Cruising the Lycian Shore Traveller Reviews

The trip was in a gulet, which left from Göcek in Turkey, cruised the Carian and Lycian shores to Antalya and then back to Bodrum. Along the way, we stopped at and explored the ruins of the cities of ancient Greece and Rome in the company of a professor of ancient history and a highly competent and educated Turkish guide. It was a relaxing yet highly interesting and informative experience.

Peter Sommers Travels is well organized, effective and efficient. It selects quality boats and crews and highly qualified guides. One of the best operators for small craft excursions.

It was wonderful. Hot on shore during the summer, but beautiful and cool on the boat. The expeditions were wonderful and fascinating. Our guides, and in particular our Turkish guide Ugur, were exceptional. Helpful, knowledgeable and a lot of fun.

Peter Sommer is an exceptional tour operator. He and his staff are accessible, knowledgeable and unfailingly helpful. We will definitely travel with him again.

A highly organised and well planned cruise by a real archeological expert who clearly loves his subject along the Turkish Coast that took in extraordinary archeological sites liberally interspersed with downtime for swimming and good food. From the outstandingly clean, well run gulet with a very welcoming and friendly captain and crew and fed by an outstanding Turkish chef to our mentor and guide Peter Sommer who gave unstintingly of his unique knowledge and scholarship at all the very well chosen and planned walks of exploration and discovery. This is the third trip I have experienced with Peter Sommer Travels and all have been outstanding but this one surpasses them not least because of how very well it was planned and tuned to cater for all of us. From our well chosen nightly mooring places to the arrangements ashore and the people we met everything worked without a hitch and was part of the unique and fabulous experience.

Peter Sommer Travels are outstanding. Highly professional, very flexible, always ready to answer questions and utterly reliable in every way - from booking through travel arrangements, detailed organisation, standard of all personnel and outstanding expertise and scholarship invariably delivered on sites with verve, humour and knowledge. Peter's ability to finely judge his tour party's ability to 'keep up' and enjoy everywhere we went was outstanding. Everything we were promised in his brochure was more than just delivered - it was very much exceeded. I cannot rate this operator highly enough. I cannot wait to go again!

A trip to remember, enjoying a wealth of Turkish hospitality and culture, cruising warm Mediterranean waters, visiting fascinating archaeological sites, with excellent guides, crew, captain and chef.

Deeply knowledgeable, stimulating, thoughtful leader. Excellent preparation and presentations. Great flexibility of program, catering to tastes, age and interests of participants.

2-week voyage by gulet along the Lycian shore of Turkey. The gulet was well appointed, comfortable and spacious with excellent accommodation. The food prepared on board was superb with a wide range of delicious Turkish dishes. The boat stopped each day at some significant archeological site, and our expert guide provided an in-depth educational tour of the site. Each site was different and interesting. We also anchored in small coves and inlets to allow for swimming in the warm Mediterranean, and for quiet nights. We also visited some lovely towns along the coast. Overall, a marvelous experience.

We come back over and over again to Peter Sommer Travels' unique formula for expert-led expeditions. The combination of relaxed accommodation, recreational opportunities, and delicious food with intensive exploration of historically important areas is unmatched by any other tour company. Living on a gulet sailing along the Turkish coast is a wonderful experience. Going onshore to visit an ancient city or museum is exhilarating and educational. We'll be back for more!

Beautiful Turkish gulet with very friendly crew, and the joy of having Peter Sommer himself, with his wealth of experience, as our guide, together with a Turkish guide. Marvellous swimming in deserted bays, and extensive exploration of ancient cities, and other stunning archaeological sites - wonders to behold! A lovely group, much laughter during excellent meals and flowing local wine - perfection!

A small, well run company with excellent hands on support, especially during the huge problems of lockdown. They enabled me to start travelling again with confidence and optimism after two difficult years.

I took the Lycian Shore Cruise with Peter Sommer Travel in May, 2022 and could not have been more satisfied. The organization was seamless and the itinerary both thoughtful and well chosen. Our expert and guide professional, knowledgeable and considerate of clients. A delightful boat crew and delectable food enhanced a great experience. I cannot speak too highly of this tour. I have recommended it highly to family and friends and will continue to do so.

The organization was seamless and the staff reflected great credit on the operator.

This was my 4th trip to Turkey. Turkey does not disappoint in it's varied and extensive history. I love learning and this trip offered that plus beautiful scenery and the lovely turquoise waters I had heard so much about. My mornings were spent reading about the history of the area. The food was amazing and I loved every dish! Each of the historical sites offered something a little different. What a Joy my trip was!

If your passion is a mix of travel, history, beautiful scenery, and good food then Peter Sommer Travel will fulfill your quest. I was on the tour: Cruising the Lycian Shore. Our archeologist Richard Bayliss helped us to imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago while the Captain and his crew made sure we were well fed with traditional Turkish dishes and could enjoy the turquoise waters in the scenic coves of the Mediterranean.

We did a small boat (Gulet) tour of the Lycian coast in Turkey. It was an amazing time that I will never forget. I know how much work it takes to make these experiences look so easy. Our guides were excellent, the food quality was high, and the boat crew took very good care of us. We also really enjoyed all the stops along the way - the views were stunning and the archaeology sites were impressive. I just can't say enough good things about this tour. I would use this tour company again.

The guides and crew all went above and beyond to take care of us. They coordinated everything flawlessly and even helped me get a haircut in port.

Originally, I was signed up for the Cyclades trip, but it was canceled due to the Turkish Greek border being closed. I was able to change my trip to Cruising the Lycian Shore which was within the Turkish borders. While I was disappointed that I wasn't taking the trip to Greece, I ended up loving the Lycian Shore. Since it was a 2 week cruise, there was a perfect balance between exploring the ruins and time for relaxation (snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, or lounging on the deck). Our archeologist, Heinrich, was extremey knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller. He really made the history come alive. And our guide, Ugar, anticpated every want and need even before I knew what I wanted or needed. In the end, I was so happy that I had taken the cruise, and I am booked on the Cyclades crusie this summer. An amazing experience.

This was the second trip I took with Peter Sommers and on each trip my expectations were exceeded. In short Peter Sommers Travel is a first class operation -- from booking until you leave for the airport on your return. I think one thing that makes the trip special is that Peter is very involved with the itieneray and has traveled to the ruins and places himself. On one of our excursions we had lunch at the home of one of Peter's Turkish friends! Being able to experience the culture in such a personal and intimate way is a hallmark of the two trips I have taken with Peter Sommers. The guide and archeologist could not have been more informed and helpful. And I cannot forget the incredible food prepared on the boat. Our chef was creative and inspired, and offered a wondrful variety of dishes which were rarely repeated. The boat was absolutely beatutiful with a skilled and friendly crew. An excellent rating for my experience with Peter Sommers Travel does not seem high enough.