Our German War Cemetery private tour takes you to Hill 107 above Maleme, a short drive from Kolymbari, with pickup from your hotel and a driver who waits for you.
On Hill 107 above Maleme, a short drive from Kolymbari, lies the German war cemetery of Crete. It holds the graves of 4,465 German soldiers, most of them young paratroopers killed in the Battle of Crete in May 1941.
The hill overlooked Maleme airfield. Its capture in the first days of the battle let German forces land reinforcements, and it became the turning point of the invasion of Crete. Today the cemetery looks out over the same bay, now quiet and lined with olive trees.
German 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
The German War Cemetery at Maleme is only a short drive from Kolymbari, so it fits easily into a morning or an afternoon. Walk up to the top of the hill for the view over the bay and the old airfield. To understand the whole story of the Battle of Crete, combine it with the Allied War Cemetery at Souda Bay and the old town of Chania.
Good to know
- Maleme is very close to Kolymbari, so this is an easy half-day visit.
- It pairs well with the Allied War Cemetery at Souda Bay for a full view of the battle.
Questions about the German 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 German 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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