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 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. En route, 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.
WEEK 02

Iran-Turkey

From Tehran, 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. We’ll also visit Kandovan during our stay in Tabriz, a village with houses carved within the rocks, and the famous Bazaar of Tabriz. Next, we’ll cross the border from Iran into Turkey to Van. History, nature’s artistry, the sun, and the sea - all come together in this gorgeous country that demands devoted exploration. We will cruise through the city of Malatya en route to the beautiful Adiyaman.
WEEK 03

Turkey-Bulgaria(Via Greece)-Serbia

From Adiyaman, the convoy will drive to Cappadocia, where an unparalleled morning hot balloon ride awaits us amidst other delights. Post this bucket list activity; next up will be Istanbul. Napoleon famously said: “If the world was only one country, Istanbul would be its capital. Istanbul is a revelation indeed. A tour of Sultanahmet – the old quarter and capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and a luxurious cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, marked by numerous architectural gems, will be the crowning glory of our Turkish extravaganza. Our third week on this sojourn sees us crossing the border from Turkey, into the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia, via Greece. We get a full day to tour this delightfully varied and charmingly laid-back city, Bulgaria’s cultural hub. From Sofia, our convoy will cross 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.
WEEK 04

Serbia-Hungary(via Croatia)-Poland(Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic)

Belgrade will be followed by us making a foray into Hungary via Croatia. We find ourselves in Budapest, Hungary’s capital and financial nerve centre. Urbane, sophisticated, classically rich and boasting an abundance of hot springs and thrilling nightlife - Budapest is sure to impress. Post which we’ll be bidding farewell to Hungary and driving through Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic towards Krakow in Poland. En route, we’ll visit the Auschwitz concentration camp in 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 robust regional financial, cultural and political hub, most of Warsaw’s architecture is contemporary owing to its post-WWII origins. After a day of touring Warsaw, we set out for the Baltics.
WEEK 05

Lithuania- Latvia- Estonia-Finland

In the fifth week, 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 1994. The journey further 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 the world’s largest collections of Art Nouveau buildings. Get set to tick off some must-visit locations 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.
WEEK 06

Finland-Norway

In the sixth week, 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 that our time in Finland makes for some of the best memories. The convoy will be 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. Here 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 Tromsø, where we will hunt to capture the mes merising phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
WEEK 07

Norway

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 is famed for its scenic beauty, dramatic curves and remarkable bridges. We continue our Norwegian adventure with a signature experience in the city of Bergen, which will take us through some of Norway’s incredible fjord landscape - including the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Nærøyfjord and the dizzying hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva.
WEEK 08

Belgium-France-UK

We embark upon the last leg of our trip driving away from the Netherlands, crossing Belgium and entering France to reach the port city of Calais. After a relaxing night, we will board the cruise to Dover, UK. Indulge in a magnificent farewell dinner before our vehicles are shipped back to India. At the same time, you savour the moments and the memories collected during this trip par excellence. Relive the sights, the smells, the spices, and the nuances you have sampled on the Road to London, for this is one journey that is sure to remain forever incomparable.

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.