Peter Sommer Travels Traveller Reviews

On the gulet trip with Peter Sommer Travels I found a combination of unpacking once, the complete relaxation on the gulet, walking, learning and visiting the historical sites and great mix of like minded people a great experience. Life on board...healthy meals, quality wines, comfortable cabin, lots of water activities when the weather permitted, enough space on board to have a bit of solitude and relaxation when required...... This is all I could want; I could have stayed forever and will certainly be back for the third time! Our guide was magnificent; his knowledge and passion and ability to inspire us is outstanding. Organisation was superb.

Wonderful organisation to fabulous destinations!

Aboard a Turkish gulet we departed Bodrum and visited nine islands including Leros, Samos, Rhodes, Symi, Chalki, Kalymnos, Patmos, Nisyros, and Kos before finishing at Marmaris. We were guided by archaeologists Heinrich Hall and Maria Girtzi. It was a detailed visited of ancient sites and museums with opportunities for other activities including swimming in the Aegean.

Everything was well planned and executed and the guides and crew were superb.

This is my third trip with Peter Sommer, the tours never disappoint, the excellent standard of the guides, accommodation, food and general ambience of the boat and fellow passengers. Onshore excursions were of the highest standard.

Peter Sommer tours are of the highest standard, the numbers are small, accommodation, food and guides are excellent, leading up to tour Peter Sommer keeps you informed regarding pickup etc.

We joined a small number of travellers on a 30m gulet to explore the islands in the Dalmation coast for 1 week. An experienced and knowledgable guide provided good insight to the archeology and history of the region, while the crew and chef looked after us very well.

Peter Sommer operates small gulet based history and archeoligical orientated in the Eastern Mediterrain. We have been on three trios so far, Turkey, Greek islands and Dalmatian coast.

I had a wonderful holiday. The combination of swimming, boating, food, fun and archaeology is brilliant

Peter Sommer Travels in a very professional organisation. Their attention to detail that makes travelling in small groups so enjoyable is second to none. In fact I have booked my third trip in a row with Peter Sommer Travels as I enjoy their style of travel very much.

Primarily a tour of historical archaeological sites, and given that these sites are often on or close to the coast, it make sense to visit them from the water, as would have been the case in ancient times, adding the enjoyment of living aboard a traditional Turkish gulet and swimming in the magical waters of the Mediterranean. I am left with the all encompassing feeling that the delights of this trip were not restricted by what our hosts provided, but rather, were limited only by what we as guests could absorb.

In a review of a previous trip (this was our fourth), I described Peter as a mountain goat. I still feel that was an apt description, and on this occasion he confirmed his adeptness and agility in that guise and as the ultimate tour leader. Peter is the consummate host, ever aware of his guests preferences, predilections and foibles.

We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise of the Dodecanese Islands aboard a Turkish Gullet. The pace of on-shore tours and historical sights, iwith relaxation and swimming/snorkelling off the boat was wonderful. The chef provided a great variation of delicious Turkish and European treats at every meal. We also frequently enjoyed meals at local restaurants and tavernas at our ports of call. The well-appointed cabin was a perfect refuge every night.

From start to Finish, Peter Sommers Travel offers first class service. All necesary information was provided in a timely fashion, and all logistics of the trip were perfectly managed - not a single hiccup!

From swimming in sapphire blue translucent water to seeing awe inspiring ancient sites peopled and bustling as Peter talks of their history and reads from contemporary writers, are amazing experiences. All this in the company of like minded people who also enjoy the luxury of the superb Mediterranean food, wine and care on the gulet as it cruises past stunning scenery or anchors in a secluded cove overnight. This was another incredible, stimulating, relaxing, unforgettable experience. This was our fourth gulet tour with Peter Sommer Travels and we have already signed up for another.

Amazing attention to detail, but an inspiring and tremendously well informed tour leader who has the ability to make ancient sites come alive. A great person with whom to travel, fun, knowledgeable and responsive to any need.

Our cruise along the Lycian Shore was both enjoyable and informative. We visited many interesting sites along the way and also had time for relaxing on the boat. The accomodation was very comfortable and pleasant. We enjoyed swimming from the boat to cool off when we stopped.

Our guide, Peter Sommer, always full of energy and enthusiasm, led us along the paths of the Lycian Coast, betraying a love and deep knowledge of the ancient history of the region. He introduced us to stories of the Lycians, Greeks and Romans. He was assisted by Cem Yucesoy who ensured that the trip went smoothly. We had every confidence in the captain and the crew who attended to our every need. The Chef provided excellent food throughout the cruise.

Our holiday allowed us to pursue an interest in archaeology in the company of a first class guide while enjoying the comfort of a beautiful hand built traditional gulet. The accommodation and Turkish cuisine was first class and great care was taken to match excellent local wines. Every effort was made to ensure the comfort of guests by a thoroughly professional crew and an outstanding local guide who seemed able to solve any problem with efficiency and good humour.

Peter Sommers Tours is a highly regarded company specialising in the archaeology of the Mediterranean and features fine food and quality accommodation. We were fortunate to have Peter Sommers himself as our expert guide and he spared no effort in sharing his considerable knowledge to bring to life the history of the many and varied peoples who have occupied the Lycian coast over many hundreds of years.