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ITINERARY

Tour Overview

WEEK 01

Iran

The best journey of the rest of your life begins with our arrival to Bandar Abbas, a port city in the Hormozgān Province of Iran, where we will get possession of our vehicles. From here we will move towards one of the oldest cities of Ancient Persia, Shiraz, which is home to the Maharloo Lake. The seasonal salt lake takes on a deep pink/reddish hue and makes for a wondrous sight. Our next destination within Iran will be the city of Isfahan, enroute to which we will be visiting Persepolis - a UNESCO World Heritage Site which served as the ceremonial capital of the First Persian Empire. A day to tour Isfahan will be followed by driving towards the Iranian capital, Tehran. From here we will be heading to the vintage city of Tabriz, our final destination in Iran, which boasts a historical lineage going back 4,500 years. A day off visiting Kandovan, a village with houses carved within the rocks, and the famous Bazaar of Tabriz will bring our time in the first country on the Road to London to a glorious conclusion.
WEEK 02

Iran-Turkey

Our second week begins with crossing the border from Iran into Turkey. History, nature’s artistry, the sun, and the sea - all come together in this gorgeous country which demands devoted exploration. We will cruise through the cities of Van and Malatya enroute to the beautiful Cappadocia where an unparalleled morning hot balloon ride awaits us, amidst other delights. Next up will be a visit to the pristinely beautiful Travertines of Pamukkale, and a restorative dip in natural thermal pools at the hotel. Absorb the sounds, the aromas and the flavours of this stunning country as we drive on to the capital city of Istanbul. A marvellous combination of urban and the classical, Istanbul is a revelation indeed. A tour of the city, along with a luxurious cruise upon the strait of Bosphorus which is marked by numerous architectural gems, will be the crowning glory of our Turkish extravaganza.
WEEK 03

Turkey- Bulgaria-Serbia-Hungary-Poland

Our third week on this sojourn sees us crossing the border from Istanbul, Turkey into the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia. We get a full day to tour this delightfully varied and charmingly laid-back city, which is the cultural hub of Bulgaria. From Sofia our convoy will be crossing the border into Belgrade, Serbia. A treasure trove for history and antiquity enthusiasts, the capital of Serbia is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the World. A day of sampling the delights of Belgrade will be followed by us making a foray into our 3rd country for this week, Hungary. We find ourselves in Budapest, the capital and financial nerve centre of Hungary. Urbane, suave, classically rich and boasting an abundance of hot springs and thrilling nightlife - Budapest is sure to impress. The final stretch of week three will see us bidding adieu to Hungary, and driving through Slovakia and Czech Republic towards Krakow in Poland.
WEEK 04

Poland-Slovakia-Czech-Republic-Lithuania-Latvia

We launch our fourth week on the Road to London on a solemn note with a visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp in the city of Krakow, Poland. Observe and immerse yourself in the feel of a place that stands today as a testament to the never-ending bid for peace, and one’s spirit of survival even when faced with abject misery. We leave Krakow to drive towards the capital city of Warsaw. A powerful financial, cultural and political hub of the region, most of Warsaw’s architecture is contemporary owing to its post-WWII origins. After a day of touring Warsaw our convoy will cross the border into the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. Renowned for its art and architecture, Vilnius’ Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1994. Traversing a border for the last time this week will see us arriving in Riga, Latvia. The capital of Latvia is the largest city amongst the three Baltic nations, and plays host to one of largest collections of Art Nouveau buildings in the world
WEEK 05

Latvia-Estonia-Finland

Get set to tick-off some must-visit locations that feature on almost everyone’s travel bucket list, as we begin week five by rolling into the city of Tallinn. The capital of Estonia is located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, and is famous for its beautifully preserved specimens of Medieval Architecture. A spectacular cruise across the Baltic Sea beckons, as we leave Estonia to take our cars onboard a ferry and set sail towards Helsinki in Finland. Celebrate the Nordic culture of the vibrant seaside capital city of Helsinki, before we head towards the winter wonderland of Rovaniemi via the resort city of Oulu. Delights galore await us as we tour the tourism hotspot that is the city of Rovaniemi; also widely known to be the official home town of Santa Claus. Traipsing through the picture-perfect Santa Claus Village, and a date with some gorgeous furry friends at a Husky farm will ensure our time in Finland makes for some of the best memories to have.
WEEK 06

Finland-Norway

Day 36 of our journey dawns with us entering the sixth week, and crossing into the magical country of Norway at Honningsvåg. We will reach the highest point of our journey as we make our way to Nordkapp, the highest point in Europe accessible by road where we will be treated to a guided boat tour which, apart from offering breathtaking views, is also the congregation point for thousands of birds like Puffins, Gannets, and Cormorants. Our next stopover in Norway will be at the city of Tromsø, where we will undertake a hunt to capture the mesmerising phenomenon of Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Consequently, we will drive through and explore the Norwegian cities of Fauske, Trondheim and Ålesund along with discovering the sheer joy of cruising along the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road. This approximately 8.3 km stretch of concrete is an engineering marvel, and famed for its scenic beauty, dramatic curves and remarkable bridges.
WEEK 07

Norway-Sweden-Denmark

We continue our Norwegian adventure with a signature experience in the city of Bergen which will take us through some of Norway’s most amazing fjord landscape - including the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Nærøyfjord and the dizzying hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva. You will also get to travel on the picturesque Bergen and Flåm Railways. Our final halt in Norway will be at the capital city of Oslo, which is known for its namesake fjord, enchanting woodlands and emerald forests. From here we will cross the border into Sweden at Stockholm. The capital of Sweden is an art lover’s paradise, and is set on an archipelago of 14 islands that are connected by 57 bridges. Post a full day tour across Oslo, week seven comes to a close for us with the crossing of another border which will lead us into Denmark.

GALLERY

TESTIMONIALS

Anurag Shrivastava
Mumbai

Road To London was really a treat to my Mindset, then heart-set and finally to my soul-set. I can only say “End of a great TRIP is START of a NEW JOURNEY”

Zakkir Ahmed Kalarikkal
Mumbai

The 50 days spent on the Road To London was one of my best days of my life….the memories of this trip will never be erased in my life time….my next road trip will only be with Adventures Overland and I recommend them blindly to anybody who’s planning a road trip in India or abroad!

Archana Sharma
Gurgaon

Our three trips back to back in a span of six months say it all about the amazing team at Adventures Overland. Sanjay and Tushar, can handle any problem so efficiently with a smile on their face that you feel so secure and confident even on the toughest terrains.

Ravi Sharma
Gurgaon

I had never dreamed about travelling by road to London. After completing Road To London trip now I am dreaming of doing bigger and difficult road /off road trips anywhere and everywhere in the world. Thanks Sanjay and Tushar for creating this spark in my mind.

Priyanka Nishith Jois
Bangalore

It is definitely not an easy job to handle a long journey full of participants on the Road To London, with so much of patience, happiness, energy and humbleness. But Tushar and Sanjay (Men of the match) manage all these with so much poise every time they organise one.

Rina Shah Bansali
London

“ROAD TO LONDON 2017 – An experience of a lifetime, EPIC, momentous and unforgettable! On first glance the day by day itinerary for Road to London 2017 looked daunting. 16,000 kms, 18 countries, 49 days……..but at the end of the expedition, I recall saying that time went by so quickly I felt I hadn’t even moved to second gear!

Nishith Jois
Bangalore

Handling a convoy of cars is a task by itself. Handling several minds inside those cars is entirely something else. Sanjay and Tushar, the duo behind the wheels of Adventures Overland have been steering minds and machines together, with extreme coherence.

Pravin Thakur
Mumbai

I would highly recommend this epic life changing journey i experienced in 2017 with Tushar & Sanjay of Adventures Overland. The planning was meticulous with every detail looked into and we made it clock work without any glitch.