Cultural tour specialist Peter Sommer Travels will reach its twenty-first anniversary in 2023 and to celebrate has announced a new expert-led archaeological and cultural gulet cruise, “Cruising the Carian Coast” offering guests the keys to ancient Türkiye with a voyage along its turquoise coast.
The 15-day Cruising the Carian Coast tour departs on September 17, 2023, leading guests on a fascinating journey along one of the Mediterranean’s most scenic and richly historic coasts in the charming comfort of a traditional gulet. Guests onboard will experience the full breadth of the Turkish coast’s history, cuisine, and culture, sailing the same seas along this ancient route which brought the riches of the near east and Egypt to the ancient Greeks. Rates start at £4,795 (approximately $AU8390 per person twin share).
For the first time since the pandemic, in 2023 Peter Sommer Travels will offer a full program of archaeological, cultural and culinary tours throughout Europe and the Middle East. Highlights include:
- Easter in Athens April 10-17, 2023. Greek Orthodox Easter is a special time to be in Athens with traditional celebrations including Holy Week and Easter night itself, with the country’s largest annual feats in celebration of Christ’s resurrection and salvation and of Greek identity itself. Easter in Athens is an invitation to take part in the religious and cultural celebrations in the context of the city’s rich past. Rates start at £3,150* (approximately $AUD5,510).
- A Gastronomic Gulet CruiseMay 21-28; September 24-October 1, 2023. This culinary adventure is a treat for foodies as it forges a voyage of discovery through Turkish Mediterranean cuisine. Included are cooking demonstrations in small traditional restaurants and the chance to get involved in cooking some excellent Turkish dishes. The wider culture of Türkiye is the context for this food-focussed tour, with an introduction to its archaeology, history and culture. Rates start at £2,795* (approximately $AU4,890).
- Cruising the Dalmatian Coast: from Dubrovnik to Split May 27-June 3; September 2-9, 2023. Dalmatia, the southern part of Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, is a region of immense natural beauty and historical significance. It’s a country of mountains, sea and islands: important for ancient travellers and traders and perfect for a gulet cruise. Together, Dalmatian and Illyrian tribesmen, Greek colonists, Roman and Byzantine soldiers and emperors, Croat warriors, Venetian traders, Ottoman and Italian fleets and French and Austro-Hungarian governors have left a legacy of unique cultural heritage, waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Rates start at £3,695* (approximately $AU6,465).
Peter Sommer Travels was recently named the Silver award-winning best tour company for arts and culture holidays in 2021-2022 at the British Travel Awards, complementing the company’s long-time average of 5 out of 5 satisfaction reviews compiled by the Association for Independent Tour Operators.
ABOUT: Specialising in small-group expeditions, Peter Sommer Travels offers 32 different expert-led gulet cruises and land tours in Croatia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Each itinerary provides a fascinating insight into ancient lands while guests enjoy the history, culture, magnificent scenery, food and wine of each destination. Peter Sommer Travels received the Tour Operator of the Year Gold award in 2018 and 2016 from AITO, the Association of Independent Tour Operators, as well as the Silver award in 2017, 2019 and 2020.
*Rates are per person, twin share and include accommodation, all dining and beverages (unless otherwise stated), expert-led excursions, entrance fees and transfers. Flights are additional.
For full details and bookings contact Peter Sommer Travels in the UK on 0011 44 1600 888 220, email info@petersommer.com
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