This trip provided an insight into each country and their culture that would not have been possible without going on this tour. We were welcomed into peoples homes and could experience the passion and love they have for their foods/drink. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit these countries.

This trip is a must to experience Balkan food and drinks. The food is amazing and you will come back a little heavier!

The Balkans are wonderfully complex, it is perfect for a great travel experience. Food is great, drink plentiful, people delighted you travel this way. A dramatic mountain peak always watches over you. North Macedonia is an undiscovered jewel.

This tour was amazing. The food was exceptional but more exceptional were the people who proudly shared their culture, homes, businesses with us. I felt privileged to meet them and through food learn about their countries. The history lessons learnt as we travelled were also enlightening and helped me to understand the political and cultural landscape of the Balkans. The accomodation was more than expected of an Original tour. Do this tour, not only for yourself but to support the hard working people whose hospitality and enthusiasm was so special. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! Be prepared to be welcomed with rakija at most places, just take a deep breath and swallow!

An amazing trip. We experienced so much and felt like travellers not tourists. There was so much included on the tour, the transport is excellent and you certainly won't go hungry or thirsty! Our guide Alex was superb, knowledgeable and well connected. Our driver Frossie was a legend - you are in safe hands with Frossie. Great experience, would recommend it wholeheartedly.

Very good tour nice personal touch. Got to learn a lot about. Balkans and the food in this area.

You will not go hungry on this trip! The volume and variety makes every meal an experience, and the way that the trip supports small operators, agro-tourism and slow food principles is commendable . Even with a focus on food, the itinerary is wonderfully varied. One of the highlights for me was the visit to the Gracanica Church in Kosovo. Alek is a fantastic tour leader of this less visited part of Europe. Highly recommended.

This trip was truly magical. Our leader, Alek, was great and showed us so much of Macedonian culture. The trip has everything you could want, some outdoor elements, history, and food! You will not go hungry on this trip and you will leave counting the days until your next dose of tavce gravce.

A fun-filled trip with lots of amazing local food and drink experiences, beautiful old towns and great scenery. I particularly enjoyed being invited into people's homes and small businesses; people welcomed us like guests and I never felt I was just another tourist. We got to taste the local specialities in each place, and were treated to local or home-made rakija and wine everywhere. Some of my favorite experiences were going to an olive farm, going to an apiary and then the beekeeper's house for lunch, joining a celebration in a small village in Macedonia, and wine tasting at two micro-wineries.

Loved the farm to fork aspects coupled with the history. Alec our tour leader and Bouyan our driver were excellent.

Get ready to walk, learn, and eat your way through the Balkans! Enjoy mouthwatering traditional dishes from charming restaurants and family kitchens while exploring rich history and beautiful mountainous areas. Every stop is a delicious adventure. Pack comfy shoes—there’s so much to explore and savor!

This trip was amazing! All of the activities were very informative and all the food was so delicious. Our tour guide made sure we were comfortable and having a good time. Definitely a lot of great memories were made :)

This trip is a great whirlwind overview of the Balkans—the North Macedonia portion is the gem of the trip. Food-specific inclusions were fantastic, no one goes hungry, multiple-courses and portions are large and tasty.