Exploring Crete Traveller Reviews

This was a two week exploration of historical sites and museums around the Island of Crete. Minoan, Mycenean, Classic Greek, Roman, Byzantine and modern sites were included. Two professionals led the trip Maria, a native Greek who managed the trip and is a professional archaeologist and Peter, another archaeologist who has been working in Crete for several decades. Maria also organized the meals to celebrate local foods in local restaurants providing an excellent array of dishes. The knowledge of the team was extensive, and their enthusiasm for the topics was clear.

Peter Sommer has tours focusing on history and archaeology together with a focus on local cuisine. The trips are small groups of interested individuals.

The tour was impeccably organized, with knowledgeable and passionate guides who brought the island's rich history to life. We delved into numerous Minoan sites, explored local museums, and spent a few nights in a charming mountain village. The cuisine was a highlight—delicious and abundant. Our tour bus and driver were exceptional, ensuring smooth and enjoyable travel throughout the island. Reflecting on the journey, we realize that organizing such an enriching experience independently would have been impossible. Peter Sommer Travels provided an unparalleled opportunity to explore, learn, and savour the wonders of Crete.

Our adventure in Crete marked our first land tour with Peter Sommer Travels, following two memorable gulet cruises in Croatia and Turkey. This experience surpassed our expectations.

A 12 day adventure across Crete, visiting many ancient sites and sampling the fantastic Cretian cuisine. We would never have seen the island this way on our own.

This was our third tour with Peter Sommer Travels -- they are the best...

This was a return to Crete as it’s such a beautiful place. We leant so much more of the history and archeological richness of the island with Peter Sommer Exploring Crete tour. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable in all areas, and helpful. Hotels were of a high standard, and the food was superb. We had some time to ourselves too, and a couple of free days. I would highly recommend Peter Sommer Tours to all.

Peter Sommers Travel is very professional and deserves its excellent ratings and awards

Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the tour and made sure that each of us had an amazing experience to see, feel, understand and taste the wonders of Crete over many millennia! We learned so much about past, current and possible future archaeological discoveries and rethinking! Looking forward to another trip with Peter Sommer Travels!

Peter Sommer Travels was an excellent choice for our trip to Crete! Knowledgeable and passionate guides! We felt informed and cared for from the planning stage (including a wonderful pre trip to Athens) all the way through to the end of the trip!

Fantastic trip with outstanding guides and very professional organization

Peter Sommer Travels

The Exploring Crete tour was absolutely fantastic. Our guides, Paul and Maria, made every place we visited so interesting and enjoyable.. From ancient ruins to a quiet village to fantastic restaurants serving local cuisine to great accomodations - our trip was perfectly planned. Even our bus driver was amazing. If you’re looking for a tour that’s educational, fun, and full of unforgettable experiences, this is the one!

We've been on several Peter Sommer tours and they have all been wonderful.

A great holiday full of fascinating stories and history about the island provided by two excellent and knowledgeable guides. It was well organized and well executed with the guides able and willing to smooth out any glitches or take advantage of any unexpected opportunities that arose. And just when we had had enough of history or sightseeing, great food and drink would appear!

Sommers travel was well organized, reasonably priced and easy to communicate with.

We covered the whole of Crete with 2 excellent knowledgeable guides. Archeology was the main focus, but every day we were out to lunch and dinner with a great variety of dishes.. I have sailed in the Greek islands for many years but the Cretan food was a revelation.

Very professional

The tour is an excellent survey of Crete's Minoan era, landscape, primary cities, historical sites, and Cretan food. Very highly recommended.

My Exploring Crete tour of October 2024 was excellent...in fact, the tour was my seventh with PST. The tour guides, Maria and Paul, were totally dedicated to ensuring each traveller was accommodated and satisfied. The tour itinerary provided a much desired familiarity of the Minoan era with stops and engaging discussion on the importance and uniqueness of each site visited.