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Ancient Trade Routes

The Ancient Trade Routes Tour traces the pathways of merchants, caravans, and seafarers who shaped commerce across Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. Pilots will fly from London to Paris, across the Alps into Italy, and along the Aegean coast to Greece, Crete, and beyond. Each leg connects historic cities, ports, and trade hubs that once facilitated the flow of goods, culture, and ideas. From Roman markets to Byzantine and Venetian trade centers, this tour offers pilots a unique perspective on the networks that fueled ancient and medieval economies.

As the tour continues across the Mediterranean to Alexandria, Cairo, and Libya, pilots will witness coastal cities, river valleys, and deserts that sustained trade for centuries. Iconic ports and caravan cities like Corfu, Heraklion, and Palermo reveal the lasting legacy of these ancient routes. Combining scenic VFR flying with a rich historical narrative, the Ancient Trade Routes Tour is perfect for aviation enthusiasts who want to explore the intersections of geography, commerce, and history from the air.

Legs
# Flight Num Dep ICAO Arr ICAO Aircraft Distance Duration HH:MM Actions
1 CANAT01 GBEGLL FRLFPO C182Cessna 182 Skylane 190 nm 01:30
2 CANAT02 FRLFPO CHLSGG BE36Beechcraft Bonanza 290 nm 02:20
3 CANAT03 CHLSGG ITLIMF BE58Beechcraft Baron 125 nm 00:55
4 CANAT04 ITLIMF ITLIRN C182Cessna 182 Skylane 230 nm 01:50
5 CANAT05 ITLIRN ITLIRU BE36Beechcraft Bonanza 105 nm 00:50
6 CANAT06 ITLIRU ITLIBD C182Cessna 182 Skylane 210 nm 01:50
7 CANAT07 ITLIBD GRLGKR BE36Beechcraft Bonanza 180 nm 01:30
8 CANAT08 GRLGKR GRLGTS C182Cessna 182 Skylane 90 nm 00:45
9 CANAT09 GRLGTS GRLGIR BE58Beechcraft Baron 200 nm 01:30
10 CANAT10 GRLGIR EGHEAX BE58Beechcraft Baron 350 nm 02:40
11 CANAT11 EGHEAX EGHECA C182Cessna 182 Skylane 85 nm 00:45
12 CANAT12 EGHECA EGHEMM BE36Beechcraft Bonanza 195 nm 01:35
13 CANAT13 EGHEMM LYHLLB BE58Beechcraft Baron 230 nm 01:40
14 CANAT14 LYHLLB GRLGRP C182Cessna 182 Skylane 280 nm 02:30
15 CANAT15 GRLGRP ITLICJ BE36Beechcraft Bonanza 540 nm 04:20
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Total Legs:
15
Total Distance:
3,300 nm
Total Duration:
26:30 HH:MM
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Historical Scenic VFR
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