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7 Days
Highlights
- Duration: 7 Days
- Arrival: Tehran
- Departure: Shiraz
- Wheelchair Access Available
- Iranian SIM card
- Cultural Tour
- Arrive in Tehran, where your exploration starts at the National Museum of Iran, offering exhibits that connect with the civilizations along the Tigris and Euphrates. Appreciate ancient Mesopotamian influences at the Iran Glassware and Ceramics Museum, and experience the bustling life of Tehran's Bazaar, echoing the vibrant markets of Iraq.
- Travel to Kashan, where the architecture and historical sites mirror Iraq's rich cultural history. Explore traditional houses, the serene Fin Garden, and the ancient site of Tepe Sialk, drawing parallels with Mesopotamian civilization.
- In Isfahan, marvel at Naghsh-e-Jahan Square, surrounded by significant sites like the Imam Mosque, Aliqapu Palace, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. These places resonate with Iraq’s Islamic heritage, paralleling the architectural and spiritual grandeur found in Iraqi cities.
- Continue to Shiraz, stopping at historical sites like Pasargadae and Persepolis that highlight the shared history and empires influencing the region. Reflect on the significance of these ancient cities, providing a deeper connection to the Middle Eastern narrative, much like Iraq's storied past.
Hotspots
- UNESCO World Heritages
- Persepolis
- Pasargadae
- Golestan Palace
- Masjed Jame Isfahan
- Eram Garden
- Hafezieh
- Sadieh Tomb
- National Museum of Iran
- Abyaneh village
- Tape Silak
- Chehel Sotoun
- Persian Gardens
- Borujerdi House
- Khajoo Bridge
Day 1: Warm Welcome in Tehran
Arrive in Tehran, where your guide awaits to offer you a traditional Iranian welcome. Transfer to your hotel for a restful evening, preparing for the days of discovery ahead.
Stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 2: Discovering Shared Histories in Tehran
Your exploration starts at the National Museum of Iran, featuring exhibits that echo the civilizations that flourished along the Tigris and Euphrates. At the Iran Glassware and Ceramics Museum, appreciate the craftsmanship that reflects ancient Mesopotamian influences.
Visit Golestan Palace, a symbol of cultural exchange, and stroll through Tehran’s Bazaar, finding similarities in the vibrant market life reminiscent of Iraqi souqs.
Stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 3: Kashan’s Historical Echoes
Drive to Kashan, a city whose architecture and historical sites mirror the rich cultural tapestry of Iraq. Explore traditional houses and the Fin Garden, experiencing the Persian influence that extends across the region.
In the afternoon, uncover the ancient history at Tepe Sialk, drawing parallels to Mesopotamian civilization.
Stay overnight in Kashan in a traditional yet modern hotel, blending past and present.
Day 4: Abyaneh to Isfahan: A Journey through Time
Visit Abyaneh, a village preserving ancient traditions and architecture, showcasing the enduring nature of regional cultures.
Arrive in Isfahan by evening. Begin with a tour of its iconic bridges, and architectural marvels that span centuries, similar to the historical significance of bridges and rivers in Iraqi cities.
Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 5: Isfahan’s Islamic Architectural Splendor
Explore Isfahan’s Naghsh-e-Jahan Square, including the Imam Mosque, Aliqapu Palace, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, sites of great religious and historical significance that resonate with Iraq’s Islamic heritage.
Wander through the traditional bazaar, a reminder of the bustling markets back home, and visit the Chehel Sotun Garden and Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan, celebrating the shared Islamic artistic heritage.
Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 6: Tracing Ancient Persia from Isfahan to Shiraz
Begin on a journey to Shiraz, stopping at key historical sites like Pasargadae and Persepolis. These ancient cities provide insight into the empires that once influenced the region, including Mesopotamia.
Visit Naghsh-e-Rostam, reflecting on the shared history and the significance of these ancient places to both Iraqi and Iranian heritages.
Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day 7: Farewell from Shiraz
Experience Shiraz, a city of poetry and gardens. Visit Nasiralmolk Mosque and the Zand complex, reflecting on the rich cultural exchanges between our regions. Explore traditional baths, mosques, and bazaars, culminating in visits to the tombs of Hafez and Saadi, poets who have influenced Persian and Arabic literature alike.
Depart from Shiraz International Airport, enriched with a deeper understanding of our shared history and culture.
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