HISTORY

Iran’s history is longer than its 3,000 year written record. Archaeological excavations have shown that the Neolithic period in Iran dates from about 7000BCE. During the time of the Persian Empire, the Achaemenians (550-330BCE) kings espoused social reform and it was Cyrus the Great (559-530BCE) who is well known in religious traditions in the Middle East as a populist who abolished the slave conditions of the Jews allowing them to return to Jerusalem to build their temple.

CULTURE

It is in the realm of culture where Iranians most optimally express their collective soul. From the architectural splendor of Achaemenian Persepolis through the Persian Renaissance of the Safavid Dynasty (1502-1736) and its architectural wonders of Isfahan down to the spectacular postmodern urban architecture of post-revolutionary Tehran one can experience a vibrant culture illustrating the genius of the Iranian mind.

Environment

The diversity of the environment of Iran is often a surprise to the foreign visitor. From the sub-tropical forests of the Caspian Sea region to the vast desert of the Dasht-e-Kavir one can hike in spectacular mountains, ski at world class ski resorts in the Alborz Mountains just outside of Tehran or scuba dive in the Warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
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A Fall Travel Adventure in Iran
October 7 to October 20, 2013
With an Optional Extension to Northwest Iran
October 20 to October 26, 2013

This tour has been created for the traveler who is interested in Classical Persia as well as the history and culture of the Silk Road. The tour extension concentrates on the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Northwest Iran with a visit to the lush subtropical region of the Caspian Sea. Travelers who select both tours will experience the best of Iran in all its diversity.

 

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Discover Iran for Yourself And
Experience the Real Iran

We at Iran Traveler are Americans and Iranians who support and help arrange travel between Iran and the USA for US citizens and residents. Our aim is to build bridges of citizen diplomacy between our two countries by promoting American travel to Iran and by inviting Iranians to the USA for travel, cultural and study purposes.

Travel Independently
or with a Group

We can arrange individual or group trips to Iran. We work directly with a licensed travel agency in Tehran, Iran who handles our land arrangements in the country. We assist travelers in obtaining travel arrangements to Iran through an American licensed IATA travel agency based in San Francisco, California. For more information about individual travel, student travel and group travel planning to Iran, click here.

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Our Goal

Our goal is to increase the number of Americans going to Iran so that they will learn about Iran from their own experience in Iran by meeting the Iranian people and exploring the wonders of this ancient land. As citizen diplomats we hope to contribute to creating an atmosphere of trust and friendship based on mutual respect.

 

Testimonials

- Ron Kennedy, San Diego, CA - April 2012
I recently returned from my first trip to Iran and have to say it was the most amazing place I have ever visited. After having searched many travel companies for tours that would appeal to my interests and also accommodate my schedule, I ran across Jerry’s website, www.irantraveler.net. I called Jerry and quickly realized that he was the one person who could help me organize a trip that would work for me. Needless to say, that was best decision I could have made. More