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19 Mar 22 / Fri, 01 Apr 22 NOK 21 929 På Forespørsel Ledig Tel : +47 22413030 | Epost :[email protected]| Web :www.reisebazaar.no Karl Johans gt. 23, 0159 Oslo, Norway Iran Adventure Turkode Destinasjoner Turen starter HPSN Iran Tehran Turen destinasjon Reisen er levert av 14 dager Tehran Fra : NOK Oversikt Conservative and unconventional, deeply religious and deeply surprising, Iran doesn’t fit into any easy pigeonhole. Spend two weeks following the ancient Silk Road through this under-touristed country to discover refined Islamic cities, colourful bazaars, ancient ruins, fascinating nomadic cultures and shimmering deserts. Whether you're relaxing in a teahouse in Tehran, enjoying guided tours of ancient cultural sites, or breaking bread with locals on the harsh Iranian plateau, the warmth and hospitality of the Iranian people is endearing, and the profound beauty of their land is mesmerising. Reiserute Tehran Welcome to Tehran! Iran's capital is exciting, noisy and chaotic. Home to 15 million people, Tehran is the country's beating heart and where its true national identity is found. Spending time in Tehran will not only transfer back in time through some 200 years of history with magnificent palaces and well curated museums, it will give you a glimpse of a modern and changing Iran, moving into the 21st century Expect to see contemporary cafes competing for space with traditional tea houses, this city is the dynamic and the dynamic chaotic Iran. On arrival at Tehran International Airport and transferred to your hotel. There will be a welcome meeting at 6 pm today. After the meeting, head out to get your bearings on an orientation walk with your leader maybe head out for dinner and get to know your fellow travel buddies and your Leader and sample Iranian cuisine, Yazd Discover Tehran on a walking tour with your local leader. Visit the World Heritage-listed Golestan Palace, an opulent masterpiece of the Qajar era that is decorated with beautifully painted tiles and set around an elegant garden and the National Museum. Check out the labyrinthian Tehran Grand Bazaar before heading to the train station in the afternoon. Remember to grab some snacks before you go so you’ve got something to munch on for dinner on board your train journey this evening. Caravanserai Zein-o-din This morning join an excursion outside of Yazd, including stops at the abandoned Kharanak mud-brick village, a hike to the mountaintop Chak Chak fire temple, you will also explore the valley and nearby mountains with their ancient irrigation system and water ducts. Access to Chak Chak is by way of 200 plus stairs it is possible for most people with reasonable fitness, you can sit this out if you prefer. In the afternoon, continue to Zein-o- din Caravanserai. Set in the Dasht-e Lut salt desert, this classic desert inn was built during the 16th century. A night's stay in a caravanserai is a wonderful chance to step into the shoes of a Silk Road merchant, as most of the rooms remain unchanged from days gone by, with carpets covering raised wooden floors and heavy curtains separating rooms from the hallway. Like Silk Road travellers before you, experience a rich red sunset while the night sky fills with stars. Shiraz After breakfast, begin the 6-hour journey to Shiraz, with a stop en route at Abarkooh. Spend a little time checking out Abarkooh’s ancient icehouse (a passive refrigerator), and a 4000-year-old cypress tree. Continue to Shiraz, arriving in the late afternoon. A city of poets and gardens, Shiraz has been considered the centre of Persian culture for thousands of years. Get your bearings on a walking tour with your leader. Persepolis / Fars Province homestay Just 1 hour from Shiraz lies the ancient city of Persepolis. Once the centre of the Persian Empire and one of the great cities of the ancient world, Persepolis was constructed during the reign of Darius I and took 150 years to complete. The imposing gateways, exquisite relief carvings and towering columns still impress today. Enjoy a guided tour of this splendid and somewhat mysterious ancient city. In the afternoon, journey into Fars Province. Your hosts this evening are Qashqai, Turkic speaking pastoral nomads who winter near the Persian Gulf and summer on the central Iranian Plateau. For many, migration is still a way of life, though some traditionally nomadic communities are now settled in villages scattered throughout the region. Spend the evening with a family in one such local village, sharing a meal, stories and songs. Izadkhast Spend the morning baking bread with your host family, before saying goodbye and hitting the road for the 5-hour drive to Izadkhast. On arrival settle into your eco-lodge and get to know your hosts. Izadkhast is a relatively small city with a population of around 10,000, primarily known for the unique ancient buildings that lie within the city boundary. Your night here is a great opportunity to experience more of local life in Fars Province. Esfahan After breakfast explore the complex of Izadkhast with your leader. Many aspects of the ancient city remain, such as the caravanserai where Silk Road travellers would have stopped to rest hundreds of years ago. You’ll also explore a bridge from the Safavid era and go inside the city’s eponymous castle to wander through alleyways and rooms built, like all structures here, from earthen materials. But perhaps the most poignant structures in this ancient city are the small homes where it’s easy to imagine common folk living over 1500 years ago. Continue to Esfahan (2 hours), which a 16th-century rhyme described as 'half the world'. After spending a few days here, you might be inclined to agree. On arrival head out for an orientation walk with your leader, making your way to Khaju Bridge. Join the locals, who gather to talk, drink tea and sing folk songs in the evening. Kashan This morning drive 2 hours to Kashan, a merchant town known for its high-quality ceramics, silks, carpets and fine houses. Spend time at the fascinating Tabatabei House, built in the 1840s for the affluent Tabatabaei family, exceptional attention was paid to every architectural details of this building as dictated by the geographical and climatic conditions of the area. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Kashan, perhaps relaxing in your accommodation. In the evening, travel to a local family’s home to share dinner and enjoy some classic Iranian hospitality. Viktig Informasjon Trip Style Original Group Size Minimum: 1 Maximum: 12 Meals Included 13 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners Theme Explorer Highlights Discover an Iran beyond the media portrayals of a repressive and dour regime – this is a country full of warm, lively and friendly people. Explore the rich history told in the ancient ruins that lie across the country, many of which sit in remote and isolated landscapes that only add to their magic. Experience the wondrous remains of the ancient capital of Persepolis – the scale and grandeur will leave you in no doubt that this was once the centre of the known world. Immerse yourself in rural nomadic life with a remote homestay with the Qashqai people in Fars Province, enjoying meals, stories and songs. Slip into the heeled-sandals of a Silk Road merchant with an overnight stay in a classic 16th-century caravanserai, located in the vast salt desert of Zein-o-din. Priser / Datoer Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen Tilgjengelige datoer Pris (1 voksen) Pris (1 barn) Status reise Sat, 12 Mar 22 / Fri, 25 Mar 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 19 Mar 22 / Fri, 01 Apr 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 26 Mar 22 / Fri, 08 Apr 22 NOK 22 775 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 02 Apr 22 / Fri, 15 Apr 22 NOK 23 673 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 09 Apr 22 / Fri, 22 Apr 22 NOK 23 673 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 16 Apr 22 / Fri, 29 Apr 22 NOK 23 673 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 30 Apr 22 / Fri, 13 May 22 NOK 23 673 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 14 May 22 / Fri, 27 May 22 NOK 22 775 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 28 May 22 / Fri, 10 Jun 22 NOK 22 775 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 18 Jun 22 / Fri, 01 Jul 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 06 Aug 22 / Fri, 19 Aug 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 13 Aug 22 / Fri, 26 Aug 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 27 Aug 22 / Fri, 09 Sep 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 03 Sep 22 / Fri, 16 Sep 22 NOK 22 775 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 17 Sep 22 / Fri, 30 Sep 22 NOK 22 775 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 24 Sep 22 / Fri, 07 Oct 22 NOK 23 673 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 01 Oct 22 / Fri, 14 Oct 22 NOK 23 673 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 15 Oct 22 / Fri, 28 Oct 22 NOK 23 673 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 29 Oct 22 / Fri, 11 Nov 22 NOK 22 775 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 12 Nov 22 / Fri, 25 Nov 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Sat, 26 Nov 22 / Fri, 09 Dec 22 NOK 21 929 På forespørsel Ledig Vi vil komme tilbake til deg med et tilbud på den forespurte reisen/pakken I løpet av 48 timer. Alle tilbud er uforpliktende og er vanligvis gyldige i 7 dager. Vi gjør oppmerksom på at reserverte tjenester kan bli kansellert innenfor disse 7 dagene og at pris kan endres inntil en endelig bestilling er mottatt.
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