Exploring Crete Traveller Reviews

A comprehensive tour of Crete taking in most of the significant archaeological sites along with daily gourmet meals featuring Cretan specialities and two wine tastings.

Everything worked seamlessly, the itinerary was well thought through and the guides were experts in their fields and excellent communicators.

My husband and I were more than satisfied with this holiday tour.....from the time we were greeted at the airport by our transfer driver to the time we got on the plane to go home. We were hoping for a holiday that could provide us with an appreciation of Crete and its archaeological treasures. Our hopes were fulfilled by the Peter Sommer tour. To a great extent this was due to the superb leaders of the tour, Heinrich Hall and Maria Girtzi. Heinrich is a natural entertainer and, as well, has an outstanding background in the archaeology of the Aegean region and conveyed that knowledge to us in a humorous and intelligent, never condescending, manner. Maria is also an accomplished archaeologist and, as well, did an outstanding job in planning our meals in order to give us a real appreciation for Cretan fare. We have taken many guided tours with commercial tour companies but the Peter Sommer tour was, without question, the best.

The Peter Sommer tour of Crete, lead by guides Heinrich Hall and Maria Girtzi, was incredibly well planned and executed. The guides were outstanding, the food/meals were remarkable and the accommodations were comfortable and often unique. Clearly, the tour operator (Peter Sommer) and staff put an unusual amount of effort into the planning and execution of the tour and the expertise of the people involved was reflected in every moment of the tour. We would not hesitate to take another Peter Sommer tour and we have recommended Peter Sommer Travels to our friends.

The Exploring Crete tour was outstanding in both the historical and geographical coverage that was achieved. We stayed in a selection of both excellent and unusual hotels and enjoyed a range of very fine meals. The guides were hugely knowledgeable and very supportable throughout.

Peter Sommer provided a very memorable and exciting trip which supplied some lifelong memories.

An inspiring , excellently organised and interesting trip. We were well looked after throughout.

Very knowledgeable and helpful in advance.

Food, culture, archeology with the most knowledgeable, personable, thoughtful and experience tour guides ever. An experience impossible to duplicate on your own.

EXCELLENT--every aspect of the tour, perfect. Well-planned, well-timed, thoughtful, complete.

Had another wonderful trip with Peter Sommer Travels, this time exploring Crete - - the birthplace of Zeus - through Minoan Archaeology, Wine, Food and great hospitality.

Peter Sommer Travels provide outstanding customer service, through their exceptional planning, local knowledge and expertise and contacts that make it a unique experience.

We don't like being on a schedule, but that comes with a tour. Generally, we enjoyed every day, but we thought we'd get more nature and less archaeology....and we love archaeology. We thought the hotel in Chania was really a poor choice, especially after we had been in such good hotels. We did not agree on the choices for dinner. We were in fish country. We saw some fish but not enough!

OK, but I give tours differently. I believe shorter is better.

An archaeogogical/historical based tour of Crete which combines expert and highly entertaining tours, accommodation in unique hotels in fabulous locations and amazing food.

Extremely friendly, efficient service from all concerned. Everyone in the company is prepared to take every effort to ensure satisfaction with the tours they offer

Ever since I saw a photo of Crete I knew I had to go there. Many years of studying and dreaming followed, fascinated by the Minoan culture in the east and intrigued by the lavish wildness of the west. One day the dream came true and I found myself there. We went directly to the most famous ruins and were guided throughout with an understanding of chronology and purpose of that which is known and a healthy respect for that which is yet to be understood. It was a privilege to be introduced in that way. Every night was spent in a specially chosen setting of great character, charm and comfort. A stone villa overlooking the dramatic Asterousia Mtns and on into the Lybian Sea, The former British Embassy, in Chania, now a hotel set with museum quality decor. There were several more; jewels, each one. And then we went to the naturally gorgeous, lush western side of the island. An introduction to the land itself, and for me, an invitation to return. I swam in the Lybian Sea, and now I know my way back. It was obvious to me the tour was put together with a passion for excellence and delight in the subject at hand.

From the very beginning the company was responsive, interested, well-mannered and capable. They made all the money transfers, insurance and other necessary forms as simple as possible. We even were able to speak with the tour guide ahead of time to become more familiar with the format. Everything was right, nothing was wrong..