Overview

Seven well-known personalities, all with differing faiths and beliefs, put on backpacks and walking boots and, on foot and by road, set out to cover sections of the Sultans Trail - a modern-day, 2,200km pilgrimage across Eastern Europe, which starts in Vienna and ends in the historic city of Istanbul. Journalist Adrian Chiles, former politician Edwina Currie, Olympian Fatima Whitbread, comedian Dom Joly, actor Pauline McLynn, broadcaster Mim Shaikh and television presenter Amar Latif live as modern-day pilgrims, staying in basic hotels and often sleeping in shared rooms.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2018 3 Episodes

Key Information

Network BBC Two
Type Scripted
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Adrian Chiles

Adrian Chiles

Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie

Dom Joly

Dom Joly

Fatima Whitbread

Fatima Whitbread

Mim Shaikh

Mim Shaikh

Amar Latif

Pauline McLynn

Pauline McLynn

Frequently Asked Questions

Seven well-known personalities, all with differing faiths and beliefs, put on backpacks and walking boots and, on foot and by road, set out to cover sections of the Sultans Trail...

Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul has 1 season with 3 episodes.

Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul premiered on March 16, 2018.

Yes, Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul has a rating of 6.3/10 based on user reviews.

Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul is classified as Documentary.