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	News + Information for Immediate Release Alexander+Roberts Introduces Persian Moments The Cultural Adventure of our Time June 9, 2016 – Keene, NH –With the recent lifting of U.S. and European sanctions, Iran’s ancient heritage is opening to the world and its youthful society is eager to engage American travelers. These exciting developments come as Alexander+Roberts prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017. And just as the company did with its pioneering trips to the Soviet Union in 1954, Alexander+Roberts will again be “breaking borders” with Persian Moments – a new Small Group Journey for 16 guests that will bring travelers face-to-face with the ancient history, vibrant modern stories and friendly people of Iran. Click Here for a high-resolution press-ready image from the new Persian Moments journey. 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites From remarkable Persian gardens that trace their design principles back thousands of years to extensive archaeological sites of fabled ancient civilizations, Iran offers a treasure trove of World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value reflecting human culture. Uniquely featuring 11 of Iran’s 19 World Heritage Sites, Alexander+Roberts new Persian Moments journey includes the 11th-century St. Stepanos Monastery, the centuries-old Eram Garden in Shiraz, Isfahan’s stupendous Friday Mosque, the ancient ruins of Pasargadae and Persepolis, and the Grand Bazaar in Tabriz – the only bazaar on the World Heritage list. Three other World Heritage Persian gardens, Tehran’s lavish Golestan Palace and the imposing Meidan Emam Square in Isfahan round out the list of UNESCO sites featured in the itinerary. Beginning in Dubai… VIP Arrival + Finest Hotels + Engaging Moments The 14-day tour begins with an overnight at the 5-star Le Meridien in Dubai. The next morning’s included flight on Emirates allows Alexander+Roberts guests to arrive together in Tehran for the company’s specially-arranged VIP Arrival Services. Throughout the continuing journey to Tabriz, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz, guests will stay at the finest hotels in these cities. All meals are included with congenial dining in select restaurants that allow for genuine people-to-people engagement with friendly young Iranians eager to meet American travelers. Beginning in Dubai… VIP Arrival + Finest Hotels + Engaging Moments The 14-day tour begins with an overnight at the 5-star Le Meridien in Dubai. The next morning’s included flight on Emirates allows Alexander+Roberts guests to arrive together in Tehran for the company’s specially-arranged VIP Arrival Services. Throughout the continuing journey to Tabriz, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz, guests will stay at the finest hotels in these cities. All meals are included with congenial dining in select restaurants that allow for genuine people-to-people engagement with friendly young Iranians eager to meet American travelers. Travel agents earn $50 per passenger booking bonuses every time their clients pay in full to save. For information and bookings, travel agents can call 800-221-2216 or visit the company online at AlexanderRoberts.com. # # # Looking forward to its 70th year in 2017, ALEXANDER+ROBERTS is an American company and a founding member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). Continuing to innovate with its fine personal service and carefully crafted itineraries, the company offers Small Group Journeys with never more than 16 guests as well as Private and Custom travel. Throughout all of its destinations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, the company’s expert native-born guides bring Alexander+Roberts guests deeper inside the life and culture of the remarkable places they visit. The company is headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire with offices in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, Budapest, New York and Chicago. For more information, call 800-221-2216 or visit AlexanderRoberts.com.

News + Information for Immediate Release

Alexander+Roberts Introduces Persian Moments
The Cultural Adventure of our Time

June 9, 2016 – Keene, NH –With the recent lifting of U.S. and European sanctions, Iran’s ancient heritage is opening to the world and its youthful society is eager to engage American travelers. These exciting developments come as Alexander+Roberts prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017. And just as the company did with its pioneering trips to the Soviet Union in 1954, Alexander+Roberts will again be “breaking borders” with Persian Moments – a new Small Group Journey for 16 guests that will bring travelers face-to-face with the ancient history, vibrant modern stories and friendly people of Iran.

Click Here for a high-resolution press-ready image from the new Persian Moments journey.

11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
From remarkable Persian gardens that trace their design principles back thousands of years to extensive archaeological sites of fabled ancient civilizations, Iran offers a treasure trove of World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value reflecting human culture.

Uniquely featuring 11 of Iran’s 19 World Heritage Sites, Alexander+Roberts new Persian Moments journey includes the 11th-century St. Stepanos Monastery, the centuries-old Eram Garden in Shiraz, Isfahan’s stupendous Friday Mosque, the ancient ruins of Pasargadae and Persepolis, and the Grand Bazaar in Tabriz – the only bazaar on the World Heritage list. Three other World Heritage Persian gardens, Tehran’s lavish Golestan Palace and the imposing Meidan Emam Square in Isfahan round out the list of UNESCO sites featured in the itinerary.

Beginning in Dubai… VIP Arrival + Finest Hotels + Engaging Moments
The 14-day tour begins with an overnight at the 5-star Le Meridien in Dubai. The next morning’s included flight on Emirates allows Alexander+Roberts guests to arrive together in Tehran for the company’s specially-arranged VIP Arrival Services. Throughout the continuing journey to Tabriz, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz, guests will stay at the finest hotels in these cities. All meals are included with congenial dining in select restaurants that allow for genuine people-to-people engagement with friendly young Iranians eager to meet American travelers.

Beginning in Dubai… VIP Arrival + Finest Hotels + Engaging Moments
The 14-day tour begins with an overnight at the 5-star Le Meridien in Dubai. The next morning’s included flight on Emirates allows Alexander+Roberts guests to arrive together in Tehran for the company’s specially-arranged VIP Arrival Services. Throughout the continuing journey to Tabriz, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz, guests will stay at the finest hotels in these cities. All meals are included with congenial dining in select restaurants that allow for genuine people-to-people engagement with friendly young Iranians eager to meet American travelers.

Travel agents earn $50 per passenger booking bonuses every time their clients pay in full to save.

For information and bookings, travel agents can call 800-221-2216 or visit the company online at AlexanderRoberts.com.

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Looking forward to its 70th year in 2017, ALEXANDER+ROBERTS is an American company and a founding member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). Continuing to innovate with its fine personal service and carefully crafted itineraries, the company offers Small Group Journeys with never more than 16 guests as well as Private and Custom travel. Throughout all of its destinations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, the company’s expert native-born guides bring Alexander+Roberts guests deeper inside the life and culture of the remarkable places they visit. The company is headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire with offices in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, Budapest, New York and Chicago. For more information, call 800-221-2216 or visit AlexanderRoberts.com.