Experiences

Trip types

Eleven ways to discover Bulgaria and the Balkans. Choose a theme to start from: every trip can also be designed as a private, tailor-made journey.

Children in folk costumes dancing a horo in a cobbled square
  1. Medieval church of Asen's Fortress on a rocky ridge with visitors on the stone path
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    Culture & heritage

    Local culture, history, traditions and folklore: UNESCO sites, Orthodox monasteries, Thracian heritage and medieval capitals.

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  2. Shelves of glazed traditional pottery in a craftsman's workshop
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    Creative trips

    Willing to discover, enjoy, feel, smell, taste, live… experience your destination? Craft workshops and creative programmes with local makers.

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  3. Two hikers with backpacks and poles climbing a mountain meadow
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    Active expeditions

    Stimulate your senses with the natural beauty, culture and history of the Balkans: hiking, bird watching, kayaking and the Black Sea.

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  4. A group practising slow movement exercises on a meadow among pine trees
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    Yoga & spiritual

    Yoga, movement in nature and visits to small Orthodox monasteries hidden in the mountains, designed for your group.

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  5. A family walking along a grassy mountain path
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    Family trips

    Experience the magic of discovery and exploration with your whole family, in places that are authentic, immersive and fun.

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  6. Old stone bridge in a snowy Rhodope valley at dusk
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    Photography expeditions

    Improve your photography skills with the guidance of a My Story photographer, on expeditions for amateurs of all levels and programmes for professionals.

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  7. Travellers in hairnets making chocolates together in a workshop
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    Women traveling

    Specialty tours for women traveling in small or big groups to Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, Greece and North Macedonia.

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  8. A trumpet player performing on stage under warm lights
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    Performance travel

    Destination management in Bulgaria and the Balkans for bands, orchestras, choirs and dance groups, plus incentives and events.

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  9. A flock of sheep resting by a pond on a green mountain pasture
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    Eco holidays

    Responsible travel with respect for local people and nature: green activities, authentic villages and healthy ecological food.

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  10. Butter being spread on a stack of freshly baked flatbreads
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    Wine & gastronomy

    Homemade yoghurt and cheese, local wine and plum brandy, bread baking and lunches with local families.

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  11. Colourful woven rugs drying on the wall of a stone house
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    Ethno trips

    Folklore, crafts and village life: folk dances, local markets, traditional costumes and the communities of the Balkans.

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Not sure which one fits?

Just tell us about your special interest, or get in touch, and we’ll help you to create your own story in the Balkans!