About Exeter International

Each year, there are more people travelling the world, to more and more destinations. We don't think that means the world is getting smaller - just more crowded.

When you travel with Exeter International we can't promise you that there will be no crowds, but we can promise that we will have done as much as we can to smooth the way for you.

We offer full-service, bespoke itineraries that go beyond the ordinary in all of our destinations.

The value of booking your holiday with Exeter International includes:

Local Knowledge - We are passionate about Russia and Eastern Europe, but we understand that independent travel there can be challenging. Guide books are out of date even before they are published, and it's not so much a case of what you know as who you know. We cultivate our extensive local contacts and travel to our destinations regularly to update our knowledge.

Independence – Because we are independent we can offer truly impartial advice.

Planning - Use our knowledge and expertise to ensure you have the best experience and make the most of your time. We can design a trip that will avoid poor flight connections, crowds at museums (as much as possible) and make your holiday unique. This takes planning and experience and is our speciality.

Authentic Experiences – Our guides will not drag you to the nearest shop selling tourist tat and we try and go beyond the main well known sites and offer you a museum or show you a street market off the beaten track.

Extraordinary Experiences – Different, unusual and often closed to the general public we can offer special insider access that defines experiential travel.

Jump the Queue - Avoiding long waits in museum lines is one of our top priorities. Because we pre-purchase most museum tickets and make appointments wherever possible, we minimise waiting time to get into the most popular sights in each city.

Our Guides - who are hand-chosen as the best of the best in our destinations. We know our Exeter guides and you benefit from this tremendously in never getting stuck with poor English or a lack of knowledge. It is a long and arduous process to be an Exeter guide. This guarantees you quality over a guide booked through almost any other source. We know that the selection of the right guide can be the single most important element of your holiday.

VIP Treatment - We book a number of people at all our partner hotels, giving us preferred rates, clout and often availability to rooms even on sold out dates. Expect added amenities and often complimentary upgrades upon check in at our partner hotels (subject to availability).

Peace of Mind - Before you Travel - Because we are fully ATOL bonded you have complete financial protection.

Peace of Mind – In your Destination - A local 24-hour contact person wherever you travel with Exeter International. Your local contact will be there for you to coordinate any changes in your programme between cities or help you in the case of an emergency. All logistical changes will be handled by our local staff, giving you peace of mind.

Our greatest referees are our customers.

To make a booking with Exeter International, or find out more about our Eastern Europe and Russia tours, us on 020 8956 2756. Or email enquiries@exeterinternational.co.uk