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Exploring the Peloponnese by Huffy, 11 Jun 2017
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Discovering History in the Peloponnese

Travelling in the Peloponnese was an adventure every day into the history of Greece. Our two archaeologist guides had provided us with maps of the sites and notes about the architecture and were always ready to answer any questions. At the sites we were given a lot of additional of information as we moved around so we could understand different aspects of living in the ancient world. We also had an up to date insight with visits to an Olive ...

Travelling in the Peloponnese was an adventure every day into the history of Greece. Our two archaeologist guides had provided us with maps of the sites and notes about the architecture and were always ready to answer any questions. At the sites we were given a lot of additional of information as we moved around so we could understand different aspects of living in the ancient world. We also had an up to date insight with visits to an Olive Information Centre having travelled through thousands of olive trees, and also to 3 wineries for great wine tastings. One of the great highlights was to stay on the island of Monemvasia in a restored wonderful old house full of treasures and overlooking the sea. Our guides were exceptionally helpful and sociable and we found the tour had attracted people really interested in the what the tour was offering and so were good company.

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Communicated well when required and gave good advice

Exploring the Peloponnese by tony9239, 6 Jun 2017
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extremely enjoyable & expertly guided tour of key sites & locations in the Peloponnese

A highly informed and interesting introduction to a rich collection of ancient ruins, temples, sanctuaries and stadia combined with travelling through spectacular & scenic terrain with its charming villages and towns all round the breath-taking peninsula that is Southern Greece. Our two weeks were packed with visits to the delights of Nafplio, Monemvasia, Kalamata and Corinth along with very engaging excursions to the likes of Messene, Sparta, ...

A highly informed and interesting introduction to a rich collection of ancient ruins, temples, sanctuaries and stadia combined with travelling through spectacular & scenic terrain with its charming villages and towns all round the breath-taking peninsula that is Southern Greece. Our two weeks were packed with visits to the delights of Nafplio, Monemvasia, Kalamata and Corinth along with very engaging excursions to the likes of Messene, Sparta, Mycenae and Olympia.

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We found Peter Sommer Travels to be a friendly and well organised "family firm" who seem genuinely concerned to ensure its clients have a really enjoyable and rewarding tour. And in Heinrich Hall they have surely secured the perfect guide for such an excursion - a very knowledgeable and engaging German national who's spent much of his life in Ireland and Greece (in which countries he no doubt developed his infectious sense of humour). He certainly knows his archaeology from a pile of stones! He is ably supported by Nota who organises everything seemlessly and provides valuable insights on Art History and the more recent Byzantine period.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Anne, 26 May 2017
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A wonderful holiday that engaged the senses and the brain, and brought ancient history alive.

A 14 day tour Exploring the Peloponnese run by Peter Sommer Travels, focusing on the history, art, food, wine and culture of the area led by two expert guides. The logistics, hotels, meals and choice of sites visited were excellent. It was amazing to walk on the original stadium of the Olympic Games and see sites from ancient history such as Corinth, the Palace of Nestor, Mycenae and the lion gate, and Tiryns. The museums we visited had rich ...

A 14 day tour Exploring the Peloponnese run by Peter Sommer Travels, focusing on the history, art, food, wine and culture of the area led by two expert guides. The logistics, hotels, meals and choice of sites visited were excellent. It was amazing to walk on the original stadium of the Olympic Games and see sites from ancient history such as Corinth, the Palace of Nestor, Mycenae and the lion gate, and Tiryns. The museums we visited had rich collections spanning periods from the Neolithic through the continuing procession of civilisations which have inhabited the Peloponnese. We visited several monasteries and Byzantine churches with lovely paintings adorining the walls and ceilings, some dating back to the 10th centuary. We sampled many typical Greek meals, went on a boat trip in a huge underground cave and saw the gateway to Hades at the end of the Mani peninsula . It was one of my favourite holiday experiences.

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Great attention to detail, expert knowledge of the sites visited, a well researched itinerary and selection of good hotels and restaurants throughout the tour. We were so impressed that we are considering further tours with Peter Sommer Travels in the future.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Gary, 26 May 2017
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Peter Sommer exceeded all expectations on our Peloponnese tour!

We joined Peter Sommer's "Exploring the Peloponnese" tour in May 2017 - partly to become better informed about the rich history of the area, and partly to try out Peter Sommer Travels. Starting from Athens, we enjoyed a two-week tour that featured historical sites ranging from neolithic to recent times. Personally, we most enjoyed the broad expertise of our guides as we walked through the sites of Greek antiquity. We rose early, ate well, ...

We joined Peter Sommer's "Exploring the Peloponnese" tour in May 2017 - partly to become better informed about the rich history of the area, and partly to try out Peter Sommer Travels. Starting from Athens, we enjoyed a two-week tour that featured historical sites ranging from neolithic to recent times. Personally, we most enjoyed the broad expertise of our guides as we walked through the sites of Greek antiquity. We rose early, ate well, travelled comfortably and drank in historical sites and details every day. This is a tour for intelligent, fairly active travellers who want to learn, not just to see. We will definitely seek out Peter Sommer Travels for future adventures.

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We were very impressed with the organisation and execution of the tour. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Scheduling was expertly managed throughout the trip. Accommodations and food were of the very best available. This was our first trip with Peter Sommer Travels. It certainly will not be the last - in fact, we will be looking through Peter's offerings very carefully to choose our next adventure.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Mr J C 16, 27 Jun 2016
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A superb trip round the Peloponnese

Two weeks of excellent archaeology, beautiful scenery and amazing food. We spent a full two weeks in the Peloponnese, visiting not only the well known archaeological sites (Mycenae, Corinth, Tiryns, Epidauros, Olympia, Bassae, Pylos, Messene etc) but also more remote and beautiful places such as the Mani peninsular, mountainous Dimitsana and Monemvasia. Everywhere we had great local food - sausages with orange in the Mani, wild boar in Dimitsana, ...

Two weeks of excellent archaeology, beautiful scenery and amazing food. We spent a full two weeks in the Peloponnese, visiting not only the well known archaeological sites (Mycenae, Corinth, Tiryns, Epidauros, Olympia, Bassae, Pylos, Messene etc) but also more remote and beautiful places such as the Mani peninsular, mountainous Dimitsana and Monemvasia. Everywhere we had great local food - sausages with orange in the Mani, wild boar in Dimitsana, suckling pig in Mavromati, seafood all over!

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Peter Sommer Travels is a small operator offering tours to several Mediterranean countries; I have used them many times (13 so far) and never been disappointed.

Exploring the Peloponnese by JMR, 26 Jun 2016
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Fabulous Tour of the Pelopponese!

We had an amazing tour of the Pelopponese with a fabulous itinerary and super knowledgeable and fun expert guides. This is our second Peter Sommers tour and we will definitely sign up for more. Highly recommended!

We had an amazing tour of the Pelopponese with a fabulous itinerary and super knowledgeable and fun expert guides. This is our second Peter Sommers tour and we will definitely sign up for more. Highly recommended!

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Peter Sommers is the best tour operator for people who want a small group experience and expert guides.

Exploring the Peloponnese by Rene, 23 Jun 2016
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It was a great learning experience, guided by expert archeologists.

We travelled the Peloponnese peninsula visiting many interesting sites sucha as Olimpia, Micenea, Messenia. We enjoyed the local food and had tastings of local wines.At each site the guides would start with a general introduction and then we went around the place doing detailed viewing of interesting items.

We travelled the Peloponnese peninsula visiting many interesting sites sucha as Olimpia, Micenea, Messenia. We enjoyed the local food and had tastings of local wines.At each site the guides would start with a general introduction and then we went around the place doing detailed viewing of interesting items.

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Peter Sommer has top archeologists as guides and local archelogists as fixers. This combination allows for good understanding of the sites visited and close contact with local costumes.