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At Exeter International we have been creating memories and crafting our trademark extraordinary journeys to
Central Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, and Central Asia for 25 years. Our specialty is to distill the best of the best
in iconic places that are on so many people’s travel must-do list.
We are not a call center of nameless, faceless people. We do not try to be everything to everyone. We are a
small team of specialists. We are all committed to providing the best travel experiences to our destinations.
Each member of our team has travelled extensively throughout our destinations, giving them insider knowledge
lacking in many other tour operators.
Our Extraordinary Experiences are different, unusual, and often closed to the general public. We can offer
special insider access that takes you beyond the typical tourist sites. We know how important it is to remain
authentic and increasingly going beyond the well-known sites is what is important to our guests—discovering
the little-known museum or street market that adds to their experience. We do this through our local
knowledge, cultivating our extensive contacts and regularly visiting each destination to enable us to share the
most up-to-date insider information with you, our valued partner.
The most important part of your trip will be your guides. Guides come in many quality levels, especially in our
part of the world. We have worked with a core group of the best of the best for over 20 years. We know them
like family and if they weren't the best, they wouldn't work for us. Simply stated, a guide can make or break your
experience. You should have 100% confidence in who is introducing you to your guide and the level of guiding that you are going to get throughout the countries you will be visiting. The best does indeed cost more and we
pay our guides at the very top of the market, with pride.
You'll also want to know what kind of vehicle your tour will include. We use luxury late-model vehicles, often
Mercedes, Audi, BMW, or Volkswagen, depending on the size of the vehicle you need. You'll want to see things
that may or may not be open to the public and go in early or after hours before the crowds whenever possible.
We also make every effort to skip lines whenever possible. Avoiding long museum lines is one of our top
priorities and we work hard to minimize the wait time to get into the most popular sights in each city, maximizing
your time in each destination.
You'll want impeccable planning and someone to bounce ideas off of before your trip and speak English as well
as you do while planning your trip so there are no cultural misunderstandings when you arrive. You'll also want
someone to talk to if your trip is not perfect when you get home. These are all ways that we distinguish ourselves
from all other companies.
A lot goes into our travel program design. We arrange the program so that it is flawless and effortless for our
travelers from the time they set foot in the first city until they leave us. The expertise to set up an itinerary like
this comes after years of investing in staff on both sides of the Atlantic, and this too is a value that is incorporated
into our traveler's trips with us.
Upon arrival in Yerevan today, you will be met by your driver and guide and transferred to your
hotel.
Yerevan, the capital, is one of the oldest cities in the world, with the earliest recorded settlement
dating back to 782 BC. The city today has a vibrant café society, and a host of arts and crafts
markets selling woodcarving, fine lace, and the hand-knotted carpets and kilims that are a
Caucasus specialty. Obsidian and gold jewelry is a centuries-old Armenian tradition.
: Depending upon your time of arrival, you may choose to have a half-day
overview walking tour of the Yerevan city center, including the impressive Republic Square.
Airport Transfer; Half-Day Guide (Optional)
Tufenkian Historic Yerevan
Today after breakfast, meet your guide to begin your exploration of Armenia’s capital city. You
will start with an introductory tour that includes the Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, the
Opera House, and the Mother Armenia statue.
Continue on to the State History Museum of Armenia. This museum represents an integral
picture of the history and culture of Armenia from the prehistoric times until the present day.
Afterwards you will visit the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex, dedicated to the victims of the
Armenian Genocide. The stele rises 44 meters in the air, symbolizing the national rebirth of
Armenians.
After lunch, you will continue to Etchmiadzin – the holy city of the Armenian Apostolic Church
and the country’s spiritual center. It is believed that St. Gregory the Illuminator saw a beam of light fall on this spot and built the original church – a basilica that was later reconstructed and
enlarged several times. Nowadays, the Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the way back to Yerevan, you will visit the remains of the 7th Century Zvartnots Temple
with its distinct circular architecture with fine pillars, carved column heads, and arches suggesting
a Hellenistic style that was frequent in many early-Christian churches.
Return to the city for an evening at your leisure.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Tufenkian Historic Yerevan
This morning, your driver and guide will meet you for a day excursion in the Ararat Region,
where you will see the biblical Mount Ararat and the Khor Virap Monastery.
Khor Virap is a monastic complex and a pilgrimage site with a beautiful location at the foot of
Mount Ararat. Per legend, it is here that Armenia’s patron saint, St. Gregory the Illuminator, was
imprisoned for 12 years by the pagan king before curing him of a disease and converting him to
Christianity.
Later today, you will continue to the Vayots Dzor province where you will visit the Noravank
Monastery. This masterpiece of Armenian medieval architecture is in a narrow gorge cut by the
Gnishik River near the city of Yeghegnadzor.
You may wish to visit the Vernissage open-air market this afternoon - here you can find souvenirs starting from Soviet times to the modern days - hand-made crafts of all themes and colors.
The remainder of the day will be at leisure to explore Yerevan on your own.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Tufenkian Historic Yerevan
This morning after check-out, meet your driver and guide for further exploration of the city and
then on to the countryside.
Begin with a visit to the Matenadaran, boasting the world’s largest collection of ancient
manuscripts (over 16,000), including works by Aristotle and Eusebius. Next, you will visit the
Museum of Armenian History for an overview of the country’s complex history. An old Armenian
proverb says that “The guest is God’s messenger and he is welcome in our home.” Hospitality is
at the core of who the Armenian people are. For almost its entire history, Armenia has been
trampled by one empire after another: Parthian (Iranian), Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Mongol,
Ottoman, Persian, Russian and Soviet. Yet in spite of the country’s turbulent past, they have
managed to maintain their own unique identity, their own alphabet and language.
Before you leave the city, you will also have the opportunity to visit the famed Yerevan brandy factory (now under French ownership) for a tasting of the national drink! Here you can also tour
the Ararat Museum to learn the history of the brandy and the modern-day production process.
After, you will drive to the Kotayk region where you will first tour the 4th Century cave
monastery of the Holy Lance in Geghard – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is considered
by many to be superior to Petra. Continue to Garni village, where you will enjoy a late lunch at
a local villager’s house. You will also bake your own lavash (traditional Armenian bread).
After lunch, visit the Temple of the Sun, set on a cliff above the River Azat. The famous peristyle
temple was constructed in the 1st Century in the Greco-Roman style by the Armenian King
Tiridates I and was probably funded by the Roman Emperor Nero. The temple was dedicated to
the ancient god Mithras and its roof was supported by 24 Ionic columns. The bathhouse nearby
has a well-preserved hypocaust system and some original floor mosaics.
On your way to Dilijan, you will stop at the Sevan Monastery, located on the peninsula of Sevan
Lake, where you will enjoy beautiful panoramic views.
After arriving at your charming and rustic hotel in Dilijan, the rest of your evening is at leisure.
The Tufenkian Old Dilijan Hotel is a wonderful step back in time, set in the green mountain valley
of Armenia’s mountainous region.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Tufenkian Old Dilijan
This morning, after meeting with your guide, you will tour Dilijan, historically a spa town known
as the “Armenian Switzerland”. Composers Shostakovich and Britten both spent their summers
here, and it is in this area that you will visit the Haghartsin monastic complex, hidden in the forest.
You will then drive to Lori and explore the UNESCO protected Haghpat monastery. Here you
will also stop near the Sanahin bridge, which is one of the most famous engineering constructions
of medieval Armenia. You will have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to the
Georgian border where you will meet your Georgian driver and guide for the transfer to Tbilisi.
Although Tbilisi is a capital city, it is surrounded by mountains, has a river at its heart and is green
and verdant, giving it an air of leisure that is unusual in a major city.
Upon arrival in the Georgian capital, you will check-in at your hotel for an evening at your leisure.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Radisson Blu Iveria
Your guide will meet you this morning for an overview tour of some of the city’s highlights
including elegant Rustaveli Avenue, the Governor’s Palace and the Parliament Building. You will
also see the Paliashvili Opera House, with its dramatic Moorish architecture, while you continue
down towards Vera Park. Later, tour the Museum of Georgia, a modern and well curated
museum covering all periods of Georgian history. Of particular interest is the moving museum of
the Soviet occupation, located on the fourth floor.
You also will visit some of the city’s many religious highlights, including the Anchiskhati Basilica,
the oldest church in Tbilisi and Metekhi Temple, a major landmark that can be seen from many
vantage points in the city. Your guide will take you to visit the Narikala Fortress, dating back to
the Persians of the 4th century. While exploring the fortress, you may visit the Church of St.
Nicholas and the Folk-Art Museum.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring the Maidan or the Old Town. Your guide will
show you the Abanotubani, the sulfur baths, which were frequented by Pushkin and Dumas.
Optional: If you are interested, you may enjoy an hour long visit to indulge in the baths. You will
be given towels and slippers, as well as tea and water to sip on as you take part in the sulfur bath
experience. Please note sulfur baths are not included in program cost.
One of the most prominent structures in the Maidan is the Armenian Cathedral of St. George.
As you walk up Leselidzes Kucha, the main thoroughfare, you will see Tbilisi’s main synagogue,
right next door to the 16th century Jvari Georgian Church and the Norashen Armenian Church.
Ancient and fascinating Tbilisi is at its finest in this district.
Apart from visiting the historical sites, one of the most enjoyable things to do in Tbilisi is to
experience Georgian café culture relaxing over a tea and soaking up the local atmosphere.
This afternoon you will be invited into one of the leading restaurants of the city for a khachapuri
making class. Khachapuri is the national dish of Georgia and it is delicious- a hot, freshly baked
bread filled with warm cheese. You can learn about the different styles and traditions of making
khachapuri while you watch your creation baking in the brick ovens. An afternoon feast that you
will never forget will follow! Please note khachapuri making class is not included in program cost.
Tonight, you will enjoy an evening full of Georgian traditions at Iago’s winery. You will have the
opportunity to take part in a Shoti (Georgian bread) baking class, making veal Mtsvadi and distilling
chacha. Dinner will be accompanied by traditional Didgori singers and dancers and a class of the
traditional and very elaborate Georgian toasting. Please note the dinner experience at Iago’s Winery
is not included in program cost.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Radisson Blu Iveria
This morning you will travel through the Georgian countryside to the town of Gori, best known
for being the birthplace of Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili, better known as Stalin. Georgian
people were understandably proud that one of their own rose to be the leader of the Politburo,
but Stalin’s success only brought misery to his homeland when he was Soviet leader. His original
modest home still stands and is set against the backdrop of the Stalin Museum’s buildings and
carriages from his private train.
Later, you will experience an introduction into Georgian wine at Chateau Mukhrani. We have
selected this unique winery for its history, beautiful vineyards and restored castle. In 1875 Prince
Mukhranbatoni visited Champagne and Bordeaux to learn about European winemaking. He
returned to Georgia and combined traditional Georgian winemaking methods with European
methods, creating a successful and internationally recognized quality wine. Today, you will tour
the vineyards, cellars and castle and taste some delicious wine.
Light lunch will be served at Chateau Mukhrani along with a brief wine tasting. You will experience
a performance of Khridoli, Georgian martial arts, a centuries old tradition that has been now
enjoying a great revival and is even taught in the Georgian Army.
Next, your guide will take you to visit Mtskheta, the spiritual heart of Georgia. Mtskheta has an
almost mythical significance to many Georgians as this was the first capital of the nation, and was
also where Christianity was first introduced into the country. Mtskheta’s monuments date back
to the 6th Century including the Jvari Monastery, the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the Samtavro
Church.
Return to the city for an evening of leisure.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Radisson Blu Iveria
This morning, you will meet your guide and driver for the transfer east of the capital city. This
historic region, called Kakheti, is famous for its stunning landscape, independent spirit, rich fertile
soil, and tiny villages specializing in wine making.
You will reach Sighnaghi – a small but extremely charming town which is a must-see in this part
of the country. The perfectly preserved Old Town with narrow streets and the 18th Century
fortifications that once had 23 towers and several gates, makes for a wonderful place to stroll
around and take in the relaxed ambiance and gorgeous views of the Greater Caucasus mountains.
For lunch, you will visit one of the best traditional wineries in the region. Georgia is considered
to be the cradle of wine-making as archaeological finds suggest that wine production may have
begun here as early as 6,000 BC, long before it reached the Mediterranean and Western Europe.
You will meet with a local wine expert and taste some regionally-produced wines.
Afternoon arrival back in Tbilisi and transfer to your hotel.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Radisson Blu Iveria
This morning is at leisure. Your driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport
in Tbilisi for your flight to Baku. The cost of this flight is not included in your program.
Upon arrival in Baku, your guide will be waiting for you just outside of baggage claim and customs
to transfer you to your hotel. You will be staying in one of the most beautiful hotels in Europe,
the stunning Four Seasons Hotel Baku, perfectly located at the edge of Old Town and directly on
the Caspian Sea.
Baku is a city of huge contrasts; minarets have been superseded by the iconic architectural
landmark that is The Flame Towers, which against all the odds works well in this city that has
always been about old and new. While Old Baku had a reputation of a city blighted by oil
extraction, it has recently been completely transformed into a 21st Century capital with seaside
promenades and extraordinary architecture by such luminaries as Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster. This is a city, indeed country, reborn with oil wealth that for the first time is being spent
at home.
This evening, take a walk through the Old Town with your guide. A UNESCO World Heritage
Site, the Old Town is one of the oldest continuously inhabited parts in the region. Archaeological
digs have revealed Bronze Age burial chambers, dating back 1,500 years.
This is the most popular area of the city, a maze of alleys, winding streets and caravanserais
sometimes called the ‘Acropolis of Baku.’ You’ll see carpet shops and cafes and you shouldn’t
miss a stop into a tea house to sample hot lavash bread pulled straight from the clay oven.
Later, your guide will take you to the Walled City of Baku and the Shirvanshah’s Palace. The walls
are well preserved and date from the 12th century whilst the Palace was built in the 15th century.
While many of the treasures that were once the pride of Baku were taken by the Ottomans to
Istanbul, you can still feel the history of the palace when wandering from the residential areas to
the baths, through the mosque and beyond. Here in Old Town, you’ll also see the Maiden Tower,
hear its sad history, and if still open for the day, climb to the top for a wonderful panoramic view.
This evening you will be served a dinner at a local authentic restaurant and enjoy a private show
of belly dancing. You may opt to join in and try on some of the national costumes or participate
in a master class of Galyan preparation (hookah). Please note dinner is not included in program cost.
Airport Transfer with Assistants (Tbilisi & Baku); Half-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide (Baku)
Four Seasons Baku
This morning, your guide and driver will take you outside the city center to Gobustan,
approximately 90 minutes away. Gobustan is an open-air museum overflowing with Neolithic
rock drawings. There are over 4,000 inscriptions that go back 12,000 years. New to Gobustan is
a state-of-the-art, interactive museum that brings to life the time that created these extraordinary
drawings. On your way back to Baku, you can stop to see some 2,000-year old Latin graffiti, left
by Caesar’s troops!
Later, your guide will take you to the Baku Carpet Museum which boasts one of the greatest
carpet collections in the world. The collection is so vast that only 10% of it used to be displayed
in its former home. This unique museum was recently built in the center of the city by an Austrian
architect who designed the building to resemble a rolled carpet! It’s an impressive institution that
tells the fascinating history of carpet making in this region.
Afterwards, enjoy a private visit to the former house of the Nobel family. Ludwig, Robert and
Emmanuel Nobel moved from St. Petersburg to Baku in the 1870s, originally to develop business
in wood. The first industrial output of oil in the world was in Baku in 1848 - five years before
Pennsylvania. The Nobel brothers ended up in the oil business and they became the catalyst for
the Russian tsar to decree that the development of oil was no longer a monopoly, and so the
first oil boom started.
Early this evening, you may enjoy a boat tour in Baku’s perfect harbor and take in the city from
another perspective. Please note the boat ride is optional and not included in program cost.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Four Seasons Baku
To experience some local color and flavor, we suggest an early visit to the Bazaar (market) to
see the famous Baku tomatoes, citrus and nuts, sold as they have been for centuries by local
traders.
Later, you will see the fascinating eternal burning hill - Yanar Dag is fueled by natural gas escaping
from the rocks and earth. This area, 30 minutes from Baku, has been endlessly burning for five
decades, flames sprouting straight from the earth. The Ateshgah Temple, a 15-minute drive away
is a must see. Also known as the Temple of the Fire Worshippers, this has been a center of
worship for thousands of years and is one of the finest preserved temples of its kind.
The temple is built on the site of a natural gas vent believed to have been sacred to the
Zoroastrians since the 6th Century. The area is so saturated with natural gas and oil that flames
spontaneously erupt from the ground - hence the country’s other name, Odlar Yurdu, or “Land of Fires”, and the name of the temple, which means “Home of Fire”.
You will then return to the city center to visit a top Baku highlight. Zaha Hadid, the world-famous
architect and Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, saved one of her greatest triumphs for Baku in
the Aliyev Cultural Center. Stunning inside and out, this building houses temporary exhibitions
as well as a museum dedicated to Heydar Aliyev, the founder and first president of modern day
Azerbaijan.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide
Four Seasons Baku
Check-out of the hotel and meet your driver for the transfer to the airport for your onward
flight. (Please note the cost of your flight is not included in your program).
Optional:
If time allows this morning, you will certainly not want to miss the Azerbaijan Art Museum,
housed in the Rothschild family mansion in the city center. This fine collection is particularly
strong in Russian paintings, including Aivazovsky, Repin, and Kandinsky, three of the greatest.
OR:
Alternatively, your guide can take you to the History Museum of Azerbaijan, one of Baku’s most
beautiful orientalist mansions: the Taghiyev Mansion. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited parts in the region. This is the most popular area of the city, a maze of alleys, winding streets and caravanserais sometimes called the “Acropolis
of Baku”.
Please note touring on this day is optional and cost is not included in program cost.
You will then be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (Please note the cost of your
flight is not included in program cost).
Airport Transfer with Assistant; Half-Day Guide (Optional)
Cost of the Program:
For Two (2) guests travelling together
From $6,300 per person (total for 11 nights)
For Four (4) guests travelling together
From $5,775 per person (total for 11 nights)
Accommodations Yerevan
Three (3) nights at the Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
James Tufenkian, part of the large Armenian diaspora has created a boutique hotel group with four hotels in key
locations throughout the country that showcase the best of Armenian crafts, and his own beautifully made
carpets and rugs.
Standard Rooms: These rooms feature king or twin bedding and an ensuite bathroom with glass-topped
vanity, basalt floors and a shower. All rooms offer facilities such as coffee/tea making machine, individual climate
control air conditioner, refrigerator and safe box.
Dilijan
One (1) night at the Tufenkian Old Dilijan; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
Your stay in the countryside will be at the Tufenkian Old Dilijan Hotel, an intimate, 14-room hotel designed in
a traditional country style.
Medium Rooms: These rooms offer panoramic views of Old Dilijan and forests of the Tavoush region and
feature flat screen TV, satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities and hairdryers.
Tbilisi
Four (4) nights at the Radisson Blu Iveria; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
From the outside, the Radisson would suggest nothing particularly special as a tall, glass structure. However,
inside, the rooms afford an incredible panoramic view of Tbilisi, giving a wonderful sense of place that is not
easily found in other hotels in the city. Combined with an excellent location, stunning spa with a rooftop pool
and a buzzing restaurant with a large outside space for breakfast, we believe this is the premier hotel choice in
Tbilisi.
Superior Room: All the rooms at the Radisson Blu Iveria are bright and spacious. These rooms also have a
panoramic view of the city, with three sides of the room being glass, immersing you right into the city!
Nespresso machines and smartphone docking stations are additional touches that complete your stay.
Baku
Three (3) nights at the Four Seasons Baku; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
The Four Seasons Baku opened in September 2012 and is a newly constructed hotel, built in the fin de siècle
style that is now Baku’s signature architecture. Its nine stories are built in Azeri stone, topped off with a
copper mansard roof and it benefits from the meticulous research of British architects Reardon Smith in
creating a new landmark in the center of the city.
The location, facing the Caspian Sea and a moment’s walk from the Old Town and Maiden Tower, could not
be better. All 170 rooms have a view, either of the Old Town and now iconic Flames, or of the Caspian Sea.
The Deluxe City View Rooms are large and inviting, with all the Four Seasons luxurious touches you would
expect.
Deluxe City View Room: Our recommendation in Baku is a spacious (over 500 square feet) Deluxe room
with a view of the City of Baku, to give you a true sense of place. Rooms are located on floors two to eight,
and include the usual exceptional Four Seasons standards such as double vanities and high thread count linen.
Meals No meals included, other than breakfast as described above. Your final documents will include our top
recommendations. Your guides will recommend restaurants that fit your exact needs daily.
Services Private vehicle, driver and guide at your service as described. A full day is generally eight hours in duration. A
half-day is generally three hours in duration. The timing for each day is noted in your program.
Exeter International’s local offices are available for your assistance 24 hours per day while you are traveling.
Our local staff may also assist you with restaurant reservations and purchasing of additional theater and
museum tickets at your request.
Transportation
All transfers to and from airports are included in the program. Unless otherwise noted, all transfer service is
with a driver only, not a guide. In general, drivers have limited English-speaking skills. Evening transportation is
not included unless specifically noted in your itinerary. Timing for each day is noted in your program.
Guides
Hand chosen for their knowledge on local history, art & architecture. Guides are at your disposal as noted in
your itinerary.
Tickets
All entrance tickets as described in the program.
Exeter International Travel Information VISAS
A visa is required for travel to Azerbaijan.
BAGGAGE
The vehicles reserved for your itinerary can accommodate up to two medium-sized suitcases per person. If
you intend to travel with additional luggage, please advise your travel consultant so appropriate arrangements
may be made. In general, we schedule a sedan for parties of two, a minivan for parties of three to four and a
minibus for parties of five or more.
SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing arrangements have been made with your special interests in mind. Your drivers and guides are at
your disposal for full or half-day sightseeing programs as indicated in the itinerary. Within those time and
mileage guidelines, your driver and guide are at your disposal, so you are free to modify your program as you
please. Should you require additional time or mileage, the costs will be quoted on request and may be paid
for locally in the local currency or U.S. Dollars.
Every effort has been made to confirm that scheduled sightseeing venues will be open at the time you plan to
visit them. However, individual estates, museums, gardens and other points of interest can change their hours
of operation at short notice. In the event that a particular attraction is closed on the day or time of your visit,
your guide will offer alternative arrangements or rearrange your sightseeing to accommodate these unexpected events.
OPTIONAL EXPENSES
Charges for extra meals, transport, sightseeing services or other optional additions to your established
itinerary are your responsibility and must be paid locally in the local currency.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities are not included in your tour price. Gratuities are at your own discretion. We recommend $15-
$20 per person, per day for your guide and $5 - $10 per person, per day for your driver. For your airport or
station transfer, a gratuity of $5 - $10 is customary, based on service. Dollars, Euros and any local currency
are all accepted.
DINING WITH YOUR GUIDE
On days when dinner and lunch costs have not been included in your itinerary (or in your tour cost), you may,
at your discretion, choose to invite your guide to dine with your party. You are under no obligation to do so
but, if you do extend such an invitation, the guide is your guest and you will be responsible for the cost of
his/her meal.
Booking Conditions
PAYMENTS
Exeter International must receive a deposit of 25% of the total program cost before reservations for your
independent travel program can be initiated. The balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure. No
reservations are made on your behalf until this deposit has been received. Availability and pricing is subject to
change until this deposit is received. All deposits are nonrefundable.
CANCELLATION
Written cancellations received less than 60 days prior to departure are subject to the following forfeit of tour
cost
• 59-14 days prior to departure, 50% of total tour cost
• 14 or less days prior to departure, 100% of tour cost
REFUNDS
We regret that refunds cannot be issued for arrangements confirmed on your itinerary but unused once your
tour has begun.
INSURANCE
Exeter International strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. You
will find insurance costs noted on your invoice and insurance coverage information in your original booking
packet.
PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS
Once an itinerary is finalized and final payment has been made, a $100 revision fee will be charged if the
itinerary is changed.
The tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges. Rates are quoted in US Dollars on the
current rate of exchange and tariff as of 2018. Exeter International reserves the right to increase tour prices
to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Devaluation of a foreign currency will be weighed against any tariff increases imposed. Exeter International
does not breakdown costs involved in any Small Group or Individual Travel Program.
All arrangements are subject to availability and modification if necessary.
Prices are subject to change if necessary until paid in full.
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