Inbound Persia Photography Tour
Inbound Persia Photography tour takes you to a marvelous photography tour unmatched. Whether you are professional or amateur, you can join our tour and enjoy visiting the historical and cultural sites of Persia, Iran, and take beautiful photos. You will start your trip from Tehran and after 22 days finish in Tehran. You will visit fantastic cities of Iran and captured the pictures that you wanted and enjoyed your times in Iran. Overall, this specific Tour would give you the best condition, in which various colorful parts of our old country are included, with the hope of satisfying most of your tastes and interests
Trip Itinerary:
Sightseeing: Glolestan Palace , Bzaar and Iran National Museum
Arrival at IKA International airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Tehran begins. To avoid heavy traffic, taking the subway is the best way to visit Tehran. We take the subway and charter taxis so that we make most of the day and visit as many sites as possible. As a result, we will have a much better chance to get more acquainted with Iranian people. We leave the hotel at 9:30 for a trip to the Iran National Museum which ,here we will get a chance to see a variety of Persian Civilizations and cultures during different ages and become familiar with Iranian history.Then we pay a visit to Golestan Palace. Golestan Palace is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. The walled Palace, one of the oldest groups of buildings in Teheran, became the seat of government of the Qajar family, which came into power in 1779 and made Teheran the capital of the country. Built around a garden featuring pools as well as planted areas, the Palace’s most characteristic features and rich ornaments date from the 19th century. It became a centre of Qajari arts and architecture of which it is an outstanding example and has remained a source of inspiration for Iranian artists and architects to this day. It represents a new style incorporating traditional Persian arts and crafts and elements of 18th century architecture and technology.Afterward we will visit Tehran's Bazaar and enjoy the city. Overnight in Tehran
Sightseeing : Rasht city and Gilan Cottages
Leaving Tehran for Bandar-e Anzali . Anzali is a great place for nature lovers and Bird-watchers. Bird Watchers will not be disappointed; the place inhabits a large number of migratory birds. Just imagine 78 species of birds all in one big wetland: herons, egrets, western marsh harriers, purple swamphens, pygmy cormorant, white-tailed eagle, ducks, geese, swans, and coots. This is a great place to see and on the way we will visiting Rasht too. You will visiting Gilan Cottages and their fantastic structure. Overnight in Bandar-e Anzali
Sightseeing :Chamkhaleh
We will visit Chamkhaleh beach, Chamkhaleh is one of the most beautiful and most equipped and also was selected as the best beach of Gilan province by the Ministry of Interior in 2011. The best attractions of Chamkhaleh beach is the enormously beautiful sand beach and the large river of Chamkhaleh. Overnight in Bandar-e Anzali
Sightseeing : Sheikh Safi Tomb , Anthropology Museum and Ardabil Historic Bazaar
Drive to Tabriz, on the way visiting Ardabil. Visit Sheikh Safi Tomb, Anthropology Museum and Ardabil Historic Bazaar. Overnight in Tabriz
Sightseeing : Azerbaijan Museum, Shahriar Tomb, Kabood Mosque, Tabriz Bazaar, Ilgoli Mansion
Today we will Visit Azerbaijan Museum, Shahriar Tomb, Kabood Mosque, Tabriz Bazaar, Ilgoli Mansion. Overnight in Tabriz
Day 06: Maragheh
Sightseeing : Blue Dome, Circular Tower and Red Dome
Maragheh is of the cities East Azerbaijan province and has about 120 kilometers of distance with Tabriz. It was a noteworthy city in historical, scientific and political terms in Iran’s history and was the capital of Iran during the reign of the Ilkhanid dynasty. We drive to visit this beautiful city and visit Blue Dome, Circular Tower and Red Dome. Overnight in Maragheh
Day 07: Sanandaj
Sightseeing : Takht-e Soleyman
Sanandaj, or Sine, is the capital of Kordestan province in Northwestern Iran, and is 95 miles (153km) from the Iran-Iraq border. The population of Sanandaj is mainly comprised of ethnic Kurds, with Armenian, Jewish and Arab minorities. We drive to visit Sanandaj, en route visiting Takht-e Soleyman World Heritage Centre. Overnight in Sanandaj
Sightseeing : Baba Taher Tomb, Avecina Tomb, Hegmataneh Site & Museum, Tomb of Esther & Mordechai and Ganjnameh Inscriptions
Today we will drive to hamedan and we will visit Baba Taher Tomb, Avecina Tomb, Hegmataneh Site & Museum, Tomb of Esther & Mordechai and Ganjnameh Inscriptions. Overnight in Hamadan
Sightseeing :Fin Gardens, Tabatabaeiha House, Broojerdiha House, Agha Bozorg Mosque & School
Kashan has a 7000-year history of city-dwelling. It has one UNESCO-registered site: Fin Garden that you would visit. Kashan is one of favorite tourist destinations in Iran. It attracts a large number of tourists each year, affording them unforgettable moments.We drive to kashan and visit Fin Gardens, Tabatabayis House, Broojerdis House, Agha Bozorg Mosque & School. Overnight in Kashan
Sightseeing : Noosh Abad Underground City and Maranjab Desert Tour
We start our tour in the morning to visit Noosh abad underground city. Nushabad Underground City, with one thousand and five hundred years’ record of homing and sheltering Families, is still stable. Nooshabad City concealing underground was built 1500 years ago, by order of Anushiruwān, Sassanid king. Three floors with strange Halls, food storages, water, Fat-burning lights and even toilets were constructed by hand digging of local people for long time residence of local people for protection against foes and invaders, but not for the normal life! They would use it only in threatening situations. They have got a really fabulous and unique city engineering and road designs into use to prevent simple crossing in the footpaths, so that the invaders and foreign people and whoever was not familiar with this city constructions would lose easily its way, like a maze.This place is amazing and must see.Afterward we drive to see the beauty of Namak Lake (Salt) and Maranjab Desert. Step into an old caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road. Get to know the endemic vegetation and animals. Walk barefoot on the dunes, and have a sight of Mount Damavand.Overnight in Kashan or Maranjab Caravanserai
Sightseeing : Abyaneh Village
We drive to Isfahan, on the way visiting Abyaneh village. Abyaneh Village is like a living architectural and anthropological museum. It presents an impressive model of the man adaptating to the environment. Abyaneh is different place, different village with red walls and rivers and mountains. In this place you will forget everythings for some seconds and communicate with nature. The village dates back to 2,500 years ago. The oldest building in Abyaneh, Harpak Zoroastrian Fire Temple, was a true testament to the existence, growth, and advancement of the once-isolated village and its people. Built during the Achaemenid period (550-330 BC), the fire temple used to be an important religious temple for its majority Zoroastrian inhabitants, until Islam was fully embraced by the locals after the arrival of the religion in the country.We will Meet people with traditional and colorful costumes, getting familiar with Abyaneh intact architecture, old houses and wooden doors. Overnight in Isfahan
Sightseeing : Jameh Mosque , Imam Square , Shah Mosque ,Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Ali Qapu Palace
We drive to Isfahan and spend the first day of our tour in this amazing city. As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities– architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagine, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians and Chinese coming to its court– the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan nesf e jahan (Isfahan is half of the World). Start your exploration in Isfahan at a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Simple at first glance but wondrous in its rich detail and bold design, the Masjed-e Jamé is another masterpiece of Iranian architecture, covering nearly 5 acres in the heart of this historical city. This is one of the oldest congregational mosques of the country, and its construction and embellishment over the past twelve centuries illustrate a number of important periods in Islamic architecture. Your exploration continues in Imam Square. This 17th-century site is one of the largest public spaces in the world. Here in the square, you’ll visit the 17th-century Shah Mosque, revered as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and easily recognized by its magnificent tile-work and soaring cupola and minarets. You will also visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, also known as the Ladies Mosque, as it was built for the Shah's harem, renowned for the brightly coloured domed ceiling, where the light creates the image of a peacock. In the Ali Qapu Palace, you’ll marvel at its beautiful music rooms and the balconies where Safavid kings would sit to enjoy the polo matches unfolding in the square. Overnight in Isfahan
Sightseeing : Amir Chakhmagh , Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Museum of Water
Yazd city, the second Mud-Brick city in the world remaining from ancient times. The first Iranian city that registered in World Heritage.The city has acquired many titles throughout centuries: the City of World's Wind-Catchers, The City of Bicycles, The City of Sweets, The City of Qanats, and The city of Fire and Sun. Our tour goes on by visiting the historical districts of the city including Amir Chakhmagh Square, Zoroastrian's Fire Temple, and The Museum of Water. A touch of local life will be an enticing experience. Overnight in Yazd
Sightseeing : Ganjali Khan Complex
We drive to Kerman. Kerman is the third highest city in Iran and thereby has been given the nicknames "the roof of Iran" and "Siberia of the South". The city used to be called in pre-Islamic period "Boothia", "Karamania" or "Karmania" meaning valor and fight arena. We will visit Ganjali Khan Complex (Square, Bathhouse, Bazar, Caravanserai, Mosque and Mint).Overnight in Kerman
Sightseeing : Desert Tour
We drive to Desert and the distance between Kerman and Kaluts of Shahdad is about 230 km and it takes approximately 3 hours. We move from Kerman towards Kaluts of Shahdad in the morning. Later to arrive at there, explore along the desert and experience the unbeatable Natural Phenomenon of the Lut Desert, Kaluts and Nabkha. Along the path back to the Kerman, we visit the Kalshour River and end at the Shafiabad village to visit the Shafiabad Caravanserai. After the lunch, we stop in the Sirch village to see the old Cedar (Iran's natural heritage). Thus, we arrive at Kerman in the evening around 7PM. Overnight in Kerman
Sightseeing : Bam Castle and Rayen Castle
Before Aryans' migration to Persia, some civilizations had already been flourishing by the locals of Kerman. The great civilization of Arat, for instance, developed in ancient times along the banks of Halil Rood River on the southern part of the current city of Kerman. Their ancient city, which is now known by the name of "Daghianus" or "Jiroft" has subverted all the theories by archeologists as to the origin and birth-place of earliest civilizations and it is very likely that the ancient state of Karmania or modern Kerman to be declared as the progenitor of all ancient civilizations. Kerman is a city of mysteries; a city full of natural beauties and of considerable antiquity. It is the choicest destination for tourists interested in Persian history and culture. Kavir-e Lut and Shahdad are pristine locations where the natural traces of the passage of millennia, and rise and demise of civilizations, are clearly noticeable.Today you will visit Bam and the distance between Kerman and Bam is about 195 km and it takes approximately 2 hours. We move from Kerman towards Bam in the forenoon. Later to arrive at Bam, visit the historic site of Arg-e Bam. After the lunch, on the way back to the Kerman, visit the Rayen city and See the Citadel of Reyan. We arrive Kerman around 7PM. Overnight in Kerman
Sightseeing : Hafez Tomb Eram Garden and Quran Gate
We move to the historical and beautiful city of Shiraz, a city from ancient times. On the first-day of Shiraz Tour, we visit Eram Garden and Hafez Tomb, the popular Arch-Poet of Iranians. Next, we visit Quran Gate, a historic city gate at the entrance to Shiraz. Stay overnight in Shiraz
Sightseeing : Persepolis and Necropolis (Naghsh e Rostam )
Our excursion for Today is Persepolis. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. It seems that Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as the seat of government but also, and primarily, as a show place and a spectacular centre for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire such as Nowroz (New Year, March 21st).The next is Necropolis(Naghsh e- Rostam). Opposite Rahmat mountain, ten minutes drive to the north, proudly stands the Necropolis, the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to Elamite and Sassanid period. Stay overnight in Shiraz
Sightseeing : Bishapour City
We drive to kazerun city and visit Bishapour city, Bishapoor is an ancient city situated south of modern Fahliyan, on the ancient road between Persis and Elam. The road linked the Sassanid capitals Istakhr (very close to Persepolis) and Ctesiphon. Bishapoor was built near a river, at the same site there is a fort with rock-cut reservoirs and a river valley with six Sassanid rock relieves. We will also visit Anahita temple with its strange and interesting structure remaining dating back to Sassanid era. Stay overnight in Shiraz
Sightseeing : Ardeshir Babakan Palace ,Qaleh Dokhtar Palace and visiting Nomads
Firuzabad is one of the three geographical parts of Fars province which have been registered in UNESCO list as a Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region. We Drive to visit this amazing city.We will visit Ardashir Babakan Palace, Qaleh Dokhtar and visit Nomads. Overnight in Shiraz
Sightseeing : Nasir al Mulk Mosque , Naranjestan Garden and Zand Complex
In the morning you will visit Nsir al Mulk mosque and Naranjestan Garden and after that the historical complex of Zandieh which include: Vakil Bath, Vakil Bazaar, and Vakil Mosque constitutes our day visit. Add to that our walk to Karim-Khan Citadel and the historic districts of the city as well and in the evening you will visit the city and get familiar with local people. Stay overnight in Shiraz
Our representative will transfer you to Imam Khomeini International Airport or Shiraz International Airport,you can choose from Tehran or Shiraz depart Iran according to your flight time