PERSIAN CULTURE

PERSIAN CULTURE
PERSIAN CULTURE
13 Days
12 Nights
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The Destination

Isfahan- Shiraz- Tabriz- Urmia- Zanjan- Tehran.

You will enjoy the most traditional and cultural Bazaar in Tabriz, Esfahan, Shiraz and Zanjan. Enjoying the UNESCO world heritage sites in Tabriz, Esfahan, Shiraz; you will be familiar with wonderful history of Iran. 

Highlights

  • Admired by Nasir-ul-mulk mosque, known as pink mosque.
  • Enjoying Abbasi (Imam khomeini) Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah, Ali Qapu Palace.
  • Enjoy visiting tombs of the most famous Persian poets Sa'adi & Hafiz.
  • Armenian Monastic Ensembles as a UNESCO world heritage site.
  • Gonbad-e Soltaniye in Zanjan, as a UNESCO world heritage site.
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  • StartIsfahan, Esfahan
  • AgeUnlimited
  • FinishTehran, Tehran
  • Group size Unlimited
  • ThemeCULTURAL TOUR
  • Code100111

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Highlights

  • Enjoy visiting tombs of the most famous Persian poets Sa'adi & Hafiz.
  • Gain insight into Holy shrine of Shahcheragh. 
  • Surprised by the relics of Naghsh-e Rostam. 
  • Visit UNESCO world heritage site; Persepolis. 
  • Admired by Nasir-ul-mulk mosque, known as pink mosque.
  • Zandiyeh relics in Arg-e Karim Khan castle.
  • The most amazing Iranian handicraft in Vakil complex. 
  • Narenjestan, known as Ghavam garden referring to Qajar era.
  • Enjoy Eram historic Persian garden.
  • Night gathering in Nomad's Camp.  
  • Achaemnid and Sassanid period relics in Nahgshe Rajab.
  • Enjoy Pasargadae, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great.
  • Walking on the most beautiful rivers on Zayandeh-rud; Khaju Bridge & Si-o-seh pol.
  • Visiting Iran the most famous UNESCO world heritage site; Naqsh-e Jahan square.
  • Enjoying Abbasi (Imam khomeini) Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah, Ali Qapu Palace.
  • Amused by different style of architecture in Chehel-sutun Palace. 
  • Visiting Iran red village and the local lifestyle in Abyaneh. 
  • Visiting Tabatabaei & Ameriha House.
  • Visiting a large ancient archeological site in a suburb of the city of Kashan, Sialk hills. 
  • Enjoying Persian historical Fin garden and its National Museum. 
  • Visiting UNESCO world heritage site Golestan Palace. 
  • Amused by Tabriz Grand Bazaar which is the most famous carpet market in Iran.
  • Kandovan rock village and its amazing local style.
  • Blue mosque and its famous history.
  • Shah-goli pavilion with traditional architecture of Iranian Azerbaijan.
  • Armenian Monastic Ensembles as a UNESCO world heritage site.
  • Architecture and art relics of Baghche-jug Palace.   
  • Amused by Persian poet, Shams Tabrizi shrine in Khoy. 
  • Gonbad-e Soltaniye in Zanjan, as a UNESCO world heritage site.
  • Visiting Zanjan Ethnographic museum. 
  • Takht-e Soleyman, literally "the Fire of the Warrior Kings", an archaeological UNESCO world heritage site.
  • Belqeis Mount referring to Parthian Empire.

 

Itinerary

  • DAY 1-ISFAHAN 

    Arrival in Tehran. Meet and greet at Imam Khomeini International Airport, drive to Isfahan. Check in to the hotel. Overnight in Isfahan.

  • DAY 2 - ISFAHAN 

    Full day city tour of Isfahan Exploring Naqsh-e-Jahan Square (UNESCO world heritage site) and its parameters including Abbasi (Imam) Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, Chehel Sutun Palace, and Bazaar. Overnight in Isfahan.

  • DAY 3- ISFAHAN

    Full city tour of Isfahan visiting Vank Cathedral in Armenian Quarter, Jame Mosque of Isfahan, Khaju Bridge and Si-o Se Pol Bridge. Overnight in Isfahan.

  • Day 4 -SHIRAZ 

    Morning drive to Shiraz. Afternoon visiting tombs of Sa’di and Hafez and the holy shrine of Shahcheragh from outside. Overnight in Shiraz.

  • DAY 5- SHIRAZ 

    Full day city tour to exploit Shiraz including Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Arg-e Karim Khan Zand  ,Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque, Naranjestan-e-Ghavam, Eram Garden. Overnight in Shiraz

  • DAY 6- SHIRAZ 

    Morning visiting Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam  ,Naqsh-e Rajab and Pasargadae. Overnight in Shiraz.

  • DAY 7-TABRIZ 

    Flight to Tabriz. Visiting Tabriz Grand Bazar and Shah-Goli Pavilion. Overnight in Tabriz.

  • DAY 8-TABRIZ 

    Morning visit the Blue Mousque. Drive to Kandovan rock village. Drive back to Tabriz. Overnight in Tabriz.  

  • Day 9-URUMIA

    Morning drive to Urumia. On the way visiting Armenian Monastic Ensembles, Bagche Jough Palace and Shams Tabrizi Shrine in Khoy. Overnight in Urumia. 

  • DAY 10 - ZANJAN

    Morning drive to Zanjan. Visit to Gonbad-e Soltaniye, visit to the Zanjan Ethnographic Museum. Overnight in Zanjan.

  • DAY 11- TEHRAN

    Morning Drive to Takab to visit Takht-e Soleyman, Mount Belqeis, afternoon visit to the ancient city of Sheiz. Drive to Tehran, Overnight in Tehran.

  • DAY 12-TEHRAN

    Full day city tour of Tehran, including the Archeological Section of the National Museum, Golestan palace and carpet museum. Overnight in Tehran.Check-out from the hotel. 

  • DAY 13-DEPARTURE 

    Transfer to the airport. Return flight home.   

 

Inclusions

·         All the Cultural World Heritages sites mentioned are included; Such as Golestan Palace, Masjede-Jame Isfahan, Meydan Imam Isfahan, Pasargadae and Perspolis in Shiraz and Gonbad-e-Soltanieh in Zanjan. You will also visit other fascinating cultural and historical places.

·         You will enjoy wonderful taste of Iranian cuisine.

·         Based on your request the itinerary would be shortened or extended.

·         Visa application process.

·         Accommodation as per tour package, land transportation across Iran (Also transfer to/from airport) and all the entrance fees.

·         A professional tour guide to your preferred language.

·         Breakfast included. 

Important notes

  • Shiraz the capital city of Iran During Safavian, Buyids, and Zandieh dynasties is known as a lively and artistic city, the city of poetry, art, wine and flowers. 
  • Isfahan is Iran’s number-one tourist destination for good reason. Its Persian gardens and important Islamic buildings gives it a visual appeal unmatched by any other Iranian city, and the many artisans working here underpin its reputation as a living museum of traditional culture. 
  • Tabriz is a big but relaxed city, filled with proud people and a UNESCO-listed bazaar to explore.

 

Trip notes

  1. Iran is a magnificent, mysterious country with a rich history and culture. Go to Iran with an open mind and heart. Also it is a big country and this trip covers a lot in two weeks, so be prepared for some long travel days with lots of opportunity to take in the great landscapes.
  2. Iran is on peak season in March to May and September to October. So plan your Iran trip on the right time.
  3. Having a professional tour guide who is in your perfect language would help you to find this miserable land so different than you had ever thought.
  4. For men, the dress code is simple – jeans or trousers and any kind of top. Footwear can be whatever you like – open shoes such as sandals are perfectly acceptable.For women, relatively loose fitting tops that cover your arms and come down to your mid-thigh or knees is what’s required. You’ll see women wearing the mantou – a sort of fitted coat, bright shoes and head scarves that only cover the back half of the head. Look around to see what the local women are wearing and dress accordingly.
  5. ATMs are widely available in all the towns and cities throughout Iran. Credit and debit cards are the best way to access money throughout most trips (note though that charges are made for each transaction).Use Iranian Rials when you are wandering out and shopping or eating.Iran also has another unit of currency which is Toman (a sub unit), 1 Toman is equivalent to 10 Rials.Iranians often use Tomans. Frequently, people say just  "5,000"  Toman instead of saying 50,000 Rials. It is quite confusing and you might feel you are cheated but don't worry, eventually you will get used to it.Even common, major credit cards like Visa and MasterCard are not accepted in Iran, so bring cash.It is easily possible to get a type of Iranian debit card (prepaid)  which can be used all around the country. You can ask your tour agent or your host to get you one. Almost all banks issue these cards in different amounts and against payment. What type of cash is acceptable? It is not important; USA dollars; Euro; GBP are all accepted in Iran . You should change your money in a money exchange shop and they are all over Iran so you will have no problem finding one.
  6. Alcohol is strictly forbidden in Iran and severe penalties will be incurred by anyone attempting to bring it into the country. Drug laws are also extremely strict and travellers face lengthy jail terms if caught. If found, pork products, obscene material (even glossy magazines showing people in immodest poses), and controversial literature will all be confiscated by custom officials.
  7. Persian handicrafts are still considered among the most valuable in the world, the most famous one is Persian Carpet because of the considerable skill of the Iranian weavers. You can find the most beautiful particular samples in Tabriz, Kashan and Mashad. Don’t miss visiting Carpet markets (Bazar-e Farsh).
  8. Internet is commonly used in Iran . You can bring your laptop to Iran and use some hotel`s Wifi Internet connection . There are WiFi Internet available in some cafe shops and restaurants . You can go to Internet cafes which are available all around the cities and big shopping malls and use their ADSL high speed internet.

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