THE VERY SECOND I started thoroughly researching I was overwhelmed- with information, with prices and costs, with currency conversion, with travel options- EEEEEEKKKKK!!!

We have narrowed it down to 2 options:

Option 1- Return flights to London. Pick up campervan/mini RV type accom and drive our way. Advantage- free to roam; Con- Have to drive a long way to get where we want skipping alot of places along the way.

Option 2- Go with a tour. Pros- all organised and done for us. easy. Cons- Seem expensive but have to put into perspective that it includes all taxes, transport, accom. So between that and the flights we just need spending money. Flights from home, one way into tour departure city and one way out of the ending city.

Tour options:

INTREPID TOURS.

*Difference between Intrepid Basix and Original is the quality of accomodation (eg. 1-2 stars and camping, to 2-3 stars some camping some budget hotels). There is a limit to 12 people groups in the Original, and up to 16 in the Basix.

CONTIKI

these are the only two tours that go to ALL THREE- Greece, Turkey and Croatia.

alternatively, the following trip goes to Italy but not Croatia, and also includes Egypt>>>

TOP DECK- unlike the previous two there is no ability to compare trips...

EASTERN TREKKER TOURS

NOW TO COMBINE ALL THESE TOURS AND FIND THE BEST ONE>>>>

I= intrepid, C= contiki, T= topdeck, E= eastern trekkers

Now to make a decision based on before and after as well as cheapest airports to fly in and out of....