Eco Culture Shiraz, Kerman, Qeshm, and Tehran

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at Shiraz International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Based on your arrival flight we can arrange small sightseeing.

Meals: _, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 2: Shiraz City Tour

Shiraz is a city of sophistication that has been celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for more than 2000 years; The city is well known for poems and tall cypress trees. In the morning we visit the astonishing colorful

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque or Pink Mosque makes our day. Walking through one of the oldest streets in Shiraz we arrive in Qavam Naranjestan Garden. Then we will continue to visit Karim Khan Citadel, Vakil Mosque,  walking in the old Bazaar of Shiraz. In the afternoon a visit to Eram Garden and the tombs of the famous poet Hafez is in our program.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 3: Visiting Pasargadea, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis and Persepolis

After breakfast in Shiraz drive to Pasargadae World Heritage Site and the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the first Achaemenid king and founder of the Persian Empire. Then visit Naqsh-e Rustam there are four tombs cut high into the cliff face. The tombs are from the former kings of the Achaemenid dynasty. Also, several reliefs can be found here from the Sassanid period. Then visit Persepolis, walking around at the foundations of the human empire makes you speechless. The ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire is somewhere that you should visit at least once in a lifetime. You will love walking up the grand staircase and through the gates of nations. You feel privileged to see some of the well-preserved structures and carvings still intact 2,500 years later and Quran Gate back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 4: Drive to Kerman

Drive to Kerman. En-route visit Maharloo Lake and Meymand Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 5: Kerman City Tour

Visit GanjaliKhan Complex, Shazdeh Mahan Garden and Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 6: Drive to Qeshm Island

Drive to Qeshm Island and Visit Bam Citadel en route.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 7: Visit Hormoz Island

Transfer to Hormoz Island via ferry boat. Visit the Museum and Gallery of Ahmad Nadalian, Geological Attractions of Hormoz, Portuguese Castle then back to Qeshm Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 8: Visit Qeshm Island Sightseeing

Visit Kharbas Cave, Borka Khalaf Village, Stars Valley, Naz Island, Hengam Island and colored aquatics and dolphins, Chahkooh Canyon, Hara Mangrove Forest, and enjoy the sunset on Tabl village then fly to Tehran.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 9: Tehran City Tour

The Golestan Palace from the Qajar period is listed on the UNESCO heritage list. Built on the leftovers of a citadel, it is one of the oldest buildings in Tehran. The complex has several palaces and a lovely garden. The Qajar family ruled Iran from 1785 to 1925.

The Grand Bazaar in Tehran is less than 200 years old, but this spot trading has been going on for a much longer time. In total, there are more than 10 kilometers of lanes full of stores.
Each part of the bazaar has its specialty, for example, copper, paper, gold, spices, and carpets.

National Museum, today is a day to go through history from the 5th millennium BC to 648 AD the pre-Islam archaeological museum covers Persia’s history to a view of Islamic works of art.

Azadi Tower is one of the symbols of the great Tehran city. Laconic, simple forms of snow-white marble structures rise on the hill in the western part of the city. Memorable architecture made the tower on the list of top Tehran attractions.

Tabiat Bridge:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Day 10: Departure

Transfer to IKA International Airport and fly home.

Meals: Breakfast, _, _