An Indian expedition company is launching a 56-day journey for up to 30 passengers from Turkey to the British capital in what is billed as the “world’s longest” bus journey.
Have you ever thought about trying another way to travel in Europe? Look no further as an Indian shipping companyLand adventures launched a 56-day coach tour, traveling through 22 countries, across Europe to the United Kingdom.
The coach will take travelers from Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, then venture to the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Western Europe and finally London. The trip costs $24,300, the equivalent of more than £20,000, including daily breakfast, 30 lunches and dinners, plus all hotel stays in between.
Some of the highlights of the trip include a peaceful ferry ride across the Gulf of Finland, a visit to the North Cape – where you may have the opportunity to observe the magical Northern Lights, as well as admire stunning views from the cliffs overlooking the seafront.
With such a long excursion, the company has added additional features on the coach, to make the trip as comfortable as possible, according to has CNN Journey. Reclining seats, ample legroom – which is almost non-existent on a plane – and charging ports are just a few, along with a generous two-suitcase baggage allowance.
The excursion is inspired by Hippie Trail Bus Routeswho were taken by the hippie community traveling in small vans to travel across Europe and Asia, to explore the world beyond America. The company was founded by Tushar Agarwal and Sanjay Madan in 2012, who began by organizing itineraries between India and London, where travelers brought their own vehicles and traveled together in a convoy.
They discussed the safety of the trip, which would understandably be a concern for some: “Each route in each country has been checked to ensure the journey goes smoothly so that bus participants to London can board with the knowledge and the confidence that they are in good hands.
The London-bound bus was due to leave for Istanbul on August 7 and arrive in London on October 1.