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Exploring the Peloponnese by Freestyle , 4 Dec 2023
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Exploring the Peloponnese with Peter Sommer . Fantastic Trip!

This trip was fantastic . Everything was arranged with precision and always with each customer being catered to with personal attention to their specific needs . The guides Michael and Nota were beyond wonderful . Their intellect , their enthusiasm , their humor , their organizational skills all exceeded anything you could ask for . In fact you didn’t need to ask because the usually anticipated your need before you knew you might have one. ...

This trip was fantastic . Everything was arranged with precision and always with each customer being catered to with personal attention to their specific needs . The guides Michael and Nota were beyond wonderful . Their intellect , their enthusiasm , their humor , their organizational skills all exceeded anything you could ask for . In fact you didn’t need to ask because the usually anticipated your need before you knew you might have one. . The hotels were lovely and the food wonderful . The itinerary was stuffed full with wonderful things to see and do and there was so much to learn and it was taught to us with such enthusiasm and engagement.

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Peter Sommer does small tours with highly educated , Phd , master level , guides who are true experts in their fields who bring the history alive with their knowledge and enthusiasm . Peter Sommer wants you to feel and experience your trip and soak in your surroundings and they go above and beyond to make sure you do .

Exploring the Peloponnese by Michael, 7 Nov 2023
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A Graduate Course on Ancient Greece

This was a remarkably well-organized two-week tour of the principal historical sites in the Peloponnese accompanied by two indefatigable and very knowledgeable guides. Such a tour, or anything approaching it in depth and breadth (including the accomodations), would have been impossible to arrange on one's own and was by far the best tour of any sort that I've encountered.

This was a remarkably well-organized two-week tour of the principal historical sites in the Peloponnese accompanied by two indefatigable and very knowledgeable guides. Such a tour, or anything approaching it in depth and breadth (including the accomodations), would have been impossible to arrange on one's own and was by far the best tour of any sort that I've encountered.

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The tour operator, Peter Sommer Travels, has obviously invested a great deal of time, ingenuity and experience in the preparation and execution of this tour--all as evidenced by the results. The scheduling and transportation were flawless, the accomodations and meals were superb, and the two guides leading the tour were unparalleled in their knowledge of the area and its history, their enthusiasim for sharing this knowledge, and their cheerful endeavor to satisfy any and all requests or concerns of our group. In summary, it is quite difficult to imagine how this tour might have been improved.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Sue, 7 Nov 2023
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Perfect Peloponnese

The itinerary took us to all the unmissable sites in the Pelopponese and the Mani and to some wonderful places that are quite off the beaten track. Our guides were most knowledgeable and entertaining and made this two weeks very special. The food and wine were generous and very well chosen, the best of Greece.

The itinerary took us to all the unmissable sites in the Pelopponese and the Mani and to some wonderful places that are quite off the beaten track. Our guides were most knowledgeable and entertaining and made this two weeks very special. The food and wine were generous and very well chosen, the best of Greece.

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This was my first tour with Peter Sommer and will not be my last. The company went out of its way to make the experience as enjoyable as possible and certainly succeeded.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Mark, 3 Nov 2023
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Two Weeks of Wonder

When I first considered taking the Peter Sommers Tour Exploring the Peloponnese, I wondered whether the Peloponnese had two weeks to offer. How wrong I was. The PS tour guides were thoroughly conversant in the history, culture and cuisine of the Peloponnese, indeed of all the ancient and medieval worlds we touch. They also were patients, welcomed questions, made sure that we were well looked after the entire two weeks, from opening get-acquainted ...

When I first considered taking the Peter Sommers Tour Exploring the Peloponnese, I wondered whether the Peloponnese had two weeks to offer. How wrong I was. The PS tour guides were thoroughly conversant in the history, culture and cuisine of the Peloponnese, indeed of all the ancient and medieval worlds we touch. They also were patients, welcomed questions, made sure that we were well looked after the entire two weeks, from opening get-acquainted party to last dinner. As for the places we visited, everything from the Bronze Age palaces to medieval fortifications to wonderful restaurants and wine tastings. I enjoyed a wide range of cultural experiences.

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The itinerary and guides for Exploring the Peloponnese were top drawer in every way imaginable, from the selection of the historical sites and the delicious restaurant meals. Our tour's guides were scholars i their fields and conversant on every aspect of Peloponnesian history and culture. Further, they bent over backwards to ensure the comfort of every single member of our group. Thoroughly competent, thoroughly professional, thoroughly friendly and kind.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Harrikin, 2 Nov 2023
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A whirlwind of architectural delights

I did a 14 day holiday 'Exploring the Peloponnese'

I did a 14 day holiday 'Exploring the Peloponnese'

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Peter Sommer provided us with 2 truly excellent guides. Their information was so good and their organisational skills, re: food and hotels, beyond praise. Our coach was comfortable and the driver was brilliant

Exploring the Peloponnese by Nickname, 26 Oct 2023
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Outstanding ‘Exploring The Peloponnese’ Tour With Peter Sommer Travels

A fascinating itinerary, extremely knowledgable and attentive guides, very well put together practical arrangements, comfortable accommodation and travel, excellent eating and a great group of like minded guests - all the ingredients for an outstanding holiday.

A fascinating itinerary, extremely knowledgable and attentive guides, very well put together practical arrangements, comfortable accommodation and travel, excellent eating and a great group of like minded guests - all the ingredients for an outstanding holiday.

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Very good communication, responsive and easy to engage with, very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful guides on tour, a well thought out itinerary which informed and educated as well as entertained, excellent practical arrangements - a really good experience all round.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Ellen, 31 Oct 2022
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Exploring the Peloponnese

An absolutely amazing 2 week journey of the archeological history of the Peloponnese, including Sparta, ancient Olympia, Mycenae, the monestary of Agios Ioannis Prodromos built high into the cliffs of the Arcadia mountains, Monemvasia and many other UNESCO world heritage sights. The entire itinerary was so well planned & we were all so well cared for. I have already recommended this trip to several friends.

An absolutely amazing 2 week journey of the archeological history of the Peloponnese, including Sparta, ancient Olympia, Mycenae, the monestary of Agios Ioannis Prodromos built high into the cliffs of the Arcadia mountains, Monemvasia and many other UNESCO world heritage sights. The entire itinerary was so well planned & we were all so well cared for. I have already recommended this trip to several friends.

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Our tour guides, Heinrich Hall and Nota Karamaouna, are both archeologist & content experts. Both are warm, thoughtful & generous with their time, energy and immense knowledge.

Exploring the Peloponnese by RK, 3 Jun 2022
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Exploring the Peloponnese

An outstanding two weeks in the Peloponnese! Classical, Byzantine and more modern historical sites plus coastal, mountainous and rural scenery. Wonderful meals in superb company. Guides who not only complemented each other in their different styles and areas of expertise, but who were also thoughtful and entertaining hosts. This was our first Peter Sommer holiday and we have already booked our next one.

An outstanding two weeks in the Peloponnese! Classical, Byzantine and more modern historical sites plus coastal, mountainous and rural scenery. Wonderful meals in superb company. Guides who not only complemented each other in their different styles and areas of expertise, but who were also thoughtful and entertaining hosts. This was our first Peter Sommer holiday and we have already booked our next one.

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Organisation was impeccable: professional and personal at the same time.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Ian, 3 Jun 2022
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History, architecture, landscapes and wine

This was a wonderful introduction to Ancient, Byzantine and modern Greece. Our two knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts (Nota and Heinrich) guided us through a wide range of sites of great historic, architectural and artistic interest (Mystras, Mycenae and Monemvasia were stunning, amongst such jewels as Messene, Olympia and Ancient Corinth). A great deal of care had obviously gone in to planning the tour, building our knowledge site by site...

This was a wonderful introduction to Ancient, Byzantine and modern Greece. Our two knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts (Nota and Heinrich) guided us through a wide range of sites of great historic, architectural and artistic interest (Mystras, Mycenae and Monemvasia were stunning, amongst such jewels as Messene, Olympia and Ancient Corinth). A great deal of care had obviously gone in to planning the tour, building our knowledge site by site. We enjoyed individual, comfortable and welcoming hotels and carefully chosen restaurants serving local cuisine. The vineyard visits provided variety and refreshment, plus a little bit of historical context too! We were looked after as individuals and the whole trip was stimulating and refreshing.

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This was our first Peter Sommer trip and it proved to be as excellent as prior reviews had led us to expect. The secret to these holidays, and the ethos of the company, seems to be the exceptional historical and local knowledge of the expert guides and the care they put into both devising and running these tours.

Exploring the Peloponnese by AJA, 1 Jun 2022
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Exploration

Well-planned tour covering a wide variety of archaeological and historical sites including Greek, Byzantine and Venetian remains. Our guides were excellent and impressively expert in giving us an in-depth appreciation of what we had come to see, both on sites and in museums. Good company and comfortable hotels added to the enjoyment had by all.

Well-planned tour covering a wide variety of archaeological and historical sites including Greek, Byzantine and Venetian remains. Our guides were excellent and impressively expert in giving us an in-depth appreciation of what we had come to see, both on sites and in museums. Good company and comfortable hotels added to the enjoyment had by all.

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Faultless organisation, plenty of "homework" to whet the appetite before departure, smooth pick-ups to and from the airport. Good personal contacts with the company, PST