What are you doing next summer? How about biking from Paris to Istanbul?
Orient Express full tour riders who pay their entry fee on or before
November 1, 2008 will receive a discount of 250 Euros off the entry fee of 6300 Euros.
Riders may pay in Euros, American dollars, Canadian dollars, British pounds or South African Rand. Please contact our office for the banking details for the different currencies.
We are very pleased to announce a new section on the 2009 Orient Express!
This is a completely new route running from Budapest to Bucharest.
It departs Budapest on June 28th, 2009 and arrives in Bucharest on July 7th, 2009. This fascinating section will follow a different route than in previous years when we avoided the toughest sections of the Carpathian mountains in Romania. Now we will cut through its heart and the region of Transylvania – the land of the Vlad the Impaler, a vicious 15th century ruler who spawned the myths and realities of the Dracula legend. What better way to experience this folk lore than to cycle with Vlad! Not only is Transylvania rich in history and intrigue, its landscapes rival the Alps and Pyrenees for sheer challenge and awe-inspiring views. The highlight is a challenging ascent up into the Tranfagaras range and through the territory ruled by Vlad Dracul. Over a distance of approximately 60 km the riders will climb to an altitude of 2034m, negotiating more than 50 switchbacks on the north side of the pass. After reaching the top, we will take time out to explore the little known ruins of Poienari Castle – one of Vlad’s fortresses. From there, we zoom downhill through tunnels and past man made lakes high in the mountains.
We are very pleased to announce a new section on the 2009 Orient Express!
This is a completely new route running from Budapest to Bucharest.
It departs Budapest on June 28th, 2009 and arrives in Bucharest on July 7th, 2009. This fascinating section will follow a different route than in previous years when we avoided the toughest sections of the Carpathian mountains in Romania. Now we will cut through its heart and the region of Transylvania – the land of the Vlad the Impaler, a vicious 15th century ruler who spawned the myths and realities of the Dracula legend. What better way to experience this folk lore than to cycle with Vlad! Not only is Transylvania rich in history and intrigue, its landscapes rival the Alps and Pyrenees for sheer challenge and awe-inspiring views. The highlight is a challenging ascent up into the Tranfagaras range and through the territory ruled by Vlad Dracul. Over a distance of approximately 60 km the riders will climb to an altitude of 2034m, negotiating more than 50 switchbacks on the north side of the pass. After reaching the top, we will take time out to explore the little known ruins of Poienari Castle – one of Vlad’s fortresses. From there, we zoom downhill through tunnels and past man made lakes high in the mountains.
There are just 2 spots left on the 2008 Orient Express Bike Expedition! We have room for one male rider and one female rider on the section from Budapest to Istanbul.. Contact us today and ride from Hungary to Turkey this summer, passing through the spectacular Romanian and Bulgarian countryside!
Are you looking for something exciting to do this summer? You are in luck! Two spaces on the sold-out 2008 Orient Express Bike Expedition have unexpectedly become available. The tour leaves Paris in just over 5 weeks so if you are interested please register immediately. These spaces won't last. Do something that you will remember for a lifetime - cycle from Paris to Istanbul.
Registration for the 2008 Orient Express Bike Expedition is now closed. We are sold out!
Some spaces may become available after March 1st. If you are interested in taking part in the expedition, please contact the office and we will put you on a waiting list.
It was 1883 when the first Orient Express rail lines established through services from Paris to Istanbul via Austria, Hungary, and Romania. The direct connection east revolutionized transport and brought adventure and delight to tens of thousands of passengers. Crossing the many frontiers of a still-divided Europe, the train journey of nearly 4,000 kilometers was a genuine adventure; the subject of legend and fantasy. The present-day cycle trip will offer you delights and challenges of a different order - physical, mental and spiritual. See the Europe of the 21st century from the seat of your bike!
Space is limited - Register today!
The
2007 Orient Express Bike Tour has come to a successful conclusion and we are now ready to accept registrations for the
2008 Orient Express Bike Expedition. We have made a number of exciting changes for next year, all geared to make your experience even more memorable!
Please browse through the website and see what we have in store for you in Europe in 2008!!
If you have any questions, please contact us at
info@tourdafrique.com
Following a 34 year teaching career Marilyn is now working in her high school as a half-time collegial coach. Murray is a retired dairy farmer, bravely facing new challenges as a school bus driver.
An opportunity to hear Joe and Edwina Mattison speak about their adventures on the 2004 Tour d’Afrique was an inspiration and several years of cycle touring in Canada has given us the courage to take the next step. Our longest cycling tour to date was this past summer when we biked with two other couples from Vancouver to Calgary via the Crows Nest highway. The thought of cycling through Europe, with all of its history, is very exciting for us.
We look forward to the adventure, frien
