Ski, Sun, Sea and Sand

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Tehran, Yazd, Isfahan, Shiraz, Sepidan, Kish

     You will have the chance to enjoy skiing. We will also invite you to the Kish Island, the pearl of the Persian Gulf so that you can enjoy sun bathing under the blazing sun in the coral beaches, lying on the white & silver sands, swimming in the warm crystal sea, and of course diving & watching extraordinary under-water life.

Day 1: ARRIVE TEHRAN After arrival in Tehran, you will be met by our representative for the transfer to your hotel. The morning is at your leisure to relax. After lunch, begin your tour of Tehran. Visit the Crown Jewels Museum with its impressive collection of precious gems and dazzling works of art. Continue on to Sa'dabad Palace and the Museum of Reza Abbasi, named after the most famous miniaturist of Safavid era. The museum, opened in 1977, exhibits artifacts dating back to prehistoric and Islamic periods, and is particularly rich in calligraphy. (A manteau "overcoat" will be given to female travelers upon arrival)
 

Day 2: TEHRAN-Dizin Drive to Dizin. Dizin is situated on the north mountains of Tehran at Gajereh region, where its distance from Chaloos road is 123 kilometers, and by Shemshak is 71 kilometers.
The installation of ski-lifts at Dizin dates back to 1348 (1969) which include three tele-cabins, two skiliffs, seven dish tele-skis and one Hammer tele-ski, the lowest point of the region is 2650 in, while its highest point is 3600m, above the sea level.

Dizin climatological condition offers the longest time for skiing, normally begins in (22 N0V. -22 MAY) Because of the expansion of the region. In 1372 (1993) taking the viewpoints of the International Ski Federation into consideration, and with regard to the co-operation of the concerned experts in this field, the cornerstone of Grasski was laid down after a year endeavor, it was opened to public in 1994.

In 1375 (1996) the first international Grasski tournament was held at Dizin in which some famous countries participated, The International Ski Federation representatives while expressing their agreement that these possibilities are suitable and comply with international standards, agreed that the grass ski contests be held in Iran, and thus they handed over the Presidency of the West-Asian Grass ski competitions to Iran. Apart from grass ski there are also other facilities such as tennis courts, heights for mountain climbing, different tracks for cyclists in mountainous region which all in all absorb many champions and sport lovers for competition from all over the world. For the time being, Dizin is open to the public on summer holidays and every day in the winter.

Step-by-step ski training courses are offered to the trainees skilful ski trainers and sport lovers as well as those who love and want to spend their time in the beautiful and affricative mountain sites.
At the present, the Dizin ski region is administered by Iran ski federation.

Open to public Winter, weekdays Summer, Thursdays, Fridays & holidays. Skiing in Dizin. Stay overnight in Dizin.

Day 3: Dizin Skiing in Dizin. Stay overnight in Dizin.

Day 4: YAZD Drive to yazd. Transfer tho the hotel. In the evening visit the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence, and the Fire Temple, whose fire has allegedly burned continuously for over a thousand years. Visit the local famous Jameh and Mir-Chakhmaq Mosques, overnight stay in Yazd.

Day 5: YAZD In the morning visit the Desert around Yazd. Dasht-e Kavir ,great salt desert, c.500 mi (800 km) long and c.200 mi (320 km) wide, SE of the Elburz Mts., N central Iran. It is a huge basin of interior drainage named after the kavirs (salt marshes) located there. The "Kavir Buzurg" (Great Kavir), c.200 mi (320 km) long and c.100 mi (160 km) wide, lies in the heart of the region; low sandy hills separate it from smaller kavirs. An almost rainless climate with strong surface evaporation has created a crust of salt over the marsh and mud lands. Chemical salts balance the evaporation by drawing moisture from the substrata and the atmosphere. It is almost uninhabited and only partly explored; settlement is restricted to the hills and surrounding mountains. Extending S from the Dasht-e Kavir is the Dasht-e Lut, a sand and stone desert, c.300 mi (480 km) long and c.200 mi (320 km) wide; it consists of dried-out kavirs and contains a large salt marsh. The two deserts occupy most of the central Iranian plateau. P.M drive to Isfahan. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 6: ISFAHAN is a wonder. Truly a city of splendor, legend has it that the city was founded at the time of Tahmourass or Keykavous. During the Safavid Era (sixteenth and seventeenth century AD), Isfahan was a city of Gardens and Palaces. As a major trade center of its time, Isfahan's was known as "Half the World." Your full day tour includes the famed Imam Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), a huge square second in the world to Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Tour the architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace, Chehel Sutoon Palace, and also visit one of the most famous bazaars in Iran, where you can purchase the arts & crafts for which Isfahan is so well renowned. Stay overnight in Isfahan.

Day 7: ISFAHAN Today's full day tour includes Hasht Behesht, Vank Church, the spectacular and historic Friday Mosque as well as the famous bridges. In particular, the "33 arch bridge" or "Si o Se Pol" dates from 1602 and is a colorful meeting place for locals to gather, drink tea, and refresh themselves. Stay overnight in Isfahan.

Day 8: SHIRAZ- PERSEPOLIS Drive to Shiraz. Enroute visit Pasargadea, Naghsh-e Rustam and Persepolis. One of the highlights of any tour of Iran is a visit to Shiraz and to neighboring Persepolis, the capital of Darius. Shiraz is traditionally known as the city of Roses and Nightingales, but has become known in recent times as a seat of intellectual learning. It was home to Saadi and Hafez, the famed Persian poets, and is considered the cradle of Persian Civilization. Persepolis, which in Greek literally means the capital of Persia, lies 36 miles north of Shiraz. Persepolis is the ultimate expression of the ancient Middle East. Construction began by Darius the Great (521 - 468 BC) as the focus of the mighty Achaemenian Empire nearly 2,500 years ago. Tansfer to the hotel.

Day 9: SHIRAZ In the morning visit the tombs of the Persian poets Saadi and Hafiz, Nasirol-Molk Mosque, the Church of Saint Simmon the Zealot and Vakil Mosque. Your evening includes visiting Vakil Complex such as Zand citadel, Vakil Mosque, Pars Meusum and Vakil Bazzar. Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 10: Sepidan Drive to Sepidan. Enroute visiting Sheshpir lake. Picturesque landscapes, green valleys, ravishing waterfalls, snow-shrouded mountains, tranquil rivers, mild summer and cold snowy winter and hospitable citizens are the major features which make Sepidan the final destination. Sepidan, which is divided into Beiza and Markazi districts, has 294 villages and is located 294 km northwest of the capital city Shiraz.
Morghak Waterfall, Shesh Pir Lake, Tong Forestlands, the Shekarak mountainous region as well as Tizab River, always in full spate and home to various fresh water fish are some natural landscapes in Sepidan which entice travelers during summer. Bewitched by Sepidan�s 120-hectare ski resort and other winter sports, many families travel to the area on weekends in the year�s coldest season. Stay overnight in Sepidan.

Day 11: Skiing in Sepidan. Stay overnight in Sepidan.

Day12: Kish Drive back to Shiraz. Fly to Kish. Transfer to the hotel. Around 40 years ago, when a group of western experts came to the island to survey its tourism situation, they compared it with the best tourist islands in the  world and predicted a bright future for it. Since then  Kish Island has taken long  and proud strides in order to realize the position that it deserves.

Due to its natural attractions, pleasant weather more than seven months a year, and several recreational and sports centers, today the island has turned into a favorite tourism destination in Iran and the region. Stay overnight in Kish.

Day13: Kish Full city tour in Kish including:

The Ancient Town of Harireh

Most probably the ancient town of Harireh is the same town mentioned by the renowned Persian poet Saadi in his book Golestan.

According to the writings of Iranian and Arab historians, the town of Harireh had been located in the center of the northern part of the island, where the ruins of the city can be seen today.

Visiting this ancient town is an opportunity to get acquainted with the island�s history while having a nice time at the Green Tree Recreational Complex, situated near the ancient city.

Ancient water cellars

 The inhabitants of Kish, in the past, used a kind of traditional storage system to gather rainwater. These storages were dug in the ground and built with a domed roof. With the emergence of water desalination facilities, these storages lost their significance. But their remnants are still  an interesting site for tourists to visit.

Underground Town of Cariz

The Kish qanat is more than 2,500 years old, and currently it has been converted into an underground town  at a depth of 16 meters below the surface, with an area of more than 10,000 sq m.

In the reconstruction of this qanat named Cariz, spaces have been allocated to handicraft stalls, restaurants and traditional teahouses, amphitheaters, conference centers, and art galleries.  Efforts have been made to preserve the traditional and historic fabric of the site.

Sunset by the Greek Ship

Years ago, for some unknown reason, a Greek cargo ship got close to Kish�s coasts and was stuck in the mud. Watching the sunset beside this ship is fascinating and the  atmosphere created  to rest near the ship is very popular with tourists.

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