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The Balkans Tour & Trip Reviews
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
Superb scenery, excellent guide and enjoyable cycling makes this a top trip There were so many good features of this holiday that it is impossible to pick out one mo...
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Cycling the Dalmation Coast
A fun holiday, with fantastic views, beautiful secluded coastal villages, and enjoyable cycling. Cycling up a long hill on the first morning, everyone making the top...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
Best Exodus cycling trip so far, Brilliant rep in Ana, beautiful country, outstanding views, great group of like minded people. Would recommend this trip as a ...
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Cycling the Dalmatian Coast
A fantastically well planned trip with enough challenges and excitement to suit all ages and abilities. Myself and my partner are moderate cyclists and found the tri...
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Cycling the Dalmatian Coast
Excellent trip with an interesting bunch of people from all walks of life. We all had something to bring to the table.Had some great laughs and the leader was a good...
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An amazing adventure
This was my first Exodus trip and highly recommended. The cycling was fantastic, the scenery was amazing, the food was fantastic, and the group all had a great laugh...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
It's quite simething at the age of 64 having had many previous holidays of all kinds, to say that this was the best holiday that I have ever had. However, that'...
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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
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...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
The trip was fantastic! The route was beautiful, the group friendly, and the leader outstanding. It was great to see everyone make it to the top of the hill on...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
The reason I went on this vacation was because I originally did a Google search for a different type of holiday without single supplements,a...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
A fantastic trip that left me wanting more, and which really showed just how beautiful Croatia is. There were a lot of high points on the trip - sometimes literally:...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
A fabulous adventure, exploring a stunningly beautiful part of Croatia. Great company, spectacular sceanery, challenging cycle routes (no-one told me it was a hilly ...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
A thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Kudos goes to a very engaging and professional guide, a great group and lovely food, but the real star was Croatia itself;...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
My first cycling holiday and I loved it! A great alternative way to seeing a new country. The lovely day cycle across Hvar island, truly beautiful. Krsto was g...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
Beautiful country, friendly people, excellent guide, really good food. Completeing the 10km climb in 30+ degC. Very fit and very tolerant young guy. We would ...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
A great trip with some ery nice people and a very helpful guide. The star of the trip was Croatia - it is very beautiful! The sweeping roads by the sea She was exce...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
The scenery was breathtaking. Every corner revealed a different view. At times, the coastline would not of been out of place in the carribean. The evening tour of Du...
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CYCLING in Croatia -MVJ
Trip itself is very good , beautiful scenery, great tour guide - all well organized except misleading in itinerary stating it is 'moderate' biking. First days it's ...
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
A fabulous time seeing parts of Croatia I would not have normally visited! Loved the islands, and it was great to have such a fun, diverse group. Cycling along...
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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