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Budapest to Istanbul Tour
Hungary - Croatia - Montenegro - Kosovo - Macedonia - Greece - Turkey - Bulgaria - Romania
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Glide through Transylvania.
This spectacular tour leads you through nine countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe! Starting in the Hungarian city of Budapest, we will ride through Croatia to the Adriatic seashore, then back inland to Montenegro, Kosovo, and Macedonia. You'll see breathtaking views through Greece to the Aegean and Marmara Seas as we ride toward the Turkish cities of Bosphorus and Istanbul, before returning to Budapest via Bulgaria and Romania.
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A ride you will never forget. Most of the tour takes place on well-maintained backroads and highways, with dozens of highlights along the way, giving you a real taste of this unique region. Discover the magic of this multi-ethnic area, where Orthodox East meets Catholic West, where Christians and Muslims live side by side with different traditions. You can learn about the simple lives of the area's natives by sharing their habits, culture, and cuisine. And, of course, there are the roads themselves - long, twisty roads with gorgeous views... perfect for the motorcycle enthusiast!
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Tour Details
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Location:
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Begins and ends in Budapest, Hungary (OTPFT2-1210)
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Terrain:
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Paved roads
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Duration:
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16 days (including arrival and departure)
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Riding days:
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14 days
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Route length:
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Approximately 4200 kilometers (2610 miles)
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Motorcycles:
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BMW F650GS, BMW R1100GS, Yamaha TDM 850, Honda Transalp VL600V
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Accommodations:
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3-4 star, prearranged
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Highlights:
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Budapest, Balaton Lake, Siofok, Plitvice National Park, Adriatic shore, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Bay of Kotor, Durmitor National Park, Lake Ohrid, Port of Kavala, Aegaen Sea, Istanbul, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazar, Bosphorus Bridge, Balcik, Bucharest, the Transfagarasean high mountain road, Sibiu, Transylvania, Debrecen, Hortobagy meadows, 9 hole bridge
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Tour Difficulty
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• Ability to ride in all weather conditions - required
• Ability to ride on bumpy tarmac roads - required
• Ability to ride tight turns and switchbacks - preferred
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Requirements
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• Motorcycle driver's license
• Riding experience
• Health insurance
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Included Services
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• Rental motorcycles
• Airport transfer
• Info package (map & mobile phone)
• Support vehicle
• Multilingual tour guide on motorcycle
• Accommodations
• Breakfasts and dinners
• Souvenir, tour movie
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Not Included
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• Petrol
• Motorcycle gear (we recommend bringing your own)
• Lunches, snacks, and beverages
• Individual activities
• Entrance fees
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Tour Photos 
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• Check out some pictures of our recent tours!
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Tour Dates
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• Scheduled tours:
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- May 4 - 19, 2012
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- July
14 - 29,
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• Want different tour dates? Contact us with the dates that interest you!
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Tour Pricing
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PER PERSON
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Rider sharing accommodations
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€4165
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Optional single room supplement
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€655
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Price
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€1740 |
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* Pricing is based on a minimum number of riders. Pricing may vary for smaller groups.
20% deposit required for reservation. Balance due 6 weeks prior to tour start.
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> Prices quoted in EURO. See current currency conversion rate.
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Budapest. Free transfer to the hotel in Budapest.
Day 2: Budapest to Keszthely. Riding through Hungary, we'll take a short journey to Balaton Lake and its famous resort, Siofok, before arriving in Keszthely. 170 km (106 miles).
Day 3: Keszthely to Plitvice, Croatia. Leaving Hungary and entering Croatia, we'll head to Plitvice National Park, a place full of waterfalls and small lakes of different colors. 270 km (168 miles).
Day 4: Plitvice to Zadar. Leaving the splendid waterfalls and heading to Karlobag and the "fjords" of Dalmatia. After a comfortable scenic ride on the Adriatic shore, we will arrive in the old city of Zadar, with its white marble tower and Venetian feel. 210 km (130 miles).
Day 5: Zadar to Dubrovnik. This is a full day on the Dalmatian shore. While heading south, we will ride through some old towns, adding some charm to our day. By the evening, we'll reach Dubrovnik, the pearl of Dalmatia. 370 km (230 miles).
Day 6: Dubrovnik to Andrijevica, Montenegro. Leaving Croatia at Hercegnovi, we'll enter Montenegro, leaving the seashore behind at the Bay of Kotor. Entering inland Montenegro, we'll visit Durmitor National Park (UNESCO declared world heritage of manking within the biosphere resource network), with its breathtaking mountain scenery. 360 km (223 miles).
Day 7: Andrijevica to Kosovo to Ohrid, Macedonia. On this day, we'll leave Montenegro and enter Kosovo, then Macedonia. After a long ride, we'll arrive at Lake Ohrid, a place of very rare beauty. 380 km (236 miles).
Day 8: Ohrid to Kavala, Greece. Another border crossing today! We'll ride into Greece, heading to Thessaloniki, then the charming port of Kavala on the Aegaen Sea. 400 km (249 miles).
Day 9: Ohrid to Kavala, Greece. We will ride along the highway to the Turkish border, then straight to Istanbul, the city on two continents. 400 km (249 miles).
Day 10: Istanbul. Rest day. We'll spend an entire day in this unbelievable city, tasting its euphoric life. This experience alone can be the memory of a lifetime! The Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazar, and the Bosphorous Bridge (the bridge that connects too continents) are almost too much for one day.
Day 11: Istanbul to Balcik, Bulgaria. Speed ride on the Turkish highway to Bulgaria, then we'll ride along the shore of the Black Sea to the wonderful resort of Balcik. 400 km (249 miles).
Day 12: Balcik to Bucharest, Romania Leaving the seashore at Constanta, we'll head inland to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. 350 km (217 miles).
Day 13: Bucharest to Sibiu. We'll ride the Transfagarasean high mountain road (the 5th on the list of the greatest roads in the road for motorcyclists - it connects Vallachia and Transylvania) and arrive in the splendid city of Sibiu, named the cultural capital of Europe in 2007. 270 km (168 miles).
Day 14: Sibiu to Debrecen, Hungary. Riding all day on windy Transylvanian roads, then exiting the foggy forests in the afternoon and speeding to Debrecen, Hungary. 370 km (230 miles).
Day 15: Debrecen to Budapest. Riding through the famous Hortobagy meadows and the nine hole bridge (UNESCO world heritage site), we'll return to Budapest in the afternoon. 250 km (155 miles).
Day 16: Departure. Free transfer to the airport upon request.
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
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