Forget what you’ve read - as a visitor to Iran you’ll experience hospitality like nowhere else. Iranians are warm and openhearted, greeting you as their guest. At first, you might be surprised to hear them say “Welcome” on the street. It’s perfectly normal for people to smile and show you that they’re really happy you visited their country.
Iran with its diversity, uniqueness, rich cultural heritage and hospitality has so far been overlooked as a mainstream tourist destination. Yet every person who visits this country understands how often we miss a real jewel because of stereotypes and inaccurate media perceptions. Read more in our Iran travel guide.
This two week tour marries exotic Iran with the world’s oldest Christian nation, Armenia. A packed programme celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the two neighbours, featuring ancient mosques and palaces as well as monasteries precariously perched alongside river gorges and on hill tops. T...