Iran Saffron Tour (Purple Tour)

Saffron often described as red gold is the most expensive spice in the world in terms of weight. It is made from a purple flower popularly known as saffron crocus that blooms in autumn only for 1 to 3 weeks each year and must be hand-picked.

150 flowers and a significant amount of labor is required to produce only 1 gram of saffron. Iran is the world’s biggest producer and exporter of saffron which produces more than 90 percent of the world’s mass of saffron.

Many Iranian foods and even beverages are made with saffron and this Bride of Spices plays the main role in many Persian food recipes.

What you experience in Iran saffron tour

• Visiting fields of the most prestigious plant in the world.
• Experience Iranian homemade dishes with saffron.
• Engage with locals for saffron processing.
• Harvesting saffron by yourself.
• And discover the world of aromatic and medicinal plants in Iran