Short Trips To Iran (3 days)
Day
1:
Upon your pre-dawn arrival in Imam Khomeini (IKA)
airport, you will be cordially received by your tour guide carrying our logo
show card (transfer
information), afterwards transfer to Kashan. Check in the hotel and then
start the morning visit of Kashan which includes Tabatabaiha and Boroojerdiha
houses and some other historical places specially chosen by your tour guide to
get acquainted with the previous century’s architecture, the Qajar era.
In the afternoon head for Esfahan. En route visit
the UNESCO recognized village of Abyaneh, 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.
Day
2:
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 Tahmourass or Keykavous and
because of its glories has been entitled “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 and
Hasht Behesht Palaces, 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.
At night fly to Shiraz.
Day
3:
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. Also, historical sites
from different eras stretching back 6,000 years ago can be found there.
In the morning 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 Achaemenid Empire.
Next, you will visit Koh-e-Rahmat which is sided
east of Persepolis and considered as a sacred mountain in ancient Persia.
Followed by Necropolis where you 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.
Next to the agenda, return to Shiraz to relish in
its highlights such as the two famous Persian poets, Hafiz and Sa'adi, whose
mysterious poems are everlasting in the Persian language, you will get a chance
to pay homage to their tombs. Finally visit Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the
perspective of the mysterious city of Shiraz will perpetuate in your mind.
At night fly to Tehran and transfer to the IKA
airport to embark on your departure flight. |