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IRAN from1865 €WORLD HERITAGE TRAIL 17 DaysSHIRAZ, AHVAZ, KERMANSHAH, URMIA, TABRIZ, ARDABIL,SAREIN, ZANJAN, TEHRAN, ISFAHANTHEME: CULTURELENGTH: 17 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“Thousands of years of history, the rise and fall of great empires, thecreative genius of ambitious artistes along with a hunger for immortalityhas bestowed Persia with some of the greatest monuments ever built inthe world. Though Persia enjoys hundreds of universally valuable sites,it just has 19 sites registered on UNESCO World Heritage Site List. Inthis trip we visit 16 out of 19 world heritage sites designated from Iran.The trip starts from Shiraz in south; we get to know different sites fromvarious historical periods ranging from Elamite in southwest to Qajarin Tehran. The variety in this list is amazing! We have the chance to seethe ruins of ancient temples and palaces, mind-boggling mosques andchurches, busy bazaars and soulful Persian Gardens.” HIGHLIGHTS • 16 • • • • •Day 1: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF SHIRAZ

Day 4: VISITING SHUSHTAR AND SHUSH Day 5: DRIVE TO KERMANSHAH Day 6: EXCURSION TO BISOTUNDay 2: EXCURSION TO PERSEPOLIS AND PASARGA- Day 7: DRIVE TO URMIADAEDay 3: VISITING BISHAPOUR AND TANG-E CHOGAN

Day 8: VISITING KHOY AND MAKU Day 9: CITY TOUR OF TABRIZINCLUSIONS Day 10: VISTING ARDABIL AND SAREIN• Day 11: VISITING ZANJAN••••••EXCLUSIONS••••

Day 12: VISITING TAKAB Day 16: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHANDay 13: HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRAN Day 17: FLY BACK HOMEDay 14: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRANDay 15: VISITING KASHANNOTES 5 to 15•• 5•• 00 7••••

SPIRITUAL from1099 €IRAN 10 DaysMASHHAD, NEYSHABOUR, BASTAM, DAMQAN, TEHRAN,ZANJAN, SAREIN, ARDABIL, TABRIZTHEME: CULTURELENGTH: DAYS 10PHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“It is a spiritual quest in its perfect sense with the tales of great Iranian HIGHLIGHTS • Experiencing Shiite religiosity with holy shrine of Imam Reza • • •4Day 1: ARRIVAL IN MASHHAD. VISITING IMAM REZA SHRINEDay 2: VISITING NEYSHABOUR AND ITS LITERARY SITES

Day 3: VISITING BASTAM Day 4: HIKING IN ABR FOREST DAMQAN Day 5: DRIVE TO TEHRAN. EN ROUTE VISIT TO DAMQAN.INCLUSIONS Day 6: TEHRAN FULL DAY CITY TOUR• Day 7: VISITNG ZANJAN AND ITS SOLTANIYEH DOME••••• throughout•EXCLUSIONS Day 8: VISITING ARDABIL AND ITS SHEIKH SAFI SHRINE•• an Iranian embassy or consulate or upon arrival••

Day 9: VISITING TABRIZ AND ITS GRAND BAZAARDay 10: FLY BACK HOMENOTES 5 April. to March. . .• 5 stars.•• . ::•••••

ROYAL from975 €PERSIA 7 DaysTEHRAN, SHIRAZ, ISFAHAN AND KASHANTHEME: CULTURELENGTH: 7 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“An amazing time travel to various historical periods of Persia fromthe most ancient to the most recent through visiting Golestan Palacein Tehran to Persepolis and Pasargadae in Shiraz to Naqsh-e Jahan inIsfahan. The trip is most suited for those with limited time; here we canvisit the best tourist destinations in Iran.“ HIGHLIGHTS • Learning about contemporary history of Tehran in Golestan Palace • • •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRAN AND HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRANDay 2: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRAN

Day 3: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF SHIRAZDay 4: EXCURSION TO PERSEPOLIS AND PASARGADAEINCLUSIONS Day 5: FULL DAY TOUR OF NAQSH-E JAHAN SQUARE• IN ISFAHAN• Day 6: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHAN•••• throughout•EXCLUSIONS••••••

Day 7: VISITING ABYANEH AND KASHAN. FLY BACKHOMENOTES to••••••••

JOURNEY THROUGH from1330 €CAPITALS 12 DaysTEHRAN, HAMADAN, KERMANSHAH, KHORAM ABAD, AHVAZ,SHUSH, SHUSHTAR, SHIRAZ, ISFAHAN, KASHANTHEME: CULTURELENGTH: 12 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“In this bewitching trip we explore Persian history and culture throughits historical capitals, a rewarding journey rich with amazing storiesand awe-inspiring monuments. The journey starts with Tehran, thecurrent capital of Iran, and its amazing museums and then continuesto Ecbatana (present-day Hamadan), the ancient capital of the Medes,then, Susa, the capital of Elamites and the oldest one in Iran. Shiraz is thenext stop, the capital of Zand dynasty in 18th century. The last capital tosee is Isfahan, the wonderful capital of Safavids (17th century).” HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRAN. HALF DAY TEHRAN CITY TOURDay 2: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRAN

Day 3: VISITING HAMADAN Day 4: VISITING KERMANSHAH AND BISOTOUN Day 5: DRIVE TO AHVAZ, EN ROUTE VISIT TO FALAK- OL- AFLAK CASTLEINCLUSIONS Day 6: VISITING CHOQA ZANBIL AND SUSA REMAINS• AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OF SHUSHTAR• Day 7: VISITING REMAINS OF BISHAPUR CITY AND• TANG-E CHOGAN.• Day 8: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF SHIRAZ•••EXCLUSIONS••••

Day 11: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHANDay 9: VISITING PERSEPOLIS, PASARGADAE ANDNAQSH-E ROSTAM Day 12: VISITING ABYANEH AND KASHAN. FLY BACK HOME!Day 10: FULL DAY TOUR OF NAQAH-E JAHANSQUARE IN ISFAHANNOTES••••••••

IMPRESSIVE from1560 €IRAN 14 DaysSHIRAZ, YAZD, ISFAHAN, TEHRAN, ZANJAN, TABRIZTHEME: CULTURELENGTH: 14 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“In this trip you get impressed by archaeological ruins of Persepolis andPasargadae, such masterpieces of Persian architecture as the splendidJame mosques of Yazd, majestic landscapes along the old caravanroutes, and a visit to the supreme works of Islamic art and architectureof Isfahan as well as the Grand Bazaar of Tabriz.” HIGHLIGHTS • • • • •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN SHIRAZ, SHIRAZ CITY TOURDay 2: EXCURSION TO PERSEPOLIS

Day 5: VISITING MEYBOD AND NAIN Day 6: FULL DAY TOUR OF NAQAH-E JAHAN SQUARE IN ISFAHAN Day 7: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHANDay 3: DRIVE TO YAZD. EN ROUTE VISIT TO PASARGA-DAEDay 4: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF YAZD

Day 9: DRIVE TO TEHRAN. EN ROUTE VISIT TO KASHANDay 8: DRIVE TO MATINABAD ECO-CAMP. EN ROUTEVISIT TO ABYANEHDay 10: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRAN Day 11: FULL DAY TOUR OF NORTHERN TEHRAN

INCLUSIONS Day 12: VISITING ZANJAN• Day 13: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TABRIZ• Day 14: FLY BACK HOME!•••••EXCLUSIONS••••NOTES••••••••

ANCIENT & ISLAMIC from1265 €PERSIA 10 DaysTEHRAN, SHIRAZ, YAZD, ISFAHAN, KASHANTHEME: CULTURELENGTH: 10 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“This tour incorporates many of the celebrated landmarks of centralIran. From the ancient ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial and spiritualcapital of the vast Persian Achaemenid Empire, to the most famousrelics of 18th and 19th century Shiraz; from the city’s renownedliterature; from the 6th century BCE world heritage site of Cyrus theGreat’s capital of Pasargadae on to the historical city of Yazd with itscleverly-designed badgirs (wind towers), and impressive structures suchas the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence; and culminating in an enchantingexperience of Isfahan, the monumental capital of 17th century Safavid HIGHLIGHTS • Seeing best carpets ever in Carpet Museum • • • •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRAN, HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRAN

Day 2: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF NORTH TEHRAN Day 3: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF SHIRAZ Day 4: EXCURSION TO PERSEPOLISINCLUSIONS Day 5: EN ROUTE TO YAZD VISITING PASARGADAE• Day 6: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF YAZD• Day 7: VISTING MEYBOD AND NAIN•••• throughout•EXCLUSIONS••••

Day 8: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHAN Day 10: VISITING ABYANEH AND KASHANDay 9: HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHANNOTES to••••••••

ESSENCE OF from1055 €PERSIA 9 DaysSHIRAZ, ISFAHAN, KASHAN, TEHRANTHEME: CULTURELENGTH: 9 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING: HIGHLIGHTS •6 • •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN SHIRAZDay 2: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF SHIRAZDay 3: EXCURSION TO PERSEPOLIS

Day 5: FULL DAY NAQSH-E JAHAN SQUARE TOUR Day 6: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHANDay 4: DRIVE TO ISFAHAN. EN ROUTE VISIT TOPASARGADAE INCLUSIONS • • • • • • • EXCLUSIONS • • • •

Day 7: DRIVE TO TEHRAN VIA ABYANEH ANDKASHAN Day 9: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF DOWNTOWN TEHRANDay 8: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF NORTHERN TEHRANNOTES to••••••••

PERSIAN GULF from975 €DIVING 10 DaysTEHRAN, QESHM ISLAND, KISH ISLANDTHEME: DIVINGLENGTH: 10 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“A great array of water sports are on offer in the paradise islands of Kishand Qeshm. “Persian-Gulf Diving” provides the avid adventurers withaquatic events as snorkeling and scuba diving, jet skiing, diving cruises, HIGHLIGHTS • Scuba diving in Persian Gulf Islands • Watching Persian Gulf Dolphins • Learning about geo-sites of Qeshm, the only Middle Eastern geo-parkDay 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRANDay 2: FLY TO QESHM ISLANDDay 3: VISITING LARAK ISLAND AND SAILING TO HENGAM ISLANDLarak is one of the major oil export points in Iran offering great scuba diving

Day 4: SCUBA DIVING IN HENGAM ISLAND. RETURN TO Day 5: FULL DAY TOUR OF QESHM ISLANDQESHM ISLAND INCLUSIONS • • • ferry • Professional escorted tour guide of your choice language and trained driver • All entrance fees, sightseeing, excursions and • throughout • EXCLUSIONS • • an Iranian embassy or consulate or upon arrival • • Entrance fees for sights not included in the

Day 6: FLIGHT TO KISH ISLAND Day 8: SAILING TO HENDURABI ISLAND. RETURN TO KISH ISLANDDay 7: SCUBA DIVING IN KISH ISLANDHOME Day 9: FLY BACK TO TEHRAN. TEHRAN CITY TOURParks; its massive underground city covering an area ofteahouses, amphitheaters, conference centers, art galleries Day 10: FLY BACK HOMENOTES 5 2016 to 15 2017 20• 16:00 5• 7: 30-12: 00• 12:00••••

IRAN from1750 €TREKKING 16 DaysTEHRAN, KELARDASHT, ANZALI,SHIRAZ, YASUJ, ISFAHAN, KASHANTHEME: TREKKINGLENGTH: 16 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“In this trip we step into colorful nature of Iran with surprising contrasts.We will experience forest trekking in the north, mountain trekking inthe southwest and desert trekking in the center of Iran. To these weshould add cultural and historic cities of hiraz, Isfahan and Kashan aswell as their wonderful attractions. Also, this trip is an opportunity toexperience direct contact with local culture and people.” HIGHLIGHTS • Trekking on the heights of Alam Kouh Mountain • • • • • •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRANDay 2: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRAN

Day 3: TREKKING IN SOUTHERN WING OF ALBORZMOUNTAIN RANGEINCLUSIONS Day 4: DRIVE TO KELARDASHT• Day 5: TREKKING AT THE FOOT OF ALAM KOUH• MOUNTAIN• Day 6: FOREST TREKKING AND BIRD WATCHING• Day 7: DRIVE TO TEHRAN AND FLY TO SHIRAZ language and trained driver•• throughout• 16 BreakfastEXCLUSIONS••••

Day 8: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF SHIRAZ Day 12: DRIVE TO ISFAHANDay 9: EXCURSION TO PERSEPOLIS AND PASARGADAEDay 10: DRIVE TO YASUJDay 11: CLIMBING DENA MOUNTAIN

Day 13: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHANDay 14: DRIVE TO KASHAN Day 15: DRIVE TO MARANJAB DESERT Day 16: FLY BACK HOMENOTES to•• :- :••••••

SKI IN from 450 €DIZIN RESORT 5 DaysTEHRANTHEME: SKILENGTH: 5 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“In January and February, ski resorts in Iran host many local and foreignskiers. Dizin Ski Resort, the best in Iran, is 123km away from Tehran.This internationally known resort enables ski enthusiasts to enjoyaffordable skiing to the fullest. Furthermore, it is a proper venue to meetand interact with local people, especially from the middle and uppersocial classes. Besides Dizin, there are other 12 quality resorts scatteredin various provinces across the nation.” HIGHLIGHTS • Skiing in a great resort with minimum budget •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRANDay 2: SKIING IN DIZINDay 3: SKIING IN DIZIN

Day 4: SKIING IN DIZIN INCLUSIONSDay 5: FLY BACK HOME • • • • driver • • throughout • EXCLUSIONS • • • •NOTES 5 to•••••••

DESERT from1015 €IN DEPTH 14 DaysTEHRAN, KASHAN, ISFAHAN, YAZD, KERMAN,MAHAN, RAYENTHEME: DESERTLENGTH: 14 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“Endless desert! If you are bewitched by the desert, you can never escapefrom its charm! In this trip, from the beginning to the end, whateverhot, dry climate and desert topography. Desert, though seems simple, ispolygons and abode architecture.”HIGHLIGHTS 17th century Isfahan•••••Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRAN, HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRANDay 2: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRAN

Day 3: DRIVE TO KASHAN AND MARANJAB DESERT Day 4: HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF KASHAN. DRIVE TO ISFAHAN for its 33 arches and unique architecture. Day 5: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF ISFAHAN Day 6: DESERT TREKKING IN MESR Day 7: TABAS DESERTINCLUSIONS Day 8: DRIVE TO YAZD•••• Professional escorted Tour Guide of your choice language and trained driver•• throughout• 13 BreakfastEXCLUSIONS•••• Entrance fees for sights not included in the

Day 9: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF YAZD Day 11: SHAHDAD DESERTplaces we will visit. Day 12: VISITING MAHAN AND RAYENDay 10: VISITING KERMAN desert citadel. Day 13: FLY TO TEHRAN Day 11: FLY BACK HOME.NOTES April. to 2017.• stars.• 00 :12 30 :7• 12:00.••••••

DAMAVAND from 730 €MOUNTAINEERING 7 DaysTEHRANTHEME: MOUNTAINEERINGLENGTH: 7 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“Damavand, 5671m, is the highest mountain in Iran and the Middle East,and also the highest volcanic peak in Asia. Mount Damavand, located70km Northeast of Tehran, is registered as the National Heritage Site.There are many known routes to the summit, with varying levels of HIGHLIGHTS • Learning about the demise of monarchy in Iran in Sa’adabad and Niavaran palaces. • Climbing the Damavand, the highest mountain in the Middle East • Learning about Damavand wildlife and legendsDay 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRANHaving arrived at Imam Khomeini Airport, we will be greeted and welcomed byour tour guide. Then, we will be transferred to hotel.Day 2: HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRANToday, we have a half day city tour of Tehran to visit Sa’dabad and NiavaranPalaces. These palaces are full of stories about contemporary history of Iran,House.Day 3: CLIMB TO BARGAH-E SEVOM SHELTER

stay the night there.Day 4: ATTEMPTING THE PEAKwe climb down to Barghah-e Sevom ShelterDay 5: CLIMBING DOWNHaving climbed down, we drive to Tehran.Day 6: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRANto visit. INCLUSIONSDay 7: FLY BACK HOME • • • hotel, Best quality land vehicle • driver • All entrance fees, sightseeing, permits, excursions • throughout • EXCLUSIONS • • Iranian embassy or consulate or upon arrival • • Entrance fees for sights not included in the • Damavand climbing feeNOTES•• The price is valid from April. to March. .•• Damavand climbing fee is dollars.• Each two persons will be accommodated in a single tent.• Climbers will be treated with a light meal instead of lunch.• :- : .•

CASPIAN from1105 €TASTE 11 DaysTEHRAN, RAMSAR, LAHIJAN, ANZALI, ASTARA,ARDABIL, SAREIN, TABRIZ, JOLFATHEME: CULTURELENGTH: 11 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“This is a tour exploring the north and northwestern parts of Iranstarting in the mega-city of Tehran where we visit its outstandingmuseums and palaces. The Caspian region with its peaceful coast,wonderful green landscapes and high mountains is our next destination.Here, we experience everyday life in its local markets and walk throughextraordinary villages with distinguishing architecture and culture.Moving more northwest, we visit two world heritage sites and enjoy spaand hot springs.” HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • •Day 1: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF DOWNTOWN TEHRANDay 2: FULL DAY NORTHERN TEHRAN TOUR

Day 3: ENJOYING RAMSARDay 4: DRIVE TO LAHIJAN AND ANZALIDay 5: ANZALI AND MASULEH TOUR Day 6: VISITING ASTARA Day 7: VISITING SAREIN AND ARDABIL INCLUSIONS Day 8: VISITING TABRIZ • • • • • • • EXCLUSIONS • • • •

Day 9: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF TABRIZ Day 10: VISITING JOLFA Day 11: TRANSFER TO TABRIZ AIRPORT TO TAKE FLIGHT BACK HOMENOTES•••••••••

ALAM KOUH from 591 €MOUNTAINEERING 6 DaysTEHRAN, KELARDASHTTHEME: MOUNTAINEERINGLENGTH: 6 DAYSPHYSICAL RATING:CULTURAL RATING:“Alam Kouh is the Iranian Alps! After Damavand Mountain, Alam Kouhis the second highest mountain in Iran with 4850m. It is located inwestern wing of Alborz Mountain Range, 185km northwest of Tehran.Astonishing landscapes, numerous rivers, and ice walls make Alam Kouha unique natural setting in the country. In this tour we plan to rediscoverthe beauties of Alam Kouh and enjoy the spiritual moments on the peak.” HIGHLIGHTS • Learning about the contemporary history of Iran with Golestan Palace • •Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TEHRANDay 2: HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF TEHRANDay 3: CLIMBING TO HESARCHAL CAMP

Day 4: ATTEMPTING THE PEAKDay 5: CLIMBING DOWN AND DRIVING TO TEHRANDay 6:NOTES to INCLUSIONS• •• •• •• Alam Kouh climbing fee is •• •• •• throughout• •• EXCLUSIONS • • Iranian embassy or consulate or upon arrival • • • Alam Kouh climbing fee ::