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Beautiful coastlines and ancient sites
This trip covered several new and emerging countries and 1,000 years of history, conflict and occupation. We saw spectacular mountain ranges, fertile agricultural lo...
Our recent trip in the Balkans
Our recent trip in the Balkans with Intrepid was fantastic. Our tour leader was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I really liked the comfort style as many activi...
A well organised trip
A well organised trip to get a taste of a number of Balkan countri...
The tour itinerary was fantastic
Our first tour with intrepid was through the western balkans, we were very lucky to have the guide we did, his knowledge and passion for the area was second to none....
There was lots of interesting history and culture
This trip provides a good range of experiences and activities in several Balkan countries. There was lots of interesting history and culture throughout before ending...
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This was a fantastic trip
This was a fantastic trip with many interesting cultural insights. A great balance between the needs of independent travellers and the right levels of organisation n...
The Western Balkans trip provided surprise
The Western Balkans trip provided surprise after surprise. I had no idea just how beautiful Macedonia is, how modern and wealthy Tirana is, how old and atmospheric K...
Well organized small group tour.
An exploration through the less visited world of eastern europe. Fabul...
This tour provides an interesting insight
This tour provides an interesting insight into the Western Balkens. Pack good walking shoes and be sure to arrive in Sofia early so you can enjoy the beauty of the t...
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Oct 2024
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Ancient Macedonia
This is a varied and well paced trip across 3 countries, including visits to many ancient sites, monasteries, beautiful scenery, boat trips and a day by the sea. The...
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Andrew
Oct 2024
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Ancient Macedonia
This is a fascinating and well balanced itinerary. There is consistency, continuity and variety in the sites and sights, so you are left feeling very satisfied at th...
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Oct 2024
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Ancient Macedonia
Zorica, our guide, and Pascal, our driver, really were the dream team - lovely, kind, warm and so excited to show us their beautiful country. They couldn’t do enough...
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Suzanne
Sep 2024
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Ancient Macedonia
I am not a historian or an archaeologist but this trip was brought to life by having such an exceptional tour guide ( & coach driver) plus the local guides were ...
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
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Ancient Macedonia
Overall, this was a good tour with highlights including Philip's tomb, Sofia, Thassos and Thessaloniki. However, the trip was severely compromised by the inadequate...
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Janine
Sep 2024
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Ancient Macedonia
Very good trip, but disappointed that our accommodation in Ohrid was changed to the Granit hotel. 4 km from town, so involved bus/taxi. Staff extremely rude and un...
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Bob
Sep 2024
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Ancient Macedonia
Only half of this tour covers the ancient elements of ancient Macedonia. Half the time is in the modern country of North Macedonia (which is beautiful and interesti...
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.
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