UPDATED October 15, 2026 BY The TDA Team IN Istanbul Express no comments A Fantastic Once In A Lifetime Adventure! 2026 Istanbul Express Rider ReviewsThe 2026 Istanbul Express Cycling Tour from Paris, France to Istanbul, Trkiye is our second longest running adventure, having begun way back in 2005. Each time the riders experience the thrill of pedalling through 8 amazing European countries and each time we ask them -How did it go?A fantastic once in a lifetime adventure. We did this as a 30th wedding anniversary trip and it was truly memorable. Mick Dunne (Australia)Epic, adventurous, challenges one to test their limits. Rachel Chandler (Canada)It was the experience of a lifetime. Great, if warm, summer riding; Beautiful variety of scenery and cultures; just the right amount of challenge (I did more climbing than I have ever done in my life, and it was OK!). Well taken care of and would do it again in a heartbeat. Matt Gallagher (USA)We felt like we were riding through a postcard some days. Tammy Dunne (Australia)If I had done it on my own I would never have; travelled through Romania and crossed the Transfgran Highway (an awesome experience), I would never have stayed in the superb hotels that TDA organiszed for us, I would never have found the numerous gravel roads that bypassed the busy road sections and I would never have met all the truly awesome people that were on the TDA tour. David Turnbull (UK)My experience left me wanting more! I had never considered this type of adventure but after my experience on the Istanbul express I looking for ways to make more trips like this a priority in the future. April Gutzwiller (USA)RELATEDTOURIstanbul Express It was in 1889 that the original Orient Express train completed the Paris to Istanbul route for the first time. Our cycling version of the Orient... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "A Fantastic Once In A Lifetime Adventure! 2026 Istanbul Express Rider Reviews" Cancel reply