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PHOTOGRAPHY INVESTIGATION

Discover Amazing

IRAN

with Peter Eastway & Nuran Zorlu 5 – 19 April 2019 and 19 – 26 April 2019

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The Pink Mosque Photo by Peter Eastway

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Discover Amazing Iran – 5-19 April 2019 With Peter Eastway & Nuran Zorlu Closed to casual tourism for decades, the new,

eyes off the amazing landscapes, the bustling

accessible Iran is a modern economy with a

cities and photogenic people. It appears and is

deep history and a wealth of photographic

absolutely fascinating.”

opportunities.

Working alongside the Iranian Embassy here This will be the second photo tour of Iran hosted

in Australia, Nuran has developed an exciting

by Peter Eastway and Nuran Zorlu – and the fifth

intinerary that over a fortnight will take us to the

or sixth visit by Nuran who is our expert guide

highlights of Iran.

and cultural historian!

Nuran also has a second side trip that continues And you won’t believe how friendly the people

afterwards which he is guiding on his own.

are in Iran. Wrote Peter Eastway, “Every day, at least 20 people would walk up to us, put their hands on

So, here’s your opportunity to join Peter Eastway

their heart and say, ‘Welcome to Iran. I hope you

and Nuran Zorlu on more than just a photography

enjoy visiting my country’. This blew me away and

tour, exploring and discovering the marvels of

is one of the main reasons I’m keen to go back!

Iranian history, architecture, food and culture.

“And of course, there is the photography! When

Bookings and further inquiries via email to Kim

I watch the Australian current affairs programs

Valenti - kim@betterphotography.com

about the Middle East, I find it hard to take my

Modern life in Iran Photo by Nuran Zorlu

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The Travel Program - US $7995 5 – 19 April 2019

magnificent Achaemenids ruins of Persepolis and Pasargadae, the mystical Achaemenid tombs and

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the Sassanian bas-reliefs of Naqsh e Rostam. There

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are no words to describe your feelings when you

We arrive into Shiraz early in the morning where

visit these places. In the evening we will stay in a

our tour will commence. The city of poets, flowers

traditional Iranian desert home.

and wine, Shiraz will captivate you unlike any other city. In the morning, we will be at Nasir al

Day 3, Sirjan

Molk mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque,

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a Vakil complex which comprises a mosque, an

We have quite a few kilometres to travel today,

amazing bazaar and a hammam. We will also

but there we be some sleepy villages on the way

visit Hamza Shrine, another site you have to see

which will give us a great insight to local life in

to believe. We will be visiting the gardens and

Iran. Keep you camera ready! We will arrive at

in the evening, we will be at Hafez’s Garden to

Sirjan mid afternoon where we’ll find the Darvish

photograph this vibrant location and tomb.

Khan Stone garden, a unique clay wind tower and the remains of Sarvestan Palace.

Day 2 , Pasargade 6 April 2019

Day 4, Mahan

After breakfast, we will visit more of Shiraz’s

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picturesque sites before heading out in the

After breakfast, we will drive toward Mahan, a

afternoon to what is arguably Iran’s most

charming desert oasis, but on the way we will visit

important ancient historical monument: the

Kerman, the region’s capital. In Mahan, we will

Statue at Persepolis Photo by Peter Eastway

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have a chance to see the Shah Nimetullah Wali

alleys and walk through some very photogenic

Tomb. This Sufi master’s shrine is very photogenic.

mosques. Later in the afternoon, we will be at the

Then we will be heading into the desert where

Jameeh Mosque of Yazd which houses the tallest

we will farewell the sun. At night we will stay in a

minarets in the country (see our cover photo)

traditional desert house.

and Amir Chakmagh Square to photograph the complex with its namesake. It is the largest of

Day 5, Yazd

its kind. Our dinner will be served at a rooftop

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restaurant.

This morning we will get up early for one of the highlights of our journey and drive to the edge

Day 7 Na’in

of the desert to welcome the sun. After shooting

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sunrise images in a surreal part of Iran, we will

We will wake up early this morning to walk

visit some natural desert formations. Late in the

around Yazd’s narrow alleys. Yazd really is a gem

afternoon, we will arrive into Yazd. Today will be a

and being a desert city far away from everywhere

very long day, but it will be an incredibly fulfilling

has helped preserve its unique urban landscape.

one.

The old town where we are staying is the perfect place to get lost (but not permanently). There

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are a lot of photographic opportunities. After

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breakfast, we will be on the road again. Our next

After breakfast, we will start to explore this

pit stop is Na’in, but before Na’in we will stop over

amazing city. Yazd is an oasis on the border of two

in Meybond to photograph some very unusual

deserts. One of the great features of this town is

buildings; caravanserai, a traditional refrigerator

Zoroastrianism, the oldest surviving monotheistic

and pigeon tower. A short drive will take us to our

religion. We will visit a temple where they kept

next stop, Na’in, which hosts one of the earliest

the eternal fire for centuries, wander down narrow

mosques.

Yazd Alleyways Photo by Peter Eastway

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Day 10, Esfahan

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Day 8, Esfahan

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After breakfast, we will visit the city’s Armenian

After breakfast, we are on our way to Esfahan. This

quarter, New Julfa. There are a number of

city has so much to offer, we will be here for three

Armenian churches to see and photograph. We

days. There is a reason why Iranians call it Naghsh

first visit the Vank Monastery and, time permitting,

e Jahaan, half of the world. We will be spending

a couple of others. When we finish the Armenian

most of the afternoon and the evening at the

quarter, we will return to our hotel. The rest of the

centre of this old city, Meidan Imam. The time you

day is free!

spend in this fantastic location will be another highlight of the trip.

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Day 9, Esfahan

We will be stopping overnight at the spectacular

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village of Abyaneh, the village time forgot to visit.

We will welcome the sun on the banks of the

It is like a living architectural and anthropological

river Zayandeh and then after breakfast, we

museum. We will be photographing the sunset,

will photograph some of the highlights of the

too, where the red mud-brick houses at dusk are

city: Chehel Sotun (40 Pillars), Hasht Behesht (8

amazing.

Paradise) and Jameeh Mosque to name just a few. We will be back to where we started the day,

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photographing photogenic Seasepol bridge at

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dusk.

Today we travel to Kashan, with her unique traditional houses, gardens and bazaar. We will farewell the sun from the roof of one of these traditional houses.

Vank Church Photo by Nuran Zorlu

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the Darband for evening photos and where we are going to have our farewell dinner.

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Day 13, Tehran

Day 15, Departure

17th April 2019

19th April 2019

Today we will drive to the nation’s capital, Tehran

The main tour finishes today, but you are

and after check in, we will explore some of her

welcome to join Nuran on an extension journey -

highlights. The first stop will be busy Tehran

which you can read about later in this brochure.

traditional market where the old and new mix so well. It maybe a little chaotic, but it is a great place to explore and take photographs. Then we will visit Tehran’s one and only Golestan Palace.

It is a Unesco Heritage Site. The buildings and its magnificent gardens are so photogenic, you are going to find that it is very hard to leave this stunning complex. The Iranian National Museum, not far from the Golestan Palace, will be the next stop.

Day 14, Tehran 18th April 2019 Today we will visit Tehran’s sophisticated Northern suburbs. Splendid palaces, tranquil gardens and bustling daily life live hand in hand in this corner of the capital. Late in the afternoon we will be at

Interior at Golestan Palace Photo by Peter Eastway

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How Do You Like To Learn?

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Everyone has different ways of learning. For some,

all you have to do is ask. Importantly, you will

it is sitting back and watching an expert at work,

never be made to feel silly because you asked a

noting how he or she positions and uses the

basic question - chances are others in the group

camera, reacts to the light and the weather, or

don’t know the answer either!

interacts with people to achieve the best posing and expression.

Peter and Nuran will be shooting as well. They are just as passionate as you are about photography.

Others like to be given suggestions, to understand

They also feel it is important to practice what they

what the experts are seeing and thinking, and

preach and to show participants what they have

then left to experiment and discover on their own.

captured as the tour/workshop progresses.

They are looking for guidance, but not too much.

However, Peter and Nuran are very aware that And yet other photographers like to be shown

their primary role is to act as your instructor and

how to find the photograph, how to compose

guide. And they want you to return on other

the image and what camera settings are required.

workshops and trips, which you will only do if you

They want help with their camera controls

are happy.

and detailed instructions on how to frame and compose.

So, please don’t be shy to ask for help at any time and it will be cheerfully provided with a smile!

Different photographers at different stages require different levels of assistance and that’s fine! Peter and Nuran provide all three levels of interaction,

Jameeh Mosque Photo by Nuran Zorlu

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How Physical Is It?

Bring Your Partner

You don’t need to be super fit to enjoy this

Non-photography partners are most welcome

photography tour. If you can walk along well

to come along, but they will be expected to

maintained tracks, you should have no trouble in

participate on most of the activities. Sometimes

Iran.

we may leave early to take photographs, and then continue on to our next destination.

However, there will be some walking involved when we leave the hotels or the vehicles to get to

However, there will be other mornings when we

the best photographic locations.

will return to the hotel, so if your partner wanted to sleep in, that would certainly be okay!

Sometimes we will only be walking a few hundred metres. Most of the time it is no more than a

What we find is that non-partners really appreciate

kilometre.

our itinerary. Rather than being centred around meal times, it’s based on experiencing the

The weather will also determine what walks

countryside and what it has to offer. It’s a varied

are possible, but at this time of year, we’re not

and exciting program, and whether you’re using a

expecting there to be any major difficulties!

camera or not, the experiences will last a lifetime.

And don’t forget Nuran’s additional expertise on history, culture and food! There is something for everyone.

Sheikh Lotfullah Mosque, Esfahan Photo by Peter Eastway

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Peter Eastway G.M. Photog., MNZIPP, Hon FAIPP, HFNZIPP, FAIPP

photography competitions, both as a judge and as an active participant. He judges and speaks

Sydney-based photographer Peter Eastway

internationally on a regular basis.

is a Grand Master of Photography and a twotime winner of the AIPP Australian Professional

Peter’s work has been published internationally

Photographer of the Year. Known best for his

in photography and travel magazines, and he

landscape and travel photography, he has worked

was also the author of the Lonely Planet’s Guide

in most areas of the profession and also loves

to Landscape Photography. His photography has

sport, studio still life, portraiture and wildlife.

featured on the cover of the Lonely Planet’s guide to Australia, an Australian postage stamp, in

Peter is the editor and publisher of Better

articles in the Qantas inflight magazine, and in an

Photography magazine and website, a position

Apple television commercial. And he has worked

that has given him special access to many of

with Phase One researching and promoting its

the world’s leading photographers over the past

Capture One raw processing software, and with

30 years. His ability to communicate both the

Adobe on its Lightroom software.

technical and aesthetic sides of photography makes him a sought-after speaker on the

In 2015 he featured in the National Geographic

international circuit.

Channel’s Tales By Light six-part photography series produced in partnership with Canon, now

Peter was the chairman of the Canon AIPP

showing on Netflix. He is familiar with Canon,

Australian Professional Photography Awards for

Nikon, Fujifilm and Phase One camera systems.

many years and is still involved in all aspects of

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Nuran Zorlu APP, M. Photog.

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and is as enthusiastic as anyone I have met for a country that is making itself more available to

Nuran Zorlu uses his photography not just to earn

tourism.

a living, but for travel, philosophy, sociology and documentation.

“I am a Turkish-born Armenian raising my young Australian family in my adopted home, Sydney.

Nuran was the winner of the AIPP NSW Travel

My love of history takes me back to my native

Photographer of the Year in both 2015 and 2016.

land regularly. I might work as a commercial photographer, but my double majors in

“Although I’m a commercial photographer,

philosophy and sociology, as well as my love of

personal projects like travel are just so important.

history, have led me to documenting cultural

They are the core of my existence, my driving

preservation.

force and they also fulfil my academic side. I always want to learn and photography is a great

“I am an ardent follower of UNESCO’s World

way to expand my understanding of the world.

Heritage program to protect the world’s cultural

With images, I can create a bridge between what

and natural heritage. I know many of the World

I have read about a destination and my direct

Heritage sites well, especially those in Turkey,

experience of it.”

Armenia, Georgia and now Iran.”

After travelling extensively in Turkey, Armenia and

And he’s a nice bloke too! Together with Peter, you

Georgia, Nuran has just returned from a couple

are in the hands of two great hosts.

of visits to Iran, self-published a book about Iran

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The Atacama and Patagonia with Peter Eastway

Camera Equipment For The Expedition

Checklist

Neither Peter nor Nuran are equipment snobs! Yes,

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DSLR or CSC camera recommended

they both use professional equipment, but that’s

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Standard zoom - cover everything

their full time job.

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Wide-angles - as wide as you have

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Telephoto - 300mm is not too long, but a 70-

Here’s an incomplete list of some of the things you may need.

Recommended Camera Stuff

200mm is pretty good too!

So, whether you turn up with the latest DSLR or an older camera you’ve loved for many years, it

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1.4X or 2.0X Converter

really doesn’t matter. However, there are some

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Spare camera battery & battery charger

lenses and accessories that will certainly help you

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Backpack style camera bag

capture a wider range of photographs.

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Tripod (with a quick release plate)

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Plenty of storage cards for your camera

We do recommend you bring everything you

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Polarising filter

think you might need, but not so much you

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Neutral density filters (0.9x, 4.0x optional)

can’t carry it with you. You will be able to leave

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Card reader and cable if necessary

equipment behind in the hotel at any time.

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Laptop computer (Mac or PC)

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External back-up drives

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Photoshop, Lightroom or Capture One

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Mouse or stylus/tablet

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Hat, sunscreen

Bread delivery, Kashan Photo by Peter Eastway

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 24

These terms and conditions relate to the photography tours and workshops organised by Pt 78 Pty Ltd [Pt78], ABN 75 003 152 136, trading as Better Photography, and run

by Peter Eastway, the workshop leader, with Nuran Zorlu. Local travel arrangements will be provided by Kalout Eco Tour & Travel Co.

RESERVATIONS Bookings can be made on the Better Photography website at www.betterphotography.com in the online shop, or you can email Kim Valenti at kim@betterphotography.com, or call her on +612 4388 6851.

The workshops are limited to a maximum of 12 participants (plus the workshop leaders). A mininum of 6 participants is required for the workshop to run. Workshop places will be confirmed in order of receipt and payment of deposit.

• All breakfasts and dinners.

• Water, tea or regular coffee, soft drinks (like Coke, Fanta, mineral water, fruit juice in the can) at lunches and dinners.

• All admission fees to the museums and places we visit in the itinerary.

• Comfortable A/C van/bus, driver, gas, parking etc..

• Bottled water in the vehicle.

The order of the visits and sites to photograph, as well as the itinerary, can be changed depending on the circumstances like weather, light, crowd, availability, closing / opening hours, domestic flight schedule etc…

The price does not include: International airfares, lunches, tips to the bell boys at hotels, gratuities to the local guide and the driver, travel insurance.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT PRICE Discover Amazing Iran 2019 14 days / 15 nights 5 – 19 April 2019 US $ 7,995 Single Room Supplement: US $ 390 Deposit to secure place US $ 500 The price includes photographic counsel and all transport from Shiraz to Tehran.

PRICE INCLUDES/EXCLUDES • Accommodation in double/twin rooms in comfortable, 4 star hotels (3.5 stars in Tehran).

Payment details are as follows: 1. A deposit upon booking to reserve your place of US $500 (or equivalent in AUS $).

2. Final payment by 5 January 2019.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Should you wish to cancel your booking, you must advise us in writing (email is fine). We try to have a fair refund policy that works for both you and us: • Deposits are refundable, up to 90 days prior to the event. If you don’t request a refund of your deposit 90

days out or longer, we will assume you wish to come and the full balance is payable.

• if you are cancelling more than 90 days from the workshop date, we will refund your deposit in full; • if the workshop is not full and, after your cancellation, we still have the minimum number of bookings to run, we will refund your deposit in full; • if the workshop is full, and we have turned away other customers, and you are cancelling within 90 days of the workshop date, we won’t refund you unless your place is filled by someone else; • if after you cancel your booking the workshop numbers fall below the minimum number required to run, and you are cancelling within 90 days, we won’t refund you.

No part refunds are made for unused portions or services of a workshop.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS The workshop is designed to be suitable for people of all ages in good health and moderate fitness. While activities are not strenuous, on some workshops we may be taking hikes for several kilometres on tracks in National Parks and wilderness areas, which may involve short steep descents and climbs.

We will comply with the National Parks’ and other safety requirements, but these

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are outdoor areas and you need to be careful when you are in them.

It will be necessary to carry your own camera equipment and water for these activities.

Should you have any concerns about your own capabilities and/or fitness, please contact your doctor to discuss before booking your place.

You are required to disclose any medical or physical condition that you have which could create a risk for you or any other participants. We assume no responsibility for medical care nor guarantee to meet any special dietary requirements.

INSURANCE We have public liability insurance, but we have no insurance for par ticipants, their health, their equipment or personal belongings. We strongly advise you to obtain your own insurances suitable for your needs.

LIMITED LIABILITY As we are a small company, we are not in a position to insure your travel arrangements with Kalout Eco Tour & Travel Co. If Kalout Eco Tour & Travel Co were unable to provide the services for which you have contracted and paid, Pt78 will not be liable to you for any loss you incur. We strongly suggest you take out travel insurance.

In such an unlikely event, we would naturally refund the tuition component of the course. We are not opting out of our responsiblities to you, only those over which we have no control. We are asking you to take the same risk you would were

you to book your travel directly with Kalout Eco Tour & Travel Co.

RESPONSIBILITY The responsibility of Pt78 is strictly limited. As a tour/workshop operator, Pt78 may organise, promote, and sell programs consisting of services that it purchases from various suppliers. Pt78 does not own or operate any of these suppliers and as such is not responsible for any negligent or wilful act or failure or omission of any supplier. By taking part in the tour/workshop, you agree that Pt78 shall not be liable for the above failings.

Pt78 cannot accept responsibility for losses or extra expenses caused by, but not limited to, delay or changes in any transportation services, weather, illness, injury, strike, quarantine or other causes.

All such losses or expenses will be the sole responsibility of the participant.

Pt78 reserves the right to cancel any workshop prior to commencement, whereupon paid funds will be refunded in full, but is not liable for any other trip preparation expenses such as, but not limited to, air ticket penalties, visa fees and medical treatments.

Pt78 reserves the right to substitute accommodations (if any) of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary or transport where deemed necessary. Where weather conditions or forces of nature restrict or prohibit workshop activities, it reserves the right to alter the trip program and substitute alternative activities.

Prior to commencement of any work-

shop, an Acceptance of Risk Release form is a term of sale.

The Acceptance of Risk release must be agreed to by each participant prior to the commencement of the workshop.

No alterations to the Acceptance of Risk Release will be accepted.

If a participant attends a workshop without signing an Acceptance of Risk Release, their attendance confirms their acceptance of all parts of these Terms and Conditions, and the Acceptance of Risk Release.

These Terms and Conditions, and the Acceptance of Risk release, shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the law within New South Wales, Australia.

That’s it! Any special requests, please let us know beforehand!

SEE EVEN MORE OF IRAN Are you keen for even more of Iran? Nuran is wishing to explore the north-west corner of Iran and has an exciting itinerary in mind. Turn the page to see his additional tour...

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NorthWest Iran Extension Trip with Nuran Zorlu – US $3900 19 - 26 April 2019

from Tabriz back to Tehran.

“Iran is a fascinating country and I am so lucky to

Iran proudly houses 21 Unesco heritage sites on

have experienced some of the different corners

her soil. We will have a chance to visit some of the

of this historically and culturally rich country. I

most popular ones on our main tour, but there are

can’t wait to revisit some of the best known iconic

four equally incredible UNESCO Heritage sites in

locations with Peter Eastway.

the Northwest of the country.

“There will be lots of historical and cultural

Alongside these historical marvels, there is

centres along the way, and many of them are

another cultural dimension of Iran. The majority

UNESCO heritage sites. This classic Iranian tour

of inhabitants of this area are Turkic-speaking

itinerary is a must–see, including magnificent

Azeris and once upon a time, it was densely

mosques and churches of Isfahan, millennia-old

populated with Armenians as well. As a Turkish-

ruins of Persepolis, and the laidback ancient cities

born Armenian I speak both languages and I am

such as Yazd.

very familiar with both cultures.

“There is another corner of Iran I would like to go

Day 1, Kandovan

back to, the Northwest. So additional to our very

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exciting journey from Shiraz to Tehran (our main

We will take a domestic flight from Tehran to

meal), I have designed a second, shorter road trip

Tabriz. Upon arrival at Tabriz Airport, we will meet

Mount Ararat Photo by Nuran Zorlu

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and greet and transfer to the hotel for an early

Day 4, Kaleybar

check in and rest. Then we’ll visit some of the

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highlights of Tabriz, including the Blue Mosque,

After Maku sightseeings, we will visit another

Constitutional House and Bazar (bazaar), driving

Armenian monastery, but to reach this well-

toward Kandovan,

hidden monastery, we need to drive alongside the Arax river, which is the natural border between

Day 2, Kandovan

Iran and Azerbaijan Republic. St Stepanos Church

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dates back to 9th C, one of the few Armenian sites

This cave town is very exotic and very much alive.

protected under the Unesco heritage program.

We will walk around its amazing streets and visit a

After lunch we are going to follow one of the

few of the cave houses. In fact, overnight we will

most scenic routes in Iran, Jolfa to Kaleybar. We

be staying in one of these remarkable houses.

will pass ancient bridges and mountain villages in one of the greenest corners of Iran. We will arrive

Day 3, Maku

in Kaleybar at night.

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Day 5, Kaleybar

visit St Thaddeus Monastery, one of the best kept

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Armenian monasteries outside of Armenia. The

Today we will go for a gentle hike to Babak Castle

legend says this is where one of Jesus’s apostles is

which has been identified as the stronghold of

buried.

Babak Khorramdin, an Iranian hero who fought the Islamic caliphate of Abbasids. The view from

If time and weather permit, we will be near the

the top is mind-blowing (weather permitting).

Turkish border to say farewell to the sun behind Mt Ararat.

Tabriz Bazaar Photo by Nuran Zorlu

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Day 6, Ardebil 24 April 2019 After breakfast, we will be on our way to Yeri City; an archaeological site only discovered in 2005.

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Our next stop is Ardabil, where we will be visiting another magnificent UNESCO heritage site, Sheikh Safi al-din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble. The famous Safavid dynasty’s routes trace back to this very influential Sufi master who lived in Ardabil in 14th C. Day 7, Tehran 25 April 2019 Today we will fly back to Tehran, free afternoon before a final farewell dinner.

Day 8, Departure 26 April 2019 Our Iranian photo tour has now finished. Unless you plan to stay on, you will depart for the airport at some stage today!

On this tour, we will stay in 3-star hotels, except in Maku.

Sheikh Safi al-Din Shrine Photo by Nuran Zorlu

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Map of Iran With the two separate trips outlined

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS These terms and conditions relate to the photography tours and workshops organised by Nuran Zorlu. Local travel arrangements will be provided by Kalout Eco Tour & Travel Co.

RESERVATIONS Bookings can be made on the Better Photography website at www.betterphotography.com in the online shop, or you can email Kim Valenti at kim@betterphotography.com, or call her on +612 4388 6851.

The photo tour is limited to a maximum of 12 participants (plus the workshop leader). A mininum of 4 participants is required for the workshop to run. Workshop places will be confirmed in order of receipt and payment of deposit.

PRICE NorthWest Iran Road Trip 8 days / 7 nights 19 – 26 April 2019 US $ 3,990 Single Room Supplement: US $ 250 Deposit to secure place US $ 500 The price includes photographic counsel and all transport ex-Tehran, Iran, including domestic flights.

PRICE INCLUDES/EXLUDES:

OTHER TERMS AND

• Accommodation in double/twin rooms in comfortable hotels.

• All breakfasts and dinners.

• Water, tea or regular coffee, soft drinks (like Coke, Fanta, mineral water, fruit juice in the can) at lunches and dinners.

• All admission fees to the museums and places to visit in the itinerary.

• Comfortable A/C van, driver, gas, parking etc..

• Bottled water in the vehicle.

The order of the visits and sites to photograph, as well as the itinerary, can be changed depending on the circumstances like weather, light, crowd, availability, closing / opening hours, domestic flight schedule etc…

The price does not include: International air fare, lunches, tips to the bell boys at hotels, gratuities to the local guide and the driver, travel insurance.

CONDITIONS

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT Payment details are as follows: 1. A deposit upon booking to reserve your place of US $500 (or equivalent in AUS $).

2. Final payment by 5 January 2019.

The general terms and conditions found on Pages 24 and 25 apply to this photography tour as well.

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St Thaddeus - NorthWest Iran Road Trip Photo by Nuran Zorlu

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with Peter Eastway & Nuran Zorlu For more information and bookings, contact Peter Eastway at eastway@betterphotography.com or his assistant Kim Valenti - kim@betterphotography.com or Nuran Zorlu at nuran@nuranzorlu.com