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Wonderful way to see a beautiful country
This Croatian trip was a wonderful mix of unspoilt countryside, sparkling clear seas and historical walled towns and cities. It was also a good mix of fairly chall...
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Amazing scenery & lots of laughs
We have recently returned from our first cycling holiday with Exodus and whilst I don't usually do reviews this time I felt compelled to write to say how impressed...
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Cycling
The brochure tells you about the scenery etc but until you get there whow! It's a trip you must do the scenery ,roads and great guide will bring you to places you...
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Highly recommended!
My husband and I have just returned from this cycle trip and we can highly recommend it to anyone thinking of doing the same. Alan, the tour leader, was outstandin...
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stunning coastline
Excellent leader Alan. Great balance between towns and countryside. Difficult to find anything I would change, perhaps better hotel coffee. not having been before, D...
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Just brilliant!
We had a wonderful time cycling the Dalmation Coast. The scenery was amazing, the group were all lovely, our tour leader Marijo was fantastic and the food was grea...
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Breathtaking scenery and super smooth cycling!
It really was as described on the label - fabulously clear seas teeming with fish, gorgeous vistas of islands, vines and historic villages, with hidden gems of fre...
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Wonderful trip
What a fab trip. Great weather, wonderful company, and the gorgeous Dalmatian coast. The ride exceeded our expectations, it was a little tougher than we expected, ...
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Cycling the Dalmation Coast
The Croatia coast line is an excellent place for cycling from the Istria peninsula up north all the way to the southern city of Dubrovnik. While this trip only cov...
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MAGNIFICENT COASTLINE
Cycling the Dalmation Coast has to be one of the best cycling holidays so far. A really well run trip, with a tour guide that definitely went the extra mile and sc...
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cycling the Dalmatian Coast
I really enjoyed the itinerary. The scenery was excellent, the hotels choices were good as well. The hotel in Split (hotel Bellevue) on Day 1 was a bit rough around...
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Excellent
A really lovely holiday a good balance of cycling and relaxing/socieliting time Can’t wait to choose another The freedom of cycling along the coast Excellent Alan...
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Cycling The Dalmation Coast Croatia
We thoroughly enjoyed our first Exodus tour. The cycling was amazing, very beautiful scenery, and excellent bikes. The tour guide Dino and Driver Tommy were super, ...
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Discovering Croatia
What an adventure, biking in a country that I hardly knew existed. Croatia is beautiful, almost untouched by the human hands that have sullied much of the urban ar...
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Great trip
A very good option for a week in Europe. The islands between Split and Dubrovnik are beautiful and in May there was very little traffic. The day in Mljet was one o...
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A must see trip
I have just returned from the most amazing cycling holiday. This was my first holiday of this kind and was rather nervous being a single traveler! The rest of th...
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Croatian Delights
Fabulous cycling on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast Islands. Lovely roads, unspoilt villages, scenery to die for and good food. Hotels were unfortunately the exception- e...
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Top cycling, scenery and ice cream (in some locations...)
An excellent holiday to a fabulous country, great cycling with a brilliant guide, plus swimming in beautiful locations, stunning scenery and lovely food. Plus, th...
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Good description of the holiday
The cycling holiday was excellent. The mix of exercise, downtime and cultural visits was just about perfect. Visiting Korcula Old Town and climbing the 10K hill on ...
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Beautiful country.
Good routes through some beautiful countryside. Some of the uphills are pretty tough but worth it for the downhills. Excellent choice of restaurants, very well org...
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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