Trip Highlights
Tehran
Hammedan
Kermanshah
Susa
Shushtar
Shiraz
Yazd
Isfahan
Kashan
Tour Highlights :
* Journey to Tehran, the city of colorful lights, intriguing sounds, and never-ending motion.
* Visit Hamadan one of the biggest and most important cities of the entire world about three thousand years ago.
* Travel to Kermanshah , Kermanshah is a melt pot of ethnicities, and great ancient history with numbers of historical highlights.
Discover ancient civilizations of Elamite dynasty in Shush and Sushtar.
* Visit Nasir Al Molk Mosque (or the Pink Mosque) and Vakil Complex (Vakil Bath , Vakil Bazaar ,Vakil Mosque and Vakil citadel ) in Shiraz.
* Discover Persepolis, home of Darius the Great .
* Visit Yazd, the city of Zoroastrians.
* Spend the day in Isfahan exploring Imam Square and its mosques .
* Meet Iranian people and be welcomed to their country.
* Discover UNESCO world heritage and UNESCO intangible cultural heritage .
* Visiting Persian Gardens.
Trip Itinerary :
Day 01: Tehran
Sightseeing : Iran national museum , Golestan Palace , Bazaar
Upon your early ,morning arrival at the airport, you will be met by our representative carrying a card with our logo (transfer information) who will transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our late morning tour of Tehran commences. Tehran, a modern metropolis, prides itself in having unique museums with immense and unrivaled collections and artefacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era. Our tour begins with a trip to the Archaeological Museum, one of the rare places in the world where we will have the special opportunity to visit and experience the “evolution of mankind” through the marvelous display of historical remains.
Next on the agenda is our very much-awaited chance to savour the distinctive flavour of Iranian cuisine. Lunch will be taken in an exquisite traditional Iranian restaurant where we will sample a wide range of delightful Persian dishes and desserts
Afterwards, we will visit Golestan Palace. This amazing Palace in 2003 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Overnight in Tehran.
Attention: The priority in sightseeing may be changed due to the time of your arrival, preference of your guide and also official and unofficial holidays of some museums
Day 02 : Hamedan
Sightseeing : Hegmataneh pre-Islamic town ,Tombs of Ester and Mordkhai and Ibn -e- Sina (Avicenna ) Tomb
Hamadan is among the oldest cities of Iran. Medes chose Hamadan- which was then called Hegmataneh- as their capital, but the results of studies indicate that Hegmataneh city has existed before being elected as the capital by Medes and also a group of Kassites people lived there. Later the survivors of Kassites have created the nation called Mede together with a group of Aryan people, and established the Medes State by overcoming the aggressor Assyrian State and have placed Karkashi as their capital and since then, this city has been named Hegmataneh. Hamadan has always been regarded as one of the major centers of the Jewish settlement in Iran, So we drive in the morning to the Hamedan and visit Hegmataneh pre-Islamic town. Afterwards drive to the Jewish prophet tombs of Ester and Mordkhai . Afterwards you will visit The Ibn -e- Sina Tomb. Overnight in Hamedan.
Day 03 : Hamedan
Sightseeing : Alavid Dome, Baba Taher tomb
The sightseeing starts by visiting Alavid Dome which is a four-sided interesting 12th-century mausoleum belonging to the late Seljuk period then
Baba Taher tomb which is located in a park, surrounded by flowers and winding paths. Baba Taher is known as one of the most revered and respectable early poets in Iranian literature.Stay overnight in Hamedan.
Day 04 : Hamedan and Kermanshah
Sightseeing :Ganjnameh , TagheBostan and Bistoon
Drive to Ganjnameh to visit Achaemenid inscriptions, Very interesting part of this trip and you will see Presian Glory Then Drive to Kermanshah to visit Taghe Bostan ( Sasanid complex ) Afterwards drive to Bistoon registered world heritage complex. Overnight in Kermanshah.
Day 05 : Susa and Shushtar
Sightseeing : Apadana palace, Susa museum ,Denial Tomb (prophet Daniel) , Choghazanbil and Haf Tappe historic hill , Shushtar waterfalls and Historic dams
In the morning we drive to Susa (Shush) and visit Achaemenid Apadana palace, Susa museum and Denial Tomb (prophet Daniel). Then drive to Chogh zanbil Zigurat and visit this Elamite registered world heritage Zigurat from 1300 BC. Later drive through the Haft tappe sugar cane farms to visit Haf Tappe historic hill and museum. Then we drive to Shustar to visit Shushtar Waterfalls and historical dams which is registered on UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and stay overnight in Shushtar.
Day 06 : Shiraz
Sightseeing : Bishapoor city and Chogan Strait
Depart Shushtar for Shiraz where we will enjoy a beautiful drive through the delightful countryside. On the way, we will visit the historical embossed reliefs and the ruins of Bishapoor and Chogan strait. Bishapoor city is ancient. The city situated south of modern Fahliyan, on the ancient road between Persis and Elam. The road linked the Sassanid capitals Istakhr (very close to Persepolis) and Ctesiphon.
Bishapoor was built near a river, at the same site there is a fort with rock-cut reservoirs and a river valley with six Sassanian rock relieves.
We will also visit Anahita temple with its strange and interesting structure remaining dating back to the Sassanian era. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Sightseeing: Pink Mosque , Narangestan Garden , Vakil Mosque , Vakil Bath , Vakil Bazaar , Female Park , Eram Garden , Saadi Tomb , Hafez Tomb
This morning, take to the streets on a walking tour to visit Narangestan Garden and Pink Mosque and discover the alleys and lanes of the popular Vakil Bazaar, a great spot to sit and chat and enjoy a glass of orange blossom tea. Then, pop into a local bakery where you can pick up some lunch, which you’ll enjoy during a visit to one of the female-only parks that are popping up to allow women to exercise, picnic or just enjoy the sun without a hijab. After lunch, head out to the vast complex of Bagh-e Eram, known as the Garden of Paradise, where you’ll have the chance to wander through its beautifully manicured gardens. Then, pay a visit to the ornately decorated tomb dedicated to the poet Saadi, and the tomb built to commemorate the poet Hafez. Later in the day, spend time with some very talented local women at a carpet weaving workshop to learn about their craft.Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 08: An excursion to Persepolis & Necropolis (Naghsh-e- Rostam )
Our excursion for Today is Persepolis. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. It seems that Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as the seat of government but also, and primarily, as a show place and a spectacular centre for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire such as Nowroz (New Year, March 21st). The next is Necropolis(Naghsh e- Rostam). Opposite Rahmat mountain, ten minutes drive to the north, proudly stands the Necropolis, the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to Elamite and Sassanid period. Stay overnight in Yazd city.
Day 09 : Yazd
Sightseeing : Jameh mosque of Yazd , Fahadan neighborhood , Alexandra Prison , Dowlat Abad Garden , Excursion in the city
In the morning we drive to visit the Fahadan neighborhood and walk through the old part of the city and enjoy in this magnificent mud brick city.We start by visiting Jameh mosque of Yazd and walking through narrow alleys to arrive to Alexandra Prison then we will visit some beautiful shops ,Art house and factories in the way then we will have a lunch and after that we will visit Dowlat Abad Garden, one of the ninth PERSIAN GARDENS registered in UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES.Evening is on your leisure. Overnight in Yazd.
Day 10 : Isfahan
Sightseeing : Vank Cathedral church , Masjed-e Jame
Continue your exploration in Isfahan at a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Simple at first glance but wondrous in its rich detail and bold design, the Masjed-e Jamé is another masterpiece of Iranian architecture, covering nearly 5 acres in the heart of this historical city. This is one of the oldest congregational mosques of the country, and its construction and embellishment over the past twelve centuries illustrate a number of important periods in Islamic architecture. In the city’s Armenian quarter, you’ll delve more deeply into the region’s complex history as you will visit several churches including the 17th-century Vank Cathedral with its lavishly decorated interior and unique blend of Islamic and European architectural elements. In the same quarter, we will also visit the Music Museum where you will find a collection of local and national Iranian instruments.Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 11: Isfahan
Sightseeing : Imam Square (Naghshe Jahan Square) Ali Qapu Palace , Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque , Shah Mosque and Isfahan Grand Bazaar and Chehel setoon Palace
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.
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Day 12: Kashan and Tehran
Sightseeing : Tabatabai and Borujerdi house , Fin Garden
In the morning we drive to Kashan city and we begin our tour to visit the historic houses of Borujerdi and Tabatabaei house in Kashan and get acquainted with the previous century’s architecture, the Qajar era. Then we will stop by the Fin Garden. The Fin Garden is one of the oldest existing gardens in Iran which is registered on the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 13 : Tehran
END TOUR
Our tour finish and you will depart Iran, the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories. Today we move to Tehran and from Tehran international airport (IKA) you can leave Iran .
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