Iran classical-tour

Iran Classical Tour 15 Days / 14 Nights Tehran, Kashan, Abyaneh, Yazd, Kerman, Shiraz, Isfahan, & Qom. This is a comprehensive tour package for those who would like to spend two weeks in Iran and be able to see a good variety of sights and grasp a profound impression of Iranian history and culture. “Iran Classical Tour” has been planned as a two-week tour to suit everyone who would like to learn about Iranian culture, history as well as architecture and explore the wealth of Iranian ancient civilization during this travel time. 1

Tehran 2 nights at the beginning + I night at the end Tehran is the present capital of Iran, a gigantic city with huge population. It’s the house of interesting museums as well as palace complexes of recent decades and centuries in Iran. Most of the tours begin and end here as it’s a hub for both international and domestic flights. Visit Tehran to learn about the transition of Iranian society from traditional life to modern day and the related lifestyles. 2

Kashan on the way to Abyaneh Kashan is a small town at the edge of desert with long history of pottery, tile making, silk & velvet weaving, etc. The architecture of its historical houses and planning of its historical garden of Fin are so dazzling that have made them the must-see sights. Visit Kashan and see how Iranians lived until 19th century and how their houses were designed to suit their lifestyle. 3

Abyaneh 1 night Abyaneh is a picturesque village at the end of a mountain road in a valley where people make a living by agriculture and animal farming. Abyaneh is built on the hillside overlooking the green farms and fruit gardens. The adobe color of the mud-made houses has given a unique character to the village. Visit Abyaneh to travel back in time and see how hard-working people live a life in harmony with nature. 4

Meybod on the way to Yazd Meybod is like a living museum of Iranian vernacular architecture whose people couldn’t survive in the heat of summer days without wind catchers, water reservoirs and ice houses. Underground water supplement channels, Kariz system, have given life to desert towns of this type. Visit Meybod to walk in the footstep of the unknown people who created life-maintaining indigenous engineering techniques. 5

Yazd 2 nights Yazd is a perfect example of a city built in desert-friendly architecture. The interesting aspect of city planning is that the new buildings are constructed with the intention to preserve this style. It has been a major community of Zoroastrians who have built fire temples, towers of silence, etc. Also, wind catchers, water reservoirs, ice houses, etc are all found in and around this city. Visit Yazd to grasp a realistic feeling of the lifestyle of the people in a desert city. 6

Kerman 2 nights Kerman is the capital city of the largest province of Iran. The city had been destroyed and rebuilt around 14 times. It has been located strategically on the ancient India-Mesopotamia road (spice road). Barrel-vaulted roofs, arches and bearing walls have formed the character of such towns. Yet, it boasts of some of the most beautiful Persian gardens of Iran like Shahzadeh garden at Mahan. Visit Kerman for its herb bazaar, Rayen Citadel, etc. 7

Shiraz 3 nights Persepolis, the ceremonial palace compound of Achaemenians, is a short drive from Shiraz. It is the heart of the Persian empire. Shiraz has been the center of attention in Iran’s history since very long time ago. It is considered the literal capital of Iran due to the presence of world-class poets like Hafez, Sa’di, etc. Visit Shiraz to enjoy its beautiful gardens, long history and rich culture. 8

Isfahan 3 nights Isfahan is the gem of all the cities in Iran where you find the Islamic architecture at its culmination. Bridges, mosques, city planning, etc all witness to the fantastic taste of Iranian artists. Handicrafts and souvenir shops offer the greatest variety of items. Workshops of craftsmen are all along the bazaar lanes and passageways. Visit Isfahan and experience beauty, serenity and livelihood. 9

Qom on the way to Tehran Qom is the most religious city of Iran where the major seminaries have made it the center of Shiite education. It is where the sister of Imam Reza, the 8th Imam of Twelver Shiites, has been buried. The mausoleum is one of the largest burial compounds of Iran adjacent to several other buildings with educational functions. Visit Qom to get a feeling of a Shiite-centered town. 10

Invitation Send an Inquiry Today Tour inquiry for individuals LESS than 4 people. Tour inquiry for individuals MORE than 4 people. Detailed itinerary. Ask a question! Contact Destination Iran Email: info[at]destinationiran.com Gmail: rahman.mehraby[at]gmail.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/destinationiran Fax: +982166427470 Mobile: +989121889182 (Please call ONLY from 06:00 am to 06:00 pm GMT) No Other Documents on Destination Iran Tour Packages 01 How to Travel with Destination Iran 02 Destination Iran Terms & Conditions 11

http://www.destinationiran.com	1639
http://translate.googleusercontent.com	17

Iran classical-tour

by Rahman Mehraby on Jun 19, 2010

Accessibility

Categories

Tags

Upload Details

Usage Rights

2 Embeds 1,656

Statistics

Iran classical-tour — Presentation Transcript