Masouleh (City tour)

Masouleh (City tour)

(15 days)

Masuleh Village, Fooman

This village is situated in the south west of Fooman, 63 km. from Rasht. It enjoys a moderate climate. Local architecture, springs, waterfalls, the 'Rood Khan' River and dense forests all make it an attractive tourism spot. Masuleh's integrated architecture and its houses are of two storeys. These comprise of an entrance corridor, cellers and other unique architectural features, and are linked to each other by a staircase. Such that the terrace of each house is the court-yard of the house above. The presence of the ancient Own Ebne Ali and Own Ebne Mohammad in Masuleh are pilgrimage sites and hold cultural importance.

Alburz or Elburz, is a mountain range in northern Iran stretching from the borders of Armenia in the northwest to the southern end of the Caspian (Mazandaran) Sea, and ending in the east at the borders of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. The largest mountain in the Middle East, Mount Damavand, is located in the range.

The Alborz mountain range forms a barrier between the south Caspian and the Qazvin-Tehran plateau. It is only 60-130 km wide and consists of sedimentary series dating from Upper Devonian to Oligocene, prevalently Jurassic limestone over a granite core. Its higher elevations, in the Elburz Range forest steppe ecoregion, are arid with few trees, but its northern slopes, in the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests ecoregion, are lush and forested.

Kouhrang is among the most beautiful towns of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiyari province. It hosts various springs such as Deimeh, Parak (some 75 km from the provincial capital Shahr-e Kord), Sardab, Morvarid and Kouhrang mineral water (Chelgard), as well as natural attractions such as Choma Cave and Inverted Tulips Plain, Mehr News Agency reported.

The town’s verdant landscape and natural attractions appeals to most urban tourists.

Kouhrang Waterfall

The waterfall has been created from the water released by Kouhrang’s first tunnel. The tunnel was built in 1954 to transfer the water of Kouhrang Spring and other adjacent springs to Zayanderoud River.

Efforts to transfer water from this region date back to a long time ago. During the reign of the Safavid Dynasty, efforts for creating a fissure in the mountain and transferring water failed.

More: http://iran-daily.com/1387/3222/html/iranica.htm

Day 01: Tehran /Iran capital city (Arrival)

After welcoming you at the Tehran Imam Khomaini Airport, Our foreign language speaking guide will transfer you to a hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is free in Tehran. Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 02: Tehran /Rasht

Rasht – in morning after having a breakfast in hotel we will drive to Rasht (Central city of Gilan province in North of Iran)& Anzali port which its great ‘refreshing’ climate and green jungles with a peal for tourists .sightseeing of Anzali Wetland ,Rasht ,museum which display local crafts and Gilaki life style , and wooden GILANI house with thatched roof. Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 03: Rasht /Fuman-Masouleh

Masuleh – early in morning by eating delightful breakfast ,start our trip by driving to Masuleh, a famous historical village (65km.),it is at least a millennium old .it is a delightful, tourist-conscious village with irregular row of pale cream houses stacked up a double amphitheatre of wooded valley, continuing the journey via Fuman road; crossing the rice paddies and skirting hills with neat green-tea haircuts; to Rudkhan castle above Qal’eh Daneh village (20km.) ,and a light trekking through the forest ,then driving back to Masouleh. Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 04: Masoule/Kelardasht

After having a breakfast in hotel ,starting toady’s trip to another nice city of north, Kelardasht, which is nicknamed the ‘ paradise of Iran’ via Caspian sea side & mountainous forest roads to visit different villages & rice farms ,and in Hsankaif(small city en route of Kelardasht) you still can see a few old Logframed barns and seeing the unspoiled forest, by Passing Alborz mountainous road. Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 05: Kelardasht /Tehran-Shiraz

We will Drive back to Tehran ,directly transferring you to the domestic Tehran airport to fly to Shiraz.Shiraz is a city of sophistication and heartland of Persian culture; the most important city of medieval Islamic world ,a city of poet which is a home to the graves of Hafez and Sa’di. We have a sightseeing of this places in addition to Arg-e Karim Khani, pars Museum .Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 06: Shiraz/Shiraz

Today an excursion to Persepolis which is embodies the greatest successes of an ancient Achaemenid Empire .the monumental staircase .exquisite reliefs .immense columns and imposing gateways leave you in no doubt that this was indeed the finest jewel in the empire’s crown and Naghsh-e-Rostam, definitely worth visiting as a part of a trip to Persepolis are the site of Naqsh-e Rostam. the rock of it is magnificent .Hewn out of a cliff high above the ground , the four tomb are believed to be those of Darius I,aRTEXEXESi.Xerxes I and Darious II. Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 07: Shiraz/Shiraz

Today you will have half day sightseeing in Shiraz,full color traditional bazaar with Ghashghai clothing & handmade stuff , Shah-e-Cheragh holy shrine, Narenjestan Garden with ,in the afternoon free. Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 08: Tehran /Shahr-e-Kord/Kouhrang

Today we will leave Shiraz to a mountain province called Charmahal-e- Bakhtiyari (beside Zagross range)center city is Shar-e-kord ,toady we intend to visit the this beautiful city(west of Iran) with beauty nature same as Kouhrang area(not so far from Shahre kord) with a water tunnel with the same name that is coming from Zagroos chain & Zardkouk range ,in spring & summer time you will find out pictures view with all kind of wild flowers same as time Fritillaries imperils and a lot of spring same az Dime . Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 09: Shahr-e-Kord-Kouhrang/Isfahan

The next place we are transferring to is Isfahan which is also called NESF JAHAN means( half of the world).An Iranian masterpiece ,the jewel of ancient Persia ,and one of the finest cities in the Islamic world.After having check in hotels,In the evening sightseeing 3 famous bridges on the Zayandehroud river, Si-o-Seh (consisting of 33 Arches),Chubi and Khaju bridge.

Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 10: Isfahan/Isfahan

Today we will have Full day sightseeing Isfahan, Chelsotoun(40columns)Palace, Meidane Naghsh-e-Jahan (Imagine of the world square),Jamee mosque & shah mosque, Bazaar. In the evening walk along side of Zayandehroud riverside.

Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 11: Isfahan/Isfahan

Isfahan -Full day sightseeing Isfahan, Vank cathedral, Julfa place, Chahar bagh street, Shaking minarets.In the evening visit of Zorkhaneh(Traditional Iranian sport). Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 12: Isfahan/Kashan

Today we will drive to Kashan and on route visit Abyaneh (a living historic village demonstrating dessert architect and old living style and clothing fashion.) Then visit Burojerdi House(a very traditional houses in Ghajar period,and Historic Bath House in Kashan.Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 13: Kashan/Tehran

Half day visit Kashan Fin complex Garden(The Summer Palace of Gajar king, Sialk, an ancient hill that is excavating ,after lunch drive to Tehran en route Qom visit there, Tehran Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 14: Tehran/Tehran

After a good breakfast in hotel,we are transferring you with for a full day sightseeing of Tehran, Traditional Bazaar, Archaeological museum(national museum), Glassware & Ceramic museum, and Niavaran palace,good by dinner a traditional restaurant (Pahlavi palace period). Overnight Hotel ,Bed /Breakfast.

Day 15: Tehran /Home

The group will be transferred to the international airport for flight back home.

IRCTA is specialized in small group Multi-sport Adventures in Iran. There is a very strong focus on culture on our adventures. We do our best to ensure that we're having authentic encounters with the local people. We try every itinerary be unique and combines a range of activities from mountaineering, hiking, long trekking deserting(camel riding), canyoning, para gliding, bird watching, photo hunting, visiting nomads & tribes (their lifestyle). Adventure holidays can be customized with as little as 2 travelers.

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One of the most important building constructions in Iran is the caravanserai ,which has been erected in a most all parts of the Iranian plateau since earliest times. The history of trade and travel in Iran goes back to Remote antiquity ,and the Camel caravan, a part of the word`s folklore, has served for centuries as the main method of transport. Iran, because of her unique geographical location between the East and the West, has long recognized the importance of road construction. Gradually better communications were developed and a network of roads spread across the land. This growth went for the most part , hand-in-hand with the growth of a strong central government. The Iranian system of communications and postal stations along these roads become secure and justly famous.