Intended - and booked - route is:
- Depart Eurotunnel 28 July 12.35pm.
- Enroute to Prague - 3 days (Leuven, Bamberg, Pilsen)
- Prague - 3 days
- Krakow (Poland) - Auschwitz/Bikenau - 3 days
- Romania - 7 days, all the highlights incl. Transfaragasan
- ..... to Izmir in Turkey via Gallipoli, with 3 nights in Bucharest for laundry
- 14 days in Turkey, enroute to Van, in the south east, close to Iranian border, taking in Cappadocia (Goreme), obligatory photo in Batman, etc
- Serou border
- Iran - 23 days, via Shiraz, Mashhad, Tehran, Tabriz.
- Turkey - northern parts.
- Back to Blighty, arriving about 3 October.
My thorough and recent research suggests that I do not need a carnet for Iran. One is recommended but I will obtain at the border. It will involve time and cost (US$200, cheaper than ADAC and RAC, and considerably less hassle). Alternately I have a 'fixer' lined up for US$300.
I've arranged bike service in Bucharest - I'm on an F800GS.
I've arranged new tyres to be fitted in Izmir in Turkey,
I'm looking for a travel companion for part - any part.
Happy to hear from anyone that has coincidental plans.