Discover culture and camaraderie in Iran through the lives of the women who live there on a female-only expedition. Spend 12 days exploring with a local female leader and a group of female travellers and partake in a range of experiences otherwise off limits to mixed gender groups. Step inside the hidden world of an Iranian beauty salon, wander through a women-only park, and travel by public transport in the women-only carriage of the metro, local buses and an overnight train. Experience rural nomadic life with Qashqai people, meet female entrepreneurs and hear secret recipes from those in the know. Learn from inspiring Iranian women – young and old, religious and secular, conservative and liberal.
Seeing a different side of Iran as you travel with an all-women group and a local female leader.
Enjoying a picnic in one of Iran’s women’s-only parks.
Immersing yourself in rural nomadic life on a beautifully remote homestay with the Qashqai people. Enjoy a meal, sing songs, try on the local dress, and give bread-baking a go.
Stepping inside the fascinating hidden world of an Iranian beauty salon.
Experiencing the wondrous remains of the ancient capital of Persepolis.
Taking part in a hands-on cooking class where your local hosts will share age-old secret recipes and techniques.
Tags: Local Living, Culture & Traditions, Wild & Free, Mood for Food
Service Level: Comfort
Fitness Rating: Average
Age: 15+
Trip ref: INTR-HPSF
Inclusions:
Accommodation:
Hotel (10 nights), Homestay (1 night)
Meals
: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
: Metro, Train, Private vehicle
Program, ground transportation, and tour leader
Saturday, September 09, 2023
Saturday, October 07, 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Saturday, November 4, 2023
based on a shared room and the described program
From 14,500 AED per person
based on a shared room and the described program, and flights from and to Dubai.
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