Saffron Tour

Discover Red Gold of Iran with us
They say it brings a smile to your face. Saffron, king of all spices, is Iran’s red gold, and an ounce of it is even more expensive in some western supermarkets than the precious metal. Saffron is a distinctive flavour in Persian cuisine and has often featured in recipes of some of the world’s most famous chefs. This spice has been produced in Iran for more than 3000 years, and the country is the world’s biggest producer (up to 90% of the world production, or 250 tons).

Day 1: Tehran - Fly to Mashhad (1h 10min)
Domestic Iranian flight
Check-in: Handpicked 5star hotel or a traditional house

Day 2: Mashhad - Visit the Spiritual Heart of Iran
Drive to Tous (1h) and visit:

Ferdowsi Tomb
Harounieh

Drive back to Mashhad (1h) and explore:

Mashhad Bazar

Overnight: Handpicked 5star hotel or a traditional house

Day 3: Mashhad
Drive to Torbat-e Heydarieh (2h)

Saffron farms

Discover a saffron farm with your tour guide, who will explain how this beautiful flower, the Crocus Sativus, is grown and harvested to produce the famous spice. You will also be able to taste it with your meal and drinks today.

Drive back to Mashhad (2h), fly back to Tehran in the evening with domestic Iranian flight.

Type
Cultural
Address
Torbat-e Heydarieh

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