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May 2023
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Ancient Macedonia
On our many previous Explore trips we’ve had excellent itineraries and terrific tour leaders, but not this time. Apart from the Monastery St. Joakim Osogovski, the ...
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Eileen
Oct 2022
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Ancient Macedonia
I have travelled with Explore a number of times and this was well up to standard. Varied (probably too many monasteries but there are always too many churches/temple...
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Nick
Oct 2022
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Ancient Macedonia
Lake Ohrid - a really beautiful place. Archaeological sites of Pella and Philippi, riding a Greek island ferry without the crowds, lunch of fresh fish right by the l...
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Gerda
Sep 2022
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Ancient Macedonia
It was an interesting trip and we saw the places we wanted to see. The...
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A wonderfully authentic Bulgarian experience; interesting walks, comfortable accommodation and a lovely group
This trip provides a great introduction to a very special, unspoilt part of Europe which maintains traditional practices in agriculture and food production. Yagod...
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If you go down in the woods today....
A superb holiday in beautiful countryside, staying in an excellent local hotel with walks that make the most of what the region has to offer. Realising that bears w...
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A great walking holiday in unspoilt Bulgaria
This was an excellent trip in a relatively unspoilt and bucolic part of the world. The Rodopi mountains in southern Bulgaria, near the Greek border, make for relat...
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As the Nike Ad says "Just Do It"
Having travelled extensively but not to Bulgaria previously I was very interested to see what I would think of the country and I wasn't disappointed. I flew direct...
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A fantastic walking holiday in remote and beautiful mountains
We had five strenuous but not exhausting days walking through really beautiful gorges, meadows and mountains and came back to a welcoming and comfortable simple ho...
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Walking in wonderful Rodopi mountains
A memorable walking holiday. The walks were through forests, gorges and beautiful wildflower meadows. Lovely views! A very pastoral feel to the whole holiday - and...
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Really nice week's walking in a rarely visited area.
A really nice week's walking in the rarely visited Rodopi mountains in Bulgaria - I'd never heard of them before! All the walks were pretty gentle with around four ...
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Beautiful walks in a remote part of Bulgaria
It was a very enjoyable trip in a remote part of the country. I didn't hear about Rodopi mountains before so didn't know what to expect. The scenery is absolutely ...
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A wonderful get away in the mountains
A good week's walking in a rural location hosted in a great locally run hotel. This week was everything that I expected based on the detailed trip notes, the walks...
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Beautiful walks in a remote part of Bulgaria
It was a very enjoyable trip in a remote part of the country. I didn't hear about Rodopi mountains before so didn't know what to expect. The scenery is absolutely st...
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Bulgaria Rodopi Mtns
Good walking in the Rodopi hills -Derbyshire on a larger scale (but with a lot more trees). The walks were a little "samey" as many of the individual views are maske...
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Really nice week's walking in a rarely visited area.
A really nice week's walking in the rarely visited Rodopi mountains in Bulgaria - I'd never heard of them before! All the walks were pretty gentle with around four h...
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Rodopi Mountains
Excellent trip walking in the mountains and meadows of the Rodopi mountains. Lovely family run hotel with exellent food - very welcoming. We had a very peaceful and ...
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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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