Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels)

Customer Reviews

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  Preetham

  · June 18th, 2025
  Ohh where do I begin. It has been exactly a month since this trip started and ended 10 days later. While my memory is still fresh, better to put in and leave a review before these lemons become a distant memory. Firstly, Not sure why they were 2 Guides and 1 bus driver. I have been on 2 seperate trips to Europe/UK trips so far with other tour operators and usually only 1 each. So, we had 2 guides - Simon and Vlada (both Serbians) . This affects my tip and had to split to 2 people when ideally I would want to give to Simon only because he needs it and also, did an exemplary job throughout. Sloucher - our driver was extremely seasoned to drive in these erratic roads of Balkans and made me get the feeling I was in safe pair of hands. I made 2 new friends since I was travelling solo. I think I would be in touch with them for long time. But, also, made friends with rest of the group. Hotels although 4 stars - I really would not give any weight to that since all seem very budgeted and small rooms. None were spacious or worthy to remember that I want to go back and stay there only. Maybe it is my preference and I like luxury but these hotels were 2-3 stars at best compared to USA standards. I flew in from California and thankfully and truly appreciated that I got picked up at Aieport. Nice touch compared to other operators out there. All hotels except the one in Shkodër (Albania) were far from tourist sports for eating, restaurants, shopping. Only Hotel Mozart was close to city center where ample eateries and more are located. Overall, so called 7 countries in 10 days trip is completed but, felt we spent very less time at Kotor (Montenegro) for lunch and brief walking tour. Liked Bosnia for natural beauty, of course Dubrovnik (Croatia) for my fanaticism of Game of Thrones and finally, Ohrid pearls in North Macedonia.
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Preetham, thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad Simon and Sloucher made a positive impact on your trip, both play key roles in ensuring a smooth experience. Having two guides helps us provide better support across multiple countries and a... Show more
  
  Trip date: May 2025
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  RAMI

  · June 16th, 2025
  The most important thing in a trip is the group, and of course also the guide and the driver coz the tour we already know what to expect. We were blessed in this tour with an amazing combination of the 3 of them. The group was awesome from all over the world, our guide Milosh a very well informed and funny and friendly guide, our driver Alexander probably the best ever in his field. Accommodations were great and very well chosen and so were all the places we visited. In brief, I can say with a big smile that this trip was really amazing and so full of beautiful energy and even all in all beyond my expectations. Life is beautiful. Thank you tourradar & Travel Talk for this wonderful trip and you can be sure I will remain your faithful fan and will travel with you again and definitely would recommend you to my friends.
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Rami, thank you for your heartfelt review. We're truly delighted to hear that your experience on the tour exceeded expectations. As you beautifully put it, the combination of a great group, an exceptional guide like Milosh, and a skilled driver like... Show more
  Trip date: June 2025
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  Chooi Lan

  · June 15th, 2025
  Short and sweet. Milosh, our guide made a difference...a wealth of information, we had history lessons, geography lessons, laughter, friendship, etc, etc, etc..
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi, thank you for sharing your experience on the Balkan Discovery tour. We’re so pleased to hear it was both enjoyable and enriching. Milosh is indeed a fantastic guide, and we're delighted he was able to bring such depth, knowledge, and warmth to your... Show more
  Trip date: June 2025
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  Milan

  · June 10th, 2025
  excellent schedule. excellent facilities and bus and the tour guide was tops as were most of the local guides
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Milan, thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the schedule, facilities, and the guidance provided by our team. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
  Trip date: May 2025
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  Lay See

  · May 20th, 2025
  My first travel to Eastern Europe and had a fun-filled experience where I take away with much fond memories l, together with a fantastic tour group mates, guided by a professional and dedicated tour guide, Dusan Todic, who gives us lots of history around Balkans countries and always ensure we seen the best and a steady and safe driver! 👍 Grateful for everyone in this 10 day Balkans experiences 😍 👍!
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Lay, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear your first trip to Eastern Europe was filled with fun, memories, and great company. Dusan and our driver will be so pleased to know their efforts made such a positive impact... Show more
  Trip date: May 2025
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  Aloysius

  · May 17th, 2025
  Simone was a fantastic guide; really kept the party going. Even though it’s five days since we left him, we’re still getting contacts from my travel mates.
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Aloysius, thank you for the great feedback! Simone sounds like a true star who knows how to keep the energy high and the good vibes flowing. So glad to hear the connections made on the trip are still going strong! Looking forward to welcoming you on... Show more
  Trip date: May 2025
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  yaquan

  · January 7th, 2025
  An Unforgettable Balkan Adventure! I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a Balkan tour “Balkan Discoveries” and I must say it was an absolutely incredible experience. From the moment I stepped into the bus, I was captivated by the beauty and charm of this region. Our tour guide, Simon, was exceptional. His knowledge of history and culture was truly impressive. He was incredibly passionate about sharing his insights and made the entire experience so much more enriching. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience at each stop. Our driver, Zoki, was also fantastic. He was incredibly skillful and ensured our safe and comfortable transportation throughout the entire journey. The hotels we stayed in were clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The selection of attractions was perfect. We visited iconic landmarks, explored hidden gems, and immersed ourselves in the local culture. Overall, The entire tour was incredibly well-organized and ran smoothly. The itinerary was perfectly paced, allowing us ample time to explore each destination while also avoiding any unnecessary rushing. I highly recommend this Balkan tour to anyone seeking an unforgettable travel experience. It was truly a journey of a lifetime!"
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Yaquan, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience on our 'Balkan Discoveries' tour! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your adventure through this stunning region was so memorable. Simon and Zoki will be delighted to know how much their... Show more
  
  Trip date: November 2024
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  Abby

  · December 30th, 2024
  I had a really good trip with our amazing guide Simon and driver Zoki! The weather was not ideal but overall a great trip!
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Abby, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a great trip despite the weather. Simon and Zoki truly make every journey special with their dedication and expertise. Here’s to more adventures ahead—hopefully with perfect weather... Show more
  Trip date: December 2024
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  Manuella

  · December 28th, 2024
  Great tour, amazing main guide (Simon is just unbelievable, fantastic and safe driver (Zoki is a treasure). I liked the "modest" hotels more than the chains for the personal approach, I did not enjoy the smell of smoke in some of the hotels (!). The landscapes are enchanting if you ignore the remains of communist buildings, the stories are poignant, the cultures are unique, beautiful, hospitable and rich (which negates the need to claim others' successes). The group was just great people I hope I can call friends. The whole thing was an eye-opener worth every second of the trip.
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Manuella, thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're thrilled to hear your Balkan adventure was so memorable. Simon and Zoki are truly exceptional, and we’re glad their expertise and care added so much to your journey. It’s wonderful that the... Show more
  Trip date: December 2024
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  Caitlin

  · November 19th, 2024
  Dusan and Kris were absolutely fantastic throughout the whole tour. This was my first tour alone and they made it so welcoming. The only thing I would say was that some of the hotels were outside the city centre which made it difficult to travel alone and sight see. But overall I want to say a massive thank you to Dusan and Kris for being extremely hospitable.
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  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Caitlin, thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear Dusan and Kris made your first solo tour so welcoming and enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback about the hotel locations and will keep it in mind as we refine our tours. Hope to... Show more
  Trip date: November 2024