Tracks To Trails

Tracks to Trails: From Sofia to the Caucasus Mountains

An epic summer adventure combining iconic train journeys and remote trekking. Travel overland from Sofia through the wild Balkans all the way to the high mountains of Georgia. Sleep on night trains, hike through remote villages, and discover breathtaking landscapes far from the crowds.

Trip Highlights:

• Cross 4 countries overland: Ireland, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, and back
• Ride the iconics Balkan Express from Sofia to Istanbul, the Ankara Ekspresi from Istanbul to Ankara, the Dogu Express from Ankara to Kars and the Silkland Express from Tbilisi to Zugdidi
• Trek for 4 days through the remote Svaneti mountains from Mestia to Ushguli
• Explore the cultural contrasts of Sofia, Istanbul, Ankara, Tbilisi and Batumi
• Taste Georgian wine, Turkish tea, and Balkan street food
• Stay in family-run guesthouses and mountain homestays
• Relax in the historic hamam baths of Istanbul and Ankara and the sulfur baths of Tbilisi
• Travel slowly and off the beaten track

More info: https://www.mauriziopittau.it/blog/tracks-to-trails/