With summer’s heat baking the Mediterranean, it’s time to consider early autumn travel to Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Turkey with Peter Sommer Travels. The Gulet cruise and tour operator has availability on trips focusing on archaeology, nature, and food in September and October. Cruise the Cyclades or Dalmatian Coast, walk to ancient sites along Turkey’s Lycian Way, or savor the gastronomy of Sicily with expert guides bringing each destination’s history to life.
“Autumn is a truly wonderful time to get away to our Mediterranean destinations,” said Peter Sommer, founder of Peter Sommer Travels. “The heat of summer has abated, but the sea is beautifully warm for swimming. The school holidays are over, so archaeological sites and museums are less crowded. And the seasonal harvest is underway, providing a cornucopia of culinary delights.”
Fall cruises and tours with Peter Sommer Travels include:
- Cruising the Coast of Dalmatia: From Split to Dubrovnik, eight days departing Sept. 14: Cruise the azure waters and islands of Croatia aboard a traditional gulet, taking in the palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian at Split, the grandeur of Dubrovnik, the tiny walled town of Korčula, the lofty slopes of Brač, the theater-like harbor of Hvar and the vineyards of remote Vis.
- Cruising to the Cyclades, 15 days departing Sept. 15: For the ultimate Greek island experience, cruise the Dodecanese and Cyclades archipelagos by traditional gulet, disembarking at bustling ports and tranquil villages from glorious Santorini to laid-back Kos, mountainous Naxos, UNESCO-listed Delos, remote Astypalaia, picturesque Nisyros and tiny Anafi.
- Walking and Cruising the Lycian Shore, 15 days departing Sept. 29: Using a traditional gulet as an offshore base, hike some of the best sections of the Lycian Way, following Roman roads and shepherds’ paths to the extensive ruins of mountaintop Kyaneai, Pinara’s royal tombs, the monumental port of Patara, the castle of Kale and other ancient sites.
- A Gastronomic Tour of Sicily, eight days departing Oct. 5: In eastern Sicily, where delicious local produce has been mixed with cooking styles and ingredients from far-flung empires, combine visits to herb, olive, and dairy farms, a market and a winery with exploration of archaeological parks and a walk on Mount Etna for a gastronomic and cultural feast.
- Exploring Crete: Archaeology, Nature and Food, 14 days departing Oct. 15: Explore Greece’s largest island in full, visiting famous Minoan palaces and hidden gems set among its coast, mountains, gorges, and plains. Along the way, stay in city hotels and traditional village inns and enjoy excellent meals in carefully selected restaurants and wine tastings from regional vineyards.
Trips include gulet or hotel accommodations, meals, excursions with expert guides, entrance fees and tips on land, airport transfers on the first and last day, and more.
