Traveling like this is the ideal way for anyone who wants to learn new things and experience multi cultures, but still wants to be comfortable, knowing that everything is organized for you and a great tour guide like Ehsan would take care of you. Ehsan our guide was good he was funny like a show man! His knowledge was excellent and he included more than was on the itinerary. It was also good to hear about life in modern Iran too. He had his hands full as we were an independent group of travelers but he kept us together and he was always smiling and patient. All the hotels differed but had character and were clean and welcoming with kind and attentive staff, our luggage came promptly. Another good experience was when went to very good places to eat Iranian and Georgian dishes tasting good. we were looked after very well and the long drives were not a problem with stops along the way. Iran has a long history and it is worth doing some reading before you go to get the most out of what you see and what the guide tells you. Take a good camera as there is so much to take photos.