Yeilagh
is the mild regions the nomads select for the habitation of spring and
summer. Ghashghai and Bakhtiari nomads are two outstanding tribes of
Iran whose territory of spring and summer is the eastern outskirts of
Zagros Mountains.
These holders of a rich culture and astounding music and dance, wear
the well-famed, eye-catching, colorful outfits in the lush and fertile
spring and summer when the weather goes extraordinarily fine due to the
abundant precipitation of last winter. As thanksgiving they sing the
liveliest songs and play the most exquisite music.
The excellent weather and fertility makes Yeilagh the best opportunity
for the nomads to revitalize the life by marriage. All in all, visiting
the nomads means getting familiar with a world of attractions.
Day 1:
Upon your pre-dawn arrival to Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), you will be
cordially received by your tour guide carrying our logo show card (transfer
information). Accordingly transfer to Mahalat famed as the city of
flowers in Iran. Start a breath-taking visit of the waterfalls and the
floricultural fields. The other big plus of today's tour is the small
nomadic family located around Mahalat. In the evening, utilizing the
spas in mahalat is an option.
Day 2:
Today en route to Chelgerd region, we will pay a short visit to the
historical remains of ancient Gougad citadel, Golpaygan city, well known
for its cheese and diary and Khansaar, the city of honey.
Along the rivers and the springs in this direction several Bakhtiari
families set up their tents, so we will take an apportunity to rub
elbows with them.
The great Bakhtiari tribe is divided to 5 Zir Tayefehs, 32 Tirehs and
294 Tashs, among those the most famous is Haft Lang and Chahar Lang
tribes. Bakhtiaries' race is Lori and consequently the spoken language
is Lori. The approximate population of this tribe exceeds 150000
persons. As a highlight we will be a lucky guest to stay overnight in
one of the tents in Chelgerd region.
Day 3:
Waking up in a completely inexperienced atmosphere, we will stroll among
the Bakhtiari families to get acquainted with the customs, living and
clothing style, the economy, grazing the herds and producing diary and
art crafts. Next on the agenda is a visit to the water systems of
Kouhrang tunnel.
Day 4:
Set out to Lordegan region via passing Boroujen. Along the way get
familiar with the Bakhtiari tribes. Stay overnight in a tent in Lordegan
and get known to the customs by different possible programs.
Day 5:
Today depart to Yasouj via Semirom and Padena regions where we will
visit the Ghashghai nomads. Ghashghais are the Turkish spoken nomads.
This outstanding tribe is divided into 5 great Tayefehs of Dareh Shouri,
Farsi Madan, Kashkuli-e Bozorg, Shesh Bolouki and Amaleh. Mostly these
nomads, in spring and summer, live on the outskirts of Zagros Mountains
in the north of Fars province and in autumn and winter migrate to
Boushehr province and the southern Fars province. Ghashghais are the
holders of an unrivaled culture, history, music and dance. In this
tribe, men and women work mutually to display a constructive correlation
with the Mother Nature. Stay overnight in Azadi hotel in Yasouj to get
ready for another part of our nomadic trip.
Day 6:
Drive to Komehr region via visiting the renowned Margoon waterfall and
the Ghashghai families who are dispersed on the outskirts of Zagros
Mountains. Stay overnight in a black tent in Komehr.
Day 7:
Today's agenda starts by visiting the nomads in Komehr region to get
acquainted with their culture and customs, dance and music, living and
clothing style, baking bread, grazing the herd and weaving the carpet
and producing the art crafts. Ghashghai carpet which is unique in the
globe consists of the firm interlaced patterns and designs emanating of
the ghashghai weaver mind. Stay overnight in a black tent in Komehr.
Day 8:
Start off today's tour hitting the road towards Sedeh, Aaspaas and
Sarhad-e Chahar Dangeh region and then transfer to the Namdoun plain to
reach the Kashkuli tribe, a branch of Ghashghai. Stay overnight in the
black tent and get familiar with this tribe as well.
Day 9:
In the morning we will head for Shiraz. En route visit Persepolis and
Necropolis and meet some of the Ghashghai families from Namdoun plain
toward Persepolis.
Persepolis is the 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.
The KHOSH ABO HAVA (Verdant) regions where the nomads select as their
habitation of spring and summer. Ghashghai and Bakhtiari nomads are two
outstanding tribes of Iran who choose the eastern skirts of Zagros
mountain chain as their habitation of spring and summer.
These holders of a rich culture and astounding music and dance, wear
the well-famed eye-catching colorful outfits in the fertile and lush
spring and summer when the weather goes extraordinary fine due to the
abundant precipitation of last winter. As thanksgiving they will sing
the liveliest songs and play the most exquisite music.
The excellent weather and fertility makes Yeilagh as the best
opportunity for the nomads to revitalize the life by marriage.
All in all, visiting the nomads means visiting a world of attractions.
Day 10:
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 and historical
sites from different eras stretching back 6,000 years ago can be found.
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, 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.
Day 11:
Today depart Shiraz to Firouz Abad. En route we will visit Ghal'e
Dokhtar, Ardeshir fortress and the great museum of the Ghashghai nomads.
In the evening, transfer to the airport to fly to Esfahan.
Day 12:
Isfahan,
the legendary city which never fails to enchant its visitors, is the
pearl of traditional Islamic archeology. This city is revived by the
works of contemporary artists.
Isfahan prides itself in having fascinating historical garden palaces.
Legend has it that the city was founded at the time of Tahmourass or
Keykavous and because of its glories has been entitled “Half the World”.
Your full day tour includes the famed Imam Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), a
huge square second in the world to Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Tour the
architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu
Palace, Chehel Sutoon and Hasht Behesht Palaces, and also visit one of
the most famous bazaars in Iran, where you can purchase the arts &
crafts for which Isfahan is so well renowned. Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 13:
Isfahan’s Jameh mosque holds in itself the passage of several centuries
of historical Islamic evolution. This mosque is a gallery of Islamic
architecture in which the progress of the architecture from the outset
of Islam till recent times is evident. Then we will visit Vank Church
which is one of the most beautiful Armenian churches in the world and
will undoubtedly capture the attention of every Christian.
Your day will conclude with a visit to Monar Jomban, the tomb of a Sufi
with its shaking minarets and some historical bridges. Fly to Tehran.
Day 14:
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.
Day 15:
Embark on a tour to the Golestan Palace, known as the "Rose Garden".
Constructed as a residence during the Qajar Dynasty, the Palace complex
offers an oasis of silence and shade in the heart of Tehran. The last
two Pahlavi Kings coronation ceremonies were held in the Palace, and
much of its former splendor is on display. Then visit 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.
Day 16:
Last but not least, early in the morning depart Iran – the land of
warmth and hospitality with fond memories.
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