travelling over land december

jenny278


Joined: 10/05/2010
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 19:30

Hi;

Thinking of driving to u/k from N/C via Turkey,Bulgaria etc in early December returning early January,has anyone out there done this trip tat that time of year. Not sure what the weather will be like as our first winter over here . would it be more prudent to fly.

brightlights



Joined: 09/11/2009
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 19:45

Contact hubbs on elkin_tony@yahoo.co.uk and he will send you his write up from our trip in 2008

Kind Regards

Diana

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 19:57

Not a great time of year to drive through those countries, but you can always give it a go.

aussiejock



Joined: 06/10/2010
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 19:59

Hi jenny278



a lot of people drive to Turkey via Bulgaria if you go into Kusadasi.biz, and type in travel by car to Turkey, you will get a lot of posts on that subject, I hated Bulgaria well Sofia I found to be a terrible dirty city, didn't like it, but Burgas on the coast was nice, but it's a long journey, and you are driving on the right hand side, with crazy Turkish drivers.





Robert

cyprustom


Joined: 23/09/2008
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 20:03

did it late november in 05, Turkey was a nightmare with snow and ice and temperatures -12. Stuck in Tasusu for 5 days, too rough for ferrys to sail (you know the ones from the Gallipoli landings) probably harder for me as was pulling large trailer, I would say if you have a choice, DONT DO IT,,,,,,,,,,,,regards Tom

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 20:03

mess 3 not a great time of the year to drive it, you are right there

MiketheBike


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 20:11

We drove back to the UK early December via Turkey, Greece, Italy and France. There was some snow and ice in Turkey (Konya) a little in the Greek mountains but lots of heavy snow in Italy. As you may be travelling further north expect harsher weather, especially on your return in January. Snow chains are compulsory in most European countries. http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/compulsory_equipment.html



Hope this helps.



Mike