In this Tour You can experience the Culture and Heritage of Iran Be familiar with Nomadic life as well as Homestay with Nomad Family.

Southern Khorasan and its Ghaenat district produce about 90% of Iran’s saffron and barberries.

Ghaenat is a unique area of Iran and its attractions are not limited to saffron and barberries. It has an ancient history, desert architecture and functioning ancient irrigations systems. Its proximity to Afghanistan and India give it a unique geographical location.

This unique 6nights trip is an amazing opportunity for you to visit the main hub of saffron and barberry production in the world.The highest quality and quantity of these products are from Qayenat and Birjand, which you will visit in this trip.
What is saffron? Saffron is a fragrant, colourful and the most expensive spice in the world. The origin of the English word “saffron” might stem from the 12th-century old French term safran, which comes from the Latin word safranum, or possibly from the Arabic za’farān, which comes from the Persian word zarparan meaning “flower golden.

What is Barberry? Barberry is red and small like little cranberry with a sour and tangy taste but it has less sharpness than cranberry. It is a large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1-5 m tall and grows in subtropical regions of the world (apart from Australia).
Iran is the biggest producer of barberry in the world and also the biggest consumer. Barberry are common in Persian cuisine such as in rice, cookies, sweets, fruit paste, juice and also is also served with meat and chicken.