Thursday, April 30, 2020

Happy National Persian Gulf Day.

Happy National Persian Gulf Day.
 29 April, 1621 is the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war in the Persian Gulf. Shah Abas of Safavid with the help of English troops took back the Hormoz Island from Portuguese and forced them out of the Hormoz strait and Persian Gulf. The Persian Gulf has an ancient and unique history and culture that can be seen in the people who lived by it.
Happy National Persian Gulf Day.  29 April, 1621 is the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war in the Persian Gulf. Shah Abas of Safavid with the help of English troops took back the Hormoz Island from Portuguese and forced them out of the Hormoz strait and Persian Gulf. The Persian Gulf has an ancient and unique history and culture that can be seen in the people who lived by it.
Happy National Persian Gulf Day.

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Agriculture in Iran

Iran has one of the most diverse climates of any country in the world, with a wide variation in farming conditions.
Did you know that, Wheat is the most important grain in Iran and accounts for 70 percent of the grain production.


Iran has one of the most diverse climates of any country in the world, with a wide variation in farming conditions. Did you know that, Wheat is the most important grain in Iran and accounts for 70 percent of the grain production.
Agriculture in Iran

Friday, April 24, 2020

Happy World book Day

Happy World Book Day. 
These days, it’s the best time to curl up with a good book. Look at your bookshelf and pick up a book that you have been meaning to read for a while, cause today we will discover our hidden gems of all times.
What are some of your all-time favorite books?


Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Happy Earth Day

It’s Earth Day today. This day has now grown to a global movement embraced by over 190 countries i.e Iran.
Now more than ever, we should use this time to help protect our planet and people. As a traveler, we should be very responsible and respectful to the places we visit and honor others home.
We’re excited to hear how you look after the Earth in the world’s first stay-at-home environment.


It’s Earth Day today. This day has now grown to a global movement embraced by over 190 countries i.e Iran. Now more than ever, we should use this time to help protect our planet and people. As a traveler, we should be very responsible and respectful to the places we visit and honor others home. We’re excited to hear how you look after the Earth in the world’s first stay-at-home environment.
Earth Day

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Happy World Food Travel Day

Happy World Food Travel Day.
This day is dedicated to the value of our culinary culture. To honor this occasion we’d like to greet all food loving travelers and invite you to join Uppersia Culinary Tour at the most convenient time. Our guests and guides love this tour and we’ve done it probably hundreds of times already.
We hope to see you soon in Iran and taste world-famous Persian food.

Happy World Food Travel Day.
Our guest joined Uppersia Culinary Tour

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Let’s keep social distancing

Breathtaking spots in Iran are resting and waiting just like we are. Every spot on Earth will remain the same. Just we have to act by staying at home or at least keeping our distance and taking care of each other.

Let’s keep social distancing 

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Book cafe in Iran

What do we need apart from a hot cup of coffee, and our favourite book? For all the bibliophiles , who like nothing more than to cuddle up with a good book, there are many book cafes in Iran that can give you just the right ambiance and a vast collection of books to enjoy from.
You have a wall full of books to browse through. You can pick one up and start reading while you wait for your meal to arrive.
Where is your favorite book cafe to have a perfect date ?


What do we need apart from a hot cup of coffee, and our favourite book? For all the bibliophiles , who like nothing more than to cuddle up with a good book, there are many book cafes in Iran that can give you just the right ambiance and a vast collection of books to enjoy from. You have a wall full of books to browse through. You can pick one up and start reading while you wait for your meal to arrive.
Our female guests in a book cafe

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Stay Home

For those who have been affected physically and emotionally by this terrible pandemic, we pray that your spirit stays strong enough, so you may continue to see a dim light peaking through the darkness that will soon shine brightly again.
How are people helping others in your community during the coronavirus outbreak?
For those who have been affected physically and emotionally by this terrible pandemic, we pray that your spirit stays strong enough, so you may continue to see a dim light peaking through the darkness that will soon shine brightly again. How are people helping others in your community during the coronavirus outbreak?
Our guests in Isfahan

Monday, April 13, 2020

Attar commemoration on April 14th

Attar Nishabouri was a highly revered 12th-century philosopher and mystic, who is more known both in and outside Iran for his instinctive taste and power of poetry. He was also a master of traditional Iranian medicine; during his lifetime in Iran, herbal drugs were popular. 
The tomb of this famous poet is located in Neyshabour, near the tomb of Omar Khayyam. This structure is octagonal in shape with a tile worked onion shaped dome. 
Every year on April 14th, ceremonials in commemoration of Attar Neishabouri take place all around Iran.

The tomb of this famous poet is located in Neyshabour, near the tomb of Omar Khayyam. This structure is octagonal in shape with a tile worked onion shaped dome.  Every year on April 14th, ceremonials in commemoration of Attar Neishabouri take place all around Iran.
Attar tomb in Neyshabour,Mashhad

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Isfahan: Half of the World

Isfahan is arguably one of the most ancient cities in the world.
Are you looking for an unforgettable road trip this summer? Uppersia brings you along on a memorable journey of Iran this summer.


Our guest in Naghshe Jahan, Isfahan

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Traditional Persian Paintings of Flower and Bird

Flower and bird painting is a form of traditional Persian art. This type of painting includes two simple elements which could be found all over the world, namely flowers and bird. Flower and Bird painting reached its pinnacle in Safavid era. 
Flowers and birds,  symbols of God‘s grace and delicate expression, create harmony between the elements of the painting. 
Are you an art buff? You can find several delicate works at museums.


Flower and bird painting is a form of traditional Persian art. This type of painting includes two simple elements which could be found all over the world, namely flowers and bird. Flower and Bird painting reached its pinnacle in Safavid era.  Flowers and birds,  symbols of God‘s grace and delicate expression, create harmony between the elements of the painting.  Are you
Traditional Persian Paintings of flowers and birds

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Shapoori Pavilion in Shiraz

Shapouri Pavilion is a Persian building and garden in the city of Shiraz.Shapouri mansion was designed and built between 1930 and 1935. This unique and innovative house belongs to the early Pahlavi dynasty in Iran. Some of the invaluable features of Shapouri House are the major façade decorations, circular and designed gypeseous columns, tilings with archaemenids designs on the upper porch. If you like to sit in a live museum and have meal, don't miss this place!


Shapouri Pavilion is a Persian building and garden in the city of Shiraz.Shapouri mansion was designed and built between 1930 and 1935. This unique and innovative house belongs to the early Pahlavi dynasty in Iran. Some of the invaluable features of Shapouri House are the major façade decorations, circular and designed gypeseous columns, tilings with archaemenids designs on the upper porch. If you like to sit in a live museum and have meal, don't miss this place!
Shapoori Pavilion in Shiraz

World Health Day

On World Health Day lets take a moment to thank all the doctors, nurses and those who are doing their best to protect and save each one of us by being at the forefront during the current situation. Thanks for helping us to live in a happier and healthier world.


Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Masoudiye Palace in Tehran

Masoudieh building is one of the most beautiful palaces of Qajar era. Because of the rich history and fresh architecture style, the palace is a popular touristic spot and an important historical site. 
This building not only represents new principles of Iranian architecture, but also the architecture of the palace clearly shows the influence of European architecture. This beautiful palace takes place in the middle of the 50,000 sq.m. garden. Beside the main palace, there is also a forum, restaurant, spring house, and entrance hall.
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Masoudiye Palace in Tehran



Saturday, April 4, 2020

We all adhere to social distancing today and will explore Iran ,the land of hospitality together again then.

We all adhere to social distancing today and will explore Iran ,the land of hospitality together again then.
Our guests with Ali in Isfahan