Cruising to Ephesus Traveller Reviews

Boarded a gulet in Bodrum, and the cruised up the Ionian coast to Ephesus and back, exploring the ruins of Greek and Roman cities along the way. We were accompanied by professor of ancient history and an accomplished Turkish guide throughout the trip, both of whom were able to discuss in depth not only the history of the various sites, but also the culture, traditions and cuisine of Turkey and its ethnic populations.

Peter Sommers Travels is one of the best, if not THE best, small boat and small group tour operators in the world.

It was everything we hoped for, and more. The gulet accommodations were excellent, and the crew and guides were as well.

Peter Sommer is remarkable. We are delighted with him and his staff. They are full of answers, and respond promptly to any questions we may have. I cannot think of any recommendations for improvement!

Excellent communication with the tour operator. Beautiful Turkish gulet with comfortable accommodation and a great chef. Wondrous Turkish sites visited. Fabulous weather.

Professional and highly competent. One feels that Peter Sommer and his colleagues genuinely want their customers to have the times of their lives.

What a wonderful trip! I loved being on the gulet cruising along the coast. The whole experience - the amazing sights, the knowledgeable guides, the delicious food, the good company, the lovely weather and the beautiful boat - made for a delightful 7 days.

Peter Sommers gives a personal, well organised and very professional service. I couldn’t fault them.

We had 7 fun and educational-filled days cruising from Bodrum to Ephesus on a lovely wooden gulet with 14 other like-minded people. The accommodations and meals were excellent, and the hardworking crew ensured that our every need was met. The tours to various archaeological sites exceded my expectations so much so that I wanted more time at each site. I appreciated having a subject matter expert guiding us through the sites; his outstanding knowledge was enhanced by his theatrical presentation style. The local Turkish tour leader was an invaluable source of information about the country and bent over backwards to accommodate his guests. This was a thoroughly enjoyable trip that I highly recommend to able-bodied folks interested in history and archaeology who are looking for a small cruise, instead of a floating city.

Peter Sommer Travels is an excellent tour operator with a nice selection of inviting holidays. The information provided at every stage of the process was comprehensive without being overwhelming. They made it easy to book the holiday. I highly recommend this operator.

Thoroughly enjoyable trip

Extremely well organised and very obliging

Comfortable accommodations aboard a gulet, with friendly crew. Wonderful tours of archaeological sites, breathtaking views, all the drama of four thousand years of history, entertaining and informative guides, superb food and relaxing swims and kayak trips. Cruising to Ephesus was a pleasure. And Ephesus itself was a wonderful surprise - with the lately revealed terraced houses offering new insights into this magical site

Peter Sommers offers small group crises along the glorious Turkish coast. Very solicitous of their guests, responsive to all our needs

We enjoyed an exquisite immersion into ancient Greek and Carian sites, a fabulous gulet and Aegean experience and a wonderful cultural and culinary "deep dive."

Peter Sommer did an excellent job, start to finish. Our guide and all staff were super organised, caring and helpful. We wanted for nothing! We'll be travelling with PS again next year.

It was a 8 day tour on a Turkish gulet, a two mast sailboat, along the south-western coast of Turkey. The goal of the tour was to visit the most interesting and important archeological sites in the area, including Ephesus.

Peter Sommers Travels did a fantastic job of organising and running the tour. The boat, the crew and the guides were all top-class. The really focused on keeping you comfortable and happy. The itinerary was well-structured and balance between visiting the sites and relaxing and enjoying the experience of sailing along the Turkish coast. Finally, the food both on the boat and the lunches we had on-shore were amazing. One of the most enjoyable and relaxing vacation, we have ever had.

We spent 7 days on a Turkish gullet with an excellent archeology professor guiding us on daily visits to sites. His knowledge was extensive and his humous stories kept us constantly involved.There was also a 2nd guide who took excellent care of us and who answered our innumerable questions about the people, the government, the food, and how to free dive! Oh yes. The food was so good. I believe that we sampled Turkish food from many parts of the country. The boat was beautiful, very clean, and our cabin was roomy and comfortable. The boat staff was always on the alert keeping us safe and happy. It was all terrific.

Peter Somers and his office staff was very responsive and kept us well informed on all aspects of our adventure. The staff were well chosen and the gullet very comfortable.