Tehran
Arriving in Tehran, to be met and greet with our tour guide, we could visit Golestan palace (world heritage site) It consists of gardens, royal buildings, and collections of Iranian crafts and European presents from the 18th and 19th centuries, then we will visit national archeological museum with astonishing historical objects since the 5thmillennium B.C to the 7 century A.D, hosts historical monuments dating back through preserved ancient and medieval Iranian antiquities, including pottery vessels, metal objects, textile remains, Then we will visit Tehran grand bazar . O/N Tehran
The Grand Bazaar
The layout of this historic market was designed by the artists and architects of Qajar era. Intricate hallways and Brick Domes, the Legacy of Qajar artists, are some of the highlights of this magnificent place. In addition to visiting this historic and beautiful site, you can try and enjoy delicious Iranian foods in traditional restaurants and buy unique handcrafts to bring back home as souvenirs for your loved ones.
Tehran-Shiraz (1 Hr. flight)
After breakfast we will visit carpet museum and Negarestan garden, and then we will visit Tabi’at Bridge that literally means Nature Bridge is the largest pedestrian overpass built in Tehran, Iran. The 270-metre (890 ft.) bridge connects two public parks. Then fly to Shiraz, after arrival we will transfer to hotel. O/N Shiraz
Narenjestan Garden
It’s a beautiful Garden built in Qajar era. Its full of Orange and Palm trees. A Garden that resembles the 7 Iranian arts and is known and adored for this very reason.
Shiraz
A full day tour of Shiraz. Visit the Pink Mosque, Eram Garden, (world registered site in UNESCO world heritage), Karim khan Citadel (a residential – military palace of 18 century). Then visit Vakil Bazaar, and Saraye Moshir, where you can feel the daily life of people of Shiraz. After lunch, visit the tomb of Hafiz one of our most outstanding world famous poet. O/N Shiraz
Nasir al Molk mosque
Nasir al molk mosque, with colorful windows, high vaults and unique tile work, is the most eye-catching, and must see mosque in Shiraz. It’s from Qajar era and its construction took 12 years. The best time for visiting this magnificent place is 7-10 AM when you can take pictures and capture the beautiful dance of colors happening there.
Eram Garden
Eram Garden is the most awe inspiring garden in all of Shiraz. With beautiful areas and mansions, this is one of the nine World Heritage gardens in Iran. It belongs to Seljuqs era but there is no exact date for the construction of this garden. Visiting the 1000 year old Cypress and the Mansion in the middle of the Garden is definitely a worthwhile experience. This site is so beautiful that its a constant feature in most #ShirazPhotography pictures.
Vakil Bazaar and Vakil Mosque
This Mosque was built during Zand Dynasty ruling of Iran. A collection of delicate tile work, Calligraphy, Mosaic, Sculpture, and painting is the perfect representation of Iranian art. Morvarid (meaning pearl) Vault is the most popular part of this site.
Bazaar Vakil is the Legacy of King Karim Khan Zand and has been a World Heritage site since 1972. This site includes Mosque, Vakil Bath and reservoir.
Saraye Moshir is a place in which you can walk amongst the flowers and beautiful plants with local clothing and immerse yourself in the Qajar era. You can buy Shirazi Carpets, food, handcrafts and herbal extracts which are very beneficial to health and also copper products and other unique antiques, to bring back as souvenirs and help remember this incredible adventure for a lifetime.
Tomb of Hafez
Step into the world of Iranian poetry and in the resting place of the greatest Iranian poet, spend some time reflecting on the almost divine words of this great poet, admired by the likes of Goethe and Emerson.
The construction f this tomb date back to 1784. In a mysterious way no matter which page of the Hafez poems you open, you will find a wisdom that seems very unique to you personally, having this inspiring experience at his resting place can be the ultimate Hafez exprienece.
Shiraz
A full day excursion to visit two world heritage sites: Persepolis with Achaemenid style of architecture the capital of Iranian empire and Pasargadae the tomb of Cyrus the great. O/N Shiraz
Perspolis Shiraz
It was the glorious and magnificent capital of the Persian civilizations, built in 512 B.C. its a 2500 year old site. . One of the top archeological sites of the world.
Pasargadae
Legacy of the great Achaemenid era, it is the 5th iranian archeological site recognised by UNESCO. Cyrus the Great was killed in a battle in 562 B.C. and he was buried here. The resting place of Cyrus the Great… What else can anyone ask of a historical site.
Shiraz-Kerman (570 km drive)
In the morning after visiting karimkhan citadel, and Narenjestan garden we will drive to Kerman, en route we will visit Bakhtegan and Maharloo salt Lake and sarvestan Sassanid palace with antiquity of 15 centuries. O/N Kerman.
Arg of Karim Khan
It was where King Karim Khan lived his life and its the most outstanding legacy of Zandieh Dynasty. In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran’s Cultural Heritage Organization. A public park surrounds it. The Arg of Karim Khan was built in 1180 AH (1766-7). Karim Khan invited the best architects and artists of the time and bought the best materials from other cities and abroad for the construction of the castle of Karim Khan, which was quickly constructed. During the Zand dynasty it was used by the king as living quarters. During the Qajar period it was used as the governor’s seat. Relieve the Zandieh era by visiting this site.
Maharlu and Bakhtegan Lakes
Alluring Salt lake with pink color, is the source of Shiraz’s salt. This lake is so salty that no creature can live in it, but a sight to behold for sure.
Kerman
A full day excursion to Bam citadel and its cultural look out (world Heritage site), and then drive back to Mahan to visit royal Shazdeh garden (world heritage site).O/N Kerman
Kerman
A full day excursion to Bam and its cultural look out (world Heritage site), and then drive back to Mahan to visit royal shazdeh garden (world heritage site). O/N Kerman
Arg-e Bam
It’s the largest adobe building in the world. Is listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Includes both peasant and royal quarters and was built in the 5th century A.D. Witness the purest form of Iranian art in this historic site.
Shazdeh Garden
One of the biggest and most eye-catching gardens in Iran. It’s a heaven in the middle of barren desert. Located in route Silk Road, it showcases the contrast between desert and greenery in an awe-inspiring fashion.
Kerman-yazd (370 km drive)
In the morning, after visiting Shah Nematollah Vali (great Sufi) mausoleum, we will drive to Yazd , en-route we will visit zeino din caravanserai.
Yazd
After breakfast your full day Yazd city tour will start by visiting Amir Chakhmaq square ,Fire temple, tower of silence and Dowlat Abad garden, the highest wind Tower in the world and garden (world heritage site).O/N Yazd
Amir Chakhmagh Complex
It was constructed in the 8th century to boost Yazd’s economy and status. The Amir Chakhmaq Complex is a famous historical site in Yazd, noted for its symmetrical sunken alcoves.It is a mosque located on a square of the same name. It also contains a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, a cold water well, and a confectionery. At night, the building is lit up after twilight hours after sun set with orange lighting in the arched alcoves which makes it a spectacle.
Yazd-Isfahan (320 km drive)
In the morning we will drive to Isfahan .En-route we will stop at Meybod to visit Narin castle; Mud brick iced house and Abbasid caravanserai and also visit naeen/N Isfahan
Isfahan
A full day sit seeing including Imam (Naghshe Jahan) Square (the second biggest square through the world that is registered in UNESCO).The Imam square include Imam Mosque, sheikh lotfollah mosque ,the pavilion of Ali Qapou ,and Chehel Sotun palace ,bazaar,3 famous Bridges of Khaju ,Siosepol and Shahrestan on zayanderud river which pass through Isfahan . O/N Isfahan
Isfahan-Tehran
We will drive to kashan, En-route we will visit Abyaneh village then visit Fin Garden, traditional way of making rose water. Then we will drive to IKA for departure flight.
