Queens and women proved their influence on shaping Persia culture. Their role is very important in reinventing heritage and history in the contemporary era of Iran too. There are many houses, mansions, and palaces dedicated to love of queens or architected by women in Iran. Also, womens art are eye-catching in Persian handicrafts and food. In addition, souvenirs such as Persian carpets and handicrafts leave you a good memory from Iranian women at home.
Visiting Tehran (2N) , then Kashan to embrace Persian houses on the way to Isfahan(3N), city of crafts and architecture shine. Embark the coach to touch motherland of Persian culture in shiraz(3N). Experience adobe cities of Kerman(2n) and Yazd (3n).
Arrival at IKI Airport, Visiting Tehran, O/N Tehran.
– Visiting Azadi Tower, Visiting Carpet Museum. (Attention: The priority in sightseeing would change due to the time of your arrival.)
At the time of arrival at IKA airport, our representative will welcome you and guiding you to the hotel. After that, you leave the hassle of flight under the shower and relax before the tour of Tehran treasure begins.
Women only tour starts with Azadi Tower as a symbol of modern Tehran and the contemporary national gate of Iran. After that, we will touch Contemporary Art Museum to indulge ourselves to extent our knowledge about persian modern arts. In addition, the museum contains the most valuable collection of western art out of Europe and America. Finally, we visit National Carpet Museum, where shines for the collection of Persian carpets since 1500 years ago.
Overnight Tehran, (D).
Carpet Museum is the most distinctive gallery of Persian rugs that Farah Pahlavi ordered to build. Carpet Museum keeps the heritage of Persian rug alive.
– Visiting Golestan Palace, Tehran Grand Bazaar, National Jewellery Museum & Iran National Museum.
Tour begins with Golestan Palace as a royal complex with over 400 years old. Golestan Palace shines with peculiar ornaments such as tiling, mirror-works and paintings. The palace surpassed four kings of Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties, who crowned in its majesty. Golestan Palace distinguished itself as a Unesco World Heritage now. Soon after that overlooking Tehran Grand Bazaar, a roofed up building with the old-time architecture of passages and pathways. The Bazaar leaves you in a puzzle as a cultural and economic centre in the downtown of Tehran.
After that, we visit Iran National Museum that holds archaeological collections in two separate structures. Ancient Iran Museum and Museum of Islamic Period, which present you with culture, art and history of Persia. Then (Sat to Tue 14:30 to 16:30) walking to Treasury of National Museum (National Jewelry Museum). National Jewelry Museum shines for the beauty of the diamonds, jewels and royal heritages, to feel kingdom lifestyle better.
Overnight Tehran, (B,L,D).
National Jewelry Museum embraces the most eye-catching collections of gems and royal jewels decorated with diamonds, gold, turquoise and silver.
– Having an expedition to Kashan: Visiting Borujerdi House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Tabatabai House, Fin Garden.
Today we visit Kashan legacies on the way to Isfahan, so our tour begins with Fin Garden. The Garden depicts a genuine Persian garden, telling us stories about the contemporary era from murdering Amir Kabir to present. After that we touch Boroujerdi House which combines the desert style of wind-catchers with Persian traditional models of an iwan. Boroujerdi House attracts your attention with superb plaster-work in interior and exterior decoration. Soon after we see Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse to feel Persian architecture meanwhile bathing. Then, we walk to Tabatabaee House which includes peculiar stone reliefs, stucco and coloured glasses. Finally, drive to Isfahan to sense the beauty of empires art.
Overnight Isfahan, (B,L,D).
An architectural masterpiece dedicated to love of a lady to show how invaluable Love could be.
– Visiting Qeisarie Gate, Naqshe Jahan Square (Meidan Emam: Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Shah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace). Chehel Sotun Palace (Bagh-e Chehel Sotun), Si-O-Se-Pol Bridge & Khaju Bridge.
Tour through Isfahan begins with a three-floor building. Qeisarie Gate in remembrance of the king as the main entrance to Isfahan Grand Bazaar. The gate directs us to Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Meidan Emam) to visit the masterwork of chief architect Sheikh Bahaee. Also, a workshop for Minakari demonstrates us how Persians enamel objects to place heaven into them. In Minakari artists decorates metal (mostly Silver and Copper) or tile by patterns and paintings. Soon after we touch Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque to inspired by genius interior and exterior decoration of the dome. After that we visit Shah Mosque, which depicts Persian architecture in Islamic era. Shah Mosque consists of iwans, domes, tilling and supreme engineering of voice echoing. Then our trip to the square will end by Ali Qapu Palace. Ali Qapu Palace is a gallery of art in terms of music, painting and decoration in an acoustic structure.
By nourishing our mind in the square we walk to Chehel Sotun Palace (Bagh-e Chehel Sotun). Chehel Sotun Palace with gorgeous paintings are awaiting us with palace pillar photo reflected into the front pond. Then we travel to the white river to indulge ourselves to the beauty of worldly known Si-O Se Pol Bridge.
Overnight Isfahan, (B,L,D).
A royal court that is a Mosque nowadays was a sacred and private beauty for Shah Abbas harem ladies.
– Visiting Vank Cathedral, Isfahan Jame Mosque (Masjid-e Jame of Isfahan), Nizam Al Mulk Tomb. Mausoleum of Safavid Princes Chahar Bagh Street, Hasht Behesht Palace & Having Pleasure at Your Pace.
Our tour includes Vank Cathedral with its fascinating paintings and mosque-like dome. Armenians who forced to move to Isfahan by Shah Abbas Safavid constructed the cathedral. After that we travel to Isfahan Jameh Mosque (Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan). The mosque is one of the oldest kinds in Persia. Then we learn how masters do Ghalamzani. Ghalamzani is a superb design on silver, copper, brass and gold to place visionary engravings on objects.
Our exploration continues to Chahar Bagh Street where is a masterpiece of urbanism. Soon after we walk to Hasht Behesht Palace that is a royal pavilion with glamorous paintings, woodwork, mirror-work and tilling. Finally, we travel to the white river to indulge ourselves to the beauty of worldly known Khaju bridge.
Overnight Isfahan, (B,L,D).
Vank Cathedral is a wall-painting collection depicting Christian stories by Armenian beliefs in Julfa area of Isfahan.
– Having an expedition to Izadkhast Castle.- Having an expedition and Pasargadae.
-Visiting Qu’ran Gate and Tomb of Khwaju.
We embark on full-day travel to Shiraz by having a deep expedition to IzadKhast Complex. Sassanid empire built IzadKhast Complex as an adobe structure. The complex includes a fortress, fire temple, caravansary, bathroom and the city of IzadKhast. After the Arab conquest of Persia people constructed a mosque over the fire temple. Also, it became livable by adding a caravansary and bridge during Safavid era till Qajar dynasty. After that, the Global City of Wood-carvings (Monabatkari or Moghaarkari) awaits us. In Monabatkari or Moghaarkari professionals replete woods with religious design or flower motifs in their workplace.
Then we will have an expedition to Pasargadae, the ancient capital of Achaemenid and the tomb of Cyrus the Great. Cyrus the Great ordered to build the tomb with famous fourfold Persian model of the garden. Then, we will have a glance to Quran Gate, which is the north entrance gate of Shiraz. Zand dynasty the gate to bless passengers by the holiness of Quran. Next to the gate is Tomb of Khwaju, who was the guru in literature, also a guide to Hafiz.
Overnight Shiraz, (B,L,D).
Pasargadae ancient city embraces Cyrus the Great Tomb, Pasargadae garden and Prison of Solomon to demonstrates better detail about the first king of Achaemenid empire and the urban structure of the time.
– Nasir-Almolk Mosque (Pink Mosque), Zinat Al-Molk House, Atiqe Mosque & Shahcheragh Holy Shrine and Eram Garden, Hafez Mausoleum.
Today we devote ourselves to the beauty of Shiraz. At first we visit Nasir-ol-Molk, a supreme intellectual and artistic sacred place which proves no comparison with a typical mosque. Spirituality lies inside when sunshine passes through the colourful glasses of windows to Persian carpet orchards. Also, the superb celling ceramic-work dazzles everyone who visits. Then we walk to Qavam House, a unique model of Persian architecture. It not only surprises you in the garden, but also with gorgeous mirror-works and European style of paintings.
After lunch, we embraces Eram Garden, the original meaning of Paradise (Pardis in the Persian Language). The garden displays the Persia peculiar structure in magnificent buildings and botanical garden. Further to usual monuments we experience Shahcheragh, the third holiest shrine in Persia. Shahcheragh with a feeling of spirituality takes you out of the worldly tension. Then we visit Hafezieh, the mausoleum of a poet whose love stories, spiritual beliefs and sagacious poems alleviate readers. Hafez Ghazal by the use of eloquence inspired Persians to fall in love, be honest and worship Allah.
Overnight Shiraz, (B,L,D).
Eram Garden is a real meaning of the Persian word “Pardis” (paradise) which confirms itself as an orchard with the identifying structure of the central mansion.
– Having an Expedition to Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rajab & Naqsh-e Rustam, Cube of Zoraster and Tomb of Saadi.
We travel outside of Shiraz to explore Persepolis, one of the three Achaemenid Empire Capitals. Darius the Great constructed the palace and dedicate it to the ceremonial events to demonstrate the imperial majesty and eminence. The palace with the meaning of ‘city of Persians’ is a great example of Achaemenid architectural style. After that visiting Naqsh-e Rustam a necropolis that tombs of emperors of Persia are in rock cuts. Also, kings have engraved their messages on rock reliefs in the necropolis. In addition, there is a Zoroastrians sacred place “ Cube of Zoroaster ” as a spiritual monument too.
Soon after that taking a short walk to Naqsh-e Rajab, an open-air archaeological archive. Naqsh-e Rajab displays Sassanid imperial impregnable power and triumphs over Roman emperor on bas-relief inscriptions. Finally, we touch Sa’diyeh, the mausoleum of a poet whose words and wisdom enlighten your soul. Sa’adi with his global reputation for verses about human rights left us the most valuable heritage by writing books such as GOLESTAN & BOSTAN.
Overnight Shiraz, (B,L,D).
Persepolis embraces the most significant Achaemenid heritage, not only as an archeological remain, but also as a fact of cultural legacies of Persians.
Departing Shiraz we travel to Kerman to visit Ganjali Khan Complex. It is a historical district that Ganjali Khan as the governor of Kerman built to devote himself to public services. The archive of the area includes mosques, bath, Bazaar and school that all attributes to the area prosperity. Kerman is well-known for the flavour of Kolompeh. Kolompeh is the special Kermani cooky inside which, is field with mashed sweet date palm. Kermani women bake Kolompeh in the traditional ovens as one of the most popular Persian souvenirs. Soon after a touch of softness and tenderness of art in a Kermani house manifests a frame of paradise.
Pete feels like to keep a piece of heaven in your house. It is one of the famous handicrafts of Kerman province and the art of creating patterns with hairs called Ris. The most popular Pate used to cover the grave of Shah Nematullah Vali. Then moving to Fathabad Garden, a charming location to help yourself with Persian dishes especially at night. The garden came into existence by an imitation of Shahzadeh Garden during Qajar Dynasty.
Overnight Kerman, (B,L,D).
Kermani women are the artists whose art is rather crafts, cloth or architecture. They also present itself in sweet cooking, rugs designing and unique fabric weaving.
– Having an Expedition to Shazadeh Historical Garden & Rayen Castle.
Today we travel outside of Kerman to Bam Citadel, but on the way we visit Shazdeh Mahan Garden. The garden is a true prototype of Persian garden with gorgeous mansion, which trees and facing fountains surrounded it. After that taking an expedition to well-preserved Rayen Castle. The castle is one of the biggest adobe in the center of Lut desert which dated back to Sassanid era. Then keep our tour to Bam Citadel, the biggest adobe structure in the world.
Bam embraces ancient stories since more than 1000 B.C.. Achaemenid empire renovated Bam Citadel to preserve its mysterious and magical glories. The heart of the citadel is the defensive fortress, which include residential area, buildings for lodging soldiers and governor’s residence. On the other hand, Bazaar, mosque, watchtowers and gates are other significant constructions. Unfortunately, lately earthquake (2003) destroyed most part of the citadel.
Overnigt Kerman, (B,L,D).
Bam Citadel displays how ancient Persians adapted their lifestyle with identifying nature of Lut Desert in Kerman. Also, how they adjusted their architectural power in Persian relation with universe.
On the way to Yazd, we will have an excursion to the Semi-nomadic lifestyle of locals. A village with a very peculiar structure of cave-like houses. Nowadays, living in caves, and by the formation of skyscrapers, buildings, and modern villas, seems to be a dream. But that would be enough just to turn your way when leaving Kerman and see the unique village of Meymand. Meymand has been a shelter for humans in the heart of the mountains for many years. Meymand, a village that the human life still is going on from ancient times, hidden with a fence of mountains. The village is deep in the heart of the desert.
Then moving to Zein-o-din Caravansary which is one of the 999 Inns for traders along Silk Road during Safavid Dynasty. The residence is now an establishment for the lodging and entertaining of travellers. Soon after having an expedition to Pahlavanpur Garden, where is a construction based on Zandieh architectural pattern during Qajar dynasty. Pahlavanpur Garden is UNESCO world heritage with a cool atmosphere deriving from trees and water passing across the garden.
Overnight Yazd, (B,L,D).
Zein-o-din Caravansary announces hospitality in heart of desert to give a relaxing atmosphere to look at stars and rest in Yazd.
– Visiting Jame Mosque, Walking in Historic Area of Fahadan to Lariha House, Visiting Yazd Fire Temple, Amir Chakhmagh Complex & Dowlat Abad Garden.
Today our travel begins with Yazd Jameh Mosque, where the brilliance of tilling dazzle eyes next to highest minarets. The mosque depicts harmonious craft between Islamic and Persian architecture. Also, Cashmere Fabric (Termeh) as an art in warp and weft of cloth is on the way to the mosque. After that we walk to Fahadan Area to explore brick and mud lifestyle with a particular style of construction. In Fahadan customs and traditions fed direct us to Lariha House. The house helps capture a view of Yazd lifestyle in a well-decorated location. Lariha House is famous for architecture of wind-catchers plus archways, plaster-work and stained-glass window. Then we visit Zoroastrians Fire Temple, which is continuously burning for around 2500 years.
Next in order of time, our exploration continues to Amir Chakhmagh Complex with its gorgeous balanced submerged alcove. Then we experience traditional form for athletics which was for training soldiers for warfare in Zourkhaneh (Pahlavani Rituals). Finally, we taste Yazdi Cake a culinary item that carries the identity of Yazd. It’s a kind of simple, sponge cake designed with Almond slice. Tour ends today with a pleasing atmosphere of the highest wind-catcher in the world, in Dowlat Abad Garden.
Overnight Yazd, (B,L,D).
Dowlat Abad Garden waves at you in adobe in size of a city as an orchard with a delightful ambiance to fresh you in Yazd.
– Having an Expedition to Meybod county (Visiting Abbasi Caravanserai, Water Reservoir, Ice House Building & Narin Castle).
– Visiting Naein county(Visiting Jame Mosque & Desert Anthropology Museum).
We embark on a full day travel from Yazd to Isfahan with an expedition to Maybod county. In Meybod we explore a region which was Mozaffarid dynasty capital and widely known in terms of architecture and handicrafts. Our visits will include Abbasi Caravanserai where displays how travelers took rest on the way of their tours. After that we walk to traditional water reservoir which provides safe and clean water in desert. Soon after we have visit the Ice House which feeds the county with sufficient ice reminded from winter. The Ice House works on the basis of an evaporation engineering masterpiece since 1000 B.C.
Then we visit Narin Castle, which used to be a fortress during existence, dated back to Achaemenid era. Our exploration continues to Naein county, where is an ancient region famous for the qanats, handicrafts and castles. We visit Naein Jameh Mosque which is one of the first four mosques after Arab conquest of Persia. After that we surf Desert Anthropology Museum. Then we travel to Rigareh Qanat-based Water Mill to investigate qanat construction since 1000 B.C in Persia.
Overnight Naein, (B,L,D).
Naein Jameh Mosque shines like a diamond decorated with artistic viewpoints of Persian architects at the center of Persia desert.
We have a visit of Abyaneh village on the way to IKA . It is famous for its incredible architecture and colourful fruits such as pomegranate and mulberry. The village shows us historical traditions and customs along with distinctive habitable buildings. Giveh as a very traditional kind of shoe will amaze us. Giveh is a cotton and wool shoe with wild-bull leather with high comfort.
Depart Iran, (B,L,D).
Abyaneh village is a reddish village with incredible rural lifestyle in Isfahan.Abyaneh village is a reddish village with incredible rural lifestyle.
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Free Excursions: – Zourkhaneh (Pahlavani Rituals): a traditional form of athletics for training soldiers for warfare in ancient era. – An excursion to Abyaneh Village to experience one of the ancient rural areas close to the central desert of Persia. – Rigareh Qanat-based Water Mill: to investigate how people quench their thirst by constructing qanat underground since 1000 B.C in Persia. Having an excursion to Meyman Mount Village, A village with a very peculiar structure of cave-like houses.
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Iranian cuisine is heavily based on rice, bread, fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit. Meat is mostly lamb or mutton. The national drink of Iran is chai (tea), always served scalding hot, black and strong. All sorts of delicious fresh fruit juices, milkshakes and yoghurt drinks are available throughout Iran.
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