Monmouth, UK, September 2015-- Explore the astonishing historical wealth and natural beauty of the Aegean Sea  with Peter Sommer Travels April 30-May 14, 2016. Clear blue waters, vast island-dotted horizons and a stunning range of ancient and medieval treasures combine to make Cruising to the Cycladesthe quintessential Greek islands experience.

This two-week cruise through the Dodecanese and Cyclades archipelagos includes more than a dozen Aegean islands in its creative itinerary, available only from Peter Sommer Travels. They are a carefully chosen mix of the world-famous (glorious Santorini and mountainous Naxos) and rarely visited secrets of the Aegean (remote Astypalaia, picturesque Nisyros and tiny Anafi), each one with its own distinctive character and beauty: a perfect mix of culture and nature, in a truly epic maritime setting.

This region has been a crucible of history from the very earliest times. Its archaeological sites range from whole Bronze Age cities to Classical temples, Roman towns, Byzantine monasteries and Crusader castles, as well as countless traditional villages and towns.

Avoiding the hectic crowds and the hustle and bustle of conventional island-hopping, guests will travel in style aboard a beautiful and traditional 12 cabin gulet, Aegean Clipper. Beautifully hand-crafted from pine, she is simply gorgeous and, at 41 meters long (approximately 134 feet) from bowsprit to stern, with a deck length of 33 meters (approximately 108 feet), she is extremely spacious and comfortable. She is kept in gleaming and immaculate condition by her owner and captain who has a wealth of knowledge and experience of cruises in the Greek islands.

The delicious meals prepared by the on-board chef will be a constant highlight of the journey, as will the many lunches and dinners ashore, all carefully chosen to showcase authentic Greek cuisine and traditional hospitality.

Guests will feel the excitement of discovery, crossing wide open seas or narrow straits to drop anchor at a new island, be it in a bustling port town, a tranquil seaside village or a peaceful cove, and there will be plenty of time to relax, swim, snorkel or kayak, or just lie back and watch the ever-changing island scenery.

Tour price is £3775 per person (approximately US$5,850/CA$7,765).

Catering for no more than 18 people, each Peter Sommer Travels itinerary is hosted by an expert guide from fields including archaeology, ancient history, the arts, the classics and cuisine. They provide a fascinating insight into ancient lands while guests enjoy the magnificent scenery, food and wine of the Mediterranean.

Other itineraries include gulet cruises among the islands of Greece and Turkey, family cruises along the Turkish coast, tours of Istanbul or Rome, gastronomic tours of Sicily and a cruise along Italy's famed Amalfi Coast.

Tour prices include transport, accommodation, most meals, crew and guide services, and all entrance fees and tips on excursions. Airfares are excluded.

 For full details and bookings, contact Peter Sommer Travels at 1-855-443-3027 (in the US and Canada), email info@petersommer.com or visit www.petersommer.com.  

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