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Iran Culture and History Escorted Small Group Tour for seniors

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Iran Culture and History Escorted Small Group Tour for seniors

Visiting Iran

Unlike its neighbours to the west and northwest, Iran had not adopted Christianity and it was the explosive spread of Islam and its ready adoption, without the Arabic language or customs, which helped unite the culture and greatly enrich Persian heritage. This small group tour program includes the great cities of Iran, historic sites, mosques, gardens, bazaars and teahouses for couples and solo travellers.

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