Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels)

Customer Reviews

• 

  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 😍 👍!
  Show more
  

  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
• AA

  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.
  Show more
  

  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
• 

  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!"
  Show more
  

  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
• A

  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!
  Show more
  

  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
• ME

  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.
  Show more
  

  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
• 

  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.
  Show more
  

  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
• 

  CHOONG

  · November 13th, 2024
  Best group ever been with on a tour. People were nice and on time which matters most. Only one comment - Farewell dinner could have been included as part of the tour than optional extra so that everyone participated which makes the aim “farewell dinner” more appropriate.
  Show more
  

  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Choong, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic group and appreciated the punctuality and camaraderie on the tour. Your feedback about the farewell dinner is noted—it’s great to know how important it is... Show more
  
  Trip date: November 2024
• KB

  Katy

  · October 16th, 2024
  A wonderful tour visiting numerous places in The Balkans, full of history and culture. I enjoyed learning about each place as we visited and taking the walking tours of each city given by local guides. It is certainly a whistle-stop tour of many of the places visited due to the vast distances travelled, so bear that in mind, however we always had a few hours in each place to explore before getting onto the bus again. Our tour leader Simon was the most fantastic guide who could not do enough for us all (despite it being a challenging group). He went above and beyond at all times, always ready to answer questions or provide help and advice, and providing great suggestions of places to visit or eat/drink everywhere we visited. A fantastic trip to get a taste of each of the countries within the Balkans and to learn more about their history. I will certainly be returning to explore this area further!
  Show more
  

  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Katy, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience on the Balkans tour! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the rich history and culture of the places you visited. We're especially pleased to hear such high praise for your tour leader, Simon!... Show more
  
  Trip date: October 2024
• 

  Nolan

  · October 15th, 2024
  Tour went very well.
  Show more
  Trip date: September 2024
• LS

  Leva van

  · October 15th, 2024
  The sites and locations were ok but were let down by poorly chosen bus, considering the length of time driving around in the bus. There were no usb power point, trays to put food, snacks on, no toilets and lots of discomfort because one side of the bus, space was alot smaller (front section opposite the driver's side). Many people in the groups were selfish, inconsiderate, self entitled, fakey and ignorant. We all know which group it is that displayed these behaviours. Instructions from the tour guide were inconsistent and needs better structure and planning. For example, instructions for each day (breakfast time, meeting point, which country, passport, toilets breaks, etc) needs to be either shared on paper form (or people can take a pic of it on their phone) or instructions repeated on the shared WhatsApp group so people with poor attention and memory (lots of senior people) on the trip can refer to the schedule. This helps with timing and people knowing where to go and limit latesness to the bus etc. Lots of small but vital information we're either poorly communicated (when half the bus was asleep) or were missing entirely. Changing of bus seats with every new hotel was poorly handled because of inconsiderate people sitting anywhere they want and wasnt handled or policed well. The tour guide saying "we are adults here" does not help as these so called adults act like preschooler. The bus had face masks available but the group of people that cough the most did not bother to cover their mouths to limit infection. Again, it is the same group of people who is inconsiderate of others but the tour guide should of stepped in. Another rude admission is that there were no dinner included at all, zero. Everyone has to plan for their own dinner, although the suggestion given by the tour guide help a lot. The only positive items on the trips were that most of the hotels chosen were very good with breakfast that were much better than Western European countries which I attended with another tour company. Overall, organisation could be better, bus chosen needs serious consideration. The behaviour of the people on the tour needs better policing so everyone can enjoy the experience without putting up with selfishness and ignorant people.
  Show more
  

  Travel Talk commented on this review

  Hi Leva, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent tour experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bus comfort and the need for clearer communication of daily instructions. We strive to ensure our guests have the best... Show more
  Trip date: October 2024