This short trip introduces you to modern Iran as well as taking you back into the exciting and adventurous world of ancient Persia. For more than three millennia Persia has been the centre for Greek, Arab, Mongol and Turkish invasions, developing the nations culture through philosophical, artistic, scientific and religious influences. We tread in the footsteps of historys great leaders such as Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane. As we walk round the ancient sites we can only wonder at the architectural skills of these ... (more)