Tehran and beauties of the Persian West (2025) από 907 €

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Ημέρες 1, 2, 3

Τεχεράνη (Tehran)

Ταμπρίζ

Jolfa

Khoy

Urmia

Naqadeh

Qom

Τεχεράνη (Tehran)

Tehran

Ημέρα 1

Welcome to Iran! Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon (variable schedule based on arrival flights), we will begin the visit to TEHRAN, the capital of the country, a modern city with almost ten million inhabitants. We enter the Tajrish Bazar, a small and active bazaar full of activity and life. Inside we visit the Imamzadeh Saleh Sanctuary, one of the most popular Shiite shrines in Iran, magnificent blue architecture, dedicated to a descendant of the prophet. Tehran is on the slope of the Alborz Mountain range, some peaks exceed 5000 meters, and at its foot - on the edge of Tehran - is DARBAND VILLAGE, with its mountain atmosphere, its waterfalls, its green paths, its numerous Tea houses and its restaurants. Dinner included.Note: If the arrival time of your flight is after 5 p.m., you will not be able to attend the activities planned for this day.

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Tehran

Ημέρα 2

We include a visit (with guide and tickets included) to the great metropolis. We begin by going to the 437 meters high MILAD TOWER, its views are impressive (if it´s a foggy day with low visibility, instead of the Milad Tower we will go to the Azadi Tower). We visit the National Museum, the largest historical and archaeological museum in the country, where we can learn more about this land, the cradle of civilizations. Afterwards, we visit the Golestan Palace, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, a site of palaces and gardens which construction began in the 16th century. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we will visit the National Jewelry Museum, property of the central bank, an amazing collection of precious stones and metals, highlighting the “peacock throne” and the “earth globe”. Free time; we will drop you off in the Grand Bazaar area, with its many covered streets, alleys and hundreds of shops.Note: Sometimes the jewelry museum is not open, in that case, we would visit the carpet museum that shows Persian carpets, some from the 16th century.

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Tehran - Tabriz

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Ημέρα 3

Free time in Tehran until transfer to the airport for a flight to Tabriz (included). Schedules are subject to frequent modification so you will be informed at the time of the booking. Arrival in TABRIZ after a little over an hour´s flight and transfer to the hotel. Our guide will normally arrive in the middle of the afternoon. We are in the most important city of eastern Iran, capital of the region of Eastern Azerbaijan, located in a fertile valley. Given its location, Tabriz has historically been an important crossroads of cultures and has been inhabited by people from all over the Middle East (Armenians, Azerbaijanis, Georgians, Kurds, Persians, Turks, Arabs, etc.). Today, its population is mostly Azeri-speaking. In the evening, we will walk through El-Goli Park, a pleasant park with a large lagoon in the center surrounded by small restaurants. Dinner included.

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Tabriz

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Ημέρα 4

We visit TABRIZ, a city with just over one and a half million inhabitants. We will visit the blue mosque, built in the 15th century but badly damaged in an earthquake; we will visit the Azerbaijan museum where we will learn about its collections from different periods. We will also pass in front of the mausoleum of the poets, where we learn about the rich cultural heritage in poetry that Iran and Arg-e-Alishah have - remains of the great fortress and walls that the city had. At the end of the morning we will leave the city, a little less than an hour away KANDOVAN, a very picturesque mountain town, for more than 800 years its inhabitants have resided in troglodyte homes, it reminds us of the Cappadocia region in Turkey. Lunch included. In the afternoon we return to TABRIZ, you will have plenty of free time to visit the BAZAAR, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the largest covered bazaar in the world, important for centuries because it is located on the Silk Road (cited by Marco Polo and Ibn Batuta), the carpet area stands out.

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Tabriz - Jolfa

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Ημέρα 5

After breakfast, just over two hours separate us from JOLFA, a small city on the border with Azerbaijan, historically inhabited by Armenians. We will visit the SAINT STEPANOS MONASTERY, an Armenian monastery declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, built in the 9th century (rebuilt after an earthquake in the 17th century). We also visit the Choopan chapel, walled under ocher mountains, and also a world heritage site, the Khaje Nazar Caravanserai, lunch included. A time for a walk next to the very pleasant Ruined Mill waterfalls. Free time.

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Jolfa - Khoy - Urmia

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Ημέρα 6

We travel south through Iranian Azerbaijan. We will stop in KHOY, a city that houses the tomb of Shams Tabrizi, a 13th century Persian mystic, poet and philosopher. We continue our trip to URMIA, in this city inhabited over 4000 years ago, legend says that Zoroaster was born here and that one of the wise men was buried here. The city located near the largest lake in Iran, with salt water and presenting vivid contrasts in its colors. We visit Urmia, a city known for its religious and ethnic diversity, home to a significant population of Christians, Orthodox, Chaldeans and the Assyrian community. We will visit some of its churches: Naneh Maryam Church was built in the 3rd century, being the oldest Christian temple in Asia. We also visit Maserkis church and Seh Gombad, a cylindrical tower from the 12th century and the Friday mosque.

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Urmia - Teppe hasanlu - Saholan cave - Sanandaj

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Ημέρα 7

We continue our route towards the south, near the city of Naghade, we visit the archaeological site of TEPE HASANLOO, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and the remains of this ancient citadel date back to 7000b.C.. A fabulous gold vase with reliefs of chariots and soldiers dating back almost 3,000 years was discovered here (now in a museum in Tehran). We continue towards the SAHOLAN CAVE, we visit it by boat since most of its surface is covered with water. Lunch included.We continue through Kurdistan Iran, we will arrive at its capital SANANDAJ mid-afternoon, free time to walk around the city. Dinner included.

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Sanandaj - Hamadan

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Ημέρα 8

After breakfast we continue our route, about two and a half hours of distance take us to one of the oldest cities in the world: HAMADAN, today a pleasant provincial capital of more than half a million inhabitants, located at almost two thousand meters high. A cooler climate than other regions. We begin our visit in GANJNAMEH, five kilometers from the city, at the foot of a large mountain, this place is historical and recreational, in a beautiful landscape among trees, rocks, a river and a waterfall we can see the ancient cuneiform inscriptions from the 5th century b.C. engraved in rock. Time for a walk by the waterfall. We include (sometimes closed for weather or other reasons) the cable car that takes us up to the mountain where we have a magnificent view (in winter it is often snowy). Lunch included. After lunch, we visit the museum of the war with Iraq, a monumental and magnificent museum that exposes the Iranian vision of the war with Iraq. We cannot help but wish for peace on our planet. After that, we visit the archaeological site of Hegmataneh, remains and a museum about the city that existed at this point 2800 years ago. Already in the center of the city we visit the Mausoleum-museum of Avicenna, this Persian genius, doctor, philosopher, astronomer and scientist who wrote almost 300 books is buried here, his contributions in medicine stand out, the novel tells us about this wise man/ movie “the doctor”. We will also pass by the place where the tomb of Baba Taher (11th century poet) is located and the garden square where a large statue of a Lion made in the time of Alexander the Great is located. During the visit (if we can) we will visit one of the places where Pahlevani/zoorkhaneh rituals are celebrated, a tradition of martial arts and athletics with which Persian warriors trained, these rituals have been declared intangible heritage of humanity, many of them instruments appear similar to those existing in current gyms.Free time to walk through the bazaar.

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Hamadan - Qom - Mausoleum of ruhollah khomeini - Tehran

Ημέρα 9

After breakfast we depart for QOM, the provincial capital and one of the holiest Shiite religious centers in the Islamic world that houses the mausoleum of Fatima Masuma, sister of the eighth Shiite Imam, Imam Reza. Tens of thousands of pilgrims visit Qom every year. Qom is known for being a major center of Shia Islamic studies and is home to numerous religious schools and seminaries, as well as Al-Mustafa Islamic University, which attracts students from all over the world. Accompanied by an Islamic scholar we will visit the sacred mausoleum (courtyards and outdoor areas) and they will introduce us to Islam in its Shiite branch, enveloping us in the atmosphere of this holy place. After that, we´ll visit Imam Khomeini´s house. Free time in the city´s bazaar, with its many shops specializing in prayer and religious objects. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we continue to the capital of Iran. Before entering, we visit the Mausoleum-Shrine of Imam Khomeini, considered the founder of the Islamic Republic and whose construction began in 1989 after his passing. The immense complex of more than 20 square kilometers is a cultural and tourist center that also houses a seminary and a university of Islamic studies. Arrival in TEHRAN at the end of the day (around 19:30 hrs.)

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Tehran

Ημέρα 10

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.

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Ημέρα 1: Τεχεράνη (Tehran)

Ημέρα 2: Τεχεράνη (Tehran)

Ημέρα 3: Τεχεράνη (Tehran), Ταμπρίζ

Ημέρα 4: Ταμπρίζ

Ημέρα 5: Ταμπρίζ, Jolfa

Ημέρα 6: Jolfa, Khoy, Urmia

Ημέρα 7: Urmia, Naqadeh, Μαχαμπάντ, Σαναντάζ

Ημέρα 8: Σαναντάζ, Χαμαντάν

Ημέρα 9: Χαμαντάν, Qom, Τεχεράνη (Tehran)

Ημέρα 10: Τεχεράνη (Tehran)

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Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with Spanish speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
Includes departure transfer
City tour in: TEHRAN, TABRIZ, HAMADAN
Boat: Saholan Cave
Ticket admission: Imamzadeh Saleh Shrine, Milad Tower, National Museum, Golestan Palace and National Jewelry Museum in Tehran, Blue Mosque, Azerbaijan Museum in Tabriz , St. Stephen´s Monastery and Choopan Chapel in Jolfa , Naneh Maryam Church, Maserkis Church and Seh Gombad in Urmia , Tepe Hasanlu archaeological site, Saholan Cave , Ganjnameh, Iraq War Museum, Hegmataneh Archaeological Site, Mausoleum of Avicenna in Hamadan , Courtyards of the Mausoleum of Fatima and house of Khomeini in Qom, , Khomeini Mausoleum
Funicular: Hamadan
Flights included: Tehran/ Tabriz