Heart of Persia

Our travel begins in Shiraz, one of the most appealing cities in Iran and ancient Persia. Upon arrival at Shiraz Airport, you will be greeted by a tour guide who will transfer you to your hotel to overnight in a city of enormous and splendid gardens and a city that remind you of knowledge, culture, poetry, and love. In addition to the peaceful atmosphere and stunning beauty of gardens, those who have an interest in botany can also enjoy observing different species of plants in this city. The combination of poetry, flower, and nightingale can be a source of romantic inspiration and openness of heart. Shiraz people are famous for their calmness, kindness, and hospitality.

Overnight in Shiraz.

Shiraz, the city of colors, lights, flowers, and history. The most magnificent complex on the passing of time in the heart of art. First, in the morning, you find yourself at the spiritual surroundings of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque. It is also known as the Pink Mosque because of its Pink and deep blue tiling. With its stained glass arches, Nasir al-Mulk Mosque showcases a mesmerizing blend of rainbow colors and intricate shapes. The combination of color shades can easily hypnotize any viewer at first glance.

After getting amazed by the rainbow in the mosque, it would be great to feel the same by walking in Vakil complex. It includes a bazaar, a bath, and a mosque. Vakil Bazaar is an ancient shopping complex lying in the center of the historical city of Shiraz. The bazaar is known for its lively atmosphere and Zand-era architecture. After roaming at this famous bazaar, we go to the Vakil Mosque. This grand and beautiful mosque is hidden deep inside the bazaar. After visiting the Vakil Mosque, we will go to Vakil Bath. At Vakil Bath you can imagine how Persians would come here to relax, socialize, and take part in wedding ceremonies by a little help from wax figures and take a step back into the 18th century.

After that, we will go to the historic Persian-style garden and a Unesco World Heritage Site, Eram Garden. You can discover this magnificent palace and garden as you enjoy the heavenly smell of the worldly flowers.

At the next station of today’s excursion, we will visit Hafezieh, the tomb of Hafez, one of the greatest poets of Iran. For the end of the day, it will be great to let lights touching our heart and eyes once again by visiting Shah e Cheragh mosque. Somewhere that architecture and lights can landmark on your memory forever.

Overnight in Shiraz.

The Persian Empire created some of the most astonishing feats of engineering the world has ever seen. Magnificent palaces that rose up from barren desert, roadways, bridges, and canals. Persepolis is one of these engineering masterpieces. The city that was once the richest on the earth. Massive Persepolis entails the greatest successes of the ancient Empire.

The grand staircases, valuable reliefs, and dramatic gateways leave you in the thought that how grand this empire was, just as the broken and fallen columns show that an ancient rivalry with Greece would erupt into an epic clash and change the course of history.

Then we head Naqsh-e Rostam (Necropolis). Stand in awe of the tombs of four ancient kings of Persia, carved into the side of a mountain, at Nagsh-e Rostam. The only thing more impressive than the monuments themselves are the reliefs that decorate the surroundings, show the Royal Peace.

You are visiting Hafezieh, the tomb of Hafiz, in a pleasant and different atmosphere that can be an excellent choice to sit and watch the sunset with a large and cheerful crowd.

Overnight in Shiraz

On the way of Shiraz to Yazd, we will visit the ruins of Pasargadae, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire and the tomb of Cyrus the Great. The empire over which Cyrus the Great rolled, was the largest the ancient world had ever seen and maybe to this day.

It is going straight forward to Abarkuh, one of the oldest cities in the central part of Iran that makes this way more exotic by its historical sites like ice reservoir. This Icehouse is built 400 BCE when Persian engineers had mastered the technique of storing ice in the middle of summer in the desert.

Drive to Yazd and get into the mysterious world of Zoroastrians by the tower of silence, where we can feel and see one of the unique buildings, a silent cemetery with no sign but full of story.

Overnight in Yazd.

Step back in time as you explore the old city of Yazd, a desert town known for its distinct Persian architecture style, punctuated by mud-brick buildings, wind towers, domed ice houses, and water reservoirs.

We leave the hotel early in the morning to visit the Zoroastrian Fire Temple. See the flame allegedly lit in the Zoroastrian Fire Temple since the 4^th century. It is seen as spiritual and cultural landmarks for one of Iran’s oldest continued faiths. This temple gives you celestial tranquility. Then we head to Amir Chakhmaq Complex, which is completed during centuries from Teymorid era to the Safavid era. Today Amirchakhmaq complex is the largest Tekeyeh in Iran (an Iranian architecture structure which is built in religious sites for ceremonies like Ashura).

After that, we go to the Jameh Mosque of Yazd. The first thing that grabs the notice of viewers is its blue tiles under blue sky in the heart of the desert and its tall minarets. The most important thing is the serene atmosphere of this mosque. Finally, we drive to Meybod Caravanserai, also known as Shah Abbas Caravanserai, to discover how tourist did stay at the Caravanserai on the Safavid era.

Isfahan, a piece of jewelry that despite the historical fluctuations in the area has still retained its luster and glory throughout the centuries The city’s rich culture and stunning nature are in such perfect harmony that one seems to be a reflection of the other.

Overnight in Isfahan.

Isfahan is undoubted, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Every year thousands of tourists come from around the globe to Isfahan to appreciate the treasures and masterpieces of Iranian art and architecture.

A cultural hub in the center of the country, Esfahan boasts a proud heritage of art, architecture, and craftsmanship. Isfahan is known for historical sites, religious sites, sightseeing, museums, and shopping. We start with one of the biggest city squares in the world, Naqsh-e Jahan. A UNESCO World Heritage that used to be one of the central points for visitors where they can feel the life in it beside of bazar and mosques also the art on the buildings around, all are wonderful together.

The colors of monuments surrounding the square change throughout the day as sunlight fades away. You can take horse and carriage rides or walk around and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The square holds several splendid structures including Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and Qeysarieh bazar, all seen as great legacies of the Safavid Dynasty. Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque is a mosque with no minarets. Walk through the gateway of the mosque and stop at the doorstep and look up at the ceiling. You will be nothing but mesmerized as you set your gaze upon the inside structure of the mosque. Another arrangement of Naqsh-e Jahan is Ali Qapu Palace. The most spectacular part of the palace is a terrace which grants an excellent view of the famous Naqsh-e Jahan Square.

Then we will visit one of the most amazing sites that shows a simple but exciting relationship between math and architecture. Chehel Sotoun is an excellent mix of architecture and garden in Isfahan. The vast and beautiful garden surrounding this palace mesmerize you.

Eleven bridges cross the Zayandehroud River in Isfahan. Six of these are ancient, and the most important of them are Siosepol, Khaju, and Shahrestan. We finish this day by visiting Siosepol Bridge with 33 stone arches spanning and Khajou Bridge that is spanned the Zayandehroud River with 21 graceful stone arches.

Overnight in Isfahan

The daylight rises over the horizon and returns the city to its morning life. After breakfast, we will visit the Jameh Mosque, which is a sprawling mosque complex that has been restored and decorated many times over the past millennium. Then we visit an Orthodox Christian gem in Isfahan, Vank church displays a striking blend of Armenian and Safavid architecture. After that, we head to the Atashgah Fire Temple.  Atashgah Fire Temple also known as Marabin Fire Temple of Zoroastrian and dating back to the Sassanid era. Atashgah Fire Temple is an amazing one because of the architecture. There are seven windows in seven sides of the building and a portal on the eighth side. So the fire could be seen from any external view.

At last but not at least is Isfahan Bazaar. We visit one of the largest and oldest markets in the Middle East at the Bazaar of Isfahan. Isfahan Bazaar is far beyond a casual shopping center.

Overnight in Isfahan

En route to Tehran we will visit a village of great antiquity, Abyaneh, where is like a living architectural and anthropological museum. It presents an impressive model of an adaptation to the environment. After that, we will visit a jewel of desert architecture, Kashan and then drive to Tehran

Overnight in Tehran

The energetic morning of Tehran begins, and after breakfast, we will visit the National Museum of Iran. A whole complex to gain more knowledge about the long history and the rich culture of Iran. After having a glance, we will continue our way to another fantastic museum as Treasury of National Jewels. Take your time and wander around but don’t forget to take a glance at one of the largest uncut diamond in the world named as Daryaye Nour before leaving the area to visit Saadabad complex. There is perhaps a no better place to see the lifestyle of the ‘Shah’ than the Saadabad Palace Complex. It displays many historical artifacts and documents that reflect Iran’s rich cultural history. For the rest of the day, let’s take a walk on a new bridge that’s undoubtedly one of the best new architecture for a bridge, Nature-Bridge.

Overnight in Tehran