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Hi When I planned to go to Iran a friend of mine who had once been in Iran introduced hamed to me. I almost spend two weeks in Iran. I really had a great time in iran one reason was the beauties of the history of this ancient country and the other one was hamed's companion.I describe him as an honest, well organised and highly educated person. During the time I spend with him he fulfilled the obligations. itinerary was very good I was happy with that , timing was good as well and the price was very reasonable. During couple of nights that I spent in Tehran I stayed in his house and enjoyed his sense of humour and special Iranian hospitality. If you ever have this chance to go to Iran don't forget to ask him to play the Iranian instrument called TAR ( rhymes with car). P.S don't believe what media publishes about Iran! Read less

Hi Hamad! I was with Hamad for 13 days in Shiraz, Persepolis, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan and Tehran. He's an encyclopeadia! He seems to know something about everything. I found him to be very polite and respectful, and tried to adapt to my needs as much as he could. For example, I don't usually go on tours, but as a Brit I needed to for Iran this time, so when I asked to make it more people-centred and normal in Tehran (with less history!) he did a fantastic job getting me out and about and having a more regular experience there.

I'd recommend Hamad if you like history, culture and traditional music - he's very passionate about these things and makes a point of learning as much as he can about all things Persian. He's not half-hearted or lazy - far from it, and judging by my own experiences, if you want a tour tweaked he'll try his hardest to do whatever it is you want, and get whatever it is you need. Highly recommended.

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Hamed is like a book! if you like it you are reading in few days, if not you are throw it away... I read "Hamed" book in... hours! It is a very good one! More than a guide he is a very nice person working 24/7, being always with you, ready for your needs. On top of this he is playing divine old Iranian songs! Of course he is not perfect, but he tried his best to be and this is the most important issue!

He was my guide, driver (almost 4000 km) and friend for almost three weeks and he ... survived  (!) as far I'm a pain in the ass, always wanted to see more, always asking a lot of questions, even I'm quite an informed person! 

For all this reasons if you like to be the winner of the day, Hamed should be your choice!

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If you are looking for a friend more than a guide contact Hamed. After 3 weeks in Iran I found more about real life, about people, about traditions and history than I supposed to learn if I live there. But more than each learning I think I have a new friend there. He was able to take care of us even if we were sick or happy, tired or demanding. And he was the only guide I met that accept he is learning together with his clients, everything is an exchange of info, feelings and so on. Always open to help you and meet your desires, a very nice companion, very good singer (cannot remember the guitar name). Ask him for an experience similar with mine and you will find the beauty of Iran, one of the best destination that you can reach. Most beautiful people that I ever meet. Miss u guys

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Together with my wife and little daughter, 8 years old, we had a lifetime experience in Iran back last July. We spent two weeks at this wonderful country and had one of the best trips ever in our life. I personally have been to roughly 50 countries all over the world, either on business or for leisure, and this time in Iran was very, very special.

Hamed, the tour guide we hired for our entire journey in Iran was a key contributor for our lifetime experience. He was not just a tour guide, he became to be one of our best friend. A friend for a life. We really "lived" Iran with Hamed. 

We started our trip in Tabriz, then started going down up to Shiraz. Have been from Tabriz to Kandovan, Tehran, Kashan, Esfahan, Yazd and then Shiraz, not mentioned one stay in a small village at the middle of the desert. All time with the companion of Hamed.

Hamed has a passion for Iran, for what he does and his knowledge about his country, its culture, civilization, people, history, arts, architecture, cuisine,  is awesome, amazing!!! A master degree about Iran, actually a Phd. We learnt a lot with Hamed about one of the cradle of the civilization. Not just learnt, but felt and lived Persia with vivid intensity.

In Tehran, Hamed invited us to stay at his home, with his wife to feel how the Iranians live. It was even greater that we stayed when it was my daughter birthday and we all celebrated together with a delicious handmade dinner and then with a cake and candles.

Iran is one of the most safest place we have been. I knew it was safe, but had no idea, how safe it is. The traffic is a little crazy, but the whole country is safe with wonderful people everywhere you go. We had a great opportunity to chat with an Iman and discussed about football, one of the Iranian passions.

All our tour was entirely designed by Hamed. i just let him know the main highlights and spots we would like to see (must see places for us) and from there he organized everything else. We didn't miss nothing. Super well organized. He found very nice hotels, some very antique and in Persian styles. Very nice restaurants and tea shops. My daughter, 8 years old, delighted herself at the fountains and water at the traditional Persian gardens. She really enjoyed the country and Hamed played as her friend the whole time.

I could write a mini book or even a book about our journey to this incredible country, but at this moment I would like to thanks Hamed for his great work, hospitality and friendship. Anyone planning going to Iran, should consider two basic things. 1) It is an incredible, safe and wonderful country. 2) should consider Hamed as tour guide or advisor. He is by far the "best" in country. I have no doubts!!!

 

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