Discover Iran; A less- known Destination

If you’re after advice on including a tour in a less- known destination, you’ve come to the right place. Uppersia members are perfectly placed to advise on which type of tour will suit you best. 
Many people decide to go travelling alone, but opt to include a small group tour, that's safer to travel with a group. You can choose the tour that takes in all your must-see sights, whether you’re a history or nature activity enthusiast! Thanks to Milad for accompanying this friendly crowds, who joined Salam Tour and saw more of the country in a short space of time.

Milad with our guest in Eram Garden

Amiable Lucy in Iran

If you are thinking of a memorable trip from around the world, magnificent Iran is your answer. Amiable Lucy from London said that “Iran is a combination of history, but most importantly is its people.” She met up with Milad, a local tour guide who is in love with Yazd. Thanks to him for took Lucy to zoorkhaneh, Yazd exceptional confectionery and other fabulous places.

Shrine of Safi-ad-din Ardabili: An AstonishingUNESCO World Heritage Site

As a distinctive and prominent historical building in the heart of Ardabil, the magnificent tomb is the burial site of Safi-ad-din Ardabili, an eminent leader of the Safavid order. Built between the beginning of the 16th and the end of the 18th century, this tomb contains amazing ornamentations contributed by great masters making it a historical and cultural glory of Iranian architecture even after several centuries. Embedding dozens of innovative works in various concepts of artistic fields such as the best tile works, stucco work, elegant inscriptions, works of great calligraphers of the Safavid period, silver and gilded works and precious painting and inlays, the monument is known as an outstanding piece of architecture. The house and monastery of Sheikh are in the same place, coupled with the shrine of Shah Ismail I and the tombs of other princes which are placed in the same building. The monument is built by Sadrodin Musa, the sun of this famous mystic. As an important site of pilgrimage throughout the Safavid period, several units were added to this collection as an important site of pilgrimage throughout the Safavid period by Safavid kings due to their great respect for their grandfather. During the reign of Shah Abbas I, the king often visited this shrine and lots of works were done to complete and adorn this monument.

This complex was one of the most memorable historical monuments of the Safavid dynasty and was registered as a valuable and historic site in 2010 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Shrine of Safi-ad-din Ardabili