Bicycle Tours in Russia: ExpeditionPlus! St. Petersburg, Russia to Istanbul, Turkey
This is a continental-scale bicycle tour unlike any you've done before! We'll travel by bicycle through historic regions of eastern and central Europe and between two of Europe's most exotic cities. Highlights will again include St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Budapest, the Transylvanian Alps, Bucharest and Istanbul.
Join us for the trip of a lifetime and pedal through Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, on your way to Turkey. To see photos of the 2006 bicycle ride check out Rick Price's photo album
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If you'd like to spend a few days in Istanbul at the end of the Expedition, check out our 3-day Istanbul Extension.
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| Highlights |
St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Bucharest, Slovakian mountains, Timisoara , Istanbul, Transylvanian Mountains |
| Includes |
46 days, 45 nights accommodation, all breakfasts, packed lunches 75% of the time, 70% of dinners (drinks not included), luggage transfers and vehicle support, 2 ExperiencePlus! tour leaders and a local guide for each country.
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| Countries |
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Russia |
| Begin/End |
St. Petersburg, Russia/ Istanbul, Turkey |
| Arrive/Depart |
St. Petersburg, Russia/Istanbul, Turkey |
| Total Distance |
About 4,112 km (2,555 miles) |
| Daily Distance |
Average 75 miles per day |
| What to Expect |
ExpeditionPlus! tours are for strong, experienced cyclists. Long daily mileage and some mountainous routes mean minimal van support. Not recommended for casual cyclists. |
| Rating |
501 |
| Notes |
Apply for the Expedition today
If you'd like to spend a few days in Istanbul at the end of the Expedition, check out our 3-day Istanbul Extension.
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| Terms |
ExpeditionPlus! Terms & Conditions |
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