Shiraz Attractions

Persepolis
The name “Persepolis”is a Greek word for “the city of Persians”. It is located seventy miles northeast of Shiraz in Iran, which was built in terraces up from the river Pulwar to Kūh-e Raḥmat (“Mount of Mercy”). Persepolis, as the capital of the Persian Empire was founded by Darius I in 518 B...
The name “Persepolis”is a Greek word for “the city of Persians”. It is located seventy miles northeast of Shiraz in Iran, which was built in terraces up from the river Pulwar to Kūh-e Raḥmat (“Mount of Mercy”). Persepolis, as the capital of the Persian Empire was founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., and then the construction of it, was continued by his Successors. It is a half artificial and half natural job of many architects, artists, master builders and too many other men and women who were insured as well as being paid by monthly salaries. Building of this masterpiece was lasted for about 120 years and by the exciting evidence from an unfinished palace we can say that it never got the chance to attain perfect. Persepolis was designed primarily to be a showplace and spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the kings and their empire. It expanses for about125000 square feet. This magnificent masterpiece is a unique job which every year gathers too many tourists from all around the world just to see its Mysterious, extraordinary, elegant sights which contains of:
- Official Palace and ceremonial palaces of Persepolis (Palace of the Gate of Nations).
- Living rooms and small private chambers.
- Treasury of the king
- Fortress and Protective Castle
- Entrance steps and Xerxes gate
Macedonian Alexander Gordian attacked Iran and set fire to Persepolis. But the ruins of this place are still known as one of the largest historical works all around the world as there are detailed pictures on the walls which is a true prodigity of the humans art and scince for its time.

Café Sambal
Mainly Malay dishes, chefs should be guaranteed on the basis of authentic materials, do some processing to make the taste more suitable for Chinese people, more refined. Very special environment, the old courtyard reveals a unique cultural atmosphere of old Beijing, wooden tables and chairs with ...
Mainly Malay dishes, chefs should be guaranteed on the basis of authentic materials, do some processing to make the taste more suitable for Chinese people, more refined. Very special environment, the old courtyard reveals a unique cultural atmosphere of old Beijing, wooden tables and chairs with candles, some Chinese and Western combined mean, the whole tone of dim lighting, people are relaxed, it is worth mentioning that where the service really The people very comfortable. can no longer do the recommendation of his house curry, mild Malay curry relatively fresh, with spicy moist.
Taking taxi to 萨伯咖啡厅

Vakil Mosque
Vakil Mosque which belogns to Zand era is a historical mosque in Shiraz, Iran and it was built by the order of Karim Khan Zand. The mosque has a gross area floor of 11 square m and the building covers an area of 8660 square m. This mosque is considered as one of the ...
Vakil Mosque which belogns to Zand era is a historical mosque in Shiraz, Iran and it was built by the order of Karim Khan Zand. The mosque has a gross area floor of 11 square m and the building covers an area of 8660 square m. This mosque is considered as one of the prominent examples of Islamic architecture, tiling, and carving. The southern shabestan consists of stone columns with beautiful spiral carvings. One of the unique characteristics of the mosque is that it owns 48 integrated stone columns. A 14-step minbar made from marble is one the other prominent part of the shabestan. The tiling of the courtyard and southern and northern verandas are made of main seven colors mosaic.
In the north side of the building, you can see a great vault, known as The Purl arch, on which one of the Surahs of Holy Quran has been written with Thuluth. It has an amazing architecture which is a must for visiting.

Pink 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 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. It reflects on the ground, walls, the arches and the towering spires. It even reflects on the visitors as if a colourful ball is hit by the first sun ray and explodes to thousands of butterflies all around. The original name of the mosque in Persian is Masjed-e Naseer ol Molk. It was Built by the order of one of the lords of the Qajar Dynasty, Mirza Hasan ‘Ali Nasir al-Mulk, it took 12 years to complete in 1888. Its interior reveals a magnificent masterpiece of design with stunning colours. The designers Muhammad Hasan-e-Memar and Muhammad Reza Kashi Paz-e-Shirazi used extensively stained glass on the façade and other traditional elements such as panj kāseh-i (five concaves), which create a breath taking effect of the interior like standing in a kaleidoscope. Once the sunlight hits the stained glass, the entire building is flooded by a vibrant rainbow of colours. In popular culture, the mosque is also called Pink Mosque, because its tiles are beautifully decorated with a pre-eminently pinkish rose colour.
Today this gorgeous mosque is still in use under protection by Nasir al Mulk's Endowment Foundation. Built in late 19th century, not very new and not very old, it is a celebration of both classic and modern times embedded in Islamic heritage. Speaking of this heritage, it has roots in Islamic art, architecture, tile making, geometry, patterns and other arts that flourished in the Golden Age of Islam. The best time to visit there an see the bezutiful colours is from 8:00 Am to 10:00 Am. You can take magnificiant pictures in these hours.

Karim Khan citadel
The Karim Khan Arg, also known as the Karim Khan Prison, was built in 1108 AH and ordered by Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the Zandi Dynasty in Shiraz. This building, which is one of Zandian's most prominent works of art, attracts many tourists every year. In 1350, the organ was entrusted with ...
The Karim Khan Arg, also known as the Karim Khan Prison, was built in 1108 AH and ordered by Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the Zandi Dynasty in Shiraz. This building, which is one of Zandian's most prominent works of art, attracts many tourists every year. In 1350, the organ was entrusted with the Cultural Heritage Organization, and its restoration began several years ago and is intended to be used as a major Fars museum upon completion of the restoration. It has beautiful brick-wood-stone architecture and garden. Rooms with colorful glasses. Some walls and a tower are subsided by settlements during years, but fixed now. Small memorial statuettes and handicrafts in good price are there for selling.
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Chamran 5 star hotel (Shiraz)
Address : Chamran Grand hotel , Chamran Ave. , Shiraz
Distance To Airport : 15Km
Facilities : Refrigerator، TV، Pool، Suit، Restaurant، Internet، Normal western toilet، Iranain Toilet، Parking، Praying room، Lobby، Satellite، Gym، Shop، Cafe، Internet In Lobby
...Address : Chamran Grand hotel , Chamran Ave. , Shiraz
Distance To Airport : 15Km
Facilities : Refrigerator، TV، Pool، Suit، Restaurant، Internet، Normal western toilet، Iranain Toilet، Parking، Praying room، Lobby، Satellite، Gym، Shop، Cafe، Internet In Lobby
Description : No charge for children under 3 years old . Extra bed is available . Parking is free . Wifi is not free .
Cause Of Select : Chamran is one of the highest luxury hotels in Shiraz . hotel has 30 floors and 250 rooms with beautiful view of amazing Shiraz .
Single Room Standard Capacity 1 Person . No Extra Guest 65.00
Double/Twin Room Standard Capacity 2 Person .Extra Bed For This Room 90.00
Suite Standard Capacity 2 Person .Extra Bed For This Room 140.00

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.

Qashqaei nomads Tour
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Would you like to herd sheep with the Qashqaei shepherds? I have a planned trip to the Zagros mountains, near Shiraz. There, we can meet the Qashqaei nomads, a people that have remained separate from the mainstream Iranian society. It’s guaranteed that you will be immersed in their authentic culture. During your stay, you yourself will become like a nomad. As many nights as you wish, you can spend sleeping under the stars in the tents that the Qashqaei themselves stay. In the morning, you too will wake up to make bread with your hosts. Your meals will include natural, organic, and fresh milk products like yogurt and cheese made by you and your hosts. During the day, you can learn special crafting techniques using string firsthand. You can even dress like the Qashqaei by wearing their colorful traditional clothing!
If you don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity, don’t hesitate and call me. I can plan a visit based on the number of days you wish to spend on this trip. Imagine, you could become friends with the Qashqaei nomads and visit the awe-inspiring Zagros mountains!
See you soon!

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.

