Cultural and archaeological European tour specialist Peter Sommer Travels has some fabulous itineraries exploring Greece planned for mid-year, offering Australian travellers a chance to escape the cooler season in exchange for exploring the Greek Islands either on foot or cruising though the Aegean Sea by traditional wooden gulet.
Highlights for voyages through Greece in 2019 include:
Exploring the Peloponnese: this 15-day tour explores the Greek mainland’s spectacular southern peninsular famous for its history as well as its landscape, with rugged mountains and rocky peninsulas rising from the blue Mediterranean. This tour covers six UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the gargantuan Bronze Age fortifications of Tiryns and Mycenae, the Classical splendours of Olympia, famous for the games that still bear its name, Epidaurus with its theatre and beautiful Byzantine Mystras. Led by archaeologist guides Heinrich Hall and Nota Karamaouna, the tour runs May 1-15, 2019 with fares from £4,395 per person twin share (approx. AU$8245).
Exploring Crete: Archaeology, Nature and Food: a 13-day tour which traverses the largest of the Greek islands whose historical significance ranges from Stone Age seafarers and Neolithic farmers to the mysterious and fascinating Bronze Age civilisation of the Minoans. Led by Crete specialists Heinrich Hall and Dr. Maria Girtzi, this tour includes a variety of different landscapes and ancient sites, introducing its coasts, mountains, gorges and fertile plains, as well as its historical villages and towns. The tour is complemented by excellent meals in selected restaurants and tavernas, as well as wine tastings from regional vineyards. Departures are April 11, May 2 and October 10, 2019 with fares from £3,895 (approx. AU$7305) per person twin share.
Cruising the Aegean: from Kos to Patmos: this eight-day tour cruises the Dodecanese islands in the sparking azure waters of the Aegean Sea onboard a traditional wooden gulet. Guests discover several ilands, each with its own story: mountainous Kalymnos; Nisyros with its brooding volcanic cone; Patmos crowned by its extraordinary monastery; and serene, secluded Pserimos. Expert guides Prof. Tony Spawforth will introduce some of the finest traces of the region’s long history. From the food, sounds and atmosphere of the welcoming tavernas, to the unique local craft of sponge-diving, guests come away feeling truly immersed in this archipelago’s many delights. Departures June 15 and August 31, 2019, with fares from £2,845 (approx. AU$5333) per person twin share.
Specialising in small-group expeditions, Peter Sommer Travels offers 29 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 and 2019.
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