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The Ancient Land of Persia
Tehran • Ahwaz • Susa • Shiraz • Persepolis • Yazd • Isfahan
Travel Dates: October 13-28, 2016
Open the door to enigmatic Iran, once the seat of the mighty Persian Empire that grew up alongside the ancient Greeks and Romans. Modern Iran is a place of searing beauty, with
billowing domes, mosaic-clad mosques and madrassahs. Its monumental archaeological sites are some of the finest in the world, its architecture is infused with colorful energy and its
bazaars are without equal. Iranians are unfailingly warm and engaging, adhering to a culture that prizes hospitality. On this journey of discovery, admire the treasures of Iran, from the Crown Jewels in Tehran to the Zoroastrian Fire Temples of Yazd and the luminous bridges of Isfahan.
The Ancient Land of Persia
Tehran • Ahwaz • Susa • Shiraz • Persepolis • Yazd • Isfahan
Travel Dates: October 13-28, 2016
Open the door to enigmatic Iran, once the seat of the mighty Persian Empire that grew up alongside the ancient Greeks and Romans. Modern Iran is a place of searing beauty, with
billowing domes, mosaic-clad mosques and madrassahs. Its monumental archaeological sites are some of the finest in the world, its architecture is infused with colorful energy and its
bazaars are without equal. Iranians are unfailingly warm and engaging, adhering to a culture that prizes hospitality. On this journey of discovery, admire the treasures of Iran, from the Crown Jewels in Tehran to the Zoroastrian Fire Temples of Yazd and the luminous bridges of Isfahan.
