Cruising to the Cyclades Traveller Reviews

It was a perfect combination of intellectual, aesthetic, sensual and physical experiences. The very knowledgeable guides who were with us throughout the trip brought the history and culture of the Aegean islands alive, the range of activities was excellent, the scenery was breathtaking, swimming in the Aegean was magical, and the boat was very comfortable.

We were incredibly well cared for! Logistics were smooth, transfers reliable, and EVERYTHING was included in the package cost, including not just meals, but generous amounts of wine.

The guides (archeologists) were excellent, very sensitive to our needs and it was clear that they took pride in providing us with a good experience. Because of strong winds the itinerary had to be changed and they exhibited flexibility and good choices in making changes. The Turkish crew were very nice and the food was very good.. Our guide in Athens was also excellent, very supportive and knowledgeable.

The arrangements for pickup and delivery were very smooth. We felt that the cost of the trip was very reasonable for the services provided.

Most enjoyable and educational trip, amidst wonderful scenery layered with history and amongst charming and knowledgable guides and guests.

Very efficient at every point of the trip. Very confortable with great food on board and ashore and led with great spirit.

A fourteen-day cultural cruise aboard a small sailing boat around the archaeological and historic sites of the Cyclades islands of Greece, beginning on 15 May 2022, visiting about a dozen different islands, mostly relatively unknown, wih two expert guides and a similarly expert crew. All accommodation was aboard the boat, and most meals were taken aboard as well. The trip attracted a varied, but compatible, group of 13 people from the US and the UK.

Peter Sommer Travels have been excellent throughout. This trip was first booked before the Covid pandemic, in 2019, and they were extremely helpful in retaining the booking for us with minimum fuss. Organisation and people (both in their office and aboard ship)were first class.

We waited 2 1/2 years for this trip!

Very helpful

Great guides, fabulous boat, great food, excellent itinerary. Well worth 2year Covid delay.

Well planned. Expertise of guides Heinrich and Maria was exceptional

A fourteen day gulet cruise around the Dodecanese and Cyclades islands, with a focus on visiting sites of archaeological and historical interest. The two tour guides made the history come alive, and expertly adapted our cruise to take into account some strong winds. The gulet captain and crew were wonderful, and made us feel safe and looked after at all times. Pre-tour information was comprehensive, and logistics well handled. All in all, a wonderful experience.

Peter Sommer Travels arrange cruise and land-based tours in several European countries including Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Ireland and the UK. From our experience, they are experts in what they do, and we would not hesitate to book with them in the future.

Wonderful accommodation, amazing sights both land and seascapes, and beautiful objects in museums and on archaeological sites. Our guide brought these vividly to life. We covered a lot of ground, but the holiday felt relaxed. Food and drink were completely delicious. Swimming in the Mediterranean was a joy.

Peter Sommer Travels was excellent from start to finish. We had very good pre-holiday info, and were looked after wonderfully from the moment we were met at Bodrum Airport.

Two weeks travelling on a lovely boat, visiting beautiful islands with knowledgeable guides, who showed us fascinating archaeology, great scenery and took us to marvelous restaurants - absolutely my favourite holiday.

A small family-run firm that specialises in expert-led holidays in and around the Aegean & Mediterranean seas.

Cruising the Cyclades with Peter Sommer Travel was an excellent small group tour. The two tour leaders (also archaeologists) were fun and incredible knowledgeable. The boat crew were skilled, pleasant and helpful at all times. The trips to the islands were well-organised with visits to extraordinary archaeological sites and to places off the beaten track.

Peter Sommer Travel have an excellent reputation for good reason. They specialise in small group tours and have highly knowledgeable, interesting, pleasant and professional staff. The tours are expensive but due to the quality of the experience I believe they represent good value for money.