SULTAN’S TRAIL
CLASSIC CAR TOURING
Sept 20th to Oct 14th, 2024
A journey like no other to the eastern edge of Europe. A historic trading route founded by Sulliman the Magnificent in 1592 and developed over the centuries to become one of the most important commercial roads connecting the old and the new worlds.
In its heyday it was a hive of activity with merchants, opportunists, ne’er-do-wells and the like plying their goods such as spices, silk and jewels into prosperous Europe and returning with finest pottery, amber, furniture and other sought-after merchandise. It runs through extraordinary cities, idyllic nature and old villages with Ottoman, Habsburg, Byzantine, Roman and Communist heritage to enjoy.
From archaeological sites and old monasteries to brutalist architecture you can see the influence of a series of civilizations. You will be dazzled with this rich amalgam of cultures as different trade routes, wars and rulers have all left their traces.
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ROUTE MAP
24 Nights accommodation in best hotels for the rally
– Twin or double room included
– Single supplement available
– Breakfast included
– Dinners on all rally days
– Welcome Dinner
– Farewell Gala Dinner
– GPS Navigator with Full Route Planning
– Bespoke Rallies Travel Pack
– Occasional lunches
– Rally plates, decals, road book
– Garmin purple line plus Virtual Marshal tracking system
– Mechanical backup
– Bespoke Rallies experienced organising team
– Luggage van
– We can arrange transport to and from the event (call for costs)
– Finishers’ medals
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|
Day |
DoW |
Date |
Journey |
Overnight |
Country |
Km |
| Day 1 | Fri | Friday, September 20, 2024 | Vienna/arrivals | vienna | Austria | |
| Day 2 | Sat | Saturday, September 21, 2024 | Day off – Bratislava visit | vienna | Slovakia/Austria | |
| Day 3 | Sun | Sunday, September 22, 2024 | Sopron, Eszterházy Palace, Győr and Tata | Budapest | Hungary | 300 |
| Day 4 | Mon | Monday, September 23, 2024 | Szeged | Timisoara | Romania | 300 |
| Day 5 | Tue | Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | Zrenjanin | Belgrade | Serbia | 150 |
| Day 6 | Wed | Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | Golubac castle, Danube gorge, Iron gates | Rtanj | Serbia | 300 |
| Day 7 | Thu | Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Nis, Jerma canyon | Sofia | Bulgaria | 260 |
| Day 8 | Fri | Friday, September 27, 2024 | Day off – Rila Monastery | Sofia | Bulgaria | |
| Day 9 | Sat | Saturday, September 28, 2024 | Koprivshitsa, King Valley | Plovdiv | Bulgaria | 195 |
| Day 10 | Sun | Sunday, September 29, 2024 | Edirne | Istanbul | Turkey | 430 |
| Day 11 | Mon | Monday, September 30, 2024 | Day off -Topkapi, mosque, city tour | Istanbul | Turkey | |
| Day 12 | Tue | Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | Day off – at leisure | Istanbul | Turkey | |
| Day 13 | Wed | Wednesday, October 02, 2024 | Alexandroupoli, Philippi | Kavala | Greece | 450 |
| Day 14 | Thu | Thursday, October 03, 2024 | Pella | Ohrid | North Macedonia | 400 |
| Day 15 | Fri | Friday, October 04, 2024 | Kosovo, Sveti Stefan | Tivat | Albania/Montenegro | 200 + 160 |
| Day 16 | Sat | Saturday, October 05, 2024 | Day off – Kotor bay | Tivat | Montenegro | |
| Day 17 | Sun | Sunday, October 06, 2024 | Herceg Novi | Dubrovnik | Croatia | 70 |
| Day 18 | Mon | Monday, October 07, 2024 | Mostar , Tito’s Bunker | Sarajevo | Bosnia and Hertsgovena | 236 |
| Day 19 | Tue | Tuesday, October 08, 2024 | Tunnel of life, city tour | Sarajevo | Bosnia and Hertsgovena | 0 |
| Day 20 | Wed | Wednesday, October 09, 2024 | Trogir , Sibenik | Zadar | Croatia | 359 |
| Day 21 | Thu | Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Plitvica Lakes | Opatja | Croatia | 250 |
| Day 22 | Fri | Friday, October 11, 2024 | Lipica, Trieste, Soca river valley | Bled | Italy, Slovenia | 280 |
| Day 23 | Sat | Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Car train | Salzburg | Austria | 290 |
| Day 24 | Sun | Sunday, October 13, 2024 | Mozart | Salzburg | Austria |
Vintage, Classic and Modern Classics (up to 1990)
ACCOMMODATION
We aim to provide the best and most suitable accommodation throughout the rally, taking into account the need for parking and ease of access. Breakfast is included for each night and evening meals are provided on travelling days.
BACK UP
As usual mechanical back up will be masterminded
by Toby and Finella
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Any flights
• Shipping to or from the event
• Personal insurance, visas
• Personal drinks/meals/fuel/vehicle repairs/tolls,
any other costs
TESTIMONIAL
“The GP of South America was a great event and John and I enjoyed ourselves immensely. It is always good to be the first to try something that no one else has done for a long time, in this case 70 years. Your team were fantastic and that made it even more enjoyable . The roads were challenging as they should be and the scenery spectacular. The hotels were good quality and the food was very good. This is an event for anyone who wants an adventure and I would whole heartedly rec- ommend it; if you want to do something a bit different, exciting and a bit of a challenge, then the GP of South America is for you. Thanks John and team for putting together such a great event.”
Paul Michael, The Grand Prix of South America 2018
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