Category Archive: Greece Travel
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Another thing: a local masterpiece - a Nike by Skopas at Tegea Another thing, Archaeology/History, Greece Travel
Do I need to point out the extraordinary beauty of this ancient statue? I firmly believe that such works speak for themselves; they are eloquent as spiritual expressions and proud ... Read More
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Another bite: kalitsounia - delicious savoury pies from Crete Another bite, Greece Travel
“Another bite” is a series of occasional posts about food, presenting the delicious local products, tasty dishes and other gastronomic delights we encounter on our tours and cruises. Today is ... Read More
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Unique experiences in 2021 and beyond Archaeology/History, Croatia travel, Greece Travel, Ireland travel, Italy travel, Peter Sommer Travels News, Turkey travel, UK travel
Let me guess: in 2020 you are not getting the travel experiences you were hoping for. I'll let you guess: we aren't either. Rather than lamenting what we are missing ... Read More
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Unravelling the past, step by step - an archaeological survey in the Cyclades Archaeology/History, Greece Travel, News
(The author would like to express his gratitude to the SCIP project directors and the Eforeia of Antiquities in the Cyclades for their kind permission to publish this text). Walking ... Read More
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Why we miss the Peloponnese - and why you should come to see it Archaeology/History, Greece Travel
It's a difficult year for a travel operator, a year of little travel. Many of our guests, or prospective guests, are longing for the trips we were meant to organise ... Read More
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Another thing: display of strength - a Classical cuirass from Syracuse Another thing, Archaeology/History, Greece Travel, Italy travel
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. I'm ... Read More
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Another thing: a sight fit for a god - the Vatican Sleeping Ariadne Another thing, Archaeology/History, Greece Travel, Italy travel
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. Look ... Read More
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Another view: Konrad von Grünenberg - a package holiday in 1486 Another view, Croatia travel, Greece Travel
"Another view” is an occasional series of posts presenting the sites and areas we see on our travels through the eyes of writers. From the great ancient sources via travellers ... Read More
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Another bite - beef youvetsi, a hearty Greek bake of meat and pasta Another bite, Greece Travel
“Another bite” is a series of occasional posts about food, presenting the delicious local products, tasty dishes and other gastronomic delights we encounter on our tours and cruises. In Greece, ... Read More
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What do you see from here? - Crete Archaeology/History, Greece Travel
This text has previously appeared in our newsletter. But we think that it merits a more lasting presence within Peter Sommer Travels' output, so here it is. It's especially pertinent ... Read More
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The Archaic Warriors and Ladies of Archontiko in Macedonia Another thing, Archaeology/History, Greece Travel
Pella is a well-known archaeological site in Central Macedonia, Northern Greece, only 40km (25mi) to the west of Thessaloniki, the region's modern capital. From the 4th to the 2nd centuries ... Read More
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Crete: one island - three Golden Ages Archaeology/History, Greece Travel
Crete, the largest of the Greek islands and a place very close to my heart, has appeared on Peter Sommer Travels' blog before. Of course it has: Exploring Crete, the ... Read More
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"Gods in Color (Bunte Götter) - Golden Edition" in Frankfurt Archaeology/History, Greece Travel, Italy travel, Turkey travel
(The exhibition has been extended until January 17, 2021, and we have amended this post accordingly.) Gods in Color - Golden Edition awaits you in Frankfurt and it's worth adapting ... Read More
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Limenas on Thasos - exploring an Ancient Greek city Archaeology/History, Greece Travel
I was on Thasos a few weeks ago (for the first time in a while), and it struck me just what an extraordinary place it is! Thasos (sometimes spelt Thassos) ... Read More
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Travel brochure 2020 - part 8: gulet charters, tailor-made tours and add-ons 2020 brochure, Archaeology/History, Croatia travel, Greece Travel, Ireland travel, Italy travel, Turkey travel, UK travel
This is the final, seventh, part of our series about the 2020 Peter Sommer Travels brochure. The printed version of the brochure was posted to our guests and friends all ... Read More