Iran Adventure Tour (14 days)

Be mesmerised by the richness of Iranian culture and scenery Conservative and unconventional, deeply religious and deeply surprising, Iran doesn’t fit into any easy pigeonhole. Spend two weeks following the ancient Silk Road through this under-touristed country to discover refined Islamic cities, colourful bazaars, ancient ruins, fascinating nomadic cultures and shimmering deserts. Whether you’re relaxing …

Shushtar

Shushtar, Historical Hydraulic System, inscribed as a masterpiece of creative genius, can be traced back to Darius the Great in the 5th century B.C. and completed in the 3rd century CE. It is as rich in its diversity of civil engineering structures and its constructions as in the diversity of its uses (urban water supply, …

Shiraz in one day

This tour designed for those who stay one day in Shiraz and it includes the most important sites in Shiraz. We take a break in the middle of the tour in a coffee shop or a restaurant. Length: 8 hours Price: 60€ Highlights: Nasir Almolk mosque, Naranjestan garden, Karimkhan Citadel, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Bath Eram …

Pasargadae

Pasargadae, Persian Pāsārgād, first dynastic capital of the Persian Achaemenian dynasty, situated on a plain northeast of Persepolis in southwestern Iran. According to tradition, Cyrus II (the Great; reigned 559–c. 529 BCE) chose the site because it lay near the scene of his victory over Astyages the Mede (550). The name of the city may have been derived from that of the chief Persian tribe, the Pasargadae, although it …

Vakil Bazaar

SHIRAZ | Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz is the main section of the Shiraz Bazaar which was built in 11th Century by Karim Khan as part of a plan to make Shiraz into a prominent trading center. This architecturally beautiful building is a trade hub for merchants selling spices, rugs, handmade copper pieces, antiques, Persian sweets and …

Persepolis

Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BCE. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. UNESCO declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site in 1979. Persepolis is …

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

The mosque is called by many different names. Mostly known as the “Pink Mosque”, it is also called the “Mosque of colours,” the “Rainbow Mosque” or the “Kaleidoscope Mosque”. This is a space where light and worship intertwine. The mosque comes to life with the sunrise and colours dance throughout the day like whirling dervishes. …

Eram Garden

Eram Garden (Bagh-e Eram), located along the northern shore of the Khoshk River in Shiraz, is one of the most famous and beautiful Persian gardens in all of Iran. It should be noted that the word ‘Eram’ is the Persian version of the Arabic word ‘Iram’ which means heaven in Islam’s most holiest of books, …

In the land of the Gods

The ruins of the holy city of the Kingdom of Elam, surrounded by three huge concentric walls, are found at Tchogha Zanbil. Founded c. 1250 B.C., the city remained unfinished after it was invaded by Ashurbanipal, as shown by the thousands of unused bricks left at the site.Located in ancient Elam (today Khuzestan province in …

Kurangun Rock Relief

Also known as: Korangoon Rock Relief, koorangan inscription, koorangoon, Goorangun Rock Relief, Kurangun inscription. The Kurangun (Curangoon) embossed. The Nangarest is located near the Nur-Abad (Noor Abad Mamasani)  Mamasani on a body of one of the mountains called Kurangun Mountains, with an altitude of about 100 meters. This prominent role is the worship of a …

Ancient history tour

We had a wonderful day with Marcus and his friend from Sweden. They were interested in history and had lots of knowledge about it. We visited the four sites, Persepolis and Necropolis(Naghsh-e Rustam) and Pasargadae and Naghsh-e Rajab. They also tried one of the best traditional dishes. Hope to see them again in this immense …