Airport Transfer , Hotel Check in
Arrival at IKA International airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Tehran begins.
In the morning we take the subway and charter taxis so that we make most of the day and visit as many sites as possible. As a result, we will have a much better chance to get more acquainted with Iranian people. We leave the hotel at 9:30 for a trip to the Iran National Museum which, here we will get a chance to see a variety of Persian Civilizations and cultures during different ages and become familiar with Iranian history. Then we pay a visit to Golestan Palace. Golestan Palace is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. This amazing Palace in 2003 was designated a
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Afterward we will visit Tajrish Bazaar and Darband, a cute village in the mountains north of Tehran. Overnight in Tehran.
Day 03 : Qazvin
In the morning we drive to Qazvin city. The foundation of this city dates back to Sassanid era (3rd century), in the time of Shahpur the 1st. This city was once the capital of Iran in the 16th century (Safavid era).Today we will visit
Today, you will visit the Jameh Mosque, Aliqapou palace, and then, the bazaar.
Masuleh is in Gilan province, North Iran Which is at least a millennium old, it is step-like and earthy colored. In the morning we drive to Masuleh, walking around and visiting this spectacular town with its stair style structure and beautiful houses with unique wooden windows. Stay overnight in Masouleh village.
In the morning we drive to Fooman to visit, Roudkhan Castle. This day you will trekking in the outskirt. You can visit Rud Khan castle. It is a brick and stone medieval castle which once was military complex. Then we drive to Anzali. You will visit the most beautiful lagoon with lotus flowers. There you can watch birds flying in the sky. It is a memorable scene. You can taste local sea food here and wandering in Bazaar and taste local sweet and food. You visit an old lighthouse. Watch memorable sunset in the beach. Overnight in Anzali.
The city tour starts right after arriving in Ardabil.
Archaeology museum and Ilkhanid Mongol (Jame’a) mosque. Then we drive to visit Sarein and stay overnight in Sarein.
Today we drive to Tabriz. Visitors enjoy the sightseeing here such as the former Shah Goli or the present Eil Goli (the Shah’s pool) which is the name of a large park in Tabriz. Then, we will visit the exotic bazaar which is one of the oldest bazaars of the Middle East and the largest covered traditional bazaar in the world. The next place to visit is Kabood (Blue) Mosque Remainings of a Great Mosque Kabood or Jahanshah which dates back to 870 CE after the supervision of Jahanshah’s wife, Jan Beigum Khatoon.
In the morning you fly to the PERSIAN GULF. You will visit the largest Island of Persian GULF. Today you will visit Valley of Stars and Chah Kuh Canyon.Stay overnight in Qeshm Island.
In the morning we move to Hormuz Island and we experience traveling by ship. Today we will visit Rainbow Valley, The Valley of the Statues, Red Mountains, Salt Lake and other beauties of this fascinating island. We, Will, stay overnight in this Island to explore more places on this island. Stay overnight in Qeshm Island.
In the morning we leave PERSIAN GULF to visit magnificent
LUT DESERT. In the morning we drive to Lut Desert. Lut desert is the world's 25th largest desert. Lut desert is one of the world's driest and hottest places too. Lut desert was inscribed to the
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES list on July 17,2016. We will show you this magnificent desert in our tour.In the morning we drive to desert and the distance between Kerman and Kaluts of Shahdad is about 230 km and it takes approximately 3 hours. Then we spend all day in desert and enjoy this magnificent place. Overnight camping in desert.
We leave LUT DESERT and drive to Kerman, en rout we will visit Rayen Castle and Shazdeh Mahan Garden,one of the 9th
PERSIAN GARDENS registered on
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES .After hotel check in we will visit Ganjali Khan Complex. Overnight in Kerman.
We move to the historical and beautiful city of Shiraz, a city from ancient times. On the first-day of Shiraz Tour, we visit Pink Lake. A seasonal-salt lake in the highlands around Shiraz. The Maharloo Lake is famously known as the Pink Lake of Shiraz due to the high salt concentrations that result in its brackish water in late summer. Afterward in the night we will visit shah cheragh shrine. Overnight in Shiraz.
In the morning you will visit Nasir al Mulk mosque and Naranjestan Garden and after that the historical complex of Zandieh which include: Vakil Bath, Vakil Bazaar, and Vakil Mosque constitutes our day visit. Add to that our walk to Karim-Khan Citadel and the historic districts of the city as well and in the evening you will visit Eram Garden and Hafez tomb. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
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.
In the morning we will 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.
In the morning drive to Isfahan and 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.
In the afternoon, we will visit Hasht Behesht Palace and Garden. At this octagonal palace, you can see gangs of retired men who pass their free time chatting with the visitors.
As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world's greatest cities architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagination, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians, and Chinese coming to its court– the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan nesf e jahan (Isfahan is half of the World). Imam Square of Isfahan is one of the largest city squares in the world and Built by Shah Abbas I the Great at the beginning of the 17th century. This amazing site in 1979 was designated a
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Must see this place. Imam square is surrounded by important historical buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side, you can find Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square and the northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. They are an impressive testimony to the level of social and cultural life in Persia during the Safavid era. Afterward we will visit Chehel Sotoun, literally meaning forty columns, is a royal pavilion that was built by Shah Abbas I as a place to receive ambassadors and international guests. The Chehel Sotun Palace, along with eight other gardens, is registered as a
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE under the name of the Persian Gulf. Overnight in Isfahan.
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.
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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