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
Day 01 : Tehran
Airport Transfer , Hotel Check in
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
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Day 02: Tehran
Sightseeing: Iran National Museum , Golestan Palace , Tajrish Bazaar and Darband
In the morning 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. This amazing Palace in 2003 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Afterward we will visit Tajrish Bazaar and Darband, a cute village in the mountains north of Tehran. 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 07: 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 08: 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 : 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.
Day 12 : Isfahan
Sightseeing : Vank Cathedral church , Masjed-e Jame , Hasht Behesht Palace and Garden
Continue 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. In the city’s Armenian quarter, you’ll delve more deeply into the region’s complex history as you will visit several churches including the 17th-century Vank Cathedral with its lavishly decorated interior and unique blend of Islamic and European architectural elements.
In the same quarter, we will also visit the Music Museum where you will find a collection of local and national Iranian instruments.
In the afternoon, we will visit Hasht Behesht Palace and Garden. At this octagonal palace, you can see gangs of retired men who pass their free time chatting with the visitors.
Day 13 : Yazd
Sightseeing : Zurkhaneh and Amir Chakhmagh Square
We take up our tour by travel to the historical and UNESCO REGISTERED CITY OF YAZD . In the evening we will visit zurkhaneh. It is a combination of martial arts, strength training and music. Way before bodybuilding, Persians used to practice weightlifting in Zoorkhaneh. We can see this tradition present in ancient Iranian stories too. Afterward we visit Amir chakhmagh square. Overnight in Yazd.
Day 14: Yazd
Sightseeing : Jameh mosque of Yazd , Fahadan neighborhood , Alexandra Prison , Dowlat Abad Garden , Excursion in the city
In the morning we drive to visit the Fahadan neighborhood and walk through the old part of the city and enjoy in this magnificent mud brick city.We start by visiting Jameh mosque of Yazd and walking through narrow alleys to arrive to Alexandra Prison then we will visit some beautiful shops ,Art house and factories in the way then we will have a lunch and after that we will visit Dowlat Abad Garden, one of the ninth PERSIAN GARDENS registered in UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES.Evening is on your leisure. 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 : Shazdeh Mahan Garden , Rayen Castle and Lut Desert
In the morning we drive to visit the beautiful Shahazdeh Mahan Garden, one of the 9th PERSIAN GARDENS registered on UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES and afterward Rayen Castle. Among the many artistic landmarks of Kerman, Rayen Castle is one of the most substantially significant of them all. It is claimed that Rayen Castle is the second largest adobe structure in the world after Arg-e Bam, the spectacular UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. It might seem interesting to know that until just 150 years ago, Rayen Castle was home to its residents. Its construction dates back to Sasanid era, before the emergence of Islam. No ruler could have ever invaded this castle during history and this is what Rayen Castle takes pride in.Stay.After visiting these magnificent sites,its time to visit Lut Desert. Lut desert is the world's 25th largest desert. Lut desert is one of the world's driest and hottest places too. Lut desert was inscribed to the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES list on July 17,2016. We will show you this magnificent desert in our tour.In the morning we drive to desert and the distance between Kerman and Kaluts of Shahdad is about 230 km and it takes approximately 3 hours. Then we spend all day in desert and enjoy this magnificent place. Overnight camping in desert.
Sightseeing : Maharloo Lake or Pink Lack and Shah Cheragh Shrine
We move to the historical and beautiful city of Shiraz, a city from ancient times. On the first-day of Shiraz Tour, we visit Pink Lake. A seasonal-salt lake in the highlands around Shiraz. The Maharloo Lake is famously known as the Pink Lake of Shiraz due to the high salt concentrations that result in its brackish water in late summer. Afterward in the night we will visit shah cheragh shrine. Overnight in Shiraz.
Sightseeing : Persepolis and Necropolis (Naghsh e Rostam )
Our excursion for Today is Persepolis, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE . 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 : 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.
END TOUR
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 .