Testimonials for our archaeological tours
From archaeology tours to sailing vacations and crewed yacht
charter, we like to think we offer the very finest holidays
in Turkey - but we are always trying to improve.
Our clients come from very different walks of life and age
groups. We're delighted that many come back to travel on our
escorted archaeological tours and cultural cruises in Turkey
again and again. We feel that their testimonials describe
who we are and what we do far better than we ever could. Here's
a small selection.
We were lucky enough to welcome international best selling
novelist, Tess Gerritsen, on our Cruising the Carian Coast
trip June 2007. This is what she has to say:
"This was one of the best vacations of my well-traveled life.
It was the perfect mix of sybaritic swims and mindblowing
archaeology, awe-inspiring walks and meals featuring the freshest
fruits and vegetables that this beautiful country has to offer.
And the travellers you'll meet on the Almira are a special
breed -curious, intelligent, and adventurous. Just the sort
of people you want to spend 2 weeks with! we loved the trip,
absolutely loved it!"
Tess Gerritsen, Maine, USA
"We so enjoyed the cruise. As a tour guide myself, I
am, I suppose, the most critical sort of audience, but I was
simply knocked over by the whole experience: we loved Almira,
the wonderful gulet with its delightful and efficient crew,
and those beautiful sites explained with such passion and
sensitivity. Well done indeed."
Professor Richard Holmes, Winchester, UK,
presenter of BBC TV series including War Walks and Wellington,
and author of numerous books including 'Tommy', 'Redcoat',
and 'Dusty Warriors.
"This was the best vacation of my life (and I haven't
been the least bit deprived!). I learned more in these two
weeks than in any year in college with the best professors,
and I absorbed it in a way that will continue to inform my
understanding of the world for the rest of my life."
Ann Senechal, Boston, USA
"we enjoyed every aspect of the tour...we're immensely
grateful to you and the gulet's crew for all your hard work
in making it such an enjoyable, informative, and unforgettable
experience
The Miles family, Cambridge, UK
"Thanks so much for a wonderfully interesting and enjoyable
holiday. Catering excellent on boat. Boat crew was terrific.
Great mix of education and pleasure. Overall, a five-star,
wonderful experience. I would change very little if I were
you! We appreciated your personal thoughtfulness, Peter, and
attention to detail. It was really well organised and it all
seemed relaxed and simple; and we know that doesn't happen
without a huge amount of work!! We are ready takers for another
journey with you one day."
Michael Thawley, Washington D.C, USA
"Peter Sommer is a real find — an excellent communicator
and tremendous enthusiast."
Alan Moss, Liverpool, UK
"What a great week, wonderful food, incredible sights,
excellent care from the crew, and even full sail into Fethiye
bay. Wonderful memories of Turkey and the gulet Almira."
Anne Whitley, Spokane WA, USA
"The Almira is a gorgeous boat, even better then expected.
Thanks so much to the captain and crew who were so attentive."
Pier Francesco Ferrucci, Milan, Italy
"Thanks to Peter for organising and leading such an educational,
entertaining, and relaxing holiday."
Dave Rogerson, Tewkesbury, UK
"the trip was fantastic and we all had a great time. I believe
everyone was very pleased that they joined the customised
land tour as well as the gulet cruise. Many, many thanks for
all your help in putting it together over such a long period
of time. The holiday was flawless."
Samuel Thawley, Glasgow, UK
"Peter's guiding was meticulous and extremely thoughtful.
The piece of the trip that really distinguishes it from another
tour of its kind is Peter's intimate connection with the place
and the history as it allowed us to see places, meet people,
and have experiences that would not have been otherwise available...All
of these things combined made us feel special: we weren't
on a pleasure cruise, nor were we on a boring dry tour sponsored
by some Harvard professor who made us listen to lectures at
night. That element of our being special and different from
all the others we encountered is the priceless part."
Manine Golden, Boston, USA
"V impressive and good…..Everything anticipated
well, dealt with skilfully and sensitively. A very individual
approach; no one feels like a number. It couldn't have been
better — really!"
MK, London, UK
"Peter Sommer has the most engaging way of sharing information.
No lectures aboard ship. No formal introductions to the next
day's visits. But instead, a beautiful unfolding of information,
delivered on site. Hadrian introduced beside his granary.
Roman baths explained amidst the ruins of baths. Quotes from
writers of the day to bring to life these ancient ruins...and
so we eager 'students' came to a real understanding of the
many people and civilisations which shaped this coast."
Libby Cryer, Connecticut, USA
"I enjoyed the whole ambience of the tour. The gulet
Almira is fabulous. The hospitality was exceptional, we felt
like guests rather than customers. The mealtime banter was
like being with friends rather than strangers, the sailing
was beautiful, as was the scenery. The historical tours were
fascinating, and somehow I now know a lot more about the history
of Turkey than I did before I went. I didn't think about work
once on the trip, and at the end of it I was thoroughly relaxed.
I think the price we paid was well worth it."
Helen Abell, Tewkesbury, UK
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