Family Trip

 Family adventures offer the chance to build powerful and long-lasting memories for both children and parents. Discovering new experiences and enjoying quality and long overdue time away as a family. 

For making the first holiday together a great trip, be sure to involve everyone including the kids, in the process of planning for the holiday. If everyone has been involved they will be much more likely to be excited about it.

Uppersia team has managed many memorable family holidays, for children of all ages. So when it comes to tailoring the perfect experience for you and your family, you’re in safe hands. 

Where do you want to travel in 2021?

 Where do you want to travel in 2021? Every year, we look at the best places to visit in the coming year.

Now that the currency is much weaker, Iran is the perfect place to visit. This is a fascinating travel destination, led by Shiraz and Isfahan as two of the most beautiful cities in the entire world. It was once home of the Persian Empires, so it has some amazing history embedded throughout its territory.  

 If you’re fan of travelling and would like to step foot outside of your busy zone, it’s okay to plan ahead.

The glory of Persepolis

 Persepolis was one the most glorious cities of the antiquity and it was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture and UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1979. Because medieval Persians attributed the site to Jamshid, an Iranian mythological king, it has been referred to as Takht-e-Jamshid literally meaning "Throne of Jamshid". The buildings at Persepolis include three general groupings: military quarters, the treasury, and the reception halls and occasional houses for the King.

Uppersia would recommend you engage a local guide to explain the historic ancient city and the carvings found in the site.

Art of Miniature inscribed in 2020 on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

 The miniature involves the design and creation of small paintings on books, textiles, walls and other items. Miniature art may be small but it’s compelling in its attention to detail.  

The patterns of the miniature represent beliefs, worldviews and lifestyles in a pictorial fashion and also gained a new character through the Islamic influence. 

Art of Miniature inscribed in 2020 on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Happy Yalda

 Characterized by diverse styles and themes, traditional Iranian festivals are an important part of the country's history and culture. 

Almost every festival has its own unique origins and customs which reflect the traditional practices and morality of the whole Iranian nation and its people. One of the the grandest and most popular festivals is Yalda Night.  Iranians have celebrated the longest night of the year for centuries on December 21 of each year.

People on Yalda Night usually get together in the houses of grandparents and the elderly members of their families. However, this year we celebrate the Iranian tradition of Yalda Night without any gatherings because of pandemic.

Visit Iran

 Iran offers some truly remarkable and amazing sights that are unlike anything else in the world. It also boasts delicious food, incredible nature, warm and charismatic people and a rich cultural heritage that is a delight to explore. The result of such an incredible variety and frequency of memorable experiences is exactly what has happened to countless travelers: they simply can’t get enough and constantly feel the need to return over and over again for more.

If you’d like to visit our amazing country, Uppersia team will give you some useful advice.

Ski in Iran

 Who knew Iran, the four-season country, could receive snowfall in winter?

A fun day out for the entire family awaits you at the ski resort in Iran! With diverse activities that are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face, ski resorts, located in Tehran, Shiraz and other cold cities, offers a variety of activities and gives you a chance to ski or snowboard and enjoy the views or just take part in a friendly snowball fight with friends and family.

Don’t forget to pack for both winter and summer while you travel to Iran.

Maharloo Salt Lake

 Iran is home to so many incredible natural wonders, and the extraordinary pink lake happens to be one of them!

Less than a one-hour drive from Shiraz, Maharloo Salt Lake is not only Iran’s most accessible pink lake but also one of its most photogenic.  

Most pink lakes are also saltwater lakes, in which only a few types of algae can grow and survive. With enough light and heat it produces a pink pigment that gives the water its hue. Interesting right! This is also why the colour can be best seen in summer months.

Have you ever visited the pink lake before in other countries ? Let us know your thoughts!

Carpet Weaving in Iran

 Iran is bestowed abundantly with natural beauty and historic attractions . Besides this, it is renowned for its handicraft sector.

The Persian carpets are famous not only in Iran but across the globe. The idea of where and by whom the first carpet was made is unknown ,but Persian carpets in Sassanid period were used as covering the floors.

The Iranian carpet is known for its speciality of being handmade and similarly it is knotted . In 2010, traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars and Kashan were inscribed on Representative List of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Traditional Hotels in Iran

 For an authentic experience of Iran, tourists are seeking an insight into the traditional lifestyle of Iranian people. Traditional Persian hotels can be found all over the country and offer visitors the chance to indulge in Persian tradition and culture. 

These traditional Persian hotels are more than just a place to sleep. They tend to provide local meals in tranquil surroundings. Rooms tend to be designed in a traditional manner and tend to incorporate many elements of Iranian hospitality, with friendly staff attentive to guests' needs.

Dream about spending an overnight here? Uppersia staff will provide you with a wide range of traditional hotels all around Iran.