A Gastronomic Gulet Cruise Traveller Reviews

We had a trip of a lifetime sailing the breathtaking Turkey Aegean Coast. We feasted on delicious Turkish food, and learned so much regarding ancient history while standing on the very soil where everything happened. We felt so fortunate to have had this experience and are yearning for more! I cried when our trip was over. The beautiful Turquoise Coast mimicked the excitement of learning about our civilization and wanting to learn more and to taste the delicious foods of Turkey and to yearn for another trip there - With Peter Sommer and his crew!

Our tour operator - Peter Sommer was brilliant. His depth of knowledge and ability to impart that was exciting. The planning and rhythm of the trip was great. Even when weather affected us we were flexible and always had a plan B. Because of the connections that the company has we were introduced to some very special people.

Best group tour we have taken. Peter's archaeological expertise and management skills made for an amazing gastronomical and educational trip. Group size was perfect and gulet boat is the ideal way to appreciate the environment and history of the area. Boat crew was attentive and professional. Gastronomic destinations were intimate, delicious, and well curated. Highly recommend this tour.

Peter Sommers is a great archaeological educator and tour organizer. He was also very nimble in adjusting our schedule to changing conditions on the water.

This was an amazing trip on board a magnificent mulberry, mahogany, and teak sailboat, Sultan A. Built in 1995 with 8 cabins (each with a shower, toilet and sink) plus accommodations for the crew of 5, our traditional gulet was comfortable as well as safe. Every meal was excellent with a variety of choices. My food allergy was respected! I highly recommend our gastronomic tour. In addition to learning how certain dishes were prepared, we watched our teachers pull roasted eggplants out of the fire with bare hands. We visited an olive oil press and learned how the process has changed over time. We also visited a vineyard. Fun. As we were in Turkey, it was fun to visit a few archeological ruins. Great trip!

Peter Sommers Travel did a great job communicating with us before our cruise and arranging for our transfers.

7 nights on gullet Bodrum to Dalaman. Well thought through programme well executed. Sirdar impressive guide and good company. Good food, activities and organisation.

Peter Sommer Ltd - had not travelled with them before but can see why they have their reputation.

If you're looking for a nice balance of history, cuisine and relaxation this cruise achieves that. Our attentive crew and great chef provided a very pleasant onboard experience while our guide, Serdar, provided engaging activities while ensuring we still had time for our pre-dinner swim.

From our initial booking communication through to the cruise experience itself, we found a consistent attention to detail that ensured the cruise not only matched expectations but certainly exceeded them.

A week's cruising at the end of May around Turkey with Seder our guide expertly showing us around some fabulous archaeological sites. The itinerary was so well balanced. There was just the right amount of time to relax, swim, read and sunbathe whilst also never feeling you were far from the next adventure - be that a new archeological site that was brought alive by Seder or a cooking lesson and just endless scrummy food. The boat was delightful - the perfect size to feel luxurious, whilst not too big that it didn't feel like a boat any more. The crew were warm, endlessly helpful and tireless in their efforts. It really was a magical experience and we all agreed it was a very very special holiday. We also loved meeting our other guests too - and for them putting up with so many English girls!

Very helpful, good communication The cruise should be renamed to highlight the archeological aspect and especially the guide

Emerging from Lockdown this was a special time for a group of friends to be together and to remind themselves just how much fun it is to travel. Our guide was exceptional and life on a gulet exceeded all our expectations. It was immaculate and comfortable; the crew were always around to help and mealtimes were wonderful. Not only was the food absolutely delicious (and healthy), but we all thoroughly enjoyed meeting our other guests. It is a concept that works and we would love to do it all again!

Peter Sommers Travel: Extremely professional, always helpful and with a personal touch.

Cruising for seven days along the tranquil azure colored coast of Turkey and encountering unexpected gastronomic and archeological delights at every turn was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our lovely expert guide Serdar can only be described as a Turkish National Treasure! Serdar's extensive knowledge of Turkish history, culinary arts, archeological sites, and coastal geography was second to none. I cannot express enough in words how much this gentle and thoughtful man is utterly filled with knowledge and experiences regarding his beautiful country. From his 40-plus years as an archeologist working in various sites along the Turkish Coast, Serdar was able to introduce us to small non-touristy villages, breathtaking hiking trails, family-owned restaurants serving absolutely delicious Turkish food, and undiscovered and rarely visited archeological sites. Did I mention the delicious Turkish food?! We were treated daily to the most amazing Turkish meals and received personalized cooking classes from our talented cruise chef, family-owned village restaurants, and village homes. All these experiences were shared with the other lovely tour guests with whom we thoroughly enjoyed their company.

Wonderful organizational skills and timely-helpful communication.

My wife and i arranged a Gullet sailing trip Through Peter Summers Travel. The trip was an amazing experience the guide Seder provided by Peter Summers was excellent we had many great conversations about the history of Turkey and the food of Turkey . The food and wine on the Gullet was extraordinary as was the service provided by the crew .I would rate the trip as fantastic and one of the Greatest experiences of my life

I first traveled with Peter summers in 2010 travel this last trip would be the forth time i have traveled with the peter summers Travels and each tour just gets better. Their Organizing skills make traveling with them very easy their knowledge and experience in the region ensures that i and my wife were able to enjoy many interesting experiences that other tour operators would could not provide. regards bob kelly

We spent a simulatenously relaxing and invigorating week sailing the Mediterranean, eating scrumptious cuisine, and visiting ancient sites.

Our guide, Serdar, is well-versed in the history of the region and did an excellent job expounding upon it as we travelled throughout the region. All the logistics of our trip were handled smoothly. Everyone in our group had an excellent experience!