IRAN – Treasures of Ancient Persia

Posted by patricksyder on January 26, 2014
Posted in: Middle East.

Imam mosque, Isfahan
The Imam Mosque, a fine example of Iran’s incomparable Islamic architecture, Isfahan

4 – 18 October 2016

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Escorted and guided by local expert Mr Rahman Mehraby

Iran Tour (IR) Dossier 2016 Click to download itinerary (pdf format)

A detailed and comprehensive journey through Iran, concentrating on its rich legacy as the once great Persian Empire. The itinerary allows time for the traveller to appreciate the concept of modern Iran, as well as the stunning Islamic architectural heritage and archaeological monuments of ancient Persia. Highlights of the tour include Persepolis; the great ceremonial capital of the Archaemenid kings and Isfahan, the famous 17th century Safavid capital described then as ‘half the world’ with its rose gardens, stunning blue domes and tiled minarets.