Our Allied War Cemetery private tour takes you to the Commonwealth war cemetery on Souda Bay, near Chania, with pickup from your hotel and a driver who waits for you.
On the shore of Souda Bay, east of Chania, the Suda Bay War Cemetery holds around 1,500 Commonwealth servicemen. Most of them are British, Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fell in the Battle of Crete, between 20 May and 1 June 1941. About half of the graves are of soldiers who could not be identified.
The cemetery is cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Rows of white headstones, lawns and trees face the water, and it is a quiet, moving place to visit, especially for families looking for a relative.
Allied War Cemetery private tour by taxi
A private tour means the car is only for you and your group. You choose the pickup time, how long you stay and where you stop on the way, and your driver takes you back to your hotel at the end. There is no fixed timetable and no crowded coach.
We pick you up from your hotel or address in Kolymbari, Chania, Platanias or anywhere in western Crete. A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8; for bigger groups, up to 20 people, we send more than one vehicle. Every vehicle has air conditioning and satellite GPS tracking, and our drivers are professional, certified taxi drivers who know the roads of Crete well.
Plan your day
A visit to the Allied War Cemetery usually takes about an hour, and the cemetery is close to Chania and the port of Souda. Families who are looking for a relative can find the grave location through the Commonwealth War Graves Commission before they travel. Combine it with the German War Cemetery at Maleme, near Kolymbari, to see both sides of the Battle of Crete in one day.
Good to know
- Please visit respectfully and dress modestly.
- It combines well with the Venizelos Graves and the monasteries of Akrotiri.
Questions about the Allied War Cemetery tour
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel or address. Tell us where when you book.
How many people can join?
A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8. For groups of up to 20 people we send more than one vehicle.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. It is your private tour, so tell the driver where you would like to stop, for a photo, a coffee or a swim.
Can we combine it with another tour?
Yes. Many places in Crete combine well in one day. Tell us what you would like to see and we suggest a route that fits the time you have.
Can you take us to the airport at the end of the day?
Yes. If you fly out the same day, we can end the tour at Chania Airport or Heraklion Airport. Tell us your flight time when you book.
Do you drive at weekends and on holidays?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Book the Allied War Cemetery tour
Send us a booking request with the date, the pickup point and the number of passengers, and choose this tour in our booking form. We get back to you with the price for the day and confirm the details. You can also call us on +30 28240 84575 or email info@taxi-kolymbari.gr. Prices are per vehicle, not per person: see the indicative transfer prices on our price table.
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