Iran

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Iran is a vast country in the Middle East, home to one of the world's oldest civilisations and a wealth of UNESCO-listed heritage sites including the ancient ruins of Persepolis, the grand mosques of Isfahan, and the historic bazaars of Shiraz and Tehran. The country is famed for its extraordinary Islamic architecture, with intricate tilework, vast domed mosques, and ornate gardens found throughout its major cities. Beyond the cities, travellers are drawn to diverse landscapes ranging from the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges to the stark beauty of the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut deserts. Independent and group travellers increasingly visit Iran for its rich Persian culture, warm hospitality, and the chance to explore a destination that remains well off the beaten path for Western tourists.

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Turkey & Iran · 17 days

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Istanbul to Tehran by Rail: The Self-Launched Version

A 17-day independent rail-and-road route from Istanbul east across Turkey to Cappadocia, Lake Van and Mt Ararat, then overland by the Trans-Asia train into Iran for Tehran, Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan and back. This is the do-it-yourself rebuild of G Adventures' ETIR trip: same spine of destinations, but you book your own buses, trains, hostel beds and day tours — and pay roughly a third of the group tour price. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget-traveller estimates in GBP and assume shared dorm or simple twin rooms, local eateries and second-class rail. Budget extra if you want private rooms throughout. Note: Iran visa authorisation (and guide requirements for UK/US/Canadian passports) must be sorted well in advance.

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