Epic Iran Trip and Istanbul Stopover
Birthday trip to Iran and stopover in Istanbul on return. Always wanted to go but visa was such a pain but finally found an agent to work with. Exchange Rate : Approx 330,000 Iran = $1 CAD // 25 Turkish Lira = 1 CAD // I like to travel, explore, and discover the World... // Visit My Page on Facebook : Departures1 - Global Adventures // Countries visited map... 76 and counting! (excluding airport lounges)... // // I was a contributing writer for THEKOREABLOG by KOCIS (Korean Culture and Information Service of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism)... // I have also been featured in various local media about my blog, travels, time in Korea, and being selected as a writer for TheKoreaBlog // The City of Daegu also chose me as one of two official foreign bloggers GlobalDaegu Blogspot // Click Here For My YouTube Channel // And here for my full Photo Albums // // Thank You for stopping by !
Planned Dates
2024-09-27 to 2024-10-11
Countries
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Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Applying for the Iran Visa but will I get to go?
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Toronto, Ontario, Canada -
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Toronto to Tehran via Istanbul
Friday, September 27, 2024
Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ontario, Canada -
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Saadabad Palace - Fine Arts, Costumes, and Mirrors
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Sa'dabad Palace, Iran -
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Darband, Tajrish Bazaar, Imamzadeh Shrine
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Tajrish Bazaar, Tehran Province, Iran -
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Tabiat Bridge
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Tabiat Bridge, Iran -
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Tehran Metro
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Taleghani Subway Station, Tehran Province, Iran -
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Former US Embassy, Tehran Walk
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Former U.S. Embassy, Tehran Province, Iran -
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Carpet Museum, National Museum, Synagogue
Monday, September 30, 2024
National Museum of Iran, Iran -
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Golestan Palace, Marble Throne, Iranian Paintings
Monday, September 30, 2024
Golestan Palace, Iran -
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Tehran Market, Azadi Tower, Flight to Shiraz
Monday, September 30, 2024
Azadi Square, Iran -
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Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan House, Bazaar
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Fars Province, Iran -
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Vakil Bath, Arg E-Karimkhan, Ibn Ali Hamza Tomb
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Vakil Bazaar, Iran -
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Shiraz Metro
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Valiasr Sq. Station, Fars Province, Iran -
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Persepolis & Pasargadae
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran -
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Drive to Yazd, Highway lunch stop
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Fazeli Hotel, Yazd Province, Iran -
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Zoroastrians Tower of Silence, Dowlat Abad Gardens
Thursday, October 03, 2024
Zoroastrians Towers of Silence, Yazd Province, Iran -
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Yazd Juma Mosque, Amir Chaghmagh Complex
Thursday, October 03, 2024
Amir Chaghmagh Complex, Yazd Province, Iran -
18
Zurkhanah - Iranian Traditional Sports
Thursday, October 03, 2024
Saheb Al-Zaman Zurkhaneh, Yazd Province, Iran -
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Drive to Isfahan, Hasht Behesht Palace
Friday, October 04, 2024
Khajoo Hotel, Isfahan Province, Iran -
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Isfahan Metro
Friday, October 04, 2024
Enghelab Metro Station, Isfahan Province, Iran -
21
Armenian Quarter, Si-O-Se Pol Bridge
Friday, October 04, 2024
Si-o-Se Pol Bridge, Isfahan Province, Iran -
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Khaju Bridge - Locals Folk Singing
Friday, October 04, 2024
Khajoo Bridge, Isfahan Province, Iran -
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Shah Mosque, Sheikhlotfollah Mosque, Bazaar
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Shah Abbasi Mosque, Iran -
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Aliqapu Palace and Carpet Shopping
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Aali Qapu Palace, Isfahan Province, Iran -
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Chehel Sotoun Palace Murals
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Chehel Sotoon Palace, Iran -
26
Vank Cathedral - Armenian Quarter
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Vank Cathedral - Armenian Apostolic Church, Isfahan Province, Iran -
27
Isfahan Synagogues
Sunday, October 06, 2024
The Grand Synagogue, Iran -
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Abyaneh Mountain Village
Sunday, October 06, 2024
Abyaneh, Isfahan Province, Iran -
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Kashan Hotel, Kashan Bazaar, Agha Bozorg Mosque
Sunday, October 06, 2024
Bazaar of Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran -
30
Tabatabaei & Boroujerdi Merchant Homes
Monday, October 07, 2024
Tabatabaei Historical House, Isfahan Province, Iran -
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Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Fin Gardens
Monday, October 07, 2024
Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Isfahan Province, Iran -
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Arrival Qom - Shia Pilgrimage Town
Monday, October 07, 2024
Karimeh Hotel, Qom Province, Iran -
33
Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine - Flight Cancel
Monday, October 07, 2024
Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, Iran -
34
Jamkaran & Imam Khomeni Tomb
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Jamkarān, Qom Province, Iran -
35
Tehran Departure - Is my flight cancelled again?
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
(IKIA) Imam Khomeini International Airport, Iran -
36
Istanbul Airport Metro
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Istanbul Airport, İstanbul, Turkey -
37
Turkish Drama Serials and Istanbul Palaces
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Topkapi Palace Museum, İstanbul, Turkey -
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Topkapi Palace - Home of Sultan Drama Serials
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Topkapi Palace Museum, İstanbul, Turkey -
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Basilica Cistern & Archaeological Museum
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Basilica Cistern, İstanbul, Turkey -
40
Whirling Dervish Show
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Kızlarağa Medresesi, İstanbul, Turkey -
41
Dolmabahce Palace & Palace Museum Collection
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Dolmabahçe Palace, İstanbul, Turkey -
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Yildiz Palace - The Secret Istanbul Palace
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Yıldız Palace, İstanbul, Turkey -
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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, İstanbul, Turkey -
44
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Folk Show
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Ciragan Palace Kempinski, İstanbul, Turkey -
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Grand Bazaar en route to Airport
Friday, October 11, 2024
Grand Bazaar, İstanbul, Turkey -
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Istanbul to Toronto
Friday, October 11, 2024
Istanbul Airport, İstanbul, Turkey