SULTAN’S TRAIL

CLASSIC CAR TOURING

Sept 20th to Oct 14th, 2024

 

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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 Destination Country Itinerary Distance
Day 1

Vienna

Austria

Vienna/arrivals

Day 2

Vienna

Slovakia/Austria

Day off – Bratislava visit

Day 3

Budapest

Hungary

Sopron, Eszterházy Palace, Győr and Tata

Day 4

Timisoara

Romania

Szeged

300
Day 5

Belgrade

Serbia

Zrenjanin

300
Day 6

Rtanj

Serbia

Golubac castle, Danube gorge, Iron gates

150
Day 7

Sofia

Bulgaria

Nis, Jerma canyon

300
Day 8

Sofia

Bulgaria

Day off – Rila Monastery

260
Day 9

Plovdiv

Bulgaria

Koprivshitsa, King Valley

Day 10

Istanbul

Turkey

Edirne

195
Day 11

Istanbul

Turkey

Day off  -Topkapi, mosque, city tour

430
Day 12

Istanbul

Turkey

Day off  – at leisure

Day 13

Kavala

Greece

Alexandroupoli, Philippi

Day 14

Skopje

Macedonia

Pella

450
Day 15

Tivat

Kosovo/Albania/Montenegro

Kosovo,  Komani lake ferry, Sveti Stefan

400
Day 16

Tivat

Montenegro

Day off – Kotor bay

200 +  160

Day 17

Dubrovnik

Croatia

Herceg Novi

Day 18

Split

Bosnia,  Croatia

Ston, Blagaj, Mostar

70
Day 19

Zadar

Croatia

Trogir , sibenik

320
Day 20

Opatja

Croatia

Plitvica Lakes

160
Day 21

Opatja

Croatia

Day off

320
Day 22

Bled

Italy, Slovenia

Lipica, Trieste, Soca river valley

Day 23

Salzburg

Austria

Car train, The Eagle’s nest

280
Day 24

Salzburg

Austria

Mozart, sound of music

290
Day 25

Departure

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

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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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WHY BESPOKE RALLIES IS THE BEST
We’ve considerable experience of organising motoring events including classic car tours in SE Asia, India, South & Central America and Europe.

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PAST RALLIES
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OUR TEAM
Our experienced and passionate team will help you to organise your event or you can enjoy our own tailor made rallies.

What our participants say!

Adrian Turner, The Slartibartfast 2017

“The genius of Slartibartfast is that it combines an eight day rally through the whole of Scandinavia with a luxury six day cruise and tour along the Atlantic coast of Norway; it takes you as far east as Egypt and further north than Alaska.”