Cruising to Ephesus Traveller Reviews

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.

The cruise was all we hoped it would be - a lovely cruise along the Turkish coast in a gorgeous gulet, with visits to archaeological sites that would have been difficult for us to see any other way. And all in the excellent company of a small group of like-minded fellow passengers from around the world. Perhaps best of all was the leadership and knowledge of Olivier, our amazing and enthusiastic archaeologist, supported by Ugur, the Tour Manager. We all learned so much from them - not just about the history of the region, but also about the culture, politics and daily life in modern Turkey. It was an enriching experience that we will not forget.

Before the holiday, the tour operator was helpful in responding to our questions about logistics. This was particularly important to us since the cruise was just one part of an extended holiday, and we were planning to continue through other parts of eastern and western Europe. There was one minor glitch when our Bodrum airport pickup arrangements fell down, but that was sorted with a phone call and out of hours support from UK and from the local Tour Manager. During the one week cruise we were well supported by the full time presence of Ugur, our Tour Manager, constantly alert to any concerns or preferences that any of the passengers may have - he even turned up with fresh figs from his home town when we stopped there.

A wonderful experience. Excellent expert guide who made the sites come alive with his detailed knowledge and great communication skills. The local tour manager was very efficient and considerate, and happy to explain Turkish customs and way of life. The gûlet was beautiful with a fantastic crew, and the food was absolutely amazing

Well managed booking, good communication before holiday, good information. We got the impression that they cared about their clients and wanted them to enjoy the holiday.

My trip cruising up the coast of Turkey visiting the ancient ruins was an amazing experience. I had wanted to make this trip for over 20 years so my expectations were high -- and the trip exceeded all my expectations. We had an archeologist on board who brought such enthusiasm and knowledge to our excursions, and his passion was contagious. The cruise was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and learning. This vacation was truly transformative.

Every aspect of the trip was perfect. The staff at Peter Sommer are truly committed to providing you with a wonderful experience from the moment you book your trip to the moment you leave the boat. The staff anticipated every need and was always first-rate. And the food on the trip was incredible, taking into consideration the specific dietary requirements of each person. I will definitely be planning another trip with them in the near future.

We visited 7 ancient cities in as many days. They fed our minds and our body's with joy and passion beyond compare. We walked away with plenty to read and think about and we are definitely thinking about when to do it again.

Each step was provided with great skill and enthusiasm, from Peter's and Julie's introduction, to Ugur's welcome and guidance, to Olivier's knowledge about archeology. (uploading images failed)

We were thrilled and intellectually stimulated by the ancient sites we visited. The boat was comfortable and relaxing. The meals were excellent.

Peter Sommers Tours are extremely well run. Everything that was promised was delivered. The tour guide was excellent, as was the rest of the staff and the crew of the boat.