treasures of persia itinerary - You Just Live Once do it!

TREASURES OF PERSIA ITINERARY
10 days exploring Iran “as old as history itself and as beautiful as eyes can perceive”
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VISITING:
- Istanbul
- Shiraz
- Naghsh-e Rostam - Yazd
- Persepolis
- Na’in
- Abyaneh
- Matin Abad
- Kashan
- Isfahan
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IRAN... WHY IRAN? IS IT SAFE?
If travel is most rewarding
when it surprises, then Iran
might be just the most
rewarding destination on
Earth! If you fancy travelling
somewhere neither East nor
West, and exotic and
fascinating yet perfectly
comfortable, this trip is for
you!
REDIFINING HOSPITALITY
If you like people, you’ll like Iran. The Iranians, a
nation made up of numerous ethnic groups and
influenced over thousands of years by Greek,
Arab, Turkic and Mongol occupiers, are endlesslt
welcoming. For those who have grown up on an
endless diet of images depicting Iran as a dark,
dangerous place full of fundamentalist fanatics,
discovering the real Iran is the most wonderful
surprise. Before long you’re asking yourself: how
can something supposedly so bad be so good?
Beyond the stereotypes is a country desperate to
be seen for what it is, rather than what it is
depicted to be. Sure, not every Iranian you meet
is going to invite you for dinner. But if you’re
open to the idea, you probably will be, and
through it experience the ancient and
sophisticated Iranian culture first-hand.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF AN EMPIRE
Before you come to Iran, you might be thinking
the main reasons to visit the Islamic Republic are
because it’s a bit adventurous and there’s a lot to
see from the years when Persia was a great world
power. At some levels you’d be right. Walking
along the sublime, turquoise-tiled domes and
minarets of Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan square, the
awesome power and beauty of Achaemenid’s
ancient capital at Persepolis and the mud brick
alleys and rooftops of Yazd will put you in the
footsteps of some of history’s most outstanding
figures. And certainly you won’t find yourself
crowded out of any sights... which is fun.
These highlights, together with the atmospheric
teahouses, bustling bazaars, deserts punctuated by
historic oases and rugged mountain ranges, gives
Iran more than its fair share of fantastic places to
see. But to think of Iran only in terms of ‘sights’
is to miss the real story.
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POLITICS & SAFETY – SHOULD YOU GO?
If you make your travel decisions based on what
your friends and family say, you’ll probably
never make it to Iran. This is a country whose
politics are impossible to escape. For most
travellers that will mean little more than some
pre-departure questions about their sanity, but
once in Iran, travelling is smooth and extremely
rewarding especially through the people you
meet. A journey in Iran will change the way you
see this part of the world!
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ITINERARY - DAY 1
(13 May)
MALTA – ISTANBUL – SHIRAZ
Our flight departs from Malta at 5:35am and lands in Istanbul, Turkey at 8:35am. Our next flight to Shiraz,
Iran takes off from Istanbul at 21:10 so we have 12 hours layover in Istanbul.
We have made arrangements for a comprehensive tour of Istanbul during this time. Just in case you
someone might have already been to Istanbul before, we left this excursion optional.
Our luggage will be checked through to Shiraz so in Istanbul we’ll only have our hand luggage with us.
We will be picked up from the airport and driven to the old part of Istanbul where we’ll meet our guide for
the day. On our tour we’ll see how old meets new when we’ll visit Istanbul's must-see’s. Formally called
Constantinople, Istanbul was the capital of the Roman Empire and Europe's wealthiest metropolis, and is
now the largest city in Turkey. Among other sites we’ll visit the Blue Mosque, one of the most famous
monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds; Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the
world; the Byzantine Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern underneath it and the Grand Bazaar, one of the
world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. We’ll round off our tour with a
cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From
the boat, one can view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus' wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for
a time was the world's longest and the massive Rumeli Hisari, the 19th century mansions of the Ottoman
elite and the Sultan's fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges.
We will be transferred back to the airport in time for our flight into south-western Iran... precisely in the
city of Shiraz, the capital city of Fars province. Landing time will be very late at night so we will transfer
to a hotel where we can spend the night.
Tonight, accommodation will be in the 4 star Aryo Barzan Hotel or similar www.aryohotel.com/home.htm
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ITINERARY - DAY 2
(14 MAY)
SHIRAZ
Shiraz is a city of sophistication that has been celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for more than
2000 years. Known as the Dar-ol-Elm (House of Learning), the City of Roses, City of Love and City of
Gardens, Shiraz has become synonymous with education, nightingales, poetry and wine. It was one of the
most important cities in the medieval Islamic world and was the Iranian capital during the Zand dynasty
(AD 1747–79), when many of its most beautiful buildings were built or restored.
According to Islamic historians, Shiraz came into existence only after the Arab conquest of Iran. The Arab
invasion, in fact, contributed to its importance and by the 13th century, Shiraz had grown into one the
largest and most popular Islamic cities of the era. Since then, different people have lived in the Fars
province such as the Aryans, the Samis and the Turks, who worked together to form the rich Iranian
culture that is still very much evident today. The most interesting buildings in Shiraz are located in the old
part of the town and this is where we’ll spend most of our time today. Our guide will accompany us
arounto the main highlights such as the Naranjestan garden, the Nasr-ol-Molk mosque, the Shrine of Shah
Cheragh, Ali ebne Hamzeh Mosque and the Mausoleum of Hafez and Sa’adi. After lunch we will visit the
famous Vakil Bazaar and will have ample time to explore its beautiful courtyards, caravanserais, bath
houses and old shops which are deemed among the best places in Shiraz to buy all kinds of Persian rugs,
spices, copper handicrafts and antiques.
Tonight, accommodation will be in the same hotel as yesterday.
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ITINERARY - DAY 3
(15 May)
SHIRAZ – PERSEPOLIS – NAQSH-E RUSTAM
After breakfast we’ll drive for around an hour and a half to visit the magnificent ruins of Persepolis.
The monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs and imposing gateways leave you in no doubt how grand this
city was and how totally dominant the Achaemenid Empire (the empire that built it) was. Persepolis is a
result of the vast body of skill and knowledge gathered from throughout the Achaemenids’ empire. It is
Persian in ideology and design, but truly international in its superb architecture and artistic execution. This
multicultural concoction is unique in the ancient world and while largely ruined, Persepolis remains the
greatest surviving masterpiece of the ancient Near Eastern civilisations.
After Persepolis we’ll drive around 10 Km to visit Naqsh-e Rustam Necropolis - an archaeological site
consisting of four Achaemenid kings’ tombs carved out of the rock face.
In the afternoon we’ll drive back to Shiraz. The rest of the day is free.
Tonight, accommodation will be in the same hotel as yesterday.
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ITINERARY - DAYS 4-5
(16-17 May)
SHIRAZ – YAZD
After breakfast we leave Shiraz and drive north east to the city of Yazd. The drive will take us around 5
hours plus stops for lunch etc so we’ll arrive in Yazd in the afternoon. After checking in at out hotel, the
rest of day 4 will be free.
While Yazd lacks the big-ticket sights of Isfahan or Persepolis, the atmosphere in its streets is to say the
least, enchanting. According to Unesco Yazd’s historic centre is one of the oldest towns on earth and it is
the perfect place to get a feel of the region’s rich history. With its winding lanes, forest of badgirs, mudbrick old buildings and charismatic people, Yazd is a place to wander and get lost in the maze of historic
streets and lanes.
In the morning of day 5, we will take a guided walking tour during which we’ll visit the main highlights
such as the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence, the qanat inside the Water Museum, Amir Chaqmaq complex,
Masjid-e-Jāmeh mosque and the New Fire Temple. A trip to Yazd cannot be complete before one makes
his way to one of the roofs from where the unique badgir-dotted brown skyline can be observed.
On the nights of days 4 and 5, accommodation will be at Hotel Dad or similar.
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ITINERARY - DAYS 6-8
(18-20 May)
YAZD – ISFAHAN
After breakfast on day 6 we’ll drive north towards Iran’s most famous destination: the mythical Isfahan.
Half way there we will stop at semi-somnolent town of Na’in... an important crossroad on the trade routes
since Sassanid times. In the past it was known for its ceramics and textiles; these days it is primarily
known for its carpets and camel-wool cloaks, many of which are sold in Yazd. Upon reaching Isfahan
we’ll check in at our hotel and the rest of the day will be free.
Days 7 and 8 are dedicated entirely to Iran’s masterpiece, the jewel of ancient Persia and one of the finest
cities in the Islamic world: Isfahan. The exquisite blue mosaic tiles of Isfahan’s Islamic buildings, its
expansive bazaar and its gorgeous bridges demand as much of any traveller’s time as one can spare. It is a
city for walking, getting lost in the bazaar, dozing in beautiful gardens, drinking tea and chatting to locals
in the marvellous teahouses. More than anything else, though, Isfahan is a place for savouring the high
refinements of Persian culture most evident in and around Imam Sq – the Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah
Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and Chehel Sotun Palace. Isfahan’s profusion of tree-lined boulevards, Persian
gardens and important Islamic buildings gives Isfahan a visual appeal unmatched by any other Iranian city.
Over these two days guided sightseeing will be planned in a way to allow as much free time as possible so
that one can absorb the atmosphere of this buzzing city at his/her own pace.
Accommodation from tonight till the end of the trip will be in Sheikh Bahaei Hotel or similar.
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ITINERARY - DAY 9
(21 May)
ISFAHAN – ABYANEH – MATIN ABAD – KASHAN
Today we’ll leave Isfahan earlier than usual as we drive north (around 2 hrs) towards the foot of Mt Karkas
to visit the ancient village of Abyaneh. This village is at least 1500 years old and is a warren of steep,
twisting lanes and crumbling red mud-brick houses with lattice windows and fragile wooden balconies.
Local woman still wear traditional clothing consisting of white long scarves covering the shoulders and
upper trunk. They have persistently maintained this traditional costume despite pressures from time to time
by the government trying to change it.
We will have lunch in the village and then we hit the road again as we descend from mountain territory to
desert (difference of 1300m) with our destination being the desert camp of Matin Abad. This is a site of
unparalleled beauty as the desert plains constantly change colors from rich green to pale oceans of swaying
grass and desert shrubs and trees. Here we’ll have the opportunity to partake into activities such as bike
excursion, nature walks and camel rides. We’ll stay in Matin Abad until sunset after which we’ll drive for
another hour until we reach Kashan where we’ll check in at our hotel for the night.
Tonight accommodation will be at Noghli House or similar.
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ITINERARY - DAYS 10-11
(22-23 May)
KASHAN – ISFAHAN
Kashan, which lies on the rim of the great Dasht-e-Kavir desert is a city that has survived numerous natural
and man-made disasters, from the sixth millennium BC down to the present day. The city stands out with
its historical sites and natural beauties and today we’ll explore its highlights such as the Fin gardens,
Broojerdiha house, Sultan-Mir-Ahmad Hammam and Agha-bozorg mosque.
Kashan is also the city of carpets, velvets, glazed tiles, pottery and rose water distillation. Almost every
family in town owns one or more Golestan (rose garden), which is watered, cared for, weeded, and sprayed
during the whole year until rose picking season which should coincide with when we are there.
Our visit to Kashan should also coincide with the annual Festival of Rose and Rose Water which attracts
people from all corners of the world. In the evenings music is played and people sing till midnight, to
entertain the visitors and tourists, and to sooth the weary gardeners and their families.
In the evening we will drive back south in the direction of Isfahan where we will spend our last night in
Iran.
Very early in the morning on day 11 we will transfer to Isfahan International Airport to catch our flight
back home via Istanbul, Turkey. We will arrive in Malta around noon.
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TOUR COSTS & PRICES
The Treasures of Persia trip costs €1350 (LM 580) per person in twin sharing on bed and bfast basis.
The price does not include international flights. See below for info re flights.
Only a non-refundable deposit of €750 is required to secure booking.
A supplement of €150 applies for accommodation in a single room. If you are single but would like to
share a twin room with another traveller, please let us know at the time of booking and we will try to ‘pair’
you with someone else. This is obviously not guaranteed.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
• Experienced group leader
• English speaking local guide & driver
• Airport transfers in air conditioned vehicle
• Transport in air conditioned tourist vehicle
• 10 nights’ accommodation as per itinerary
• Daily buffet breakfast
• All excursions as per itinerary in Iran
• All entrances as per itinerary in Iran
• Comprehensive pre-departure information
• Handling of entry visa acquisition process
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
• International flights to/from Malta (see below)
• Istanbul City Tour on day 1 (€75)
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches/ dinners (cheap)
• Entry visa for Iran (€87)
FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS
International flights are not included in the trip price. There are a number of routes possible however our
preferred option is to fly from Malta to Shiraz via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and back from Isfahan to
Malta via Istanbul... again with Turkish Airlines. At the time of publishing this itinerary, flights cost €700.
We can offer to book the flights for you however you need to acknowledge the possibility that the price of
the flight may be different from the above. If you prefer, you can book the flights yourself. Just let us know
your intentions when booking.
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accept these conditions. The contract, including all matters rising from it, is subject to Maltese
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to ‘You Just Live Once’ not later than 56 days before departure. In the case of non-payment of the balance
by the due date, ‘You Just Live Once’ will treat the booking as cancelled by the Traveller and the deposit
forfeited.
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If the Trip being booked requires a local payment, this must be paid in cash at the start of the trip to the
group leader / courier on the day of departure in the currency stated beforehand in the Trip dossier, brochure
or pre-departure briefing. The Local Payment does not cover all meals but is an intrinsic part of the tour cost
and contributes towards the overall costs. It is accepted that the Local Payment amount is subject to
change due to exchange fluctuations and price shifts as its is based on estimates at the time of publishing.
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Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate changes and additional requests, their
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of a tour not reaching this number, then ‘You Just Live Once’ is within its right to consolidate the tour,
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force majeure and consolidation we will not cancel a tour less than 28 days before departure. ‘You
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standard and value.
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over-flying charges which might vary after the time of booking.
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Travellers together with their personal property including baggage are at all times solely at their own risk.
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provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the
holiday and loss of holiday monies through cancellation and curtailment of the holiday for insurable
reasons. It is Travellers’ responsibility to make sure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting
protection for any type of activity which might be included in their tour.
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12 a) Age, Fitness and Participation
All Travellers are expected to satisfy themselves prior to booking that they are fit and able to complete the
itinerary of their chosen tour as described. Persons over 60 years of age may be asked to provide
medical evidence of fitness to travel on certain itineraries. No unaccompanied minors (those under 18 years
of age) can be accepted on tours operated by ‘You Just Live Once’, however may be considered
providing they are accompanied by a parent or a guardian who accepts full responsibility for them.
12 b) Code of Conduct:
If the actions or conduct of any Traveller is likely to prejudice the safety or wellbeing of all or any other
Travellers or hinder the satisfactory progress of the trip, ‘You Just Live Once’ shall be entitled to order the
Traveller to leave the trip immediately with no refund of the trip price or Local Payment and all
liability and responsibility that the company may bear to the Traveller will immediately cease,
including any provision for alternative transport. In the event of any person leaving the trip of
their own accord or in extenuating circumstances being asked to leave by the tour leader, that person
will be liable for their own maintenance and expenses and have no claim against ‘You Just Live
Once’ whatsoever. The decision of the tour leader will be final on all matters relating to the satisfactory
progress, organization and wellbeing of the trip. Travellers must comply with all reasonable requests of
the tour leader. If a Traveller commits an illegal act the Traveller may be excluded from the trip and
‘You Just Live Once’ shall cease to have responsibility to/for them. No refund will be given for any unused
services.
13) Illness or Disability
Anyone suffering from illness, disability or undergoing treatment for any physical or medical condition must
declare the true nature of such condition at the time of booking and make arrangements for the provision
of any medication or other treatment required during the tour. Failure to make such disclosure will
constitute a breach of these booking conditions and result in such persons being excluded from the
tour in which case all monies paid will be forfeited. If the chosen holiday includes a cruise or excursion or
transfer by boat of any sort the Traveller must make it known at the time of booking if he/she is unable to
swim. This will not prevent the Traveller from participating in the tour but will enable ‘You Just Live Once’
to take additional precautions for the Client’s safety at such times as may be appropriate.
14) Local Laws
All participants in ‘You Just Live Once’ tours are expected to obey the laws and regulations of the countries
visited and any failure to do so will relieve ‘You Just Live Once’ of all obligations that they may otherwise
have under these booking conditions.
15) Our Responsibilities
‘You Just Live Once’ tours have been designed to provide participants with an exposure to the true
nature of the environment visited and therefore involve an element of potential risk and exposure
to potential hazards over and above those associated with normal ‘package’ holidays. All bookings are
accepted on the understanding that such risk and hazards are appreciated by the Traveller and that all tours,
treks and other activities are undertaken at Client’s own will. The Traveller accepts that this contract and the
terms and conditions may not be in accordance with any other tour regulations that might exist.
16) The information given in the trip dossier and other literature supplied is given in good faith but no
warranty is given that it is correct due to the fact that the trip dossier is prepared months before the actual
trip dates. This makes the contents susceptible for changes.
17) ‘You Just Live Once’ is not a commercial entity hence no one has authority to commit ‘You Just
Live Once’ to any liability whatsoever and ‘You Just Live Once’ will not be bound by any
statement or representation.
18) Travellers accept that the prices quoted for optional activities are approximate as local prices
can and do change. Any of the optional activities listed are not necessarily endorsed or
recommended by ‘You Just Live Once’. Travellers also accept that they undertake any activity at their
own risk & their participation is their own decision and does not form any part of their contract with
‘You Just Live Once’. ‘You Just Live Once’ does not take responsibility for cancellations, unreliability
of services or safety of operators, agents or contractors.
19) All ‘You Just Live Once’ travellers are required to fill in a “Booking Form” prior to their tour
commencing. Please note that signing the form is a pre requisite of travelling with ‘You Just Live Once’.
Disclaimer
‘You Just Live Once’ is not a business or tour operator. Tours are organised as personal travels but we
openly welcome other travellers who want to join us and we take pains in organising the trips in as
professional a way as possible. Booking with ‘You Just Live Once’ means that you are accepting the fact
that you are joining a private and independent tour and that ‘You Just Live Once’ or its representatives
cannot be held liable for anything for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from
the tour or information provided.
In accordance with ‘You Just Live Once’s Responsible Travel policy, local companies are whenever
possible sub-contracted to provide transport, accommodations, excursions and /or optional activities to the
travelling group. At the same time it is of note that locally arranged public transport including off
readers, taxis, trains, ferries, river craft, buses or coaches might also used at time on tours. Where
this is the case the Traveller agrees that the intention is to select normally competent, independent subcontractors to provide such transport and any other services related to the trip and in doing so to
exercise reasonable care in their selection. The Traveller agrees to also abide by the terms & conditions of
all such carriers related to the trip and agrees that ‘You Just Live Once’ has no responsibility or liability of
any nature whatsoever for damage to or loss of property, or injury to, or death of persons due to any act,
omission, or negligence of any carrier, hotel, restaurant, bus carrier, tender service, sight-seeing company, or
any other persons rendering any of the services or portions of the itinerary.
Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any of our tours may be used by ‘You Just Live Once’
without charge on social media networks or other platforms