TREASURES OF PERSIA (12 Days)
Tour Price: 990 EURO
Visits:
Tehran,
Shiraz, Persepolis, Yazd, Isfahan, Abyaneh, Kashan.
All your interests are included in your "Treasures of Persia" as a tour which covers the most famous cities of Iran. You will also have the opportunity to gather a comprehensive knowledge about Persia from the ancient millennium till now. This tour is absolutely appropriate for the tourists who intend to travel to Iran for the first time.
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. Stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 2: Tehran, Fly To Shiraz
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A morning visit to Sa'ad Abad
Complex with an immense 1,100,000 square meters and 18 magnificent historical palaces
(2 of which we will visit)
will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on we.
Subsequently, we will be
acquainted with the world of Iranian arts with a trip to the Reza Abasi
Museum which boasts a diverse collection of different art forms.
our Tehran excursion will end at the Ceramic
Museum where we will be able to witness its construction with glorious
ancient archaeology. Afterwards, we will be transported to the airport for
an hour flight to Shiraz. This is followed by a transfer to our hotel in
Shiraz and en route we will be able to see the Shah-Cheragh (King of the
Light) shrine from outside. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
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.
Early in the morning, 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, Nasir Almolk mosque.
Next, we will stop for a
mouth-watering Iranian lunch at one of the traditional restaurants of Shiraz.
In the evening, we will visit
Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh and be prepared to marvel at its beauties. Take a stroll
through the Jahan Nama Garden and witness its tall and proud cedars.
Not forgetting the two famous
Persian poets, hafez and Sa'adi, whose mysterious poems are everlasting in
the Persian language we will get a chance to pay homage to their tombs.
Finally visit the 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.
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. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day 5: Drive To Zeinoddin
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Depart by surface to Zeinoddin. On the way we will have short stops in Pasargadae to
visit the most important monument there which is undoubtedly the tomb of
Cyrus the Great, the originator of the greatest emperorship 500 years
AD. Also we will visit the bas relief of the winged man and get familiar
with its historical elucidations.
Then head to Abarqu to visit its traditional cisterns, ice-stories and
4500 year old cypress tree.Old trees in Iran are symbol of eternity, so people consider them as mediums between God and themselves. People aspire in their heart and fasten pieces to its branches.
Then drive to Zeinoddin, a Safavid Caravanserai that is restored in the best way
possible and got 2 awards from UNESCO in 2005 and 2006. we will enjoy
its calming atmosphere in the middle of the desert with its shining
stars blinking.
Drive
to Yazd for 65 Km. 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 Dakhmeh (tower of silence, where
Zoroastrians leave the dead corpse to be eaten by vultures), fire temple
of the Zoroastrians, henna pounding work shops and 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 in 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.
On this day, we will drive 300km from Yazd to Isfahan 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. Stay overnight in Isfahan.
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.
Isfahan prides itself in having fascinating historical garden palaces. Legend
has it that the city was founded at the time of tahmoures or Keykavous and
because of its glories has been entitled �Half the World�.
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 and
Hasht Behesht Palaces, 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.
we will proceed to Abyaneh where we will be
accommodated in a hotel.
Abyaneh is located at the foot of Mount Karkas and in the vicinity of desert. Appreciate the serenity of this quaint
village with its splendid archaeology and meet the dwellers who speak, live
and dress in the original Persian style.
Next, hop on to Kashan and visit
Tabatabaiha and Boroojerdiha houses and some other historical places specially
chosen by our tour guide and be acquainted with the previous century�s
architecture, the Qajar era. Rest in kashan for few hours and then en route to IKA visit Imam Tomb and Qom where we will pay homage to the holy shrine of Fatima.
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. 11 nights stay in middle class hotels
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3. Tour guide
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4. 12
days transportation all across Iran
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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
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