Cheapest route from Turkey through Europe

[kk2ct]

Hi
I'm at the tail end of a year and half riding through Africa. Have given up waiting (5 weeks) for a Libya transit visa here in Egypt and preparing to return home through E Europe. Up through Macedonia, Albania and Croatia seems attractive until I realised its the middle of the holiday season on the Adriatic coast. I am looking for advice on an alternative route home (Ireland, via UK) - cheap food, accom, etc. Bulgaria, Romania?
Thanks
Hugh

www.KilkennyToCapetown.com

[omar mansour]

hi
well im still waiting for my visas too,and have some problems to get (Tunisian visa )pfffffffffff
regarding cheap route ,
as you said it is the high season now
so i think if you were (riding -driving ) for that long you msy ride to Antalya ( south Turkey ) and ferry boat to Ancona or Brendizi or to Venice (Italy )
you may call me as you are in Egypt and you may pass by in Alexandria to chill out
002-010-170-30-58
Omar

[Commuter]

If you find yourself in my neck of the woods look me up, a bed and a meal plus a few beverages are all yours gratis.

There is a boat from Marmaris (1 day from Antalya)to Italy which is reasonable for bikes and a bunk

[Commuter]

Here's the link for the ferry.

ML Marmara Lines: Autofähren in die Türkei

[simonrecordplayer]

just returned from these places and have details of cheap cheap places to stay if you want in romania and hungary, its nice way home too people seemed sound and we were warned for some bandits in bulgaria... , hungary was very very very flat......
cheers simon

[kk2ct]

Am on the road towards Syria no thanks to those lying, cheating extortionists in Nuweiba who hit me for an extra LE 571. I believe Chris Scott's advice for bringing a vehicle into Egypt was... don't. I now understand. Ok, won't go on about that, meant to say thanks Omar. Not in dire straits guys, though appreciate the offers. Not much fun travelling through countries where the daily spend is on the uncomfortable side. Thinking Bulagaria, Romania. Info welcome Simon. Cheers
Hugh

www.LAPofAFRICA.com

[tmotten]

I can recommend Albania. We were surprised.

[whilec]

Originally Posted by simonrecordplayer

we were warned for some bandits in bulgaria...

Did you find any?

[andypettitt62]

I would not recommend Albania.Petrol 1.60euros a litre, no camping so hotels only,terrible roads,terrible driving,and nothing noteworthy to see.Just MHO after having just been through it.The Adriatic coast is lovely to ride, but there are plenty of motorhomes and caravans on the roads at the moment.The ferry idea sound good if you are in a hurry.