Peter Sommer Travels

Peter Sommer Travels are an 8-times winner of the UK's Tour Operator of the Year award. In spring 2025, 2023, 2018 and 2016 we won the Gold Award and in spring 2024, 2020, 2019 and 2017 the Silver Award, given by AITO, the Association of Independent Tour Operators, the UK’s most prestigious and leading organisation for specialist travel companies. Our trips have been rated one of the world’s ‘Top Ten Learning Holidays’ by National Geographic.

We specialise in expert-led archaeological and cultural tours, gulet cruise holidays and private trips in Croatia, Greece, Italy, Turkey and the UK. Our expertise stems from an intimate knowledge of these areas – their geography, history, people and much more.All of our trips, by land or sea, are led by expert guides, archaeologists and historians, noted for their knowledge and communication skills. Natural enthusiasts steeped in a region’s history and culture, they will accompany you throughout your journey as friendly hosts, there to make your holiday as relaxing and inspirational as possible.A small family run firm, we take pride in our personal approach, treating our customers as guests with extra special care – before, during and after a tour. Below, you can find out about our core team. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your travel arrangements. Please contact us if you have any questions about our expert-led cultural and archaeology tours.