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4 Days
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Max People : 26
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Jan 18’ - Dec 21
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Min Age : 1+
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Air-Conditioning Vehicle
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Daily Refreshment
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Pickup: Airpot
Description
A Colorful Autumn Agri-Tour through Mashhad, Ghaen & Afin
Set off from Mashhad, the spiritual and cultural heart of northeastern Iran, and venture into the fertile valleys of South Khorasan. Over four vibrant days, witness the golden glow of saffron fields at dawn and the ruby sparkle of barberry orchards at sunset. From harvesting delicate saffron stigmas in Ghaen to tasting freshly picked barberries in Afin, this tour immerses you in the flavors, stories, and traditions that have made Khorasan the global capital of saffron and a center of barberry cultivation.
- Iran Tourist Visa
- Accommodation (Bed & Breakfast)
- Well-Experienced & Professional English Speaking Guide
- Private Air-conditioned transport.
- All entrance fees per the itinerary
- All transfers (to/from airports and hotels)
- Daily Refreshment (2 Mineral Water)+ SimCard
- To welcome you more, we have some surprises and extra services for you.
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- International Flights
- Visa Stamp Fee
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips and Personal Expense
Itinerary
Meet your guide and explore Imam Reza Holy Shrine Complex (exterior and courtyards). | Walk through Mashhad’s Grand Bazaar, rich with saffron and spice merchants.. | 🏡 Overnight stay in a boutique Mashhad hotel. | 🌱 Sustainable Notes: Low-Impact Visits – Small group sizes protect fragile farmland and minimize disruption. Eco- | Conscious Practices – Guests are encouraged to bring reusable bottles and avoid single-use plastics.
🚗 Scenic drive to Ghaen (approx. 4–5 hours) across rugged desert landscapes. | Afternoon introduction to saffron cultivation at a family-run farm. | Saffron tea tasting and storytelling session with farmers.| 🏡 Overnight in a traditional eco-lodge in Ghaen. | 🌱 Sustainable Notes: Cultural Integrity – Farmers set the pace and share their knowledge on their own terms.
Pre-dawn harvest: join local farmers to pick saffron flowers and learn the art of stigma separation. | 🎭 Breakfast in the fields with saffron-infused treats. | 🚗 Continue to Afin village; afternoon stroll through barberry orchards during the peak of harvest. | Picnic lunch and barberry drying workshop. | Overnight in an Afin eco-lodge. | 🌱 Sustainable Notes: Direct Farmer Support – Payments go directly to local saffron and barberry producers.
Morning: final barberry picking session and traditional barberry-saffron syrup preparation. | Hands-on Persian cooking class, creating dishes such as Zereshk Polo (barberry rice) and saffron-infused desserts. | 🚗 Afternoon drive back to Mashhad for departure or onward travel. 🌱 Sustainable Notes: Participate in community-based tourism to support locals.
Faq
Late October to mid-November, when both saffron and barberries are at peak harvest.
Yes. Activities are gentle and ideal for travelers of all ages with a love of culture and food.
Boutique hotel in Mashhad and traditional eco-lodges in Ghaen and Afin.
Comfortable layered clothing, sturdy shoes, a sun hat, and gloves for harvesting.
Yes—farm-direct purchases ensure authenticity and fair compensation for farmers.
Yes, the itinerary can be adjusted based on your preferences and interests.
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