Central-desert Attractions
Maranjab desert
The beautiful Maranjab Desert is one of the most popular desert areas of Iran which is very popular among deserters. This desert is one of the best places to choose for wilderness trips.
Maranjab Desert is located to the north of Aran and Bidgol city near the kashan town, to the north by Ara...
The beautiful Maranjab Desert is one of the most popular desert areas of Iran which is very popular among deserters. This desert is one of the best places to choose for wilderness trips.
Maranjab Desert is located to the north of Aran and Bidgol city near the kashan town, to the north by Aran and Bidgol salt lake, to the east by the Rig Band Desert and the Desert National Park, to the west by the Masile Desert, and the salt lakes and salt lake basins It eventually leads to Aran and Bidgol from the south.
The name of the desert is said to have been chosen by Shah Abbas Safavi. Some also say that digging wells and reaching fresh water in the desert was a daunting task, which is why they were formerly called the "man of water suffering" who gradually changed to a marijuana.
Sltaniye dome
The Dome of Soltaniyeh in Soltaniyeh city, Zanjan Province, Iran, traditionally so called, is a complex of ruins centering on the Mausoleum of the Mongol ruler Il-khanÖljeitü, also known as Muhammad Khodabandeh.
The main building, erected between 1302 and 1312 AD, may have the oldest double...
The Dome of Soltaniyeh in Soltaniyeh city, Zanjan Province, Iran, traditionally so called, is a complex of ruins centering on the Mausoleum of the Mongol ruler Il-khanÖljeitü, also known as Muhammad Khodabandeh.
The main building, erected between 1302 and 1312 AD, may have the oldest double-shell dome in Iran,[1] a view of the construction made by Dieulafoy, but this has been disputed by André Godard.[2] In Godard's view, it is a normal, if spectacularly large dome, with a thin skin on top for the faience, and is not a double dome. However, its importance in the Muslim world is undoubted and it may be compared to that of Brunelleschi's cupola for Christian architecture. It is one of the largest brick domes in the world, just at the theoretical engineering limit for a brick dome and the third largest dome in the world after the domes of Florence Cathedral and Hagia Sophia.[1] The Dome of Soltaniyeh paved the way for more daring Iranian-style cupola constructions in the Muslim world, such as the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasavi and the Taj Mahal. Much of its exterior decoration has been lost, but the interior retains superb mosaics, faience, and murals. People have described the architecture of the building as “anticipating the Taj Mahal.”
The estimated 200 ton dome stands 49 meters (161 ft) tall from its base, and is currently undergoing extensive renovation.
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iranian national dish
Ghormeh Sabzi also spelled as Qormeh Sabzi (Persian: قورمهسبزی) (Azerbaijani: Səbzi Qovurma) is an Iranian herb stew. It is a very popular dish in Iran and neighboring Azerbaijan Republic. It is often said to be the Iranian national dish....
Ghormeh Sabzi also spelled as Qormeh Sabzi (Persian: قورمهسبزی) (Azerbaijani: Səbzi Qovurma) is an Iranian herb stew. It is a very popular dish in Iran and neighboring Azerbaijan Republic. It is often said to be the Iranian national dish. The history of Ghormeh sabzi dates back at least 500 to 2,000 years.if you come to iran you should try it by sure
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17 day Iran tour, Tehran, Northern Iran (Guilan Province) and central Iran
Day No. Detailed daily program
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Day 1: Arrival in Imam Khomeini Intl' Airport Tehran
Transferring to your hotel in Tehran City...Read more
Day No. Detailed daily program
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Day 1: Arrival in Imam Khomeini Intl' Airport Tehran
Transferring to your hotel in Tehran City
Meet up at 9 am to have a full day city tour be at midnight.
Visiting attractions in northern Tehran:
Sa'd Abad Palace garden complex,
Afternoon visit to National Museum of Iran,
Evening visit to Milad Tower complex
to have a panoramic view of Tehran city,
Dinner and rest in hotel.
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Day 2: Breakfast in your hotel,
Check out at 8 am to leave Terhan for Rasht,
Visiting Ramsar town en-route and enjoy
cable cabin and the view of sea and mountain,
Continue our trip to Rasht,
Check in hotel,
Try local food which Guilan province is
famous for.
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Day 3: Breakfast in hotel,
Check out at 9 am to leave for Astara,
Visiting Masouleh village,
Rud Khan Castle (2 hours hiking),
Dinner in my parent's house,Overnight in our private villa in Astara on mountains overlooking Caspian sea.
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Day 4: Breakfast,
Leave Astara for Sar'ein at 9 am,
Visiting Heyran Cervix on the way to Ardabil,
Sheikh Safi Addin Mausoleum (WH) in Ardabil,
Trip to Sar'ein,
hot spring pools, Massage etc.
Back and overnight in Astara.
Sitting around fire with local guys and drink something.
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Day 5: Breakfast,
Leaving Astara for Tehran at 9 am,
Visiting: Anzali city and hire a boat to
explore in unique Anzali Lagoon,
Overnight in Tehran.
We will probably have a small party at my private house serving
Iranian local homemade foods.
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Day 6: Breakfast,
Leaving Tehran for Isfahan at 8 am,
Visiting: Abyaneh ancient village en-route,
Khajou and Sio Se Pol historical bridges in
the evening, Overnight in Isfahan.
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Day7: Breakfast,
Have a full day city tour starting at 8:30 am,
Visiting: Two historical churches Vank and
Bethlehem in Armeinan area as Jolfa,
Great mosque of Isfahan (WH),
Chehel Sotoun Palace,
At night walk in NaqsheJahan Square (WH),
We will visit attractions in this Special square and
wander in handicraft shops It in 18th morning.
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Day 8: Breakfast in hotel, Isfahan Traditional resort, Sa'adat Shahr
Have a city tour starting at 9 am, Sa'adat Shahr including dinner on 4 April
Visiting: Naqsh e Jahan Square,
Shah (Imam) and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques,
Aali Qapu palace (all around square),
Visiting handicraft shops and old bazaar.
Isfahan's oldest traditional café,
Iran's oldest hotel as Abbasi,
Leaving Isfahan for Sa'adatShahr
(125 km before Shiraz) and overnight stay
In a traditional resort serves local food.
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Day 9: Breakfast,
Start local tour at 9 am towards Shiraz,
Visiting en-route: Persepolis,
Naqsh e Rostam, Pasargadae,
In the evening visit to Shah Cheragh Shrine,
Overnight in Shiraz.
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Day 10:Breakfast in hotel,
Have a full day city tour starting at 8:30 am,
Visiting: Nasir Al Molk Mosque,
Narejestan e Qavam,
Sa'di the poet mausoleum,
Vakil Bazar, Karim Khan Citadel,
Eram (WH) or Afif Abad Garden,
Hafez the poet mausoleum,
Overnight in Shiraz hotel.
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Day 11:Breakfast, Kerman Single and double rooms, 3* hotel
Leaving Shiraz for Kerman at 9 am,
Visiting: Salt lake en-route,
Sarvestan Palace ruins,
Overnight in Kerman.
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Day 12: Breakfast,
Have a tour to cover attractions around Kerman,
Visiting: Shahdad desert to walk among Shahdad
Kaluts (Sand Catles),
Shah Ne'matollahVali mausoleum,
Shazdeh Garden in Mahan,
Rayen Citadel,
House of power (traditional body building),
Overnight in Kerman.
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Day 13: Breakfast,
Leaving Kerman for Zeinoddin at 9 am,
Visiting: Meymand ancient village en-route,
Overnight stay in 400 year old Caravanserai.
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Day 14: Breakfast,
Leaving Zeinoddin for Yazd at 8:30 am,
Visiting: Saryazd castle,
Amir Chakhmaq historical square,
Zoroastrian Silence tower,
Water museum,
Zoroastrian active fire temple,
Dowlat Abad garden (WH),
Overnight in Yazd.
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Day 15: Breakfast,
Visiting:
The great mosque of Yazd,
Desert style urban structure of old city (on foot),
Leaving Yazd for Kashan in the noon.
Overnight in Kashan.
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Day 16: Breakfast,
Have a full day city tour starting at 8:30 am,
Visiting: Abbasiyan historical house,
Tabatabaei historical house,
Soltan Amir Ahmad Hammam (old bathroom),
Kashan's historical bazaar,
Fin Garden (WH),
Siyalk Hills (pre-historical site).
In the evening leaving Kashan for Tehran.
Overnight in Tehran.
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Day 17: Breakfast,
Have a full day city tour starting at 8:30 am,
Visiting attractions in down town:
Golestan Palace (WH),
Tehran Grand Bazaar, especially carpet
bazaar (Best place for buying nomad carpet),
Lunch in 260 year old restaurant (the building of
Iranian first bank),
National Jewels Treasury,
After 5 pm you will have free time, I will plan
based on your interests.
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Garmeh - Farahzad
leaving isfahan or kashan, on the way visiting Naein Jame mosque and underground loom work shop then heading to Garmeh oasis, visiting Palm trees garden and the water spring then heading to mesr village staying over night in the guest house close to sand dunes,
morning go for sunrise and after breakfast have camel riding and walking on the dunes , safari is also available on the request
after lunch start driving toward yazd visiting kharanagh adobe village
Garmeh, Farahzad desert tour
leaving isfahan or kashan, on the way visiting Naein Jame mosque and underground loom work shop then heading to Garmeh oasis, visiting Palm trees garden and the water spring then heading to mesr village staying over night in the guest house close to sand dunes,
morning go for sunrise and after breakfast have camel riding and walking on the dunes , safari is also available on the request
after lunch start driving toward yazd visiting kharanagh adobe village
tour can be done in vise versa route and starting from Yazd
...Read moreleaving isfahan or kashan, on the way visiting Naein Jame mosque and underground loom work shop then heading to Garmeh oasis, visiting Palm trees garden and the water spring then heading to mesr village staying over night in the guest house close to sand dunes,
morning go for sunrise and after breakfast have camel riding and walking on the dunes , safari is also available on the request
after lunch start driving toward yazd visiting kharanagh adobe village
tour can be done in vise versa route and starting from Yazd
included: transportation, one night accommodation, 1 breakfast lunch and dinner!