Zealand counter attack
  • Optional extras - day trips to Heraklion and Minos Palace

 

COST

£879 per person sharing
£201 single supplement
£100 deposit All entrance fees included (except optional visits).

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

7 nights hotel accommodation in Chania on a half board basis (some dinners in local restaurants).

TRAVEL INFORMATION

  • Return flight from London to Chania including all taxes and service charges.
  • Transport by coach throughout tour.
     

PASSPORT
10-year must be valid for 6 months beyond the end of stay.

INOCULATIONS
Consult your GP for up-to-date advice.

Coast of Crete

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