Short Trips To Iran (4 days)
Day
1:
Upon your pre-dawn arrival at 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 and
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.
In the evening, you 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.
Next to the agenda, relish in the other 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 stay overnight.
Day
4:
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.
Your tour begins with a trip to the Archeological Museum,
one of the rare places in the world where you will have the special opportunity
of visiting and experiencing the “evolution of mankind” through the marvelous
display of historical relics.
Then have a visit to Golestan Palace, known as the "Rose
Garden". Constructed as a residence during the Qajar Dynasty, the Palace complex
offers an oasis of silence and shade in the heart of Tehran. The last two
Pahlavi Kings coronation ceremonies were held in the Palace, and much of its
former splendor is on display.
Afterwards, you 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 night transfer to the IKA airport to embark on your
departure flight.