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The Balkans Tour & Trip Reviews
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Sun, Sea & Scenery
This is our first Exodus trip , me and the wife fear we have experienced the best trip on our first tour! This trip was outstanding. The guide Marijo was fantastic,...
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Recommend this (NOT EXPLORE - see below)
I would highly recommend this cycling holiday. Not only do you get to take in the breathe taking views and islands on 2 wheels, but there is plenty of time to rela...
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An outstanding cycle trip
If you'd like a highly scenic ride in a lovely country, then this is the trip for you. We cycled up and down hills with amazing sea views, and visited stunning tow...
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Beautiful scenery and great cycling
Loved this cycling holiday. Lots of great cycling in beautiful scenery with a knowledgeable and fun guide, Alan. Great group of people too! Loved the changing scene...
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Beautiful country
The trip was well planned and executed by Exodus, the cycling was varied and contained just the right amount of challenge to make it interesting. Late September wa...
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Cycling the Dalmation Coast
As a group of six ladies who are hobby cyclists, there was some in trepidation, but we needn't have been concerned. The support of our guide, Marijo and the group,...
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Cycling in Croatia
Just brilliant ! Just beautiful! Just about achievable for those that haven't put in the training. Just easy (ish)for those that have . Just great people, guide , ho...
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Cycling the Dalmation Coast - May 2017
Once again Exodus has delivered a fabulous holiday in a beautiful destination. We highly recommend this trip and could easily have spent more time cycling the isla...
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Cycljng from Split to Dubrovnik
This is described as moderate but there are some long steep hills. Don't let this put you off as the guide gets you all to the top. This is how you feel achievemen...
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Excellent week, lovely islands
This was an excellent trip, that we thouroughly enjoyed. The islands of Hvar, Korcula and Midjet are lovely. The cycling is fairly straightforward, with the first ...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
(without a doubt) The most enjoyable cycling trip I have been on. The bluest sea I have ever seen. She was fabulous. She was knowledgeable and humourous...
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MVJ Cycling the Dalmatian Coast
I am an experienced Exodus traveller, and this was my 16th trip. The invitation to review was addressed to my husband Robin (Robert), and I am completing the Review ...
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Cycling the Dalmatian Coast
This trip was a 12 out of 10. The group of 16 gelled very well. The ages ranged from the 30s to upper 70s. The guide, Ana was very personable. We could travel at our...
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Fantastic Cycling along the beautiful Dalmation coast
If you like cycling along spectacular coastal views and picturesque villages then this is the trip for you! Too many! Dubrovnik at the end of the trip was amazing bu...
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Must do cycle in your lifetime
The views, the hills, the people and the food all make for an amazing trip Cycling up the 11.5 km hill in Hvar and reaching the top with a outstanding view of the Ad...
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Cycling the Dalmation Coast
Very enjoyable trip, expertly guided by Alan, taking in stunning scenery along pretty quite roads with great food and company along the way. Handling the climbs - I ...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
Excellent! Well organised, excellent on ground support, lovely place, can't fault any thing, it's just what Exodus do...well. Hills. Undulating hills. Excellent, ...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
The Croatia Cycling tour is an excellent way to enjoy the Croatia coast and get off the beaten track and enjoy the local food. I would highly recommend this trip if ...
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Cycling the Dalmatian Coast
This was a most excellent adventure that combined some of the most beautiful islands and coastline one will ever see and cycling that was challenging at times but no...
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Cycling the Dalmatian Coast
An amazing week of cycling and island hopping along one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. Brilliant local food, historic old towns and stunning coastal and...
Editor’s Take
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.
One of the first things to remember about Balkan tours is that each itinerary will vary in length and destinations. Many of the longer tours are fast paced because they travel from the the far north in Bulgaria to southern Croatia. If you wish to travel slower or only see certain parts of the region, there are Balkan tour itineraries specializing in themes or regions of the Balkans.
With such a wide area, the Balkans have many different climates. What time of year you travel will be important, especially if you are traveling during the cooler months or on a cruise. For those looking into river cruises of the Danube, the river levels throughout the year may affect your itinerary.
While many of the tours are only able to offer a day or two in a given city due to time constraints, many travelers have noted they chose to extend their trip at the end to explore their final destination further.
Positive Balkan tour company reviews highlight the combination of scenery and city destinations. The Balkans have some of the most stunning views in Europe, natural and manmade, and tour companies that combine both are at the top of the list.
Additionally, travelers really enjoy the opportunity to explore lesser known cities like Mostar and Sofia that are less crowded and a little more off the beaten path than some cities in Europe. Reviewers also noted how traveling in the Balkans has given them a new appreciation of the region after learning about the past wars of the this area and how the Balkans are recovering.
A special note for travelers who are vegetarian or vegan. The Balkan cuisine is very meat oriented, especially in Bosnia and Serbia. Travelers with dietary restrictions may have some difficulty, but there are options and your local tour guide is a great source for suggestions.
The Balkans are extremely mountainous. Even if you are on a low level activity tour, it is important to remember that many of the cities have been built in and around the mountains. Visitors will encounter plenty of inclines and stairs in the cities.
Conclusion: If you want a professional take on traveling to the Balkans, see the Travelstride Balkan Guide »
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