A Place to Get Lost, A World to Discover

Discover the Balkans With the People Who Know It Best

A group photo in nature on a Balkan Wanders team buildong event.
Balkan Wanders is a licensed tour operator company, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, driven by a passion for discovering and sharing the best of the Balkans.

Together with our partner, European Journeys, we bring decades of experience in designing and operating travel experiences across the Balkans and Europe. Our work ranges from private journeys and group tours to large conferences, luxury travel, and highly specialised niche itineraries. 

We work directly with travellers and also support other travel companies as a local destination management company (DMC). Our experience spans different destinations, travel styles, and project requirements, giving us the flexibility to take on a variety of work.

 Whatever brings you to the Balkans, we’re here to make your journey as rewarding as the destination itself!

Founding Team

Nikoleta Teodosieva, founder and manager at Balkan Wanders

Nikoleta Teodosieva

Founder & Manager

A curious traveller, Nikoleta is drawn to the details that make a place memorable: a story that changes your perspective, or a hidden place you’re glad you found. She created Balkan Wanders to share those discoveries and help others experience the Balkans in ways that feel personal and full of character.

Peretz Levinov

Co-founder & Digital Solutions Manager

Peretz sees technology as a way to open up possibilities and make good ideas work in practice. At Balkan Wanders, he brings his interest in digital solutions to the world of travel, helping build the systems that support thoughtful, well-organised journeys.

Ludmil Dukov

Partner & Industry Advisor​

Ludmil is the owner and director of European Journeys, operating tours in France, Italy, Switzerland,  the Balkans, and beyond. An accomplished entrepreneur, Ludmil is also very close to completing his remarkable mission of traveling to all 212 recognized countries in the world!

Why Travel with Us?

Regional Expertise

The Balkans are a magnificent tapestry of different cultures, landscapes, history and traditions. Our knowledge of the region helps us connect the dots between destinations and create journeys that make sense, whether you’re visiting one country or several.

Trusted Local Network

Great journeys depend on the people who bring them to life. Across the Balkans, we work with guides, hosts, and local specialists we know personally and trust to deliver experiences with care, knowledge, and a genuine connection to their destination.

Special Access Experiences

Our local connections and insider knowledge give you access to experiences that are hard-to-find or off-limits to other travellers. Whether it’s a hands-on workshop with a local artisan, or an exclusive tasting at a family-run vineyard, we open doors to the region’s best-kept secrets, ensuring your journey is authentic and unforgettable. 

One Partner, Multiple Countries

Want to explore several Balkan countries in one trip? We bring them together into one seamless journey, drawing on our regional expertise and trusted network across borders. With Balkan Wanders as your single point of contact, you can discover more of the region without the hassle of organising each destination separately.

Let us show you the Balkans we know and love – from the iconic highlights to the places and experiences you might never have found on your own.