28th January to 1st February 2017, Tehran-Iran17th World
Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Convention
Delegates Meeting: 27th January.
Convention in Tehran:28th January to 1st February.
Post-Convention Tour: 1st to 6th February
Early-Bird Registration :1st August to 30th October
Registration: 1st November to 30th December
Pre-Convention Tour: 25th to 27th January
CONVENTION ON THE MAP
Early Bird Registration Until October 30th
Pre-Convention Tour
Post-Convention Tour
Convention
152 KM
178 KM
Tehran
Kashan
EsfahanMeybod
Yazd
Shiraz
Perspolis
Qazvin
440
KM
56 KM261 KM
219
KM
936 KM
Zanjan
Hamedan
Former capitalof Iran
Ceremonial capital of Persian
Biggest Mud-brick city in the world
City of art and jewelof Islamic era
architecture
The city of historical houses
one of the ancient world's greatest
cities
the city of knivesC a l l i g r a p h y
capital of I ran
Pre-Convention Tour: For non-delegates (25th Jan-28th Jan)Three
major cities, where you can dig deep into the history of ancient
Persia dated back to 600 BC in Hamedan and Qazvin's marvel 400
years ago as well as a magnificent brick structured tower in
Zanjan
In the Pre-Convention Cities you will visit: Qazvin: Sa'ad
Al-saltane Caravanserai (Iran largest trading center)Zanjan: Dome
of Soltanyieh (the largest brick dome in the world, UNESCO
Site)Hamedan: House of Esther, the biblical Queen and her cousin
(important pilgrimageJews site), Abuali Sina Tomb (Persian
physician), Tape Hegmatane (archaeological hill)
Post-Convention Tour: (1st Feb-6th Feb)Starting with a flight
and short journey to Shiraz, the city of love and the alluring
capital of ancient empires, Persepolis. Yazd is the next stop of
the trip, where you experience the adobe city of mazed streets of
the subterranean water canals. Finally, your journey will end in
zenith: Esfahan, which is well-known as "half of the world" and
hundreds-year old mosques. Naghsh-e Jahan, one of the oldest
complex squares in the world, is located in this city as well.In
the Post-Convention Cities you will visit:Shiraz: Karim Khan
Castle, Tomb of Hafez (Persian poet, who laud the joys of loveand
wine), Persepolis (The largest Persian empire, impressive palace
complex,UNESCO site), Naqshe Rostam (a cliff overlooking a plain
enriched by mountain there are relief belong to Elamite,
Achamaemenian, 500BC, and the Sassanid Period)Yazd: Fire Temple
(house of Eternal fire for Zoroastrains, who were the first
whoworship God), the old town (the phoenix of desert has one of the
largest earthenarchitecture in the world), Dolat Abad Garden
(UNESCO persian garden), Tower ofSilence (where the vultures ate
the corpses, Zoroastrian burial site), Amirchakhmaq Square.Meybod:
Narin Castle(dates back to 4000BC), Ice house (keeping Ice
throughoutthe year), Caravanserai (a large inn providing
accomodation for travellers)Esfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square (the
second historical largerst square in the world),Ali Qapou Palace,
Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, Jame mosque (a complete complex
ofhandicrafts, arts, mosaics, and shops), Chehel Sotun Palace,
(UNESCO Persian garden), Vank Church (holy savior cathedral for
Armenian), Sio-sepol (magnificent historical bridge of 17th
century)For those their flights are in the late hours of 7th
February or in the early morning of 8th February, a Kashan tour
with accommodation have been settled, for each person in 60 Euro
(limited capacity).
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CONVENTION PRINCIPAL TEAM (UP TO AUGUST 2016)Books &
ArchivingMaryam NaviLida AlinezhadMani ShokraniAtieh DamakReza
AhmadzadehPouri ZanganehEhsan Halajan
Social MediaSaeid AyoubiPegah DehdarBahareh VahidianZahra
MomeniDarya Zandi Soofia Sadri
Organizing CommitteeArash Nooraghayee (Convention
Chairperson)Mohsen Hajisaeed (Convention Secretary)Mohammad Hossein
YazdaniMahsa MotaharOveys KiyaniJaleh EbrahimiAtefe DehghanVahid
FarajiTraining Policy Council Nima AzariJafar BapiriReza
Dabiri-NejadBafansheh FarahaniMahsa Motahar
Website Developer Khosro Khouzani
Content & TranslationSomayeh MahdaviniaMaryam Javaherinia
Hossein BorhanHossein Dehghan
Graphic & MediaParto Hassanizadeh Milad EsmzadehHamid
RahimiRazieh Rahmani
Participants registered from the
following countries
AZADI HOTEL:Built in 1977 it is located at the intersection of
Yadegar e Emam and Chamran highway. This hotel is a twenty five
story building including seven types of rooms ranging from single,
double, twin, junior, Royal, Duplex, VIP and room for disabled
people. They also have four types of restaurants and seven
convention halls and a lounge at 23rd floor. Please visit their
site at www.azadihotel.com for rates and detailed information
The Convention Hotel is the Homa Hotel. In case all of its 130
rooms are full the rest of participants will be transferred to
Azadi Hotel which is located at 20 minutes driving distance from
Homa. So we recommend you to make your reservation beforehand to
ensure a spot at Convention's main residence venue i.e. Homa
Hotel.You might find the following information useful about both
venues:HOMA HOTEL :Founded prior to 1979 Tehran Homa Hotel has a
prime location on the main streetof the city, Vali-e-Asr Street.
This 5star hotel is located only at a short distance from all major
cultural and historical attractions. By making use of modern
technology and installations, Tehran Homa Hotel has been
reconstructed and is well to receive guests from around the globe.
Rooms and suites ranging from double and junior to royal with all
types of bed and all in-room amenities awaiting you in this hotel
The hotel has banquet facilities on-site, coffee shop, corridors
are interior, elevators, private parking, conference rooms,
printer/PC available on-site, deposit boxes, concierge service,
breakfast/ buffet, express check in/out, 24-hour room service
(charge), housekeeping, laundry services (charge), barber shop
(charge), Bank services, Air booking office on-site. For rates and
more info please visit: www.homahotels.com
PERSIAN CUISINE & SOUVENIRGormeh Sabzi (Green Herb Stew)It’s
one of the traditional dishes ofIran and made from herbs, kidney
beans and lamb.
Tahchin (Rice Cake with Chicken)Tahchin in Persian cuisine
involveslayering rice and some type ofmeat with other
ingredients.
Kashk-e Bademjan (Eggplant Dip) Eggplant topped with whey, mint,
onion, walnut and garlic
For more information about Convention, pre and post convention
and visa information, please visit our website:
www.wftga2017.comand contact us by [email protected]
Flight Information: More than 50 different International
companies have flights to Iran however most of travelers come to
Iran throughout these flights, IFTGA also recommendtheses:
Emirates، Lufthansa، Turkish، Aegean، Pegasus، Austrian، Qatar
airways، Fly Dubai، Alitalia، Aletehad، Iran air، Mahan airAir
Asia.
WHY ATTENDwww.wftga2017.com
Now, more than 50 persons have registered and the free visa
scholarship has been finished.The registered people from Germany,
Austria and UK are more than the other countries. Since the
volunteers welcomed the tours, the capacity of pre- tour is on the
verge of completion.If you want to be certainly present in pre-
tour, you should register as soonas possible. Priority is given to
those who register earlier.Kashan was added as a new post-tour
destination; more information will be available on
www.wftga2017.comThe IFTGA Scholarship has been closed.Personal
visa letters with official number will come in November, as the
Iran visa should be valid for three months: December, January,
February.
Now, more than 50 persons have registered and the free visa
scholarship has been finished.The registered people from Germany,
Austria and UK are more than the other countries. Since the
volunteers welcomed the tours, the capacity of pre- tour is on the
verge of completion.If you want to be certainly present in pre-
tour, you should register as soonas possible. Priority is given to
those who register earlier.Kashan was added as a new post-tour
destination; more information will be available on
www.wftga2017.com
Highlights of the
Convention (Sep, 2016)
Meet Colleagues . Exchange Knowledge . Enjoy Iran . Educational
Opportunities . Stay Professional
Vase enamel (Mina) Khatam Kari Isfahan Gaz (Persian Nougat)
Charoq-Zanjan