Cycling from Paris to Tehran

For a few years, I've been dreaming of visiting Iran. I chose to cycle there instead of flying. I'll be traveling solo for this first of a kind journey.

The goal is simple : to leave from Paris to join Tehran, the capital of Iran.

1) FRANCE
After 9 years of traveling around the world, I am impatient to rediscover France and its countryside. Crossing Burgundy, the descent of the Rhone Valley, then direction Nice through the Verdon. Not planned in the program, I will also try to tour Corsica island !

2) ITALY
I have never had a great love for Italy, but I will remedy my ignorance by crossing 2 ultra-known regions: Tuscany and Veneto.

3) SLOVENIA
A paradise for nature lovers and cyclists, I can't wait to finally discover this country that has been on my list for far too long. Going through Bled is mandatory.

4) CROATIA
I don't want to venture too much on the Croatian coast during the summer, which will be too crowded for my taste. Knowing a little Croatia, I see this country as a short transition before visiting his neighbor ...

5) BOSNIA
Like Slovenia, I absolutely want to cross this country for its lush nature and turbulent history. There will be 350 km to cross Bosnia, obviously passing through Sarajevo.

6) MONTENEGRO
Between sea and mountains, this country wins the favor of travelers and I want to see what happens there. By cons, the mountains pass looks terrible and my legs will probably suffer.

7) ALBANIA
A little known country and a shady reputation. I don't know what to expect, but a few cyclists told me the best of Albania, so I'll go for it!

8) GREECE
Apart from Crete island when I was 16, I don't know anything about Greece. Logically, I cross all the north of the country before going to Turkey. If I have a little advance, I'll even try to go to the small islands with its turquoise water.

9) TURKEY
A huge country that I will cross in its length with over 2000 km, it will be tough ! I can not wait to ride around the highlands of Anatolia.

10) IRAN
Finally, the arrival in Iran, where I would need 2/3 weeks of cycling to reach Tehran, I hope before the snow ! Then I'll do the tourist and visit the Persian cities of Isfahan, Chiraz or Yazd, or even venture into the desert.