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Bulgaria Tour & Trip Reviews
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Victor Muscat
Oct 2023
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Balkan Adventure
Perhaps an extra day in Montenegro would help to be able to...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Written on
Balkan Adventure
Too much in little time. Cold food or overcooked. Not National food..
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Jesus Macias
Oct 2022
Written on
Treasures of the Balkans
Well designed and planned
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Janet Jennings
Oct 2022
Written on
Treasures of the Balkans
Excellent choices of places and history
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Leland White
Sep 2022
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Treasures of the Balkans
We saw a lot! The pace was good. The area was more modern than we had expected.People were friendly. We were well treated in restaurants. People were quite willing t...
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This Worked Perfect
I used assistance on flights which Explore arranged..this worked perfectly
I used assistance on flights which Explore
I used assistance on flights which Explore arranged..this worked perfectly
This was a very enjoyable and interesting tour
Bulgaria was a great country to visit and this was a very enjoyable and interesting tour with a fabulous guide. I particularly enjoyed the tour of Plovdiv, the cultu...
Bulgaria was a great country to visit
Bulgaria was a great country to visit and this was a very enjoyable and interesting tour with a fabulous guide. I particularly enjoyed the tour of Plovdiv, the cultu...
An excellent tour for experiencing
An excellent tour for experiencing a variety of activities and terrain in Romania. The Danube Delta cruise was a highlight. Kayaking there would have been a nice ad...
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An excellent tour for experiencing a variety
An excellent tour for experiencing a variety of activities and terrain in Romania. The Danube Delta cruise was a highlight. Kayaking there would have been a nice ad...
Fabulous trip, fabulous country, lovely guide and
Fabulous trip, fabulous country, lovely guide and group
Fabulous trip
Fabulous trip, fabulous country, lovely guide and group
Another interesting and well planned Explore trip.
Another interesting and well planned Explore trip. I prefer tours i...
Another interesting and well planned Explore trip. I
Another interesting and well planned Explore trip. I prefer tours i...
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Misleading and often just plain dishonest.
We paid for a 3 week luxury river cruise but received a large group bus trip across Europe with many days of packing and unpacking. I called our Viking representativ...
Truly awful company
Worst trip I have ever been on, and the worst company I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. The ‘moderate to challenging’ hiking holiday, was in no way even m...
Enjoyable tour with a variety of places
Enjoyable tour with a variety of places and cultures.
Nice group size. Path of tour was
Nice group size. Path of tour was unique. Taxi travel wa...
Maria Rosado, our guide was amazing. She
Maria Rosado, our guide was amazing. She was full of energy and always checking to make sure we were safe and having a good time. The trip went too fast, but a lot t...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Bulgaria Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
“A superb holiday in beautiful countryside,” “wonderful wildlife adventure,” “stunning views, good hikes and great hospitality,” are just a few of the many amazing things travelers had to say about their guided tours of Bulgaria.
Additional positive reviews of Bulgarian tours touched on the beautiful scenery, ideal itineraries, helpful guides, and unique cultural experiences. Many reviewers commented on how they had never heard of the Rodopi Mountains or other parts of Bulgaria before their travels and after visiting, couldn’t wait to go back!
A popular adventure tour of Bulgaria is hiking through the many mountain ranges of the country. Many of these mountains are very steep and some hikers commented they were not prepared for the amount of hiking and difficulty of the trip. Planning ahead and training before a hiking or skiing tour is extremely important if you are a first timer as Bulgaria is very rugged.
The time of year you travel to Bulgaria is also something travelers should pay attention to when booking their tour. Some reviewers commented on the closing of attractions when their tours went through certain areas of Bulgaria. Many locations in Bulgaria, like Varna, are seasonal destinations and many of their shops and restaurants may be closed in the off-season. On the other hand, there are cities, such as Sofia and Bansko, you can visit any time of the year.
A major treat for reviewers were the wildlife tours of Bulgaria as the country is home to a high number of bears. Visitors commented on the amazing landscape and hiking trails they encountered while on their tour and the expert knowledge of the guides. However, if you are planning a wildlife tour it is important to remember that these animals are wild and guides can not guarantee you will see bears every day.
If you want a professional take on traveling to Bulgaria, see Travelstride Bulgaria Guide »
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