Experience a fascinating motorbike tour through 7 countries and 2 continents from Turkey to Germany. Start in Erzurum with its Seljuk architecture, continue via Nemrut and Diyarbakir. Cross Kosovo, explore the historic cities of Sarajevo and Mostar, and enjoy the Mediterranean flair in Split. Discover the baroque architecture in Ljubljana and experience the Alps in Innsbruck before arriving in Tübingen. This tour is the last leg of our Transcontinental journey from Mongolia to Germany.
Start your motorbike tour from Erzurum, known for its Seljuk architecture with landmarks such as the Çifte Minareli Medrese and the Erzurum Fortress. Continue to Erzincan, a city known for its beautiful valleys and rivers. Erzincan is a historical gateway between eastern and central Anatolia.
Drive through mountainous landscapes to Sivas, a city of importance in the Turkish War of Independence. Visit the Sivas Congress Hall, where the national movement began in 1919. Sivas is also famous for Seljuk monuments such as the Great Mosque.
Continue your journey to Kayseri, an ancient city at the foot of Mount Erciyes. Kayseri is known for its Roman and Ottoman heritage, with highlights including the Kayseri Fortress and the nearby Cappadocia region, known for its surreal landscapes of rock churches and underground towns.
Drive to Adıyaman, known for the famous Mount Nemrut. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to monumental statues erected by King Antiochos I of Commagene in the 1st century BC and offers one of the most impressive sunsets in Turkey.
Drive to Diyarbakir, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Diyarbakir is known for its massive basalt city walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Ulu Camii (Great Mosque), one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia.
Cross the border onto the Balkan Peninsula and drive to Prizren in Kosovo. This charming city has a rich Ottoman history, with landmarks such as the Sinan Pasha Mosque and the Kaljaja Fortress, which offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains.
Ride to Peja, a town at the foot of the Rugova Mountains. It is known for the Patriarchate of Peć, a medieval Serbian Orthodox monastery. The nearby Rugova Gorge offers spectacular motorbike scenery and hiking opportunities.
Travel to Sarajevo, a city characterised by centuries of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav history. Explore Baščaršija, the old bazaar district, and visit the Latin Bridge, where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the First World War.
Drive to Mostar, known for the Stari Most (Old Bridge), a 16th century Ottoman bridge that was rebuilt after the Bosnian War. The city's cobbled streets and minarets give it a unique flair that reflects its mixed Ottoman and European influence.
Leave Bosnia and travel to Split in Croatia, a beautiful coastal city. Split is known for Diocletian's Palace, a massive Roman structure that forms the old town centre. Enjoy the mix of ancient history and vibrant Mediterranean life.
Continue your journey to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. With its baroque architecture and medieval castle, Ljubljana offers a mix of history and modern cultural life. The relaxed atmosphere and the Ljubljanica River make for a pleasant stay.
Continue your journey to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. With its baroque architecture and medieval castle, Ljubljana offers a mix of history and modern cultural life. The relaxed atmosphere and the Ljubljanica River make for a pleasant stay.
Drive through the picturesque Alps to Innsbruck, Austria. This Alpine city is known for its winter sports facilities and imperial history. Visit the Hofburg Palace and the Golden Roof, a famous landmark in the historic city centre.
End your trip in Tübingen, a picturesque university town known for its medieval old town and the Neckar river. Explore the Hohentübingen Fortress and the lively atmosphere that perfectly rounds off this 13-day motorbike trip.