Iran: The Marco Polo Trail

Iran

Destination: Iran
Duration: 10 days, 8 nights
Departures: Booking closed
Group size: 20 people
From: 99,500 THB

A 10-day, 8-night Iran tour following the trade-route cities of Marco Polo, from Bam and Yazd to Isfahan and Persepolis, with a desert camp stay.

Trip highlights

Follow the trade-route cities of the great explorer Marco Polo
Visit a former capital of the Persian Empire
Explore Iran's key historical and cultural sites

Led by historiansEvery trip travels with an expert history lecturer who brings each site to life in plain language.

Off the beaten pathCentral Asia, the Middle East, the Himalayas — places most tour companies never go.

Private groups, no rushingRight-sized groups and unhurried time at the places that matter most.

Beyond ordinary travelEvery tour is designed by writers and professional travellers to create experiences that reflect who you are — for travellers who want more than an ordinary holiday.

About this tour

The Marco Polo Trail is a 10-day, 8-night tour of Iran by The Wild Chronicles that follows the merchant and explorer Marco Polo, who entered present-day Iran at Tabriz and was especially fond of Yazd and Kerman.

The route covers the highlights of The Wild Chronicles' classic Iran trip and adds towns where Marco Polo stopped, including Bam Citadel, Rayen Castle, Shazdeh Garden and the Meymand Cave Village, a World Heritage village more than 12,000 years old.

The itinerary also takes in the Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Persepolis, the former US Embassy in Tehran (the "Den of Spies" museum), and a stay at Matinabad Desert Camp with optional camel riding and a desert sunset.

About this tour

How many days is the Iran Marco Polo tour and where does it go?

The Iran: The Marco Polo Trail tour lasts 10 days, 8 nights. It visits Bam Citadel, Rayen Castle, Shazdeh Garden, Meymand Cave Village, Matinabad Desert Camp, the Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Persepolis and the former US Embassy in Tehran.

What is the starting price of the Iran Marco Polo tour?

The starting price is 99,500 baht. For the latest itinerary and prices, call 082-894-8444 or contact The Wild Chronicles via LINE.

How is this trip different from a standard Iran tour?

It keeps the highlights of The Wild Chronicles' classic Iran trip and adds towns where Marco Polo stopped, such as Yazd and Kerman, plus a stay at a desert camp.

Can I ride a camel on the Marco Polo tour?

Yes. At Matinabad Desert Camp you can ride a camel within the camp and watch the sunset over the desert, as an optional activity.

How large is the group?

The Iran Marco Polo tour takes groups of up to 20 travellers.

Where can I ask questions or book?

Call 082-894-8444 or add The Wild Chronicles on LINE and type "interested in the Iran Marco Polo tour" to request the program. The Wild Chronicles holds travel business licence no. 11/10382.