Get beyond the headlines and challenge your perceptions by travelling through Iran, and finding out for yourself what this remarkable country is really like. Once listed as a key member of the ‘Axis of Evil’, you’ll find that this label couldn’t be further from the truth as you encounter friendly locals, a diverse and long history, a unique and varied culture, lively and cosmopolitan cities, and vast, stunning landscapes that range from arid desert to rugged mountains, with dense forests and snow-capped peaks as we reach the Caucus states of Armenia and Georgia.Beginning in Turkmenistan in Central Asia this trip covers four countries in just twenty-four days, ending in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Starting in the heart of Asia you will feel as if you have almost returned to Europe. Day 1 Turkmenistan
Ashgabat – Arrive and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Days 2 to 16 Iran
Mashhad - home to the stunning Imam Reza Mosque
Dasht e Kavir Desert - in search of the Asiatic Cheetah
Shiraz & Yazd
Persepolis - ancient ruins partly destroyed by Alexander the Great
Tehran
Esfahan - explore this historic and beautiful city
Tabriz - explore the 35km labyrinthine bazaar and the Blue (Kabud) Mosque
Days 17 to 20 Armenia
Yerevan – World-famous brandy distillery
Savanavank – monastery on the shores of Lake Sevan
Days 21 to 24 Georgia
Telavi - ancient wine-growing region 24 Days - Central Asia & South East Asia - Overland Adventures Please note there may be a kitty contribution - please check the website
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price |
| 24/09/2018 | 17/10/2018 | Places Availabl | £1295.00 |
| 05/09/2019 | 28/09/2019 | Places Availabl | £1295.00 |
| 27/09/2019 | 20/10/2019 | Places Availabl | £1295.00 |
| 31/08/2020 | 23/09/2020 | Places Availabl | £1295.00 |
| 22/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 | Places Availabl | £1295.00 |
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