Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz, Mashhad, Kashan
Vakil Mosque, Shiraz, 18th century. Photograph: ©Patrick Ringgenberg.
Rome, Paris or London: yes, but why not a weekend in Isfahan, in the most beautiful hotel in Iran, or in Shiraz, to admire the majestic ruins of Persepolis, or in Tabriz, a cosmopolitan city, surrounded by surprising sites to discover? All selected cities are served by Turkish Airlines. The programs below are based on a 4-5 day stay, easily extendable and flexible. Do not hesitate to ask us for a quote.
Royal Mosque, Isfahan. Photograph: ©Patrick Ringgenberg.
Day 1
Europe – Istanbul – Isfahan
Arrival on the night of day 2.
Days 2 and 3
Isfahan
City tour, free or guided: the Royal Square or Naqsh-e Jahan (with the Imam Mosque, the Ali Qapu Palace, the Lotfollah Mosque), the Friday Mosque, the Chehel Sotun and Hasht Behesht Palaces, the bazaar, the old bridges (Si o seh Pol, Khwaju), the Armenian quarter (Vank church).
Day 4
Isfahan – Istanbul – Europe
In the night, return flight.
Day 1
Europe – Istanbul – Shiraz
Arrival on the night of day 2.
Day 2
Shiraz
Visit of the city, free or guided: the Vakil mosque and hammam, the bazaar, the Nasir ol-Molk mosque, the Narenjestan house, the Khan madrasa, the tomb of the poet Hafez.
Day 3
Shiraz – Persepolis – Naqsh-e Rostam – Shiraz
Excursion to the palaces of Persepolis and the royal necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam, two major sites of the Achaemenid Empire.
Day 4
Shiraz – Istanbul – Europe
In the night, return flight.
Persepolis. Photograph: ©Patrick Ringgenberg.
Blue Mosque, Tabriz. Photograph: ©Patrick Ringgenberg.
Day 1
Europe – Istanbul – Tabriz
Arrival on the night of day 2.
Day 2
Tabriz
City tour, free or guided: the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, the Azerbaijan Museum, Elgoli Park.
Day 3
Tabriz – Jolfa – Sohrul – Tabriz
Excursion to the Armenian monastery of St. Stephanos and the church of Sohrul.
Day 4
Tabriz – Istanbul – Europe
In the night, return flight.
Day 1
Europe – Istanbul – Mashhad
Arrival on the night of day 2.
Day 2
Mashhad
Visit of the city, free or guided: the mausoleum of Imam Reza and its museums, the mausoleum of Khwajeh Rabi, the tomb of Ferdowsi in Tus.
Day 3
Mashhad – … – Mashhad
Three excursion possibilities:
Day 4
Mashhad – Istanbul – Europe
In the night, return flight.
Mausoleum of Imam Reza. Photograph: ©Patrick Ringgenberg.
Bazar de Kashan. Photograph: ©Patrick Ringgenberg.
Day 1
Europe – Istanbul – Tehran – Kashan
Arrival at Imam Khomeini Airport (Tehran), then drive to Kashan (210km).
Day 2
Kashan
Visit of the city, free or guided: the bazaar, the old traditional houses (Borujerdi, Tabatabai, Abbasian), the garden of Fin, the Aqa Bozorg madrasa, the mausoleum of Taj ol-Din.
Day 3
Kashan – Nushabad – Mashhad-e Ardehal – Niasar – Kashan
Excursion to the underground city of Nushabad, the mausoleum of Mashhad-e Ardehal and the Zoroastrian fire temple of Niasar.
Day 4
Kashan – Tehran – Istanbul – Europe
Road to Imam Khomeini Airport (Tehran), then return flight.
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