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Discover Azerbaijan
Explore the Zoroastrian past & modern times
The fascinations of the mystical Land of Fire – Azerbaijan –
are many. Here at the crossroads of tremendous empires, explore from the
Caucasus Mountains to the Caspian Sea. Visit the ancient Ateshgah Temple
(Temple of Fire Worshippers) and witness the eternal burning hill, Yanar Dag.
Take an evening walk through Baku’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, with Bronze Age burial chambers dating back 1,500 years. Get lost in the maze-like
alleys and winding streets of Baku, stopping in carpet shops or a tea house to
enjoy hot lavash bread pulled straight from a clay oven. Learn of the critical
role Azerbaijan played in establishing the Nobel brothers in the oil industry –
one of whom went on to found the Nobel Prize Foundation. Our Exeter
International Extraordinary Experience offers an exclusive tour of the Nobel
family’s home in Baku, recently restored to its former glory. Still, under the
radar, this culturally genuine south Caucasus treasure is a must-see.
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Essential Baku
- Visit the world-famous Carpet Museum.
- Experience the fascinating eternal burning hill, Yanar Dag.
- Taste wine at the amazing Fireland Winery.
Contact us to plan your personalized Azerbaijan trip today.
When to Visit
The best time to visit Azerbaijan is April, May, June and September. July and August can be very hot and winters are harsh with temperatures dropping sharply. We would recommend avoiding the dates of the Baku Grand Prix (typically in July).
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Ala and her team created the most perfect Croatian vacation trip for me, my husband and the other couple that we were traveling with this month. I've had the good fortune to have travelled all around the world and never have I experienced such an incredible team to ensure that literally every detail, every activity, every hotel we stayed at was top-notch.
If you are even considering a vacation to this incredible country, I would highly recommend speaking with Ala and her team first. I know I will be recommending Ala friends and family that want to visit Croatia and I can do it with complete peace of mind knowing I am referring them to the best!
Nikki Davidson
The guides in each city were so fantastic. They each had a wealth of experience as guides, planned the routes well and asked about our interests when we first met so they knew what we wanted to see and do. They were all spot on time! The guides made the trip a truly special experience. They helped us to understand each city, its history, special characteristics and helped us with questions about how to navigate the city and use public transportation. The guides expedited getting into busy museums or other venues because our guides had passes to jump queues. They maximized our time so that it was spent enjoying the sights and venues instead of standing in lines and figuring out how to purchase tickets. They knew where to go and when to go there. Some venues required advance tickets and Leigh took care of that. Leigh arranged our very own private saloon boat tour of the canals of Amsterdam. Leigh checked in on us along the way on our trip and sent us special notes. She arranged to have a gift sent to my hotel room in Helsinki on my birthday.
Leigh arranged really great hotel rooms with the best views possible. And our stateroom on the Silja line cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki had an amazing view so we saw the sunset and sunrise over the Baltic from our room and that was stunning. With Exeter involved in making the hotel reservations we were treated like special guests at each hotel by the staff.
The drivers were all outstanding. They were polite, helpful, on-time and made all our connections and excursions seamless and stress free. We actually started our trip in Gothenburg Sweden at the Volvo factory. After that Exeter took over and we proceeded on our dream trip to Stockholm, Helsinki and Amsterdam. We did no driving. We used trains and boats all arranged by Leigh at Exeter. And in each city we used drivers arranged by Exeter for excursions outside the city centers, such as when we went to the delightful town of Porvoo, Finland.
When we took the train from Gothenburg to Stockholm our train was over an hour delayed and it was late evening when we arrived in Stockholm. The driver who met us in Stockholm, arranged by Exeter, had waited for us. While waiting she arranged for the hotel to have food for us upon arrival. Also when we arrived at our room at the hotel Leigh had arranged for a lovely charcuterie tray to be sent to our room. So although we arrived late and were worried about being hungry, everyone involved made sure that was taken care of without having to ask.
I can't say enough positive about Leigh Landis and Exeter International. I feel we got more than our money's worth. Without Exeter we would have wasted so much time trying to figure out what could be seen each day in each city, how to get tickets, how to find a good restaurant and figure out how to make reservations etc. We did not have to worry about any of that. All the details were taken care of in advance and all we had to do was enjoy it!
We will be forever grateful for Leigh and Exeter!
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