Upon
your pre-dawn arrival in Tehran airport, you will be cordially received by
our representative carrying our logo show card (transfer
information) who will direct you for transfer to your
hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before your morning tour of
Tehran commences.
Tehran, a modern megalopolis,
prides itself in having unique museums with immense and unrivaled
collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the
present era.
Your tour begins with a trip to
the Archeological Museum, one of the rare places in the world where you will
have the special opportunity of visiting and experiencing the “evolution of
mankind” through the marvelous display of historical relics.
Next on the agenda is your very
much-awaited chance to savor the distinctive flavor of Iranian cuisine.
Lunch will be set in an exquisite traditional Iranian restaurant where you
will sample a wide range of delightful Persian dishes and desserts.
Afterwards, you will visit
a world of jewels in a priceless Crown Jewels Museum one of which is one of
the two greatest diamonds, Darya-e-Noor (sea of light).
At the end of the day, you will
get a chance to see a variety of Persian hand-woven carpets and rugs in the
Carpet Museum which houses more than 100 spectacular pieces from all over
Iran. On top of that, you will also be given an insight into the history of
these carpets. Stay overnight in Tehran.
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Day 2:
Tehran, Fly To Shiraz |
A morning visit to Sa'ad Abad
Complex with an immense 1,100,000
square meters and 18 magnificent historical palaces
(2 of which you will visit)
will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on you.
Subsequently, you will be
acquainted with the world of Iranian arts with a trip to the Reza Abbasi
Museum which boasts a diverse collection of different art forms.
Your Tehran excursion will end at the Ceramic
Museum where you will be able to witness its construction with glorious
ancient archaeology. Afterwards, you will be transported to the airport for
an hour’s flight to Shiraz. This is followed by a transfer to your hotel in
Shiraz and en route you will be able to see the Shah-Cheragh (King of the
Light) shrine from outside. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Shiraz
is crowned as the heartland of Persian culture and this city of
sophistication will never fail to conjure up images of roses and
nightingales, gardens and poetry. This gorgeous city in the province of Fars
is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa'adi. Also, historical sites from
different eras stretching back 6,000 years ago can be found there.
Early in the morning, relish in
the highlights of Shiraz when it was the capital of Iran during the Zand
Dynasty. Be inspired by the glorious Karim Khan palace, the splendid Vakil
mosque, Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and
interesting ethnic souvenir shops and Nasir Almolk mosque.
Next, you will stop for a
mouth-watering Iranian lunch at one of the traditional restaurants of Shiraz
(Hammam-e-Vakil if possible).
In the evening, you will visit
Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh and be prepared to marvel at its beauties. Take a stroll
through the Jahan Nama Garden and witness its tall and proud cedars.
Not forgetting the two famous
Persian poets, Hafiz and Sa'adi, whose mysterious poems are everlasting in
the Persian language, you will get a chance to pay homage to their tombs.
Finally visit the Delgosha Garden
and Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city
of Shiraz will perpetuate in your mind. At
night have dinner in a nomadic restaurant (Yord cultural complex) and immerse yourself in the world of the
valiant Persian nomads. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
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Day 4: An Excursion To Persepolis |
Be
prepared to be inspired by the magnificence of Persepolis. This gem of
ancient Persia which dates back 2530 years ago is the result of the
exquisite works of a conglomeration of fine artists and architects from
various nations under the Achaemenid Empire.
Next, you will visit Koh-e-Rahmat
which is sided east of Persepolis and considered as a sacred mountain in
ancient Persia.
Followed by Necropolis where you
will marvel at the massive tombs of Old Persian kings. Necropolis is a
collection of a variety of awe-inspiring historical relics from different
pre-Islamic eras.
In the evening, you will leave your hotel and take
pleasure in a tea party along the salt lake of Shiraz amidst its scenic
mountainous lakes. Then return to Shiraz airport and fly to Isfahan.
Take a walk along the Zayandeh-rood
River and be captivated by Isfahan’s unforgettable bridges and interesting
banks.