Route notes
Why this routing works
This 11-week round-the-world route uses an open-jaw at the start in Portugal, with Toronto to Porto on the outbound and Faro as the first ticketed flight point after an overland segment. That structure gives flexibility within Portugal without forcing a backtrack before the long eastbound sequence begins.
From Faro, the itinerary moves cleanly east to Istanbul, Colombo, Bangkok, Siem Reap, and Manila, then returns to Toronto. The stop pattern is straightforward and efficient for an economy RTW ticket, keeping the trip in one general direction rather than zigzagging between regions.
The timed stays are concentrated across the later long-haul section: 8 nights in Istanbul, 8 in Colombo, 11 in Bangkok, 8 in Siem Reap, and 8 in Manila. That pacing spreads the 11 weeks across five substantive stopovers, leaving the Portugal portion more flexible at the front end.
With pricing from USD 4,538 to USD 5,940 in economy and a January departure in the Jan-Mar season, this routing fits travelers who want a structured multi-continent ticket with one overland segment built in. The route combines a simple eastbound flow with a manageable number of flights for a full RTW itinerary.