Exploring Crete Traveller Reviews

Exploring Crete was described as an Archaeological, Gastronomic and Nature tour, It didn't disappoint in any aspect. The archaeological sites were spectacular, and the explanation from the guides was excellent. The food was plentiful and wonderful. It was also very healthy. Crete is very beautiful with dramatic scenery at ever

Our Tour Operator was Peter Sommer Travel. There was plenty of helpful communication before the trip. Our guides for the trip were among the most highly qualified we have ever had. They were excellent guides. The tour manager kept everything moving smoothly. The restaurants chosen by the Tour Operator with input from the tour manager were terrific. The accommodations met expectations from many previous tours with similar Tour Operators. Overall, we were very please.

Sites and museums the length and breadth of Crete gave us a thorough insight into the history and archeology of this fascinating island. Including some of the stories of the archaeologists who made the discoveries added a further level of interest.

Excellently organised itineraries, excellent accommodation, delicious local food, and knowledgeable guides who explained everything so well.

Everything about the travel was handled with great care. Overnight accommodations were wonderful, food choices absolutely delicious, travel from site-to-site was comfortable in small coach. Our 2 tour guides were amazing. Their knowledge of history & archeology was glorious. Their care for our comfort was to notch.

Every step of the way was handled with great care

A very well organized tour with very knowledgeable and personable guides. We learned a lot about the history and archeology of Crete while enjoying superb food. The principal guide was very attentive to individual needs.

The tour operator retained excellent guides. We would have liked a bit more information about the specific trip and our fellow tour-goers than the operator provided.

I am an elderly man. Maria and Peter took care of me and made the tour a memorable experience.

Well organized, ,

We covered Crete from East to West: all the major archaeological sites and several world-class museums. We stayed in hotels full of character, and ate wonderful local food in a full range of restaurants.

Peter Sommer Travels is a small operator that I have travelled with on over 20 occasions.

We spent two weeks touring the major archaeological sites of ancient Crete, in the company of three professional, practicing archaeologists eager to share their passion for Crete. And along the way, we enjoyed wonderful local cuisine and charming local accommodations in beautiful settings. What's not to love?

Peter Sommer Tours is magnificent. Their planning, communication, responsiveness, and attentiveness are without equal.

This trip hit five stars on all fronts. This was a mother/daughter trip and the first time in Crete for both of us. It exceeded all expectations. Our guide, Maria's incredible knowledge and hernability to weave history and myth together made the many sites we visited that much more fascinating. The hotels were unique, including old, remote village homes converted into charming hotels. The meals were a treat in themselves, locally sourced and deliciously prepared, and the itinerary took us through Crete's variable and beautiful landscape. For anyone interested in history from that part of the world, I would highly recommend this trip.

Very personal service and expertly arranged trip. All details were taken care of and great care was taken to accommodate individual group members' requests and needs.

Excellent and detailed guided tours of the important sites in Crete from Neolithic through Byzantine times. Fine dining with emphasis on local Cretan ingredients and staying mostly in unique boutique hotels.

Extremely helpful in providing alternate meals for special diet needs. Personally made arrangements to for COVID testing requirements of entry and exit, which would have been awkward to try to do yourself.

thorough tour all around the island, with highly knowledgeable and really pleasant guides

Peter Sommer Travels is a superbly run tour operator: itineraries are well thought through; logistics quickly and quietly managed; fascinating dinner discussions; and a virtuoso bus driver .