Iran s Historical Treasures

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1 Cultural Discovery and Photography Tour Iran s Historical Treasures with Nuran Zorlu Imam Mosque, Isfahan 5th to 19th April

2 Meidan Imam, Isfahan

3 Cultural Discovery Tour Iran s Historical Treasures with prize winning photographer Nuran Zorlu 18th May to 2nd June th to 19th April 2018 USD 6200h May to 2nd June Persepolis

4 Trip Notes 5th to 19th April 2018 Day1, Tehran (D) 5 April 2018(Thursday) Arrival at IKA International Airport, meet and greet and transfer to the hotel, early check in and rest.visit some highlights of Tehran including Iran Ancient National Museum (Iran s mother museum), The museum containing prestigious relics influential in shaping the world s culture and civilization. (Closed on holy memorial ceremonies.) Golestan Palace (The Rose Garden Palace) one of the oldest historic monuments) belonging to a group of royal buildings in Tehran, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day2, Tehran (B-D) 6 April 2018 Sightseeing of Tehran including Carpet & Contemporary Art museums and a great mosque, and Sepah Salaar Mosque It is a prosperous piece of architecture. It s built about 150 years ago, one of the last historical grand structure which is remained up to now, It s a Truly masterpiece,, visit this amazing site and seize the spirit of Iranian eye catching structure; buying souvenirs. If time allows, depends on the date and day, we have chance to visit Jewelry museum. Sameba Golestan Cathedral, Palace, Tehran Tbilisi

5 Esther and Mordaci Mousseleum, Hamadan

6 Day3, Hamadan (B-D) 7 April 2018 Drive towards Hamadan, en route visit Alisadr Water Cave, visit Hamadan highlights including: Alavian Dome, Abu-Ali Sina ( Avicenna) the great philosopher, physicist, poet (AD ), Baba Taher-e Oryan, the Iranian famous poet, and Esther & Mordaci tombs, stone Lion, Ganjnameh, dating back to Achaemanid Era and belonging to Darius the great, plus Hegmataneh Historical Ruins, transfer to the hotel and rest, Day4, Kermanshah (B-D) 8 April 2018 Drive to Kermanshah, visit Kangavar historical area en route, including,anahita Temple, the deity of water, Bisotun, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hercules stony statue and Darius the great (the king of Persia, BC) reliefs, Farhad Tarash high wall en route, Taq-e Bostan (vault of Bostan),dating back to Sassanid Era and covered traditional Bazaar; short time excursion to visit Bisotun, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the important relief of Darius, Shah of Persia Taq e Bostan, Kermanshah

7 Rev Michael

8 Tangeh e Chogan, Kazerun

9 Day5, Khoramabad (B-D) 9 April 2018 Nasr al Molk Mosque, Shiraz Drive to Khoram Abad the capital of Lorestan, sightseeing of this town and visit Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress/ Arak sightseeing, visit Lor Nomads, Day6, Shush (B-D) 10 April 2018 Heading to Shush, sightseeing and visit the remaining of Apadana Palace,dating back to the Achaemenid Era, French Castle and Mausoleum of Danial (a Hebrew prophet during the Babylonian captivity), Day7, Ahwaz (B-D) 11 April 2018 Go to Shushtar on the way. Visit Shushtar waterfalls, old water mills, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and ancient houses like Mostofi house, Drive toward Ahvaz, the largest city of Khuzestan province, visit Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, UNESCO World Heritage Site., and the ruins (remnants) of an Elamite city, dating back to the 13th century BC, Haft Tape (Seven hills), sightseeing and visit the remaining of Apadana Palace, dating back to the Achaemenid Era, heading to Shooshtar, visit its waterfalls & old traditional water mills, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day8, Shiraz (B-D) 12 April Long Day-Drive toward Shiraz via Kazerun, visit Bishapur historical city, dating back to 260 AD en route, visit Tangeh-E- Chogan valley reliefs, Day9, Shiraz (B-D) 13 April 2018 Full day city tour of Shiraz, the city of poetry, flower, culture and history and visit some highlights including Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Vakil Complex; Mosque& Bazaar, Arg-e Karimkhani (Karimkhani citadel), the tombs of two Iranian famous Poets, HAFEZ and SADI,and Shah-e Cheragh Shrine,

10 Apadana Palace Persepolis

11 Naqshe Rostam

12 Day10, Isfahan (B-D) 14 April Long Day-Full day excursion to visit the most important historical sites of Iranian civilization, dating back to 2500 years ago & UNESCO World Heritage Site; including magnificent Persepolis (Thakht -e Jamshid ) & Pasargadae,the tomb of the great Cyrus, Achaemenids palaces and relief, Naghsh-e- Rostam Necrpolis, and Naghshe-Rajab and drive to Isfahan. Day11, Isfahan (B-D) 15 April 2018 (Sunday) Morning Mass in Armenian quarter, visit Vank Cathedral, Armenian neighborhood, Chehel Sotun (40 Pillars) and Congregational Mosque, Day12, Isfahan (B) 16 April 2018 Half day tour ofnaghsh-e Jahaan Square, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Sheikh Lotf-ol- lah and Imam Mosques, Ali Qapu Palace (lofty Gate), free afternoon. St Mary s Church, Isfahan

13 Jameh Mosque, Isfahan

14 Hafez s Tomb, Shiraz

15 Day13, Kashan (B-D) 17 April 2018 Drive towards Kashan, visit spectacular village of Abyaneh en route, a village of great antiquity, which is like a living architectural and anthropological museum dating back to Safavid Era, the simplicity found in houses affords a picture of life in rural areas of Iran, heading to Kashan. Day14, Tehran (B-D) 18 April 2018 Drive to Tehran, in the morning, visit Sa ad abad palace, in the evening, go to one of the Tehran mountain skirts, Darband, enjoy the beautiful night scene of Tehran from the above. have dinner there Day15, Deaperture 19 April 2018 Transfer to IKIA airport. Roof of Tehran Eichmiazine Cathedral

16 Sameba Church, Kazbegi Vank Cathedral, Isfahan

17 Ali Qapu Palace, Music Room, Isfahan

18 Nuran Zorlu APP, M.Photog II Nuran Zorlu is an Australian commercial and advertising photographer with over 20 years of industry experience; an awardwinning photographer on two occasions he has received the prestigious AIPP Travel Photographer of the Year (NSW) award and his photographs have been selected as finalists in the Head On and Sydney Morning Herald s Shoot the Chef competitions; a well-respected teacher of photography; and a highly regarded judge of Australian photography competitions. Nuran s travel photography has featured in many major exhibitions and publications; he has lectured on travel photography and history at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney University, the Cezayir Cultural Centre in Istanbul and at the 2016 Tehran International Book-fair. His illustrated travel journal/ book, Persia to Iran, has been reviewed on ABC radio and also featured in a BBC World Service documentary. He conducts photography workshops in Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, China and Iran. Born in Turkey to Armenian parents Nuran speaks fluent English, Turkish and Armenian. He earned a degree in philosophy and sociology at Istanbul University and has a great love for the region s history. This unique perspective and knowledge, combined with his photographic skills, ensures his travel photography tours are more than just an opportunity to learn camera, framing and lighting techniques - they also provide you with an intimate understanding of the region and its people. An added bonus is his passion for food he enjoys both eating and cooking it and his knowledge of both the local dishes and best restaurants in each of the regions visited. You will definitely not go hungry as he introduces you to some of the best food the region has to offer. Photograph by Peter Eastway taken near Hamadan May 2017

19 Terms and Conditions To book, contact Nuran Zorlu at or on PRICE Cultural Discovery Tour Iran s Historical Treasures 14 night /15 days (5-19 April 2018) Tour cost USD $ 6200 Single Surcharge USD $ 650 Final Payment must be made by 5 Jan 2018 The price includes all accommodation in double/twin rooms in comfortable hotels or guest houses. All breakfasts and all mentioned meals are included.there will be bottled water in comfortable A/C minibuses and all the entry fees for specified museums and sites in the itinerary will be covered. Please note the itinerary can be changed depending on the circumstances such as weather, availability etc. Tehran airport pick up and drop off on dedicated time is included. The price excludes international flights to and from Tehran, tips to the hotel porters, travel insurance and gratuities to local guides and drivers. Cancellations & Refunds - Deposits are refundable, up to 90 days prior to the event; - If you are cancelling more than 90 days from the tour date, we will refund your deposit in full; - If the workshop is full, and we have turned away other customers, and you are cancelling within 90 days of the tour date, we won t refund you unless your place is filled by someone else; Insurance Nuran Zorlu has public liability insurance but no insurance for participants, their health, their equipment or personal belongings. We strongly advice you to obtain your own travel insurance. Responsibility and Liability As a tour/workshop operator, Nuran Zorlu may organize, promote and sell programs consisting of services that it purchases from various suppliers. Nuran Zorlu does not own or operate any of these suppliers and such is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure or omission of any suppliers. By taking part in the tour/workshop, you agree that Nuran Zorlu shall not be liable for above failings and cannot accept responsibility for losses or extra expenses caused by, but not limited to, delay or changes in any transportation services, weather, illness, injury, strike, quarantine and other causes. All such losses or expenses will be the sole responsibility of the participant. This tour requires minimum of 6 people to commence. Nuran Zorlu reserves the right to cancel any tour/workshop prior to commencement, where upon paid funds will be refunded in full, but is not liable for any other trip preparation expenses such as, but not limited to, air ticket penalties, visa fees and medical treatments. Nuran Zorlu reserve the rights to substitute accommodations (if any) of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary or transport where deemed necessary. Where weather conditions or force of nature restrict or prohibit workshop activities, it reserves the right to alter the trip program and substitute alternative activities..naturally Nuran Zorlu will assist tour participants to the best of his ability I order to facilate mitigating any unforeseen circumstances.

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