Short Trips To Iran (5 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.
Next to the agenda, 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.
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.
Not forgetting 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 the Delgosha Garden and
Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city of
Shiraz will perpetuate in your mind. At night have dinner in a traditional
restaurant. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day
4:
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.
At night fly to Tehran.
Day
5:
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. |