Persitaus | All of Persia

Tour Code: 138

Itinerary

Day 1: Spain-Tehran

Day 2: Tehran

Day 3: Tehran-Mashhad

Day 4: Mashhad

Day 5: Mashhad-Kerman

Day 6: Kerman-Rayen-Mahan

Day 7: Kerman-Yazd

Day 8: Yazd

Day 9: Yazd- Abarkuh-Shiraz

Day 10: Shiraz

Day 11: Shiraz- Necropolis- Persepolis- Pasargad-Shiraz

Day 12: Shiraz- Izadkhast- Isfahan

Day 13: Isfahan

Day 14: Isfahan

Day 15: Isfahan-Abyaneh-Kashan

Day 16: Kashan-Nushabad-Tehran

Day 17: Tehran-Rasht

Day 18: Rasht-Sarein

Day 19: Sarein-Ardabíl-Kandovan

Day 20: Kandovan-Tabriz

Day 21: Tabriz-Spain

Day 1: Tehran

Arrival at IKA, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2: Tehran

Today we will visit the oldest monument in the city, the Golestan Palace, Masterpiece of the Qajar era, then we will see the Archeology Museum to know the collection of Persian antiquities, then we will see the Museum of Jewels (open Saturday to Tuesday), an exceptional exhibition of jewels from different monarchies. In the afternoon we will take a walk through Nature Bridge and afterwards you will be Transferred back to hotel.

Day 3: Tehran-Mashhad

Internal flight to Mashhad, arrival at Mashhad International Airport, a visit to the Imam Reza shrine, Nader Shah Museum, a visit to the traditional carpet market, Visiting the oldest museum in Iran containing stamps, ancient coins and astronomy equipment and an arsenal of weapons. In the afternoon, visit to the crafts of Torqabeh and serving Dinner in the traditional gardens.

Day 4: Mashhad-Nishapur-Chubin-Mashhad Village

Visit to Nishapur, a 2000-year-old city, a visit to the tombs of Attar and Khayyam, the wooden village, Visit the traditional market, Turquoise Workshop, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Return to Mashhad.

Day 5: Mashhad-Kerman

Internal flight to Kerman, visits begin with the Ganjali Khan Complex, a magnificent building covered by beautiful tiles and paintings. Next, we will see the Jameh Mosque and the Bazar, afterwards you will be Transferred back to hotel.

Day 6 Kerman-Mahen-Rayen

Mahan and Rayen excursion. In Mahan we will visit the Dervish sanctuary, founder of a dervish order, completely covered with turquoise mosaic and Shazdeh Garden (World Heritage Site). In Rayen we will see the citadel of Rayen a Sassanid fortress built entirely in adobe. afterwards you will be Transferred back to hotel.

Day 7: Kerman-Saryazd-Yazd

Departure to Yazd also known as the city of wind catchers, on the way we will visit the village Saryazd. Upon arriving in Yazd we will visit the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, the sacred fire that has been burning for 1,500 years without ever going out. afterwards you will be Transferred back to hotel.

Day 8: Yazd

Excursion in the city of large adobe buildings with a brick architecture and ventilation towers to cool the houses on hot desert days. We will see the Tower of Silence, where the Zoroastrians left their dead to be discarded by the vultures, The Garden of Dowlat Abad (World Heritage Site), The Jameh Mosque, with the highest minarets in the country, The Old Town, The Complex by Amir Chakhmaq, Timurid construction of the 14th century, and at last the Water Museum, where you can observe in detail how the Persians managed the water in the desert.

Day 9: Yazd- Abarkuh-Shiraz

Departure to Shiraz, the city of roses and poetry, on the way we will see the city Abarkuh. we will see one of the oldest cypress tree in the world and Agha Zadeh Mansion. Arrival in Shiraz, in the afternoon we will visit The famous tombs of the Saadi and Hafez, two of the most famous Persian Poets in the world, transfer to the hotel.

Day 10: Shiraz

Entire day dedicated to Shiraz, a city with more than 4000 years of history we will visit The Nasir al Molk Mosque (known as the pink mosque), Vakil Complex including Vakil and Bazaar Mosque, Karim Khan Citadel, a fortress with towers and walls decorated with geometric drawings, which was built as a residence of Karim Khan. Next, we will see The Eram Garden, Shah Cheraq, afterwards you will be Transferred back to hotel.

Day 11: Shiraz- Necropolis- Persepolis- Pasargadae

Departure to the ancient city of Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the remains of the capital of the Achaemenid Persian Empire until its conquest by Alexander the Great. We will continue to Necropolis of the kings (Naqsh-e Rustam), where the remains of the great Achaemenid kings rest in tombs carved into the mountains. Then we will see Pasargadae (Tomb of Cyrus, World Heritage Site). Return to Shiraz and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 12: Shiraz- Izadkhast- Isfahan

Departure to Isfahan, On the way we will visit Izadkhast village, there we will see Izadkhast Castle, Caravansarai and continue the route to Isfahan. arrival in Isfahan, taking night walks and hotel accommodation.

Day 13: Isfahan

The entire day dedicated to the city of Isfahan, a city with fabulous Islamic architecture, a European traveler passing by once said: " He who has not seen Isfahan, has not seen the world." This day we will see the Imam Square (World Heritage Site by UNESCO), Shah Abbas Mosque (Imam Mosque), Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (exclusive mosque for women in the Safavid court of the 17th century), Ali Qapu Palace, a residential and ceremonial palace of the Safavid kings, the famous traditional bazaar of Isfahan and Jameh mosque of Isfahan. Afterwards you will be Transferred back to hotel.

Day 14: Isfahan

Full day of excursions in Isfahan, Chehel Sotun Palace with its twenty wooden columns, Hasht Behesht Palace, you will visit to the Armenian neighborhood of Jolfa and Vank Cathedral an Armenian cathedral decorated with a mixture of Islamic and Christian imagery, the historical bridges of Kaju and Si-o-se Pol, famous for its 33 arches and its unique architecture, afterwards you will be Transferred back to hotel.

Day 15: Isfahan-Abyaneh-Kashan

Departure to Kashan, the city of rose water. On the way we will visit Abyaneh Town, a town with 400 years of rich history also known as The Red Village. Next, we will go to Kashan, one of the oldest cities in Iran, there we will visit the Tabatabaei House, Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Agha Bozorg Mosque.

Day 16: Kashan-Nushabad-Tehran

Departure to Tehran, on the way we will visit the underground city of Nushabad, with the meaning of ‘city of fresh water’, the city is famous for its remarkable complex of tunnels and underground chambers. Because of this, it is also known as the ‘underground city’. Arrival in Tehran, In Tehran we will visit Saad or Niavaran palace (Depending on the day of visit), Tajrish Bazaar, Darband, Transfer to the hotel.

Day 17: Tehran-Rasht

Departure to Rasht, a city on the coast of Caspian Sea, there we will see Rudkhan Castle, an 11th-12th century medieval fortress built on top of a mountain, Transfer to the hotel in Rasht.

Day 18: Rasht-Sarein

Departure to Sarein, a city with hot springs, on the way we will visit the historic town of Masuleh, known for its unique Persian rural architecture, we will continue towards Sarein, Transfer to the hotel in Sarein.

Day 19: Serein-Ardabíl-Kandovan

Departure to Kandovan, on the way we will visit the city Ardebíl, there we will see the Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi al-Din. Arrival in Kandovan, a small town with a history of approximately 800 years the city is also known as the Little Cappadocia, with the houses inside the mountain caves, transfer to the hotel.

Day 20: Kandovan-Tabriz

Departure to Tabriz, there we will visit the Historic Bazaar of Tabriz (UNESCO heritage site), visiting Blue Mosque, Azerbaijan Museum, Arg -e Tabriz (Tabriz Citadel), El Goli Park, Transfer to the hotel.

Day 21: Tabriz-Spain

Transfer to the airport, flight back to Spain