From Northwest to Ancient Persia
In this tour,you will visit the most famous and populated city of northwest of Iran which has a lot historical sites to explore.The people with different culture in Tabriz and the small towns around,will be a good idea to mix with other historical cities in central part of Persia.Also,you will face a new lifestyle in Kandovan Rockey village.
Activities
Day 1: Arrive in Tabriz |
Arrive in Tabriz,The driver will pick you up from Tabriz Airport and transfer to your hotel in city center. The hotel was already booked from the last night .Depending on the flight arrival time,you have a short break and have dinner OR have a short walk in Tabriz old town and have dinner.You will rest enough to be energetic for the next days .O/N Tabriz.
Day 2: Tabriz |
Welcome to Tabriz,the city of the firsts.Here is one of the most important cities of Iran.The first point is Blue Mosque which was built by the order of Jahan Shah, the ruler of Kara Koyunlu.Its blue tileworks will catch your eyes.Then we move towards Tabriz Bazar which is the largest covered bazar in the world.After that we visit the external part of Arg Alishah which is the remained part of city wall of Tabriz.In the evening ,we go to El Goli (Shah Goli) area which is a large historical park and has an artificial lake. O/N Tabriz
Day 3: Kandovan Rockey village |
Today,we drive to Kandovan (55 km around 1 hour),this village in the foothills of Sahand Mount,will amaze you by its rockey architecture.There is a rockey hotel in this village which we have lunch there .After communication with local people and being familiar with their lifestyle,we come back to Tabriz. O/N Tabriz.
Day 4: Jolfa |
Today ,we drive to Jolfa city(130 km around 2 hours),we visit Andrew Verti or Chupan Chapel and Khajeh Nazar Carvansarai.Then we visit Saint Stepanos Monastery which is the second Armenian monastery in Iran.After have lunch we go to Asiab Kharabeh Waterfall(it is optional) OR we can go to Jolfa Bazar and buy some goods. O/N Tabriz.
Day 5: Flight to Tehran |
In early morning,you fly to Tehran.The sightseeing is in northern part of Tehran.After lunch in Darband area you visit Sa’ad Abad Palace which is located in the foot of Alborz mountains belonged to Qajar era and is a great place to become more familiar with various historical, cultural and artistic aspects of Tehran.Then you can go to Tajrish Bazar. O/N Tehran.
Day 6: Tehran |
Today,you visit one the Unseco World Heritage sites in central area of Tehran.Golestan Palace is a very beautiful monument which includes some halls and buildings.Visiting Iran National Museum is the next option which makes you be more familiar with Iran culture and history.Then you move toward Jewellery Museum (opens on Sat to Tue) Or Abgineh Museum and then walk in Tehran Grand Bazar to enjoy buying and negotiating with shop keepers. O/N Tehran
Day 7: Kashan |
Drive to Kashan in the morning,you will be in the city of beautiful houses in just 3 hours later.You visit Fin Garden which is a beautiful Persian garden includes a bath and AmirKabir,one of the most famous chancellor of Qajar Dynasty was murdered by the order of the king.Then,you continue to Kashan city and after walking in Kashan Bazar ,You visit Boroujerdi Historical house.In Kashan ,we suggest our guests to experience staying in a Traditional Hotel where they can feel the hospitality of Iranians in a house surrounded by local elements with modern services. O/N Kashan.
Day 8: Isfahan |
Drive to Isfahan,the city of architecture and known as “Half the World”. After checking in your hotel and have lunch,you rest a bit.In the evening you go to Bazar to buy some unique handicrafts of Isfahani people and enjoy watching people trading and talk to local people.At night you for walking on 2 famous historical bridges on Zayande rood river,Si o se Pol (33 bridges) and Khaju bridge. O/N Isfahan.
Day 9: Isfahan |
Today you visit some incredible monuments belonged to Safavid Dynasty in Isfahan.Naghshe Jahan Square which was artistically designed and built under the command of Shah Abbas and surrounded by 4 important monuments.The first one is Imam(Shah)Mosque which catches the eyes with its wonderful blue dome.The second one is Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque which known as Ladie Mosque due to its gentle interior design.The next one is Ali Qapu Palace which was a structure for the king and his family for watching the army parading around the square.The last site is Qeysarie Gate which is located just opposite side of Shah Mosque.After lunch in a traditional restaurant,you visit Chehelsotoon Palace which is a located in center of a garden at the end of a long pool. O/N Isfahan.
Day 10: Shiraz-visiting Persepolis |
Drive to Shiraz ,on the way,you visit the most incredible Persian sites which were registered in Unesco Heritage list and shows a great portion of Persians history and finest cases of Achaemenians in 500 B.C.The first site is Persepolis,the ceremonial capital of Achaemenians Empire located 60km out of Shiraz City.Then ,we continue to Naghsh-e Rostam and then Pasargadae which was founded by Cyrus The Great.Then,we continue to Shiraz . O/N Shiraz.
O/N Shiraz.
Day 11: Shiraz |
After breakfast,you leave the hotel to not loose the astonishing combination of light and colors in one Pink Mosque(Nasir all Mulk Mosque).This pleasant mosque which was built by a creative architect in Qajar era and is a masterpiece of interior designing.We continue the way to visit Vakil Complex which includes Mosque,Bath and Bazar which were built under the command of Karimkhan King in Zandieh dynasty.After lunch in a traditional restaurant,you visit the beautiful Eram Garden which is known as colorful paradise and was listed as Unesco World Heritage site .In the evening, you go to Shahcheragh Holy Shrine OR Hafez Tomb and feel relaxed in its spiritual atmosphere. O/N Shiraz.
Day 12: Back Home |
Depending on flight departure time,leave Shiraz to come back home.
We wish come back to our country again in future.