Iran, Syria, Turkey
 

Off to the Middle East early September. The plan is to do the Black Sea coast before dropping down to Iran for 2-3 weeks. Back into Turkey and then Syria before the return leg at the end of October. All provided I can get an Iranian visa (the rules have changed).

Anybody heading in that direction around the same time? Might be useful to link up for a beer or a friendly face every now and then::innocent::welcome:

....pretty much same direction (except Iran) - but start will be not earlier than 25th of september. Plan to take a boat from Syria to Italy in late november.

I also would appreciate a stop for a coffee or beer when routes are crossing,
or share when they match.:mchappy:

anyone plans trip to istanbul welcome to have a cup of drink. coupleriders.net group location is just few steps away from blue mosque & ayasofia which are located just at the heart of the city. ask for angelshomehotel that our meeting points is for riders

Similar(ish) trip planned for me. Leaving France in early September to travel to Jordan via Balkans, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon. Objective is Petra. Reverse for the return trip to arrive back in France by end October.

Would be glad to keep in touch and have a beer if we cross paths.

Leaving Ireland in September for Jordan through Balkans Turkey Syria. Definitive route and dates not exact yet. Would like to meet now and again if possible along the way. Joe

That looks good. I'll post a rough outline of my route and dates if and when I get my Iran visa. I will also keep in touch when I'm on the road.:thumbup1:

I will be leaving Belgium heading towards Turkey, Georgia & (perhaps) Iran by mid september.
Perhaps we'll meet up somewhere on the road.

Peter

Hope so.

Peter

Hi Peter,

Here's the plan:
departing Belgium on 12th september. Rather directly going to Bulgaria and from Turkey on slowing my pass. Doing some sightseeing in Eastern Turkey (Erzurum, Van lake region, Dogybayazit,...) into Georgia and back to Turkey to take the ferry in Trabzon to Sochi in Russia.
Making a detour to Elista (if I still have the time) and then easy going back home via Ukraine & Poland.
Having 5 weeks the time for this trip.
I'll be riding on a no nonsence Kawasaki Z750 (so, no much off roading for me):mchappy:

Always in for a drink and a chat somewhere on the road :smartass:

cheers
Peter

Eastern Europe and Turkey September 2010
 

Hello all, I too will be pointing my bike in the direction of Turkey.. I'll be in Belgium for the GP (29th Aug 2010) and then taking about 2 ish weeks to head through Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.. Beer and like minded people sound perfect!
(my onward plans are Syria,Jordan,Egypt and Africa east coast normal route)
Cheers!
James

similar route
 

leaving UK 2nd October heading for Turkey via Slovenia, Romaina, Bulgaria. Then on to Syria and Jordan (Petra / Wadi Rum ..etc), then back to Syria for a ferry to Italy late October.

hope to meet other :scooter: on the way.

Paris to Petra
 

Here is the plan for the Southern part of our upcoming trip:

Sept 9-16 depart Paris, heading towards Croatia coast
Sept 16-19 crossing Northern Greece from the direction of Lake Ohrid
Sept 19-24 in central Turkey
Sept 24-27 in Syria
Sept 27-Oct 2 in Jordan
Oct 2-4 in Syria
Oct 4-9 in Turkey following Southern then Western coast
Oct 9-12 crossing Bulgaria-Romania-Serbia
Oct 12-17 back to Paris

No doubt this plan will go all pear-shaped early on, but this is what we're aiming for. If anyone will be in those areas and fancies a beer, let us know.

heading for the middle east
 

Looks like the Middle East will be a busy destination next months! Here is my route:

10/09 Brussels
13/09: Venice (boat)
14/09: Igoumentisa
And onwards to Istanbul, Ankara, Aleppo, Damascus, (Beirut?), Amman, Aqaba, Nuweiba, Suez, Cairo,
11/10: Alexandria (boat)
14/10: Venice
17/10:Brussels

I'll be taking camping gear and hope to be able to see as much of the countries as possible...

Meet you there!?

Hmmm, Looks like our paths will cross in Turkey / Syria. my plan is:
2/10 Germany
6/10 Istanbul
14/10 Aleppo
19/10 Jordan
24/10 Tartous to Venice.
28/10 Strasbourg
39/10 Home :stormy:
1/11 onward, don't wanna think about it.

So, If you fancy a Turkish coffee or a Syria Tea en route, I'll be up for it.
I'm camping / cheap hoteling.

I originally wanted to do Egypt, go down to Hergada, across to Luxor and back up to Alex via the desert oasis route, but that would need time to do it properly and unfortunately, I managed to squeese 4 weeks only off work.

Cheers.

Paris to Petra
 

Great. Will post again when we hit Turkey/Syria/Jordan and see who's in the area.

I will check this thread when I'm in Turkey/Syria. I'm planning to arrive in Aleppo around the 20th of sept.
Unlike the most of you I will be heading a little bit more east-/north after my Syria visit. (Caucasus)
Would be nice to meet you guys beer
peter

Hiya,

If any of you guys are passing through Kas on the Turkish Med give me a shout. details here,


http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/cou...ey/kas-antalya

Cheers,

Dicky

Currently in Easten Turkey heading North West from Van. Very hot on low lands (43 at times) and lots of roadworks going on throughout Turkey. Hitting Black Sea coast tomorrow but forecast is showing heavy rain - anyone in the Trazon/Ordu area at the moment ? Fantastic country though - almost everyone is very welcoming and friendly.

Currently in england packing the bike,this is my plan. germany 4/9 romania7/9 bulgaria10/9 mid turkey 14/9 hope to meet you there

riders welcome,
greetings from Turkey !
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Hi BoRaBoRa

Coming through Bandirma tomorrow late morning/midday time (Tuesday 7th). look out for about 11 bikes (mostly 1200 GS) on the main road 200. We are leaving Iznik at around 7am and heading for Alexandroupoli in Greece - then on our way back to UK

Martin (strimstrum)

Hi, I'll be updating my waypoints everynow and then, should make meeting up easier. check out middleeast dot poi66 dot com

Taking the ferry today from North Shields to Ijmuiden and then in a straight line across Europe to Istanbul over the next 5 days.

Unfortunately can't get a carnet - it's a long story, see Carnets and the Natwest Bank in Trip Paperwork - so the journey over the next 6 weeks will now be to Turkey, hopefully Syria, ? Lebanon/Jordan. Wherever!

I'll keep this updated with my progress.:scooter:

Currently wandering around Romania. Will be here for a few days more then on to Bulgaria and Turkey.

http://www.travelpod.com/dashboard/trip/2

Now near Bartin and the Black Sea and heading slowly east. Anyone near here?

On track
 

For leaving London on the 2nd of October, aiming to be in Istanbul for the 6th / 7th and staying there for a couple of nights.

Anyone there around this date, would be nice to meet up for a beer

Istanbul on the 6th of October could work for me. Entering Czech Republic tomorrow I am on my way to Turkey. Will spend some days in Kroatia and Albania.

Nice day today in Germany :rain:

I'm in Edirne - Turkey for the moment.
will go and have a look at the black sea tomorrow.
from there on I'm not so sure yet. Or further into Turkey or back via Greece, Albania,...
Let me think about it...:mchappy:

Currently in southern Hungary planning to enter Serbia tomorrow. May hang around Belgrade for a day, but heading straight through Bulgaria after that towards Istanbul. 2 of us on 2 bikes taking it fairly easy. Will spend a little while in Turkey before heading onward to Iran. PM me if any of this sounds like youd be near us. I know what you mean about the weather in Germany :(

N

Will enter Croatia tomorrow. Go for the Plitvice Lakes and a stop at the coast
south of Split before heading to Albania. I`ll reach Istanbul not earlier than 8th of October.

All out there - enjoy your trip!

Crazy, make sure you get fuel before entering the mountains in Bulgaria if heading for Turkish border. There is only 1 petrol station on the route which closes at 18.30. Bulgarian roads to border aren't great but when you clear the border .... when you see the Turkish roads --- BIG GRINS
At turkish border you will need to buy entry visa and green card insurance at the border post. You can't get clearance without them.
Enjoy ....

Hi Camel

I and my friend are leaving Finland at the 6th or 7th of October. My friend's destination is Jordan and mine is Cape Town. We'll be riding via Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Syria.. Hope to meet you - or anyone else - on the way.

Jami

I'm in Ohrid - Macedonia at the moment. Heading for Albania the day after tomorrow. And from the on ... I'll just see where I'll go.

touring ME, currently in Zahle, Lebanon
 

Hi folks, I'm currently in Zahle (close to Baalbek) in Lebanon. Anyone going to Syria and Jordan? Does anyone have camping GPS-POIs from this region? Hotels are quite expensive around here.

plan update
 

Hı everyone,

In Istanbul at the moment, leavıng sunday 10th October headıng to Ankara, Cappadoccıaö and aiming to cross the Syrıan boarders on the 16th ısh, would welcome meetıng other rıders en route.

My Turkısh Sım number ıs +90 534300 9454.

Cheers.

Currently in Albania, going towards Lake Ohrid tomorrow. Will arrive in Turkey
end of next week. Albania is just too beautiful and worth to spend more time.
Friendly people, nice weather, dusty roads:clap:

Heading for Tartus today. Will spend 2/3 days there and then on past Latakya to the coast for another 2/3 days, then Turkey.

Mobile is 00447786627000 for txts.

Peter.

Going from Alexandropoulis/Greece to Turkey tommorrow - straight on towards Cappadocia. Plans afterwards are open. Would be nice to find some sunny spots, can`t tell nice things about the greek weather:rain:

+46701418094 for txt

.........weather's been great in Turkey and Syria so far tho I'm not looking forward to the return journey:scooter:

See for yourself if you have time


I Should Have Gone to Iran! - a set on Flickr

Hi Camel

We're in Kavala, Greece now. I tried to contact you but due to not having enough posts I couldn't send a PM. I sent an SMS but apparently you are not using your Turkish SIM anymore.

We're heading for Turkey tomorrow. Probably will spend a couple of days in Istanbul and after that off to Cappadocia it is. And then to Syria and Jordan. But we haven't made any fixed plans on the schedule.

If anyone's on our route, feel free to contact. My phone number is +358505817695.

Jami

Great to meet you on the road today Tom. I'm back on line and on my way to Antalya tomorrow.

Safe riding and I'll keep up to date with your blog.

Peter