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Tabiat Bridge
The Tabi'at Bridge ( literally meaning: Nature Bridge) is the largest pedestrian overpass Tehran, Iran. The 270-metre (890 ft) bridge connects two public parks — Taleghani Park and Abo-Atash Park — by spanning Modarres Expressway, one of the main ...
The Tabi'at Bridge ( literally meaning: Nature Bridge) is the largest pedestrian overpass Tehran, Iran. The 270-metre (890 ft) bridge connects two public parks — Taleghani Park and Abo-Atash Park — by spanning Modarres Expressway, one of the main highways in northern Tehran.
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Dasht-e-Havij, Lavasan, Tehran, Iran
"Dasht-e-Havij" or Carrot Plain (2,400 meters above sea level) is a scenic area enjoying pleasant weather in north of Afjeh village, about 1 hour drive from Tehran. and then hiking to the plain will take around 3-4 hours....
"Dasht-e-Havij" or Carrot Plain (2,400 meters above sea level) is a scenic area enjoying pleasant weather in north of Afjeh village, about 1 hour drive from Tehran. and then hiking to the plain will take around 3-4 hours. Mountaineers travel to Dasht-e Havij for reaching the peaks of Qolle Rizan, Parsoun, Atashkouh and Mehrchal.
In the spring, this plain is covered by short living flowers that spread their scent and color in the area.
on the way back, there is a nice tea-house serving tea, breakfast and Dizi. Also, in the village you may find many organic dairy products which are really tasty!
How easy os to apply the Iran Visa
One or Two week tourist visa to Iran, The Iranian ministry of foreign affairs introduces the operational procedures for 7 to 14 days Iran Tourist Visa upon Arrival....
One or Two week tourist visa to Iran, The Iranian ministry of foreign affairs introduces the operational procedures for 7 to 14 days Iran Tourist Visa upon Arrival. Nationals of some countries holding ordinary passports and wishing to visit Iran mainland, can obtain a one or two week Iran Tourist Visa upon Arrival.
These Iranian airports provide you Iran Visa Upon arrival:
IKA: Tehran international Imam Khomeini Airport
THR: Tehran international Mehrabad Airport
ISF: Isfahan international Airport
MHD: Mashad international Airport
SYZ: Shiraz international Airport
TBZ: Tabriz international Airport
Needed document for Iran visa application upon arrival at the airport
Filling related forms at international airport
2 recently passport sized photo
Return ticket
Passport with at least six month validity
50 U.S.D Iran Visa fee
Nationalities to be granted Iran Visa Tourist at the airport upon arrival
Albania, Austria, Armenia, Australia.
Bahrain, Brazil, Brunei, Belarusian, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
China, Croatia, Cyprus, Columbia.
Denmark.
Finland, France.
Germany, Greece, Georgia.
Hungary, Holland (the Netherlands).
Italy, Ireland, India, Indonesia.
Japan.
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, North Korea, South Korea.
Lebanon, Luxemburg.
Mexico, Malaysia, Mongolia.
Norway, New Zealand.
Oman.
Poland, Philippine, Palestine, Portugal, Peru.
Qatar.
Russia federation, Romania.
Spain, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, Singapore, Syria, Saudi Arabia.
Thailand, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan.
Ukraine, Uzbekistan, UAE United Arab Emirates.
Venezuela, Vietnam.
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
Shushtar water structures complex in Iran is one of the spectacular and extraordinary attractions of Khuzestan province. This complex is known as the largest industrial complex before the industrial revolution, which is unique not only in Iran but also in the world....
Shushtar water structures complex in Iran is one of the spectacular and extraordinary attractions of Khuzestan province. This complex is known as the largest industrial complex before the industrial revolution, which is unique not only in Iran but also in the world. This amazing structure dates back to the Sassanid period.
The crossing of the Karun and Dez rivers in Shushtar city has led to the construction of a regular and huge irrigation system made of clay, mud, wood and zinc, which brings water to people's houses through the basement. They also cause the watering of agricultural lands and the use of mill wheels to prepare wheat flour. This structure consists of bridges, dams, waterfalls, canals and large tunnels that are very coordinated and regularly connected with each other and has the role of directing water. This beautiful and unique complex was created with the aim of making the most of water.
This interconnected complex with 13 historical works, part of it has been eroded and lost over the time, and only a part of it remains, has been registered as Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, on July 5, 2008, as the 10th world work in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Different parts of Shushtar collection
Water mill
By blocking the Gargar dam, the water level rises and fills the three tunnels dug in the rock, then the water of these tunnels is divided into several channels and goes to the part where the water mills are located. There are flowing ponds that create a spectacular view.
Mizan Dam
Due to the low water level, they needed to raise the water level to irrigate the agricultural lands, so they created a dam on the river to increase the water level by blocking the water flow.
Shushtar Kolah Farangi tower
During the Qajar era, this octagonal tower was built by the river, which was a place to monitor the workers, the amount and intensity of the water in the river.
Gargar River
It is a seasonal river located in the north of Shushtar city. It was built by hand during the Achaemenid era to reduce the volume of Karun water for the safety of the city.
Borj Ayar Bridge
This dam is located on the path of the Gregar River, the lowest part of the waterfalls.
Shah Ali Bridge
This bridge is a survivor of the Safavid era. which has many arches, but currently 3 arches remain.
Shadarvan bridge
With 44 spans, this bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Iran and the largest stone girder bridge in the world, part of which has been destroyed over time.
fishermen's Dam
Another name of this dam is Khodaafrin Dam, which was built to keep the water level high.
girl Dam
The last dam is in Tangehkohestan, through which the Karun River passes.
Selasal Castle
Salas Castle is the oldest part of the water structures of Shushtar, which was used as a defensive fortress for the city and to control the water of the Darion River during the Achaemenid period. In the past, Salas included sections such as the barracks, the barracks, the tower, the bell tower, the courtyard, the fence, and the moat; Unfortunately, only a few underground rooms and tunnels have been remained.
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14 days around Iran Tehran to Tehran
14 days Tehran to Tehran
Day 1
Arrival at Tehran, meet your private tour guide, transfer to Hotel, Overnight Tehran.
Depending on your arrival time and your preference, have choices of Northern Tehran sightseeing.
Enjoy diner by the Darband streams where you can see young Tehran citizens walk up and down the stream.
Day2: Old Tehran Walking Tour
...Read more14 days Tehran to Tehran
Day 1
Arrival at Tehran, meet your private tour guide, transfer to Hotel, Overnight Tehran.
Depending on your arrival time and your preference, have choices of Northern Tehran sightseeing.
Enjoy diner by the Darband streams where you can see young Tehran citizens walk up and down the stream.
Day2: Old Tehran Walking Tour
Let’s walk together in Tehran most chaotic area! The central part of Tehran. We will go to visit a palace which have seen three dynasties and more than 7 kings lived there and 4 kings had crowning ceremonies in it, Golestan Palace. After enjoying a cup of coffee in Golestan palace garden we can go to the enormous bazaar of Tehran and ramble through it, when we get enough of it, let’s enjoy a traditional Persian food or a Kebab.
After lunch we will go to National museum of Tehran and get the chance to know these thousands- year- old priceless pieces.
If it is days between Saturday and Tuesday we can substitute National Jewelry museum with any of the main attractions.
Day 3: Kashan
On the way to Kashan, we may stop in Qom to see the mullah’s city and give a visit to Masuma shrine, th second holy shrine in Iran.For visiting this shrine ladies are supposed to wear traditional way of hijab which will be provided by shrine officials.
Giving a visit to Fin Garden in Kashan then move to the center of the city and enjoy lunch in one of Kashan’s historical houses.
After lunch doing some sightseeing: Broujerdi & Tabatabii Houses the residence of merchants who brought the Persian carpet into fame more than a century ago.
Accommodation : Historical house
Day 4: Deset and ities in the middle of Desert
If you are not claustrophobic we will walk in the corridors of underground shelter in Nushabad, Near Kashan and after that we will head to Abu Zeid Abad to enjoy desert and Dunes.
After visiting a two floor Qanat in Ardestan we will head to Nain.
Going to Nain a city in the middle of desert where we can give a visit to one of the oldest touristic mosque in Iran and having a scenery of a ruined castle by the side of it. If it’s not a public holiday we can visit caved handmade textile workshops in Mohammadieh.
Overnight Ardakan or Aqda
Day 5 :
In the morning Drive to Chak Chak a Zaroastrian fire temple in the mountains.
Then on the way to Yazd visit Maybod and its attractions Dovecots were old form of land fertilizer factory which are extinct now. Though you can see one of the renovated ones in Meybod and if we are lucky and the pottery workshop is open we will make vase of our own!
After Checking in to the hotel and a short rest going to Mirhakhmagh and a two floor water reservoir where Iranian traditional body building takes place in it.
Day 6 :
Yazd is the city of Zoroastrian’s: visiting Ostudans(grave), Temple, and if you like a new museum about their lifestyle.
We will walk through narrow turning allies and visit the magnificent entrance of Jame mosque with its tall minarets and amazing ceramic work.
Dowlat Abad Garden is a Persian garden which was built centuries ago.
In the evening we will enjoy tea in one of roof café in old part of town to enjoy sunset.
Early night to be ready for the next day long drive.
Day 7 :Pasargad
To day we have one of the longest drive on our way to Pasargad.
On the way we will stop in Abarkuh by the 4000 years old cypress tree and enjoy a good cofee there. Then drive the rest of the way to Pasargad, near Pasargad there is a restaurant which serves Pasargad’s local food which is specializedto that area and cooked by local housewives.
After this enjoyable lunch, Let’s go to a place where Persians are the most proud of, Cyrus the great tomb!
Over night Aghamir eolodge in Sa’adatshahr.
Day 8: Persepolis, necropolis
( probably you have read all about this main site ) so I keep calm and let you enjoy it with a dedicated guide of Persepolis!
In the evening meet warm Iranians in Hafez tomb reciting his poems.
Overnight Shiraz
Day 9:
Early in the morning visit the marvelous glass and light work in Nasirolmolk mosque.
Explore the beauties of Zand architecture: Vakil mosque, Vakil Hammam and
AttractiveMoshir Serai In bazaar with tantalizing handy crafts and artwork.
Day 10 drive to Isfahan
You’ll enjoy the 33Bridge and Khajoo Bridge after checking in to your hotel in Isfahan.
Day 11 :Isfahan
Marvel at the amazing royal square (Meydan-e- Naghshe Jahan).
Imam mosque perplexing features besides the impressive tile work at Sheikh Lotfollah mosque will give you the impression of how perfect were Persian tiles art, then it’s the time for plaster art in music room at Aliqapoo palace to amaze you after enjoying lunch we can enjoy the beauty of Chehel sotune (40 columns).
Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 12: Isfahan
Going to the Armenian neighborhood, visiting Vank church which has the characteristic of Zoroastrian Muslim and Christianity all to together after that we and enjoy live traditional Persian music at music.
If you were in the mood of short hike we may go to Ruins of Zoroastrians fire temple to have a panoramic view of Isfahan.
Did you know there were shaking minaret in Isfahan which literally shakes with 5 Richter if you shake the other brick minaret with pushing and pulling by hands?!
Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 13: Abyane
Visit this exotic village which was so remote that they could keep Their language safe after Muslim Invasion and still talk in old Persian language named Pahlavi.
On the way Natanz
Overnight Abyaneh
Day 14:
Depending on your departure time Drive To IKIA
Drive 4 hours to Air port.
2 Days of Kashan
This tour is specialized for watching the process of making herbal water and enjoying the smell of blossoms. Moreover, we've chosen the highlights of the amazing city of Kashan.
A cosy old guesthouse is provided as the accommodation and local dishes as the meals, in this tour.
Arrival and departure are Tehran and the vehicle, depends on the number of travelers, can be sedan, minibus or bus.
Cultural Tour
It's one of the most popular tour of Persia that allows people to visit central of Iran including Tehran, Kashan, Esfahan and Shiraz. These cities have a lot of world Heritage sits such as Persepolis of Shiraz, Naqsh-e-Jahan SQR, Persian Gardens.
Day 1- Tehran
Landing at IKIA, Transferring to hotel for refreshing rest, Tehran city tour
Day 2- Kashan
Drive to Kashan, pearl of desert. Kashan city tour
...Read moreIt's one of the most popular tour of Persia that allows people to visit central of Iran including Tehran, Kashan, Esfahan and Shiraz. These cities have a lot of world Heritage sits such as Persepolis of Shiraz, Naqsh-e-Jahan SQR, Persian Gardens.
Day 1- Tehran
Landing at IKIA, Transferring to hotel for refreshing rest, Tehran city tour
Day 2- Kashan
Drive to Kashan, pearl of desert. Kashan city tour
Day 3- Abiyaneh
Drive to Abiyaneh village, where it is popular for its culture, architecture and landscape
Day 4- Esfahan
Drive to one of the most beautiful cities of Persia. in the afternoon visit Armenian quarter and one of the marvelous churches,
Day 5- Esfahan
Visit Naqsh-e-Jahan SQR including AAli qapu palace, Impressive royal Mosque and Sheikh Lotf allah mosque.
Day 6- Esfahan
Free day
Day 7- Yazd
Drive to Yazd, the oldest adobe city of the world, en route visit Nain
Day 8- Yazd
Yazd city tour, Towers of silence, Fire temple, Jame mosque, Water museum.
Day 9- Zein al din
Drive to Zein al din caravansary where it is located in the heart of desert.
Day 10- Shiraz
Drive to Shiraz, city of flowers and poetry, en route visit Pasargadae
Day 11- Shiraz
Shiraz garden tour will get under way by visiting Eram Garden, Naranjestan garden, Sa'di Garden tomb and Hafez Garden tomb. After waking tour of Zand complex including Fortress, Vakil bazaar and mosque
Day 12- Persepolis
Excursion to Persepolis, free afternoon
Day 13- Departure
Travelers will leave the country with sweet memories.
Inclusions:
1- Iran visa authorization code
2- 12 nights of accommodation in mid-range hotels (B&B)
3- 12 days of guided tours with a professional English Speaking tour guide
4- 12 days of private transport
5- All entrance fees
6- All airport pick ups.