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Tour price:
from 1220 €
Persian Legend:
Visits: Tehran, Booshehr, Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Yazd,
Tabas, Mashhad, Neishaboor, Gonabad
"Persian Legend Tour "offers the historical Persian trail begins
to describe the post-Islamic events in Iran and their various
life styles and ends in comprehending the believes and customs
of present Iranian people. At the same time you will have a
journey across two greatest deserts in the world, realize the
hospitality of the desert men and enjoy the astonishing silence
spreading along the deserts.
Day 1: Arrival In Tehran
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. Transfer to the airport to fly to Booshehr.
Day 2: Booshehr
Booshehr is one of the oldest ports of Iran which has warm and
brave dwellers. In the other ports near Booshehr you will visit
some historical relics belongs to the Achaemenian era and even
before. This city is located in the last end of southwest with
the utmost distance to the city of Mashad in the northeast of
Iran. The pilgrims in the previous century used this destination
with the caravans of horse and camels and accepted all the
difficulties to pay homage to Imam Reza in Mashad. In this long
destination you will travel from the southwest end to the
northeast end and will be acquainted with the different aspects
of Iranian customs and the mystery of accepting all the
difficulties of this trip. Visit Booshehr and be acquainted with
the people of this region.
Day 3: Shiraz
Move toward Shiraz. En rout you will visit Bishapoor and Chogan
Strait (Tang-e-Chogan). Enter Shiraz at noon and visit the city
of Shiraz in the evening.
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 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.Stay overnight in
Shiraz.
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
Archaemenid 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.
Not forgetting the two famous Persian poets, Hafiz and Sa'adi,
whose mysterious poems are everlasting in the Persian language.
In the evening 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
region (Yord cultural complex) and immerse yourself in the world
of the valiant Persian nomads. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day 5: Drive To Isfahan
On this day you will drive to Isfahan and en route will visit
Pasargadae which hosts tomb of Cyrus, old castle of Izedkhast
and its caravanserai to get acquainted with Persian traditional
hotel system.
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 and this
city prides itself in having fascinating historical garden
palaces. Take a walk along the Zayandeh-rood River and be
captivated by Isfahan’s unforgettable bridges and interesting
banks. Isfahan was founded during the reign of Keykavous and
Tahmourass and because of its glories has been entitled “Half
the World”. Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 6: Isfahan
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
Palace, 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 7: Isfahan
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.
Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 8: Drive To Yazd
On this day, you will traverse 300km from Isfahan to Yazd which
is in the vicinity of Dasht-e-Kavir and the attractive city of
Nain. Nain is known as the city of cisterns and possesses around
80 cisterns. You will get a chance to visit one of the oldest
and most important mosques of Persian Islamic architecture.
Day 9: Yazd
Yazd, the oldest adobe city in the world, is surrounded by the
4000m summit of Shirkooh and two majestic deserts of Iran,
Dasht-e-Kavir and Kavir-e-Loot. This ancient city is furnished
with mosques of stunning beauty. The co-existence of the
splendid fire temples and the holy sites of different religions
astonish every visitor.
Today’s tour includes visiting the Dakhmeh (tower of
silence), fire temple of the Zoroastrians, henna pounding work
shops and the Amir Chakhmagh complex. From the minarets of this
complex, you will get a breath-taking perspective of the oldest
adobe city.
Lunch will be served at the Hammam-e-Khan traditional
restaurant.
Towards the end of the day, you will visit the marvelous Water
museum, Jameh mosque and Doulat Abad Garden. Stay overnight in
Yazd.
Day 10: Drive To TABAS
Depart for Tabas via the wilderness and visiting the desert
villages. You will marvel at the beautiful desert architecture
and diligent dwellers who are always in challenge with the wild
nature. In this region you will get familiar with the old
Iranian system of having water and cooling system in the desert.
In the evening you will visit the city of Tabas. Then have your
dinner in the desert and wonder at the clear sky of desert which
is spotted with blinking stars. The night desert sky is one of
the splendid sceneries of the world. Stay overnight in Tabas.
Day 11: Drive To Gonabad
In the morning you will wander in the desert and go camel
riding. Drive to Gonabad via Ferdous. In the villages around
Ferdous you can see the climax of Iranian hospitality in case
that the doors of the houses are always open for the guests.
Then you will also visit some famous Khanghahs (place for
dervishes and Sufis) in Gonabad, since at the moment this town
is the center of Sufis. Stay overnight in Gonabad.
Day 12: Drive To Mashhad
Move toward Mashad. Keep your eyes await of visiting a golden
dome which is the purpose of people who traveled several months
on foot or on horse and camels. They considered this piece of
land undoubtedly the best place of the world and conveyed all
their wishes and pains there. Of course if you are not an
Iranian, you can not experience this great feeling, unless you
travel in this direction and completely visit the customs and
feel the influence of this holy place. In Mashad you will visit
Imam Reza Shrine. Stay over night in Mashad.
Day 13: Mashhad
Mashhad is a city where the Shiite Imam Reza was martyred and
thus is an important site for Shiite Muslim Pilgrims. It is the
first holy shrine in Iran and is a huge complex. You will enjoy
full day city tour in Mashhad (Imam Reza Holy Shrine, Ferdosi
Tomb, Nader Shah Museum). After visiting the holy shrine you
will head to Tus to visit the tomb of Ferdosi, the great epic
poet of the 10th century A.D. who has written great epic of
Shahnameh or literally "Letter Of King" in which we have stories
of Rostam and Sohrab which is as great as Illiad and Odyssey of
Homer in western culture. After that you will visit Harounieh, a
nice structure with unknown function in the old times. Stay
overnight in Mashhad.
Day 14: An Excursion To Neishaboor
Drive to Neishaboor. Hakim Omar Khayyam-e Neishabouri was the
mathematician, astrologer, philosopher and poet of the 11th
century A.D. He is one of the magnanimous who made that city
universal. Also you can visit the tomb of Attar, one of the most
famous mystic poets of Iran. Pay a visit to the tomb of
Kamal-Al-Molk one of the greatest painters of the contemporary
period. Drive back to Mashhad. Transfer to the airport to fly to
Tehran.
Day 15: Depart Tehran
Last but not least, depart Iran – the land of warmth and
hospitality with fond memories.
Tour Services
1. Iran visa
2. 14 nights stay in middle class hotels
3. Transportation vehicle for 15 days all across Iran during the
trip
4. Experienced English speaking guide for 15 days
5. Breakfast and lunch
6. Domestic flights
7. All the entrance fees
8. Special offers
9.Transfer by guide
Not
included in the tour price:
- International flights
- Tips and all personal expenses
- Single room supplements
- Eventual petrol surcharges
- Travel insurrance
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