Top Trips for Epic Road Trippin'
Crank up the jams, wind the window down and get ready to rock – these epic road trips are just one step away.
Ready for an epic road trip? We’re not talking about a joyride to the next town over; you’ve got countries to cover overland. Cruise through Southern Italy, waving to the Vespa riders passing by. Gaze in awe at rocky cliffs from the coastal routes of rural Ireland. Take the scenic route through Iceland’s Golden Circle, gaping in awe of the natural wonders that inspired The Lord of the Rings. If you’ve got the snacks, we’ve got the map. These top Culture Trips are revved up for an epic road trip.
Make the journey from Istanbul to Antalya – Majestic Turkey
We hope you’ll forgive us: this exciting 12-day tour of Turkey has a flexible definition of the phrase “road trip”. Don’t get us wrong: this overland journey across Turkey’s historical sites will take you from Istanbul in Europe to Antalya in Asia. You’ll head off-road as well, but not in the way you think. Between hiking through the Kaymaki Underground City and taking a hot-air balloon ride above Cappadocia’s surreal rock formations, you’ll never view road trips the same again.
Embark on a Garden Route road trip – Splendid South Africa
The variety of landscapes you can encounter along the Western Cape of South Africa is simply extraordinary. They’ll be on show across this 11-day extravaganza across the scenic Garden Route, starting in Cape Town with cultural experiences and an ascent up Table Mountain. You’ll kayak with penguins in Simons Town and visit the Cape of Good Hope – Africa’s southwesternmost point – before heading to the luscious wine region of Stellenbosch. After a day visiting multiple vineyards we’ll continue to the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn, and the gorgeous coastal gem of Knysna. You’ll explore the diverse flora and epic bridges of Tsitsikamma National Park before our road trip reaches its coolest destination, a luxurious safari lodge in Gondwana Game Reserve, where you’ll be spending two nights. You’ll get to go off-road up to four times during your stay, as we embark on multiple game drives in search of the Big Five.
Additional reporting was contributed by Gethin Morgan and Mandi Keighran.