THE ESSENCE OF IRAN

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  ARRIVAL IN TEHRAN

  After arriving at the hotel and taking a little rest, we will head to the mountainous part of Tehran, to Darband, for a short evening walk.

• day 2

  TEHRAN

  To discover the Iranian capital, today we will visit the Golestan Palace, including Emarat-e Badgir, Talar-e Salam, Khalvat-e Karim Khani, and Takht-e Marmar, as well as the National Museum. After lunch, in the afternoon, we will go admire the National Jewelry Museum, then we will go to the Nature Bridge (a new attraction in Tehran). Overnight at the hotel.

• day 3

  Flight from Tehran to Tabriz

  Flight from Tehran to Tabriz. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will take some rest, then we will leave for Kandovan (55 km away). This village, still inhabited, is carved into volcanic rock walls. We will see the bazaar, which is the perfect example of harmony between traditional commerce and the Iranian cultural system. Afterwards, we will discover the museums of the Constitutional Revolution of Azerbaijan, the Iron Age archaeological museum, and the tomb of Shoara. We will end the day with the Kabud mosque and Elgoli park.

• day 4

  Flight from Tabriz to Shiraz

  Flight from Tabriz to Shiraz. We are going to spend unforgettable days in the city of love, poetry, roses, and nightingales. We will visit the Citadel of Karim Khan, located in the city center, as well as the historic Vakil complex, which includes public baths, a bazaar, a mosque, and the Eram Garden. Overnight in Shiraz.

• day 5

  DAY, SHIRAZ

  Visit of Shiraz. In the morning, we will visit the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque and the Narenjestan Qavam Garden. In the evening, visit of the tomb of Hafez. Night in Shiraz.

• day 6

  SHIRAZ

  Land transfer from Shiraz to Farashband. Experience an unforgettable night and taste local meals with the nomads, while discovering their way of life. Night under the nomad tent.

• day 7

  SHIRAZ

  Land transfer from Farashbande to Pasargadae. We will have the excursion to Pasargadae, the extraordinary remains of Persepolis and the bas-reliefs of Naqsh-e Rostam located nearby. Night at Aqa Mir house in Pasargadae.

• day 8

  FROM PASARGADAE TO KERMAN

  Land transfer from Pasargadae to Kerman. Night in Kerman.

• day 9

  KERMAN

  Visit of Kerman. Excursion to Mahan and Rayan: we will visit the Prince's Garden, then we will admire the Cypress of Sirj, the Nematollah Vali complex, the Dome of Jabaliye, the historical complex of Ganjalikhan, Shahdad and Kalutha. Overnight in Kerman.

• day 10

  FROM KERMAN TO YAZD

  Land transfer from Kerman to Yazd. Overnight in Yazd.

• day 11

  YAZD

  Visit of Yazd: we are going to spend 2 unforgettable days in the adobe city built on the edge of the desert, the city of the Zoroastrians. Visit in Yazd: the Friday Mosque, the Fire Temple, the Dowlat-Abad Garden, the Amir Chakhmaq complex, the Water Museum and the Wind Tower (6 Badgir). Night at the hotel.

• day 12

  FROM YAZD TO ISFAHAN

  Land transfer from Yazd to Isfahan. We will spend unforgettable days in the "half of the world" and the city of the blue dome, once called "the image of the world". We will visit the bridges over the Zayandehrud river (Sio-se-Pol and Khaju). Night in Isfahan.

• day 13

  ISPAHAN

  We will first go to one of the largest squares in the world: the Royal Square, and its four magnificent sites: the Royal Mosque, the Ali Qapu Palace, the Sheykh-Lotfollah Mosque, and the Traditional Bazaar. Then, we will visit the palaces of Forty Columns and the palace of Eight Paradises. Overnight in Isfahan.

• day 14

  ISPAHAN

  We visit the Friday Mosque, which dates from the 12th century. Then, we will go to the Armenian quarter of Jolfa to admire the Vank Cathedral and the dovecote. Night in Isfahan.

• day 15

  FROM ISFAHAN TO KASHAN

  Transfer from Isfahan to Kashan. We will stop for an excursion in the historic city of Abyane. Then, on the way to Kashan, we will visit some important sites such as the Fin Garden, the traditional houses, the Aqa Bozorg madrasa, then we will head towards the Ibis hotel, near the IKA airport.

• day 16

  Return flight

  And finally, the time to say goodbye to Iran has arrived. We will go to IKA airport to take our return flight.