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Cruising to Ephesus by bruval, 8 Nov 2023
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A delight throughout

Wonderful combination of guided visits, excellent food and cruising along beautiful coastline.

Wonderful combination of guided visits, excellent food and cruising along beautiful coastline.

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Peter Sommer attend to every detail

Cruising to Ephesus by Johnny W, 26 Oct 2023
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A cruise through history

A relaxed cruise between Bodrum and Ephesus, with trips ashore to look at the many well-preserved remains of ancient Greek and Roman cities, with their theatres and temples. All this interspersed with stops in remote anchorages with crystal-clear water inviting one to have a swim.

A relaxed cruise between Bodrum and Ephesus, with trips ashore to look at the many well-preserved remains of ancient Greek and Roman cities, with their theatres and temples. All this interspersed with stops in remote anchorages with crystal-clear water inviting one to have a swim.

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Peter Sommers provided us with a knowledgeable tour guide and went to some trouble to help us with arrangements for our onward journey.

Cruising to Ephesus by Kelly , 21 Oct 2023
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Far exceeded expectations!

Very well organized. Professional staff, knowledgeable, friendly, connected. Food was excellent, boat was it top condition. The historical itinerary was fascinating! The pace was perfect. Time enough to appreciate the historical sites and time enough to relax and enjoy the sailing, swimming, great conversations with our guides, the crew and our interesting fellow guests.

Very well organized. Professional staff, knowledgeable, friendly, connected. Food was excellent, boat was it top condition. The historical itinerary was fascinating! The pace was perfect. Time enough to appreciate the historical sites and time enough to relax and enjoy the sailing, swimming, great conversations with our guides, the crew and our interesting fellow guests.

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Could not have been any better organized or any more professional. A terrific experience.

Cruising to Ephesus by Ella, 21 Oct 2023
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A very memorable holiday much enjoyed

We were so well looked after on the gulet. The crew were helpful and served delicious meals. The trips ashore to see the sights were well organised and informative with our enthusiastic Tour guide. The Classics guide was very interesting and thoughtful. It had been very hot week and the swimming was a lovely bonus.

We were so well looked after on the gulet. The crew were helpful and served delicious meals. The trips ashore to see the sights were well organised and informative with our enthusiastic Tour guide. The Classics guide was very interesting and thoughtful. It had been very hot week and the swimming was a lovely bonus.

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Details sent to us were informative and the office were very helpful

Cruising to Ephesus by PG2023, 15 Oct 2023
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A Truly Memorable Cruise Exploring the Ancient Sites of Turkey

I knew that Peter Sommer's tours have attracted excellent reviews but the experience more than matched my high expectations. Each day was a delightful blend of cruising along the beautiful Turkish coast, fascinating excursions to visit amazing ancient sites, swimming in sheltered bays and long evenings around the table with excellent food, wine and new found friends. Everything was arranged at a relaxed and comfortable pace. Our trips ashore ...

I knew that Peter Sommer's tours have attracted excellent reviews but the experience more than matched my high expectations. Each day was a delightful blend of cruising along the beautiful Turkish coast, fascinating excursions to visit amazing ancient sites, swimming in sheltered bays and long evenings around the table with excellent food, wine and new found friends. Everything was arranged at a relaxed and comfortable pace. Our trips ashore visited a series of increasingly spectacular ancient cities which were brought to life by our enthusiastic and very knowledgeable expert guide. It was a perfect holiday and many thanks must go to the crew of our lovely boat, our hardworking chef, our entertaining local guide Suleyman and our expert guide Dr. Michael. Having recently suffered a bereavement I had hoped that this cruise would lift my spirits. In fact, for me, it turned out to be a life affirming experience.

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Peter Sommer tours have an excellent reputation and this tour was exceptional. The experience for me and my shipmates was a very relaxing, comfortable and entertaining tour but what was hidden from us was all the organisation and logistics that must be necessary to achieve this seamless and faultless performance. Peter Sommer have honed their their craft in delivering memorable holidays with exceptional results.

Cruising to Ephesus by Hugh, 14 Oct 2023
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An unusual and very enjoyable trip by boat

We were in a group of 9 on a Turkish gulet, cruising from Bodrum to Kudasasi and back, visiting Ephesus and other archaeological sites along the coast. We were very well looked after by the boat crew and our two guides, one local and the other a university academic. It was a wonderful trip.

We were in a group of 9 on a Turkish gulet, cruising from Bodrum to Kudasasi and back, visiting Ephesus and other archaeological sites along the coast. We were very well looked after by the boat crew and our two guides, one local and the other a university academic. It was a wonderful trip.

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The operator made all the local arrangements faultlessly. Every detail had been addressed to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. The choice of sites for our visits was good, and the balance between visits ashore and opportunities to swim from the boat was perfect. The group members were very congenial people with similar interests to ourselves. The tour operator had managed this well.

Cruising to Ephesus by SJ2023, 10 Oct 2023
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Cruising to Ephesus

Our second Peter Sommer trip and it didn't disappoint. Cruising along the Turkish coast, visiting the most breath-taking archeological sites with an expert guide who brought the ancient cities to life with passion and enthusiasm. The gulet was comfortable and the food fabulous, the crew excellent and fellow travellers great company. Time for swimming in quiet bays or relaxing on deck as we sailed towards the next site. The best way to travel!...

Our second Peter Sommer trip and it didn't disappoint. Cruising along the Turkish coast, visiting the most breath-taking archeological sites with an expert guide who brought the ancient cities to life with passion and enthusiasm. The gulet was comfortable and the food fabulous, the crew excellent and fellow travellers great company. Time for swimming in quiet bays or relaxing on deck as we sailed towards the next site. The best way to travel!

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Peter Sommer is simply the best. You know that when everything runs so smoothly, a lot of detailed background work and planning has gone on before you arrive. The guides are experts in their field, knowledgeable, passionate and brilliant at bringing the archeological sites to life so you feel you have gained an insight into the ancient world.

Cruising to Ephesus by Mrs A R 23, 4 Jul 2023
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A unique and fantastic experience

Everything about this tour exceeded our expectations, from the exhilaration of sailing on the ship, to the food, to the company of the other guests, the attention, skill and professionalism of the crew, to the guide's encyclopedic knowledge and passion for his subject, the beauty, interest and variety of the sites we visited and the pace and scheduling of the whole thing. Apparently effortless but clearly Very well organised.

Everything about this tour exceeded our expectations, from the exhilaration of sailing on the ship, to the food, to the company of the other guests, the attention, skill and professionalism of the crew, to the guide's encyclopedic knowledge and passion for his subject, the beauty, interest and variety of the sites we visited and the pace and scheduling of the whole thing. Apparently effortless but clearly Very well organised.

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It's hard to comment on Peter Sommer directly as interaction with the tour operator usually only occurs when something goes wrong, which it didn't. I can only say that the ship, the crew and the guides have been chosen with great care. Clearly in the background everything is done to make everything as good as it can be.

Cruising to Ephesus by Maritime, 4 Jul 2023
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The wonderful memories will last forever

Looking at the brochure is one thing but did the holiday live up to it......YES! Everything worked like clockwork. Met at the airport and taken to Bodrum where we boarded our gulet. cabins were small but comfortable and the food guaranteed no one could possibly go hungry! A small group of us which gelled very quickly, helped by a common interest in history of all kinds. The itinerary was planned in such a way that each day was split into ...

Looking at the brochure is one thing but did the holiday live up to it......YES! Everything worked like clockwork. Met at the airport and taken to Bodrum where we boarded our gulet. cabins were small but comfortable and the food guaranteed no one could possibly go hungry! A small group of us which gelled very quickly, helped by a common interest in history of all kinds. The itinerary was planned in such a way that each day was split into two parts. Visiting the various archiological sites and mooring in various bays for swimming or simply relaxing. The knowledge of our main guide (Filip) was simply astounding. Incredibly well read and with the ability to tell stories and answer questions making everything easily understandable and instantly formed a bond with the group. His companion, Ugur took care of the organisational side of things with an ease that ensured everything was where it should be, when it should be. And don't forget the crew of our gulet....Nothing was too much trouble for them....Well done! I could wax lyrical about the sites...The experience of being at sea when the sails were used....But, suffice to say...The whole experience was even better than the brochure said it would be. The wonderful memories of this holiday will stay in my mind forever.

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Peter Sommer Travel delivered at every level. The tour went as they said it would. The logistics were handled exceptionally well and the people at head office were always available to answer any queries before the tour.

Cruising to Ephesus by Angela, 3 Jul 2023
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My dream holiday lived up to expectations

A really wonderful experience

A really wonderful experience

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Very well organised trip