Exploring Wales Traveller Reviews

This was a history and archaeological tour of southern Wales, principally in the southeast and in Pembrokeshire. We tourned a number of Norman era castles, St Davids Cathedral, Tintern Abbey and some Roman sites. The tour was an excellent introduction to the history of Wales, and was expertly organized and led. The tour leader has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the relevant history.

Peter Sommers Travels - this was my third tour with and they have all been excellent, top tier,

This was a history and archaeological tour of southern Wales, principally in the southeast and in Pembrokeshire. We tourned a number of Norman era castles, St Davids Cathedral, Tintern Abbey and some Roman sites. The tour was an excellent introduction to the history of Wales, and was expertly organized and led. The tour leader has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the relevant history.

Peter Sommers Travels - this was my third tour with and they have all been excellent, top tier,

Our brilliant tour guide Paul Beston came directly from the Ancient World! He lived the part and therefore in his lectures, you were there too...it was a privilege to share his knowledge and scholarship. Every aspect of Wales linked by archeology/history/geography/economic's AND castles -were observed and covered1 Anyone who is remotely interested in life...how it all came to be...would love this tour.! Experts, in this field of culture would also be well satisfied. Nuggets of stories and information, were the glue! You do need to enjoy AND be fit enough, climbing stone steps of the castles; many of them ruins, to fully appreciate how the great and the good lived... also...going below ground to marvel at their industry and wine cellars! We tasted Welsh cakes for afternoon tea & other traditional treats! Enjoyed local beer in good hotels and pubs for lunch. During the week we stayed in two hotels The staff were extremely kind and hospitable. Nothing was too much trouble. The Angel, in Abergavenny, was very good. The Grove, Narberth, Pembrokeshire-superb!! Luxury - were the Chauffeur's who drove us around to the various sites and castles...they were always cheerful of manner and were ever present...magical! The weather was good! We look back fondly on a very 'full week' of new experiences1 It was enjoyable, exciting and fun in lots of ways....recounting all those castles ...and trying to remember.....those many names.....of men & women.....who turned the history of Wales and beyond......

This was my second tour with Peter Sommer Travels....We were confident in our booking....EXPLORING WALES... was extremely well organised as before...no grumbles at all! Exceeded expectations as on our previous tour AND we learned a lot! We will return definitely. Looking forward.....

This was a lectured tour of the castles and one or two other important sites in south Wales. Action packed. The historian was the very knowledgeable Paul Beston and he was very well prepared. There was lots to see, and some spectacular views. It was a comprehensive and highly enjoyable expert introduction to British History of the Roman and mediaeval period. The organisation was superb with excellent transport by chauffeur. Comfortable hotels and very good dining. You need to be reasonably fit - you are on your feet at all the sites and there are lots of narrow winding castle stairs. There was a lot to take in!

Peter Sommer does "boutique" historical tours. I started years ago with one of his first gulet tours of southern Turkey and went back a few years ago on another gulet-based tour of Lycia (Southern Turkey again). He's clearly got a very good product! He's grown and expanded, taking on other expert lecturers and a considerably expanded brochure. The "domestic" side of the tours was, and is, excellent. You need to be reasonably fit in body and intellect. Highly recommended