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The 2013 Route

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Into the Orient

Bucharest to Istanbul

Into the Orient
The group just finished the oe2011 bicycle tour Tourists are heading to visit the church of christ pantocrator in nesebar bulgaria Coastline at the town of nesebar a world heritage site Edna is finishing her tour The well deserved welcome drink after the tour Wolfgang rides alone Wolfgang in the sunflower field
Start: August 16,
Finish: August 25,
Price: €1,900
Distance: 936km
Riding Days: 8 days
Resting Days: 2 days
Feel the Orient drawing steadily closer as we cycle south from Bucharest to Istanbul through some of the least traveled regions of Eastern Europe. You will whiz past horse-drawn carts, observe farmers pitching hay the old fashioned way, and sip strong coffee proffered by curious villagers in rural Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey. From Bucharest we head further south, crossing into Bulgaria and then turning east towards Turkey. After a few days getting to know the friendly people of Turkey over kebabs and coffees we arrive at our final destination, exotic Istanbul, which straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosporus Strait. The same city, known in antiquity as Byzantine and, later, Constantinople, served as capital, in succession, of three empires. Istanbul remains one of the world's most majestic, enchanting and vibrant cities. There we will gather together one last time for a celebratory dinner, and reflect on the epic journey just ended.

Countries: Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey