Eden Garden Tour in Iran

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The lost Eden in 19 day
Cities to be visited: Tehran /Tabriz/ Rasht/ Bandare Anzali / Tehran / Yazd / Kerman/ Bam / Shiraz/ Isfahan/kashan/ Abyaneh/Qom/Tehran


Extensions & Alternatives :Extension #1 Extension #2

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day 1

Arrival to Tehran Airport early morning , meet an assist at airport by your tour guide. transfer to Hotel

Services: Meet and Assist, assistance by Visa issuance and customs clearance , luggage handling, refreshments, transfers and accommodation included.

day 2

Locations: Tehran
Breakfast/ Dinner
Hotel: Laleh in 5 star package / Kowsar in 4 star / New Naderi in 3 star / Khayyam in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	First day of the tour. after the breakfast your guide would start the day with give a concise introduction about your travel itinerary . you are welcomed to share your question over any aspect of your travel and stay with her. Your tour would start at 8:30. however if you felt like to start your tour in evening because of any possible jet lag you are welcomed to inform your guide of your plan. Daily F/D sightseeing of Tehran as follow: Background : Tehran: Established as the capital of Persia just over 200 years ago , this huge , modern and heavily populated city , does not have the romance nor the ancient sites which attract visitors to many other parts of Iran , but it is the place to find the country’s best museums , restaurants and shopping. Visits : Our tour of Tehran begins with visiting the impressive Archeological ,Glass & Ceramic Museum , continues in the TEHRAN – morning tour of Carpet , Archaeological & Ethnological Museums followed by a visit to the shrine of Imam Khomeini. (BD) In order to glean an overview of Iran’s rich history and culture , visits to three of Tehran’s museums are highly worthwhile. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM It is here where we are introduced to Iran’s long and fascinating history. The museum exhibits artifacts representing all periods in Persian antiquity , many discovered in sights visited during your tour. ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM Here colorful displays help us to understand the ethnic diversity , which exists within Iranian society , by illustrating the customs and traditional dress of many of the country’s 100 tribal groups.
Lunch
PM	Jewels MuseumAfter lunch we visit the Crown Jewels Museum to marvel at the Peacock Throne of the Shah & his other brilliant treasures (Subject to opening rules). CARPET MUSEUM Persian rugs are considered to be among the finest in the world and the art of carpet weaving is believed to be as old as Persian history itself. This museum contains a wonderful array of pieces dating back as early as the 15th century , ranging from stately court carpets to nomadic rugs distinguished by their lively , wild , naive designs.
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 3

Locations: Tabriz:
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Hotel: Pars Ilgoli hotel 5 star/ International hotel 4 star/ Darya hotel 3 star/ Azarbaijan hotel 2 star.
Room: Double
Services:

AM	Tehran / Tabriz A short flight to Tabriz , center of Azerbaijani culture in Iran , an oasis at the foothills of Mt. Sahand , a silent volcano! Afternoon a visit to the BlueMosque known for its splendid tiles. We explore the Azerbaijan Museum with its ethnographical , archeological and historical sections. Following you will visit Arg-e-Tabriz , the 14th Century citadel. Time to stroll the 15th-century covered bazaar.
Lunch
PM	Tabriz.
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 4

Locations: Rasht/ Bandare Anzali:
Breakfast Dinner
Hotel: Sepid kenar hotel 4 star/ Kadusan 3 star
Room: Double
Services:

AM	Tabriz/Caspian Sea This morning , we depart to the Caspian Sea region. A stop at Ardabil will include the Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi Ardabil , one of the finest historical examples of Persian art.. Then we proceed to Bandar Anzali , one of the most important Iranian ports on the Caspian Sea.
Lunch
PM	Bandar Anzali.
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 5

Locations: Ramsar
Breakfast Dinner
Hotel: Ramsar Azadi hotel 5 star/ Ramsar kowsar hotel 3 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Caspian Sea/Ramsar today , we depart southwards on a scenic route to the picturesque town of Masuleh , perched on a steep mountainside and surrounded by dense forest. After exploring the town , continue along the Sea to the coastal town of Ramsar.
Lunch
PM	Ramsar
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 6

AM	Ramsar /Teheran today is a leisurely drive across the beautiful Alborz Mountains to Teheran. Arrival in the afternoon. Teheran
Lunch
PM	Tehran
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 7

Locations: Tehran/Yazd:
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Hotel: Safaee Hotel 5 star/ Moshir Mamalek garden 4 star/ Mehr 3 star/ Tehrani 2 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Teheran/Yazd Your day will start off with a visit to the Niavaran Palace , housed in a beautiful building then on to the Historical objects ,with its fine collection , including the Pahlavi residential in last Century . then we will have a walking tour in Tehran main street and parks to get to see and experience the daily life of people.
Lunch
PM	In the afternoon , a short flight will take us to Yazd
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 8

Locations: Yazd/ Bam
Breakfast/ Dinner
Hotel: Bam Arge Jadid Hotel 4 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Yazd Morning tour of Yazd’ s Zoroastrian heritage. With 60 , 000 of them still living around Yazd , we visit their Tower of Silence , their Fire Temple where the burning flame is said to have been burning since 470 AD. Walk the citys old section with its mud-brick houses and wind-towers. Afternoon , depart to Kerman. On arrival , immediate transfer to Bam (3 Hrs drive).
Lunch
PM	Bam
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 9

Locations: Kerman/ Bam
Breakfast/ Dinner
Hotel: Parsian Azadi hotel 5 star/Arg hotel 4 star/ Akhavan hotel 3 star/Govashir 2 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Bam/Kerman today we visit Bam , a medieval red-clay city which was inhabited until the early Qajar period. The citadel of Bam is the largest clay structure in the world. See the merchants houses , baths and deserted shops. After lunch , we return to Kerman via Mahan , final home of the Sufi saint and poet Shah Nematollah Vali , a founder of a Dervish order still active in today Iran , who died in 1431. His tomb is a masterpiece of Persian architecture , nestled amidst peaceful gardens filled with fountains.
Lunch
PM	Kerman
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 10

Locations: Shiraz
Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel: Homa in 5 star package/ Parseh in 4 star / Parsian in 3 star / Apadana in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Kerman/Shiraz today , we enjoy a spectacular drive , departing Kerman to Shiraz , a land of mountains and deserts having a beautiful nature setting. We will make ample stops along its gorges , creeks , valleys , salt lakes and fig plantations. En route we visit Sar’vestan s remains of the 5th century Sassanian Palace.
Lunch
PM	Shiraz.
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 11

AM	Shiraz today we visit Fars Museum , an octagonal pavilion built by Karim Khan and housing historic artifacts relating to the province of Fars. Continue to visit the Eram Garden , the tombs of Saadi and Hafez- two of the most famous Persian poets- , then the Mosque of Nasiro-el-Molk and Afif-Abad Garden. After lunch we continue to see the church of St. Simmon the Zealot and the shrine of the 9th century martyr Shah-Cheragh , one of the most important Shiite shrines in Iran , and finally , the traditional bazaar.
Lunch
PM	Shiraz.
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 12

AM	Shiraz Free day to relax , shop at the bazaars or exploring the old town on your own
Lunch
PM
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 13

Locations: Shiraz/ Esfahan
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Hotel: Abbasid Hotel in 5 star package/ Aliqapu in 4 star/ Suite in 3 star/ Jolfa in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Persepolis/Isfahan Not far out of Shiraz , we visit Persepolis , ancient Parse , the capital of Darius the Achaemenid , with its audience hall of 100 columns and relief’s showing the guards: the 10 ,000 immortals. Construction started under Darius The Great in 521 B.C Its unmatched splendor still evident today , despite the ravages of foreign invaders and centuries of exposure. Then we continue to visit the monumental fire sanctuary containing the carved tomb of Darius I and three of his successors , the 8 Sassanian rock relief’s at Naghsh-e-Rostam and the 4 beliefs at Naghsh-e-Rajab. Continue to the earlier city of Cyrus the Great at Passargade and visit the simple but majestic tomb of Cyrus before returning to Shiraz for transfer to the airport for our short flight to the legendary city of Isfahan. Overnight at Isfahan.
Lunch
PM
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 14

Locations: Esfahan
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Hotel: Abbasid Hotel in 5 star package/ Aliqapu in 4 star/ Suite in 3 star/ Jolfa in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Isfahan Another highlight of Iran. It claims to be the city of gardens and palaces , and was founded during the 16th century AD. Perhaps the most beautiful of all Iranian cities. The central focus of this fascinating city is the immense Royal Square , enclosed by double-storied arcades. Jewels of Safavid architectural adorn the square. Visit the mosques of Sheikh Lotfollah , with its superb faience tile-work ceiling. Then visit Imam mosques , with its Mongol influence over Persian architecture. Then visit the Palace of 40 columns to marvel at its walls , paintings , frescos and wooden ceilings. And finally visit Aliqapu Palace.
Lunch
PM	Isfahan
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 15

AM	Isfahan Another day enjoying the Pearl of Persia: Isfahan. We will drive by some of its ancient stone- arched bridges from the Sassanid and the Seljuk periods. Drive to the Armenian quarter , which was set at the time of Shah Abbas as a colony for Christians. Visit 2 of its churches. Time in the afternoon to explore the bazaar and shop for carpets , copper and antiques.
Lunch
PM	Isfahan
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 16

Locations: Kashan
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Hotel: Kashan Amir Kabir hotel 3 star
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

AM	Isfahan/Kashan An easy drive today will take us to Kashan. This city is the epitome of everything grand from the old Persia; its mosques , caravansaries , gardens & homes. We will stop at Boroujerdi & Tabatabaie houses , then at Fin Gardens and finally at Agha Bozorg Mosque.
Lunch
PM	Kashan
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 17

AM	Kashan/Teheran today we drive to the Shrine of Fatima in Qom , the second most important Shiite shrine in Iran; then to the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini.
Lunch
PM	Teheran
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 18

AM	Tehran Carpet bazaar, Free at leisure for shopping .
Lunch
PM	Walking tour
Dinner	Our daily visits would be included special Iranian dinner at a local traditional restaurant or outdoor area.

day 19

Locations: Tehran
Breakfast/ Dinner
Hotel: Laleh in 5 star package / Kowsar in 4 star / New Naderi in 3 star / Khayyam in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: transfer.

AM	Tehran: We leave the hotel around 3.00 am for our early flight departing Tehran.
Lunch
PM
Dinner

Extension #1

Locations: Mashad
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

day 19: Tehran / Mashhad (Flight)
This morning we are transferred to the airport for a flight to Mashhad. Afternoon tour of Mashhad.
Overnight: Homa Hotel, Mashhad (2 nights) (B, D)

day 20: Mashhad
day excursion to Neishapour, visit will also include the tomb of Amar Khayyam. (B, D)

day 21: Mashhad / Tehran (Flight)
Morning we visit the famous pilgrim’s bazaar. Afternoon transfer back to the airport for a flight to Tehran.
Overnight: Laleh Hotel, Tehran (1 night) (B, D)

day 22: Depart Tehran
Morning transfer to the airport for the departure flight. (B)

Extension #2

Locations: Kish
Room: Double
Services: Full day guided city tour, meals , refreshments, entrance fees , transfers and accommodation included.

day 19: Tehran / Kish Island (Flight)
This morning we are transferred to the airport for a flight to the Kish Island. Afternoon tour of the city.
Overnight: Shayan Hotel, Kish Island (3 nights) (B, D)

day 20: Kish Island
day free to enjoy this spectacular island. (B, D)

day 21: Kish Island
day free. (B, D)

day 22: Kish Island / Tehran (Flight)
Morning transfer back to the airport for a flight to Tehran.
Overnight: Laleh Hotel, Tehran (1 night) (B, D)

day 23: Depart Tehran
Morning transfer to the airport for the departure flight. (B)

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Eden Garden Tour in Iran