Eco Culture Tehran to Qeshm Island

Day 1: Arrival

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

Meals: _, _ , _

Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Day 2: 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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, _

Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Day 3: Drive to Kashan

We drive toward Kashan, and visit Fin Garden, this delightful garden is renowned as being the very epitome of the Persian Garden and earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list with its historical background, amazing atmosphere, symmetrical proportions, old cedars, spring-fed pools and fountains. Then visit Sialk Ancient Hill, this is downplayed in some guidebooks, but is well worth a visit to see a pre-historic ziggurat in the process of archaeological investigation. Boardwalks get you right up close to the giant mud-brick structure, and there is adequate information to let you fully appreciate the antiquity of this special site.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, _

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 4: Drive to Isfahan

Visit Broujerdi Traditional House and drive to Isfahan. Visit Abyaneh village en route. Then visit Sio Se Pol, the historic bridge of modern Isfahan are of course Safavid in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, _

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

 Day 5: Isfahan City Tour

Today we visit Imam Square, the huge open square in the center of Isfahan with its artistic monuments on four sides including Imam Mosque with intricate turquoise tiles, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque with some of the best mosaics from the 17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was the first skyscraper in Iran and the old Bazaar. Walking through one of the largest squares in the world and visiting history, culture, architecture, and handicrafts as well, is an experience you have never had before. Then we walk to the Chehel Sotoun Palace and after visiting this beautiful royal pavilion of the Safavid and one of the Persian Gardens registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list it’s time to explore more of Isfahan at leisure time in the old Bazaar with hundreds of shops displaying the art of handicraft. And visit Cathedral Vank Church in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, _

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 6: Visiting Pasargadea, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis and Persepolis

After breakfast in Isfahan 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 so privileged to be able to see some of the well-preserved structures and carvings still intact 2,500 years later then drive to Shiraz. Visit Quran gate then arrive at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, _

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 7: 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, 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, _

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel or Traditional Hotel

Day 8: Qeshm Island

We fly to Qeshm Island from Shiraz.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Traditional Hotel

Day 9: 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: Traditional Hotel

Day 10: Visit Qeshm Island

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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Traditional Hotel

Day 11: Departure

Transfer to the airport, flight to Tehran Mehrabad Airport then transfer from Mehrabad  Airport to the IKA Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast, _, _