day 1
Tehran / QazvinOur 14-day trip to Iran will start in Tehran, from where we will leave for Qazvin and spend the night there.
day 2
QazvinToday, in the morning, we begin to explore the city. The Atiq Mosque of Qazvin is one of the oldest in Iran. The foundation of this mosque is on an ancient Zoroastrian fire temple, like many other mosques in Iran. Here, you will visit the oldest street, which was a passageway in military circumstances dating back to the Safavid dynasty. The Chehel Sotoon Palace (Kolah Farangi mansion) was built in order to transfer the capital from Tabriz to Qazvin under the Safavid dynasty. It is therefore a beautiful garden with a building inside, located on the old square. Atiq Mosque The oldest street in Iran Chehel Sotoon Palace Traditional crafts, bazaar
day 3
Qom / KashanQom is a religious city. Shiites from all over the world who wish to become members of the clergy should come to this city, the center of Islamic schools in Iran. Here, we will become familiar with Shiite beliefs and also visit the Masoomeh shrine, who is the sister of Imam Reza (the 8th section of the Shiite Imam). In the evening, we will go to Kashan. The Masoomeh shrine Have beautiful discussions with members of the clergy.
day 4
KashanAlthough there are many sites in Kashan that may interest tourists, the city remains largely underdeveloped in this sector, with less than a thousand foreign tourists per year. Kashan is the city of merchant houses and has a large bazaar with many caravanserais. Tabatabae house Abbasi house Fin Garden Bazaar
day 5
Kashan / IsfahanIt is famous for its Persian-Islamic architecture, with many boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets. This has led to the proverb: "Isfahan is half the world." We will visit Naqshe Jahan Square, where there is a complex including the Imam Mosque (public mosque), the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (private mosque), and the Ali Qapu Palace, which were connected by a tunnel to the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. The Ali Qapu Palace is built on six floors, including a music hall where you can enjoy the sound echoes. Next, we will visit Chehel Sotoon, composed of 20 columns and the reflection of these 20 columns in the pool in front of the building, which gives it the name Chehel Sotoon (40 columns). Naqshe Jahan Sq Ali Qapu Palace Imam Mosque Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque Chehel Sotoon Palace
day 6
IsfahanThe new district of Jolfa in Isfahan remains a strongly Armenian neighborhood, with Armenian churches and shops. The Vank Cathedral is particularly remarkable for its combination of Armenian Christian and Iranian Islamic elements. It is still one of the oldest and most important Armenian neighborhoods in the world. We will visit the Bethlehem Church and the Vank Cathedral, which are important for Armenians, as well as their museum filled with ancient objects. We will also stroll to see the Khajoo Bridge and the Polish SioSe Bridge, the oldest bridge in this city. Vank Cathedral Armenian Museum Bethlehem Church Khajoo Bridge Siose pol Bridge
day 7
Isfahan / Yazdwhere we will visit people who have brought water through tunnels known as Qanat. They are well known as hardworking people who live in the midst of barren wastelands. Here, we will see the Jame Mosque, over 700 years old. It has the tallest minarets in Iran. We will cross the old city and get lost, but don't worry. We will also see the Amir Chaqmaq complex and enjoy the traditional sport. Jameh Mosque Alexander's Prison Amir Chaqmaq Complex Zoorkhaneh (Traditional sport)
day 8
YazdToday, we are going far from the city to visit Maybod, a 7000-year-old city. We will see one of Shah Abbas's caravanserais and also the Chaparkhaneh (post office) which was used to keep horses. We will also discover ice wells at these two places and learn how they worked. We will also go to Chack Chack, the great sacred site of the Zoroastrians. Every year, they gather here for their annual festival. Chak Chak Meybod Ice wells Caravanserai Old post office
day 9
Yazd / KermanOn our first day in this city, we will visit the bazaar, where we can find copper dishes and smell the scent of spices spreading in the air. Then, we will see the Ganja Ali Khan Mosque and the hamam (bath). By the way, do not miss the Jameh Mosque and the tomb of Moshtagh. Ancient bazaar Ganja Ali Khan Mosque Hamam Jameh Mosque Tomb of Moshtagh
day 10
KermanOn the second day in Kerman, we will leave the city to visit Mahan and pay tribute to a nobleman known as Shah Nemat-Allah. He lived in a mysterious room where everyone can easily discover their own enigmatic signs. Then, we will go to see the Bagh Shazde. There are many types of trees and flowers, and birds fly in the sky. We will then head towards Shahdad, a unique desert, similar to that of compact sands that take different shapes every day. Mahan Tomb of Shah Nemat-Allah Shahdad Desert
day 11
Kerman / ShirazShiraz is a center of Iranian culture and many famous poets were born here. After the Iranian Revolution, Shiraz was reestablished as the capital of Iranian Art and Culture. You will have free time upon your arrival in Shiraz.
day 12
ShirazShiraz is a city of literature. Hafez and Saadi were born and lived here. We will visit the Karim Khan Palace. He was a king of the Zandieh period who called himself "vakil ol roaya", which means advocate of the people. The old bazaar and the Jameh Mosque will also be on our list of visits. The Rose Mosque will be our next stop, a colorful place under the bright sun. In the evening, we will enjoy a beautiful garden near the tomb of Hafez. Jameh Mosque Rose Mosque Old Bazaar Karim Khan Castle Tomb of Hafez
day 13
ShirazWe will leave the city to visit Persepolis and the Necropolis in order to better familiarize ourselves with Persian architecture and the purpose of constructing different places. Persepolis Necropolis
day 14
Shiraz / TehranToday is our departure day. We have to return to our crowded capital and head to the airport. It is time to leave behind all the beauties we have experienced. Don't forget to greet our friends and to tell about Persia as a masterpiece.
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