Upon your pre-dawn arrival in Tehran airport, you will be cordially received by our representative carrying our logo show card (transfer information) who will direct you for transfer to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Tehran commences.
Tehran, a modern megalopolis,
prides itself in having unique museums with immense and unrivaled
collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the
present era.
our tour begins with a trip to
the Archeological Museum, one of the rare places in the world where we will
have the special opportunity of visiting and experiencing the �evolution of
mankind� through the marvelous display of historical relics.
Next on the agenda is our very
much-awaited chance to savor the distinctive flavor of Iranian cuisine.
Lunch will be set in an exquisite traditional Iranian restaurant where we
will sample a wide range of delightful Persian dishes and desserts.
Afterwards, we will visit
a world of jewels in a priceless Crown Jewels Museum one of which is one of
the two greatest diamonds, Darya-e-Noor (sea of light).
At the end of the day, we will get a chance to see a variety of Persian
hand-woven carpets and rugs in the Carpet Museum which houses more than 100
spectacular pieces from all over Iran. On top of that, we will also be
given an insight into the history of these carpets. Transfer to the airport
to fly to Booshehr.
Booshehr is an old port home to warm and brave dwellers. This port is located in the last end of southwest with the utmost distance to Mashhad in the northeast of Iran. The pilgrims in the previous century, accepting all the difficulties, traveled this direction with the caravans of horses and camels to pay homage to Imam Reza in Mashhad.
In this long direction we will travel from the southwest to the northeast and will be acquainted with different aspects of Iranian customs and the mystery of accepting all the difficulties to fulfill this journey.
Visit Booshehr and be acquainted with the people of this region. Moreover, we will visit some historical relics belong to the Achaemenian era and even before in the other ports near Booshehr.
Today we will hit the road towards Shiraz. En rout we will visit Bishapoor and Chogan Strait (Tang-e-Chogan). Arrive to Shiraz at noon and after a mouth-watering Iranian lunch at a traditional restaurant start visiting the city. Shiraz is crowned as the heartland of Persian culture and this city of sophistication will never fail to conjure up images of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry. This gorgeous city in the province of Fars is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa'adi and historical sites from different eras stretching back 6,000 years ago can be found there.
Relish in the highlights of Shiraz when it was the capital of Iran during the Zand Dynasty. Be inspired by the glorious Karim Khan palace, the splendid Vakil mosque, Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and interesting ethnic souvenir shops and Nasir Almolk mosque.
Afterwards, we will visit Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh and be prepared to marvel at its beauties. Take a stroll through Jahan Nama Garden and witness its tall and proud cedars. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
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Day 4: An Excursion To Persepolis
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Be
prepared to be inspired by the magnificence of Persepolis. This gem of
ancient Persia which dates back 2530 years ago is the result of the
exquisite works of a conglomeration of fine artists and architects from
various nations under the Archaemenid Empire.
Next, we will visit Koh-e-Rahmat
which is sided east of Persepolis and considered as a sacred mountain in
ancient Persia.
Followed by Necropolis where we
will marvel at the massive tombs of old Persian kings. Necropolis is a
collection of a variety of awe-inspiring historical relics from different
pre-Islamic eras.
In the evening get a chance to pay homage to the two famous
Persian poets, Hafez and Sa'adi, whose mysterious poems are everlasting in
the Persian language.
Finally visit Delgosha Garden
and Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city
of Shiraz will perpetuate in our mind. At night have dinner in a restaurant with specific atmosphere in the north of Shiraz. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
On this day we will drive to Isfahan and en route will visit Pasargadae
which hosts tomb of Cyrus, old castle of Izedkhast and its caravanserai
to get acquainted with Persian traditional hotel system.
Isfahan, the legendary city which never fails to enchant its visitors,
is the pearl of traditional Islamic archeology. This city is revived by
the works of contemporary artists and this city prides itself in having
fascinating historical garden palaces. Take a walk along the Zayandeh-rood
River and be captivated by Isfahan�s unforgettable bridges and interesting
banks. Isfahan was founded during the reign of Keykavous and Tahmoures
and because of its glories has been entitled �Half the World�. Stay
overnight in Isfahan.
Our 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 we can purchase the arts & crafts for which Isfahan is so well
renowned.
Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Isfahan�s Jame' mosque holds in itself the passage of several centuries of
historical Islamic evolution. This mosque is a gallery of Islamic
architecture in which the progress of the architecture from the outset of
Islam till recent times is evident. Then we will visit Vank Church which is
one of the most beautiful Armenian churches in the world and will
undoubtedly capture the attention of every Christian.
our day will conclude with a visit to Monar Jomban,
the tomb of a Sufi with its shaking minarets and some historical bridges.
Stay overnight in Isfahan.
On this day, we will drive
300km from Isfahan to Yazd which is in the vicinity of Dasht-e-Kavir
and the attractive city of Nain. Nain is known as the city of cisterns
and possesses around 80 cisterns. we will get a chance to visit one of the
oldest and most important mosques of Persian Islamic architecture.
Yazd, the oldest adobe city in the world, is surrounded by the 4000m
summit of Shirkooh and two majestic deserts of Iran, Dasht-e-Kavir and
Kavir-e-Loot. This ancient city is furnished with mosques of stunning
beauty. The co-existence of the splendid fire temples and the holy sites of
different religions astonish every visitor.
Today�s tour includes visiting the Dakhmeh (tower of silence), fire temple
of the Zoroastrians, henna pounding work shops and the Amir Chakhmagh
complex. From the minarets of this complex, we will get a breath-taking
perspective of the oldest adobe city.
Lunch will be served at the a traditional restaurant.
Towards the end of the day, we will visit the marvelous Water museum, Jame'
mosque and Doulat Abad Garden. Stay overnight in Yazd.
Depart for Tabas via the wilderness and visit the villages in desert. We will marvel at the beautiful architecture of desert and meet the diligent dwellers who are always in challenge with the wild nature to survive. We will also get familiar with the old Iranian system of saving water and cooling system in the desert.
In the evening we will visit Tabas, have dinner in desert and look at the clear sky spotted with blinking stars. Stay overnight in Tabas.
In the morning we will explore in desert and go camel riding. After that, drive to Gonabad via Ferdous. In the surrounding villages the climax of Iranian hospitality is visible, the yard doors are open waiting for the guests. Furthermore, in Gonabad we will visit some famous Khanghahs (Sufi Monastery), since this town is considered as the center of Sufism. Stay overnight in Gonabad.
Head for Mashhad. Keep our eyes await of visiting a golden dome which is the reason of the people who traveled several months on foot or on horses or camels. They considered this piece of land, undoubtedly, their paradise and utopia, so carried all their wishes and pains there. Of course if we are not an Iranian, we can not experience this great feeling, unless we travel in this direction and completely visit the customs and feel the influence of this holy place. In Mashhad we will visit Imam Reza Shrine. Stay over night in Mashhad.
Mashhad is a city where the Shiite Imam Reza was martyred and thus is an important site for Shiite Muslim Pilgrims. This huge complex is the first holy shrine in Iran.
we will enjoy a full day city tour in Mashhad (Imam Reza Holy Shrine, Ferdosi Tomb, Nader Shah Museum). After visiting the holy shrine we will head to Tus to visit the tomb of Ferdosi, the great epic poet of 10th AD century. Ferdosi has written Shahnameh (literally "Letter of King"), the great epic in which the stories of Rostam and Sohrab are skillfully described. This book is as great as Iliad and Odyssey of Homer in western literature. After that we will visit Harounieh, a nice structure with unknown function in the old times. Stay overnight in Mashhad.
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Day 14:
An Excursion To
Neishaboor
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Today we will drive to Neishaboor, where the tomb of Hakim Omar Khayyam-e Neishabouri who was the mathematician, astrologer, philosopher and poet of the 11th century AD is located. He is a magnanimous who made that city universal. Also we will visit the tomb of Attar, a famous mystic poet of Iran. Pay a visit to the tomb of Kamal-Al-Molk, the great painter of the contemporary period. Drive to Mashhad. Fly to Tehran in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Tehran.
Last but not least, depart Iran � the land of
warmth and hospitality with fond memories.
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1. Iran visa
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2. 14 nights stay in middle class hotels
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3. Transportation vehicle for 15 days all across Iran during the trip
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4. Experienced English speaking guide for 15 days
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5. Breakfast and lunch
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6. Domestic flights
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7. All the entrance fees
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8. Special offers
9.Transfer by guide
