Cyril and Methodius Route – Cultural Route of the Council of Europe

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Ipsala - Istanbul

Cyril and Methodius Route in Turkey

Through mountains and valleys, along riverbeds, past lakes and seaside, villages and cities, the ancient Via Egnatia route goes 1000 km eastward to Istanbul. Parts of the old road have survived and are still there to enjoy for the observant hiker. Making use of the former Roman stations, this is a journey into history that will change your views on Europe. Via Egnatia stands for the cultural connection between East and West. Walking here offers a special insight into the amalgam of cultures that have become the Balkans.

The route starts at the western border with Greece and continues along the coast of the Sea of Marmara, ending in Istanbul, the former centre of the Byzantine Empire.

Cosa ci aspetta?

Il nostro consiglio:

Portate con voi cibo e bevande in abbondanza, poiché in alcuni tratti del sentiero non è possibile acquistare cibo durante l'escursione. 

Da che parte stiamo camminando?

Distribuzione consigliata delle tappe di un giorno, compreso l'alloggio nelle destinazioni finali.

Ipsala - Istanbul

FASE 1:
Ipsala - Kermeyan

STAGE 2:
Kermeyan - Mamara ereglisi

STAGE 3:
Marmara ereglisi - Istanbul

STAGE 4:
Pella - Thessaloniki

STAGE 5:
Pella - Thessaloniki

STAGE 6:
Thessaloniki - Apollonia

STAGE 7:
Apollonia - Amphipolis

STAGE 8:
Amphipolis - Philippi

STAGE 9:
Philippi - Kavala

STAGE 10:
Kavala - Genisea

STAGE 11:
Genisea - Kipi

STAGE 13:
Torre di Mosto - San Dona di Piave

STAGE 14:
San Dona di Piave - Quarto d´Altino

STAGE 15:
Quarto d´Altino - Mestre

Rome - Bari

FASE 1:
Rome (San Clemente) - Castel Gandolfo

STAGE 2:
Castel Gandolfo - Velletri

STAGE 3:
Velletri - Cori

STAGE 4:
Cori - Sermoneta

STAGE 5:
Sermoneta - Priverno

STAGE 6:
Priverno - Terracina

STAGE 7:
Terracina - Fondi

STAGE 8:
Fondi - Formia

STAGE 9:
Formia - Minturno

STAGE 10:
Minturno - Carinola

STAGE 11:
Carinola - Capua

STAGE 12:
Capua - Maddaloni

STAGE 13:
Maddaloni - Montesarchio

STAGE 14:
Montesarchio - Benevento

STAGE 15:
Benevento - Buonalbergo

Why walk the trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route?

The long-distance trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route invite you to pilgrimage sites and archaeological sites that have contributed significantly to the development of Slavic culture. They are signposted in both directions and encourage wandering without borders, not only state borders.

What can be obtained?

Perhaps everyone likes to bring back something from hiking, be it various tourist and souvenir items. If you will be hiking the Cyril and Methodius Route, we have prepared the following printed materials to motivate you to hike the trail:

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