Small-group, experience-rich expeditions into the soul of the Middle East.
If you’re seeking travel that shifts perspectives and leaves a lasting imprint on your heart, SpaceTravel’s tours to Syria, Iraq, and Iran offer just that. These journeys go far beyond sightseeing. They are about connection, discovery, and raw authenticity in places that few tourists ever reach. Led by expert guide Vladas Sapranavičius, each tour is crafted with local insight, historical depth, and a strong focus on real, human experience.
Here’s what makes these expeditions unique:
- Small group size (max 15 travellers) for flexibility and intimacy
- Carefully chosen local experiences: from traditional dinners with families to hammam rituals, monastery stays, and underground cave explorations
- No luxury, but comfort — and a thousand stories to bring home
SYRIA – October 3–12, 2025
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Travel back in time in one of the oldest countries on Earth. This 8-day tour takes you deep into Syria’s cultural soul: the ancient streets of Damascus, the resilient markets of Aleppo, and the silent grandeur of Palmyra’s ruins. You’ll experience a traditional hammam in Aleppo, enjoy Bakdash ice cream in a 1,000-year-old souk, and have dinner with a local family in a city scarred and strengthened by history.
A rare highlight: a night spent in a 6th-century Mar Musa monastery, sleeping on mats in the mountains with your sleeping bag. Simple, but unforgettable.
IRAQ – November 6–16, 2025 & February 5–15, 2026
IRAQ – November 6–16, 2025 & February 5–15, 2026See full itinerary →
Iraq is the birthplace of writing, cities, and civilisation — and this 10-day tour brings that legacy to life. From Baghdad’s cultural revival to the sacred cities of Karbala and Najaf, and on to the Sumerian ruins of Ur, you’ll walk where history began.
In the Kurdish north, you’ll explore the mountains of Lalish and Erbil, visit ancient Christian monasteries nestled in the hills, and enjoy a scenic canyon walk along the Rawanduz River — complete with a picnic in nature
But what sets this trip apart are the daily human moments: sharing lunch in a family home, stopping at tea stalls with your local guide, or watching the sunset from a rooftop in Babylon.
IRAN – May 1–17, 2026 & October 2–18, 2026
IRAN – May 1–17, 2026 & October 2–18, 2026See full itinerary →
Elegant, poetic, and endlessly surprising — Iran is one of the world’s most misunderstood gems. Our 17-day journey takes you to Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Kashan, and the ruins of Persepolis. You’ll soak in thermal pools, spend the night in cave dwellings in the ancient village of Meymand — still inhabited to this day — and sleep under the stars in the surreal Lut Desert, one of the hottest places on Earth.
Highlights include visiting a Zoroastrian fire temple, hearing live Persian music in a desert garden, and witnessing Iran’s famous hospitality at its most sincere, often over cups of tea in places where tourists are still a rare sight.
What to Expect with SpaceTravel
All tours are organised with a focus on comfort and meaning, not luxury. Accommodation is in 3-star hotels (or local equivalents), with private bathrooms and breakfast included. Nights in monasteries or eco-lodges may be more basic, but offer authenticity and atmosphere that no hotel can match.
We avoid large tour buses, rigid schedules, and tourist traps. Instead, we move flexibly as a small group, adjusting to local rhythms, meeting locals, and diving into experiences like:
- Dinner with local families
- Traditional hammams and thermal springs
- Unique overnights in monasteries or mud-brick homes
- Visits to pistachio farms, caves, and rural communities
You’ll never see these tours on mainstream platforms — and that’s the point. These are rare windows of opportunity to witness, listen, and connect.
Travel not to escape life, but to enter it more deeply.
