Greg and Arina of Exeter International provided an amazing journey to Georgia and Armenia for our group of four. Their local knowledge was invaluable in building a 10-day itinerary that captured all of our interests. We found Tbilisi and Yerevan to be beautiful and fascinating cities, and enjoyed spending a relaxing few days in the Kakheti wine region. There were so many highlights…our Khachapuri making class, the private boat trip on the Kura River, wine tasting at the Alaverdi Monastery, participating in Rtveti and Supra celebrations in Georgia. We loved seeing Mount Ararat and the Khor Virap Monastery in Armenia, and our private tour of the Armenian Genocide Museum (arranged at our last-minute request) was truly the most impactful experience of our trip. Ana and Aram were exceptional guides! Ana was such a generous host and made every effort to ensure we experienced the best of Georgian culture and cuisine. Her sommelier training gave our wine tastings a richer context, and her enthusiasm for Georgia’s food culture introduced us to local specialties we might not have otherwise tried. We had only a short time with Aram, but his knowledge of Armenian history was very illuminating, and gave us a much greater appreciation for a country we knew little about. We travel extensively and have visited many wonderful places, and for those who haven’t visited Georgia and Armenia, we can unequivocally recommend that you go! We are so grateful to Exeter International. 
Thank you Greg and Arina for ensuring a memorable visit!

We just returned from a fabulous trip to Slovenia and Croatia. As we didn’t know much about the areas we were planning on visiting, Ala and Izabel were very helpful in helping us determine how and where we would spend our time. Though we hadn’t originally planned on spending much time in Ljubljana, we found it to be a beautiful and charming small city and we were very glad that we got to spend time exploring it. The hotel Ala recommended, Ladjica Ljubljana, was perfectly situated and lovely. The staff there was unusually charming and helpful. We took a day trip to explore the beautiful areas around Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj with a terrific guide, Vladimir. Another highlight was the time we spent at the fabulous Maslina resort on Hvar, which is the type of place you’re reluctant to leave. It’s truly one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed with a staff that was outstanding in their desire to be helpful. We also loved the time we spent with our guide, Petra, in Dubrovnik. We had asked to be shown sites related to the Jewish population in Croatia, and Petra is one of a relative handful of Jews living in Dubrovnik and supporting the small synagogue there. Her stories about her family’s history and her own experience and insights provided a powerful and fascinating personal perspective that made our visit there special. All in all, Slovenia and Croatia are both beautiful and interesting countries to visit and our drivers and guides helped us to understand the fascinating and complex history of this region, particularly regarding the breakup of Yugoslavia. The weather in September was near-perfect and contributed to making this a truly fun and memorable trip!

We just returned from a journey to Slovenia and Croatia. Our trip was FANTASTIC! The itinerary Silvia put together for us was diverse and interesting and really showcased some amazing aspects of both countries. The pace of our days was perfect for us, and there were no surprises or unexpected glitches. But I have to say the highlight for us – and this is consistent with the previous trips I've taken through Exeter – was the amazing guides and drivers who charmed us, educated us and took care of us. They were all first rate. We felt like we were among friends. We're very glad we listened to Silvia’s hotel recommendations (they were so nice) and acted on many of her preferred restaurant recommendations. We ate extremely well and enjoyed the wines immensely. Overall, we could not have been more pleased. Thank you to Exeter and especially Silvia for bringing us this enchanted journey. We cannot wait for the next one.

Just back from a wonderful family trip to Croatia with our boys (ages 19 and 16). Despite a heat wave and some summer crowds, it was the perfect destination for exploration and relaxation. Our trip planners Ala and Izabel were super responsive both in planning the trip, and when questions or minor issues arose during our travels. We flew to Dubrovnik, and then drove and took a small motor boat to the exquisite Maslina Resort on the beautiful, peaceful island of Hvar. We all enjoyed the resort’s beautiful rooms and grounds, the gorgeous pool, attentive staff, and low-key vibe…and the rocky “beaches” and sandy beach were fantastic for relaxing and swimming in the (salty) Adriatic. Most nights, we had dinner at different restaurants in Stari Grad, to which the hotel runs cars for drop-off and pick-up. The food was some of the best we have had anywhere, while also simple and homey. If you love fish and seafood, this is the perfect destination. Exploring Split with a guide and a day trip on a boat to the Pakleni Islands were additional highlights. Skip a stop in Brac, as it is touristy and crowded. We then drove back to Dubrovnik, with an amazing stop in the medieval town of Ston and a very cool visit to an oyster and mussel farm, with a chance to sample both. It was too hot to walk the walls of the town, but they are beautifully preserved and it was easy to feel like you were right back in medieval times. We stayed at the Hotel Excelsior in Dubrovnik, which was much busier, but had a fabulous terrace “beach” and easy access to the Old Town. The Old Town is touristy, but still amazing, and we got a full sense of the history from our wonderful guide Ana Maria. Definitely kayak out to Lokrum Island—and explore the caves—and have dinner at Proto. Our kids left Croatia saying it was one of the best family trips we have had…and we would return (especially to Hvar) in a heartbeat. Just expect heat and some crowds in summer, and plan to be near the water! Ala and her amazing team will take excellent care of you.

We just returned from a memorable trip to Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Having used Exeter International for the first time, we were not disappointed and would highly recommend them to those who seek customized rather than cookie cutter travel. Virtually all arrangements exceeded our expectations! Exeter offered a website with our individualized itinerary, length of daily sightseeing tours, names of guides, and emergency contacts in each country. The itinerary they proposed included the key places we wanted to see plus some wonderful things that were unknown to us. We asked countless questions, and the guides offered significant insights into each country's unique history and evolution. Free time was mixed in with sightseeing, and sightseeing was adjusted if requested. Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic are not only incredibly beautiful, but their cities are clean, green, and safe, and the people are very welcoming.