Afghan

Hi Tatev

Thank you so much for all the patience and effort you invested in making our holiday so enjoyable and unstressful.  It was definitely a long time coming but it was worth waiting for. 

The itinerary was good and we felt we gained a wonderful insight into the countries we visited and the differences between them.  The loss of one of the free days was a shame as we felt in need of some time to take in what we were seeing particularly in Armenia but this was just unfortunate and not in anyone's control.  Our extra day at the end meant we did start the journey home relaxed.  We did see what you meant about the walk being impossible given the weather.

Our guides were well briefed and without exception on time, bringing with them excellent English skills and a wealth of local knowledge, and, where we had drivers, they drove well and were considerate and helpful.  Everyone was very kind and considerate.  Afgan and Temo were exceptional; they had excellent English, a great sense of humour and a real ability to notice where they might ask us what we wanted to do.  Afgan ensured we felt able to navigate on our own before he left us, he checked about choices for places to eat and never rushed us. Temo rose to the occasion of dealing with Charles feeling ill, and sorted out help from a pharmacy, an extension to our booking for a couple of hours and suggested adjustments to the itinerary that I could do with him while Charles rested.  Perfect service!  Arthur, I felt, struggled a little bit more with his English but was keen to ensure that he worked his way thoroughly through the itinerary we had.  He was very knowledgeable about the monasteries and very generous. 

The hotels were all well sited and staffed with friendly and helpful people.  For our trip they met our needs well.  The most scenic, Seventeen Rooms, had great views and we were sad we didn't spend a bit longer there, but all of them were comfortable and ideal for this kind of trip.  The final hotel provided a perfect finishing and relaxing 

Hi Florena,

We thoroughly enjoyed the 21 days traveling with you. The program was varied and interesting, and the guides — Ilham in Azerbaijan, Sopi in Georgia, and Tatev in Armenia — each had their own style, which made the experience richer. We did have a small change in the itinerary due to weather in the mountains, but your team quickly arranged an alternative visit that turned out to be just as enjoyable. Everything felt very well cared for. Thank you again!

Our journey through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia was unforgettable. Each guide was excellent — Svetlana in Azerbaijan, Temo in Georgia, and Anna in Yerevan — and we felt very well looked after throughout. The hotels were nice, comfortable and centrally located though 3*. We are glad we did not choose the 4*. Thank you for such a well-organized and memorable trip.