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Reviews of Cruising the Lycian Shore
An exceptional holiday in every respect.
Our cruise along the Lycian Shore was an outstanding combination of shore excursions to fascinating archaeological sites, relaxing on the boat, swimming and enjoying exceptional Turkish cuisine. Our tour guide, Richard, was a very knowledgeable, engaging speaker, and it was a pleasure to listen and learn. Our tour manager, Ugur, worked behind the scenes, arranging for transfers, tickets to museums and historical sights and special on-shore ...
Our cruise along the Lycian Shore was an outstanding combination of shore excursions to fascinating archaeological sites, relaxing on the boat, swimming and enjoying exceptional Turkish cuisine. Our tour guide, Richard, was a very knowledgeable, engaging speaker, and it was a pleasure to listen and learn. Our tour manager, Ugur, worked behind the scenes, arranging for transfers, tickets to museums and historical sights and special on-shore meals, and provided local knowledge and translation between guests and crew. The boat was well maintained, comfortable and had an excellent crew. The meals the chef prepared were wonderful, and were anticipated by us all. We enjoyed getting to know our fellow travelers.
Rating for tour operator:Peter Sommer Travels was a pleasure to work with. Everything was well organized and the background information they provided was very helpful. They made excellent choices for the board and crew, and for the guides.
One of the best trips of my life
I flew from my home in Hawaii to Dalaman Türkiye which was in and of itself a journey of three days. I was met by a Sommer Travels driver and whisked off to the port of Gocek where I recovered over two days after flying too many miles. On September 8 I was met by Dr Bayliss and Urgur Cinar the two fantastic and responsive guides and taken to the gulet. What a beautiful, clean, well appointed boat, captained by a careful and responsible ...
I flew from my home in Hawaii to Dalaman Türkiye which was in and of itself a journey of three days. I was met by a Sommer Travels driver and whisked off to the port of Gocek where I recovered over two days after flying too many miles. On September 8 I was met by Dr Bayliss and Urgur Cinar the two fantastic and responsive guides and taken to the gulet. What a beautiful, clean, well appointed boat, captained by a careful and responsible professional. We departed the marina and motored to an anchorage which was private and tranquil. There were ten of us aboard, and we all got to know each other over the next two weeks, and I found my companions interesting and highly enjoyable. Our cook Ahmed served us very good meals three times a day, beginning each day with freshly squeezed orange juice. The food was delicious and there was always plenty. The crew of young men were all respectful and extremely helpful in getting in and out of the dinghy. The accommodations were typical for a sailboat…compact and spare, and since it was summer, hot. But if I was too hot I went up and slept on deck. The archeological sites mostly involved hiking in the heat. Dr Bayliss kept us amused with his witty stories about various places. He and Ugur Cinar worked together well. Ugur was ever vigilant about assisting many of us old folks as we walked the rocky paths. Then there were many days when we could swim in the exquisite warm Med. Most of us took advantage of getting in that beautiful water. Full moon, glorious sun rises, almost perfect weather. It was all over too soon. And now I’m home remembering it with appreciation for all who made the experience so special.
Rating for tour operator:Peter Sommer Travel hired the best people who provided an exemplary tour.
An Uncommon Journey
A delightful swim in turquoise water, a sail on Sun World IX, a visit to a multilayered past, an excellent crew, a holiday never forgotten, this makes a memory for all time.
A delightful swim in turquoise water, a sail on Sun World IX, a visit to a multilayered past, an excellent crew, a holiday never forgotten, this makes a memory for all time.
Rating for tour operator:Peter Sommer Travel plans the best all inclusive trip for fun, activity and learning.
Cruising the Lycian Shore
Excellent service. Outstanding guides. Great food.
Excellent service. Outstanding guides. Great food.
Rating for tour operator:Attentive to details.
Perfect combination of archaeology and fun
The archaeological sites were varied and fascinating and the lectures informative without being pompous. The gulet was beautiful and its crew charming. The captain's knowledge of the region was impressive and we went to some stunning anchorages. The food was healthy and delicious.
The archaeological sites were varied and fascinating and the lectures informative without being pompous. The gulet was beautiful and its crew charming. The captain's knowledge of the region was impressive and we went to some stunning anchorages. The food was healthy and delicious.
Rating for tour operator:The information available before the trip was excellent and detailed. Everything went without a hitch. I was unable to go on the first trip which I had booked and was grateful for the personal advice of Peter Sommer regarding an alternative. Changing the booking was easy.
Great experience!
We had a great trip with Peter Sommer to the Lycian shore of Turkey. Guides were great as well as the food and the accommodations.
We had a great trip with Peter Sommer to the Lycian shore of Turkey. Guides were great as well as the food and the accommodations.
Rating for tour operator:Very well organized from starting our booking with the office to the final transfer of our trip.
A perfect mix of archeology, history, ancient sites and culture
From the moment we met our guides and crew we were assured we were going to have a wonderful time. Two weeks living and travelling with other like minded companions is refreshing and invigorating. We loved the 'morning talks' from our friendly, personable and knowledgeable guide, Dr Richard Bayliss, and his evening meal deconstruction of what we saw and experienced that day. At breakfast, the excitement of the group's anticipation of the ...
From the moment we met our guides and crew we were assured we were going to have a wonderful time. Two weeks living and travelling with other like minded companions is refreshing and invigorating. We loved the 'morning talks' from our friendly, personable and knowledgeable guide, Dr Richard Bayliss, and his evening meal deconstruction of what we saw and experienced that day. At breakfast, the excitement of the group's anticipation of the day's itinerary was palpable. The visits to ancient sites were well orchestrated from transport with friendly locals, notes and narrative, access and health and safety (delightful logistics manager Ugur an absolute gem). The crew and food on both our gulet trips were 100% excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and always with a smile. As a result, we have come to love Turkey and the Turkish people. Our first Peter Sommer tour (Cyclades) was supposed to be our "once in a lifetime" trip. We are now booked for a third!
Rating for tour operator:Peter Sommer Travels - professional, experienced, competent and reliable.
Fantastic
Very well led and lots of interesting sites.
Very well led and lots of interesting sites.
Rating for tour operator:Richard was very knowlegable about all sites. Information was good and he looked after everyone so well.
Splendid
On a gulet cruise of east turkey comfortable, very well organised, brilliant guide and tour manager and crew, good food and good company.
On a gulet cruise of east turkey comfortable, very well organised, brilliant guide and tour manager and crew, good food and good company.
Rating for tour operator:Peter simmers travel, our 5th trip with him in every way excellent
A fascinating, instructive, and well organised cruise which more than met my expectations in every respect.
I had for many years fancied a gullet cruise along the southern Turkish coast, but finally this one centered on an exploration of on-shore archaeological sites appeared to satisfy every possible requirement. A good cabin and facilities, varied and interesting meals, enjoyable company, a knowledgeable and personable leader, and a friendly and professional crew left nothing to be desired. The balance between opportunities to relax and swim in ...
I had for many years fancied a gullet cruise along the southern Turkish coast, but finally this one centered on an exploration of on-shore archaeological sites appeared to satisfy every possible requirement. A good cabin and facilities, varied and interesting meals, enjoyable company, a knowledgeable and personable leader, and a friendly and professional crew left nothing to be desired. The balance between opportunities to relax and swim in remote and attractive coves, visit many and varied ruins of ancient settlements, wander through local villages and markets, and meet a fascinating set of fellow travelers has left me wishing only that I had come across this travel company many years ago.
Rating for tour operator:As good as they come.