Exeter Essential Caucasus 2021 - Including Armenia, Georgia & Azerbaijan

Exeter Essential
      Caucasus
         2021
Including Armenia, Georgia &
         Azerbaijan

Featuring Extraordinary Experiences:
Khachapuri Making Class
Wine Tasting and Lunch Chateau Mukhrani
Khridoli Performance
Wine Tasting and Lunch at Winery
Nobel House Champagne & Caviar Reception

Itinerary at a glance:
         Day   1         Arrival in Yerevan, Armenia
         Day   2         Yerevan Sightseeing
         Day   3         Ararat Region Day trip
         Day   4         Yerevan – Kotayk Region – Dilijan
         Day   5         Dilijan – Tbilisi via Lori
         Day   6         Tbilisi Sightseeing
         Day   7         Tbilisi – Mtskheta & gori – Tbilisi
         Day   8         Tbilisi – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi
         Day   9         Tbilisi – Baku
         Day   10        Baku Sightseeing
         Day   11        Baku – Yanar Dag – Baku
         Day   12        Baku - Onward

Please note:
    • The infrastructure in Armenia is still developing and roads can be rough.
    • Due to their age and location, many sights require visitors to walk from the parking area to the sight (often
        uphill).

Why Exeter International?
Our Experience
At Exeter International we have been creating memories and crafting custom-designed journeys for 27 years.
We are a team of specialists committed to providing the best travel experiences in our destinations. Each of
our experts has either travelled extensively on reconnaissance trips, or has lived in their area of expertise, giving
us unparalleled first-hand knowledge. Because we focus on specific parts of the globe, we return to the same
destinations many times, honing our experience over the years.

Knowledgeable Up-to-the-Minute Local Information
We are best placed to give you advice about traveling to Europe and beyond; from logistics and new protocols
in museums, hotels and restaurants in each country. We are here to expertly guide you through the new normal
in travel.

Original Custom Programs, Meticulously Planned
Our experts speak your language both literally and culturally. Our advice and recommendations are impartial,
honest, and always have the individual in mind. We save valuable time in pre-trip research and focus on
developing experiences that enrich and enhance your experience. Once on your journey you will have complete
peace of mind with our local 24-hour contact person who is on hand to coordinate any changes in your program
or help you in the case of any emergency.

Hand-Selected Guides
We know that guides are one of the most important components of any travel experience. That is why we only
use local experts who have a history of working with our guests and whom we know personally. We are
extremely particular in selecting our guides and are confident that they will be one of the most memorable
aspects of any of our trips.

Flexible Deposit
We prepay deposits for services so we can access the top guides, the best drivers and maintain preferred
partnerships with our partner hotels. Our deposit to confirm services is 25% of the total trip cost. We want
you to feel confident to book but also know that we are sensitive to current circumstances. Therefore, 15% of
this deposit is refundable up to 31 days prior to departure if you are unable to travel for any reason. 10% of
the deposit will be retained as a future travel credit for up to 3 years. Future travel will be priced at prevailing
rates. If it is determined that you are unable to travel within 31 days of the start of services, all deposits paid
will be converted to a future travel credit, less nonrefundable funds committed on your behalf and tickets such
as train or theater tickets. This credit may also be applied to our sister travel companies: Almaz Journeys and
Exeter Safari Company.

Financial Stability
We are proud to be recognized by Allianz Insurance on their list of covered travel suppliers to give you
additional peace of mind.

DAY 1

Arrival in Yerevan, Armenia
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.

Later today you will have a half-day overview walking tour of the Yerevan city center. 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. 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.

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.

Exeter Services
Airport Transfer; Half-Day Guide

Hotel
Tufenkian Historic Yerevan

DAY 2

Yerevan
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.

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.

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 (included in program), 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.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Tufenkian Historic Yerevan

DAY 3

Ararat Region Day Trip
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.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Tufenkian Historic Yerevan

DAY 4

Yerevan - Dilijan
This morning after check-out, meet your driver and guide for further exploration of the city and then on to the
countryside.

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 (included in program), 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. Tonight you will have dinner reservations at the best fish
restaurant in Armenia (dinner is included in the cost of your program).

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Tufenkian Old Dilijan

DAY 5

Dilijan – Tbilisi via Lori
This morning, after meeting with your guide, you will depart 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.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Mercure Tbilisi Old Town

DAY 6

Tbilisi
This morning, your guide will take you to visit the Narikala Fortress, dating back to the Persians of the 4th
century. Spend the remainder of the morning exploring the Maidan or the Old Town. Your guide will show you
the Abanotubani, the sulfur baths, which were frequented by Pushkin and Dumas.

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.

Exeter International Extraordinary Experience: Khachapuri Masterclass
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!

Afterwards, continue the 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.

For those interested, you can also have a visit to 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.

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.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Mercure Tbilisi Old Town

DAY 7

Tbilisi – Mtskheta & Gori - Tbilisi
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.

Exeter International Extraordinary Experience: Winery Tasting with Lunch
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.

Exeter International Extraordinary Experience: Khridoli Performance
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 at leisure.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Mercure Tbilisi Old Town

DAY 8

Tbilisi – Sighnaghi - Tbilisi
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.

Exeter International Extraordinary Experience: Winery Tasting with Lunch
For lunch, you will visit one of the best traditional wineries in the region. Georgia is considered 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.

Late afternoon arrival back in Tbilisi and transfer to your hotel.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Mercure Tbilisi Old Town

DAY 9

Tbilisi - Baku
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.

Exeter Services
Airport Transfer with Assistants (Tbilisi & Baku); Half-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide (Baku)

Hotel
Four Seasons Baku

DAY 10

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.

Exeter International Extraordinary Experience: Champagne and Caviar Reception
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. You will enjoy a caviar and champagne (or vodka)
reception at the Nobel House.

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.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Four Seasons Baku

DAY 11

Baku – Yanar Dag - 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.

Exeter Services
Full-Day Vehicle, Driver & Guide

Hotel
Four Seasons Baku

DAY 12

Baku - Onward
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).

Exeter Services
Airport Transfer with Assistant; Half-Day Guide (Optional)

What Is
 Included

Cost of the Program:

 For Two (2) guests traveling together       From $6,975 per person (total for 11 nights)

 For Four (4) guests traveling together      From $5,450 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 Mercure Old Town Tbilisi; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.

Located in the center of Old Town Tbilisi is Mercure Tbilisi Old Town. This hotel has a sauna and a fitness
center, as well as free Wi-Fi. With Rooftop Terrace Bar SKY7, you can try a variety of drinks while taking in the
view of the mountains around you. At the Old Town Restaurant and Lobby Bar, you can also get another great
panoramic view of the city while dining on Modern European cuisine. Nearby you can explore some galleries
and cafes, as well as some of the local attractions, such as the famous Sculpture Baths, Narikala Fortress, and
Meydan Square.

With 6 floors and 102 rooms, this hotels mission is to offer a relaxing and comfortable stay. Each room is
equipped with a flat-screen television and soundproofed walls. All their rooms are air conditioned and have
private bathrooms.

Deluxe Privilege Room: For some extra space, this 290 square foot room offers a spacious private bathroom
and colorful décor. It is equipped with a minibar and a tea/coffee maker, as well as garden views.

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.

Services
Private vehicle, driver and guide at your service as described. 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
Transportation is included as noted. Unless otherwise noted, all transfer service is with a driver only, not a
guide. In general, drivers have limited English-speaking skills. 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 as indicated in the itinerary. Within those time and mileage guidelines, 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 and are at your own discretion. Please see your final documents
for tipping suggestions.

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.

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
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 2020. 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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