THE MIDDLE EAST
Iran
Iran is a land rich in archaeological sites, historical monuments, scenic beauty and remarkable natural contrasts, a country that has acted as a cultural and spiritual bridge between the East and the West throughout its turbulent yet glorious history.
The high mountainous plateau, the vast desert plains, the green valleys, and the lush Caspian region have all charmed and influenced both the visitor and the settler, hence a culture as unique as the land itself. Today, the legacy and relics of her glorious past walk hand in hand with the teachings of mystics, philosophers and poets, a fusion that is the spirit of Iran, this great land of natural and spiritual contrasts and yet amazing achievements.
Iran is an extraordinary country, where visitors are welcomed with open arms by friendly people who have redefined the word ‘hospitality’. Visitors to Iran can receive this friendliness and welcome which is inherent in the character of the Iranian people, and see some of the greatest sights in all Asia, such as the silent ruins of Pasargadae and Persepolis or the astonishing royal city of Esfahan.
We offer classic journeys to the most popular tourist attractions that Iran with its rich cultural heritage has to offer, suitable either for first-time visitors or for those with some familiarity already.
We are also prepared to discuss and organize hand crafted custom journeys and private expeditions for any desired itinerary to just about anywhere in Iran for tour operators, academic institutions, museums, couples, groups of friends, and families. Here are some sample itineraries. Contact Jila for more options.
08 Days: Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan
Overnight: Tehran (1) Shiraz (2) Esfahan (3) Tehran (1)
Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Shiraz 3 & 4 Shiraz & Persepolis, fly to Esfahan 5-7 Esfahan, fly to Tehran 8 depart for home.
10 Days: Tehran, Ahvaz, Shiraz, Esfahan
Overnight: Tehran (1) Ahvaz (2) Shiraz (2) Esfahan (3) Tehran (1)
Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Ahvaz 3 excursion to Susa 4 drive to Shiraz via Bishapur 5 & 6 Shiraz & Persepolis, fly to Esfahan 7 & 8 Esfahan 9 drive to Tehran via Natanz & Kashan 10 depart for home.
10 Days: Tehran, Mashhad, Yazd, Esfahan
Overnight: Tehran (1) Mashhad (2) Yazd (2) Esfahan (3) Tehran (1)
Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Mashhad 3 Mashhad, excursion to Tus & Neyshabur 4 fly to Yazd via Tehran 5 Yazd 6 drive to Esfahan via Nain 7 & 8 Esfahan 9 drive to Tehran via Kashan 10 depart for home.
11 Days: Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan
Overnight: Tehran (1) Shiraz (3) Yazd (2) Esfahan (3) Tehran (1)
Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Shiraz 3 & 4 Shiraz & Persepolis 5 drive to Yazd via Pasargadae 6 Yazd 7 drive to Esfahan via Maybod & Nain 8 & 9 Esfahan 10 drive to Tehran via Natanz & Kashan 11 depart for home.
13 Days: Tehran, Shiraz, Kerman, Yazd, Esfahan
Overnight: Tehran (1) Shiraz (3) Kerman (2) Yazd (2) Esfahan (3) Tehran (1)
Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Shiraz 3 Shiraz 4 excursion to Persepolis & Pasargadae 5 drive to Kerman 6 excursion to Rayen & Mahan 7 Kerman, drive to Yazd 8 Yazd 9 drive to Esfahan via Nain 10-12 Esfahan, fly to Tehran 13 depart for home.
13 Days: Tehran, Hamadan, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, Shiraz, Esfahan
Overnight: Tehran (2) Hamadan (1) Kermanshah (1) Ahvaz (2) Shiraz (2) Esfahan (3) Tehran (1)
Days 1 & 2 Tehran 3 drive to Hamadan 4 drive to Kermanshah 5 drive to Ahvaz 6 excursion to Susa 7 drive to Shiraz via Bishapur 8 excursion to Pasargadae & Persepolis 9 Shiraz, fly to Esfahan 10 & 11 Esfahan 12 drive to Tehran via Natanz & Kashan 13 depart for home.
Included in land cost International arrival and departure transfers. Services of the lecturer and/or national guide. Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys. Hotel accommodations on a twin share basis. All internal air travel by Iran Air. All meals with soft drinks. Bottled mineral water. All admission to museums and sites. All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc. All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost Passport & Iran visa fees. Round trip international airfare. Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable. Excess baggage charges. Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond control.
Dubai
Dubai welcomes holiday makers as well as business visitors, offering facilities of the highest international standards combined with the charm and adventure of Arabia - an exceptional blend of modern city and timeless desert.
With a perfect winter climate, top class hotels, superb facilities for a variety of sports and leisure activities and excellent shopping, Dubai has something to offer everyone. Moreover, the emirate is friendly, safe and virtually crime-free.
From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind-towers to ultra-modern shopping malls.
One of Dubai’s greatest visitor attractions is its superb shopping. The city draws large numbers of ‘ shopping tourists’ from countries within the region and from as far afield as Eastern Europe, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.
As an open port with low import duties, Dubai’s retail prices are reasonable and the variety of products available is virtually unrivaled.
Just 5 hours from Europe and 3 hours from most parts of Asia, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, sunbathing, fine dining or sporting events. It is a city of superlatives: the fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest are in Dubai.
Dubai is situated in a desert and gets very hot in the summer. Cool and mild weather lasts from the end September to the beginning of May. In May, June, July, August and September the sun is intense and temperatures touch 50 degrees Celsius!
To book your trip to Dubai contact Jila at Solaway Travel.
