Overview
Explore the captivating legacy of Queens and women in shaping the vibrant tapestry of Persian culture. Their profound influence transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on the heritage and history of Iran, even in the contemporary era. Discover a myriad of enchanting houses, mansions, and palaces dedicated to the love of Queens and masterfully architected by women. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Persian handicrafts and cuisine, where women’s artistry shines brilliantly. From intricate designs in Persian carpets to exquisite handmade crafts, these souvenirs carry with them the heart and soul of Iranian women, leaving you with cherished memories of their talent and creativity.
Highlights
- Focusing on queens and women influences on Persian culture and history.
- Visiting houses, mansion, and palaces dedicated to Iranian women.
- Exploring Iran travel highlights and ancient heritage.
- Discovering tangible and intangible UNESCO heritage
Itinerary
At the time of arrival at IKA airport, our representative will welcome you and guiding you to the hotel. After that, you leave the hassle of flight under the shower and relax before the tour of Tehran treasure begins.
Women only tour starts with Azadi Tower as a symbol of modern Tehran and the contemporary national gate of Iran. After that, we will touch Contemporary Art Museum to indulge ourselves to extent our knowledge about persian modern arts. In addition, the museum contains the most valuable collection of western art out of Europe and America. Finally, we visit National Carpet Museum, where shines for the collection of Persian carpets since 1500 years ago.
Overnight Tehran
Tour begins with Golestan Palace as a royal complex with over 400 years old. Golestan Palace shines with peculiar ornaments such as tiling, mirror-works and paintings. The palace surpassed four kings of Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties, who crowned in its majesty. Golestan Palace distinguished itself as a Unesco World Heritage now. Soon after that overlooking Tehran Grand Bazaar, a roofed up building with the old-time architecture of passages and pathways. The Bazaar leaves you in a puzzle as a cultural and economic centre in the downtown of Tehran.
After that, we visit Iran National Museum that holds archaeological collections in two separate structures. Ancient Iran Museum and Museum of Islamic Period, which present you with culture, art and history of Persia. Then (Sat to Tue 14:30 to 16:30) walking to Treasury of National Museum (National Jewelry Museum). National Jewelry Museum shines for the beauty of the diamonds, jewels and royal heritages, to feel kingdom lifestyle better.
Overnight Tehran
Today we visit Kashan legacies on the way to Isfahan, so our tour begins with Fin Garden. The Garden depicts a genuine Persian garden, telling us stories about the contemporary era from murdering Amir Kabir to present. After that we touch Boroujerdi House which combines the desert style of wind-catchers with Persian traditional models of an iwan. Boroujerdi House attracts your attention with superb plaster-work in interior and exterior decoration. Soon after we see Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse to feel Persian architecture meanwhile bathing. Then, we walk to Tabatabaee House which includes peculiar stone reliefs, stucco and coloured glasses. Finally, drive to Isfahan to sense the beauty of empires art.
Overnight Isfahan
Tour through Isfahan begins with a three-floor building. Qeisarie Gate in remembrance of the king as the main entrance to Isfahan Grand Bazaar. The gate directs us to Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Meidan Emam) to visit the masterwork of chief architect Sheikh Bahaee. Also, a workshop for Minakari demonstrates us how Persians enamel objects to place heaven into them. In Minakari artists decorates metal (mostly Silver and Copper) or tile by patterns and paintings. Soon after we touch Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque to inspired by genius interior and exterior decoration of the dome. After that we visit Shah Mosque, which depicts Persian architecture in Islamic era. Shah Mosque consists of iwans, domes, tilling and supreme engineering of voice echoing. Then our trip to the square will end by Ali Qapu Palace. Ali Qapu Palace is a gallery of art in terms of music, painting and decoration in an acoustic structure.
By nourishing our mind in the square we walk to Chehel Sotun Palace (Bagh-e Chehel Sotun). Chehel Sotun Palace with gorgeous paintings are awaiting us with palace pillar photo reflected into the front pond. Then we travel to the white river to indulge ourselves to the beauty of worldly known Si-O Se Pol Bridge.
Overnight Isfahan
Our tour includes Vank Cathedral with its fascinating paintings and mosque-like dome. Armenians who forced to move to Isfahan by Shah Abbas Safavid constructed the cathedral. After that we travel to Isfahan Jameh Mosque (Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan). The mosque is one of the oldest kinds in Persia. Then we learn how masters do Ghalamzani. Ghalamzani is a superb design on silver, copper, brass and gold to place visionary engravings on objects.
Our exploration continues to Chahar Bagh Street where is a masterpiece of urbanism. Soon after we walk to Hasht Behesht Palace that is a royal pavilion with glamorous paintings, woodwork, mirror-work and tilling. Finally, we travel to the white river to indulge ourselves to the beauty of worldly known Khaju bridge.
Overnight Isfahan
We embark on full-day travel to Shiraz by having a deep expedition to IzadKhast Complex. Sassanid empire built IzadKhast Complex as an adobe structure. The complex includes a fortress, fire temple, caravansary, bathroom and the city of IzadKhast. After the Arab conquest of Persia people constructed a mosque over the fire temple. Also, it became livable by adding a caravansary and bridge during Safavid era till Qajar dynasty. After that, the Global City of Wood-carvings (Monabatkari or Moghaarkari) awaits us. In Monabatkari or Moghaarkari professionals replete woods with religious design or flower motifs in their workplace.
Then we will have an expedition to Pasargadae, the ancient capital of Achaemenid and the tomb of Cyrus the Great. Cyrus the Great ordered to build the tomb with famous fourfold Persian model of the garden. Then, we will have a glance to Quran Gate, which is the north entrance gate of Shiraz. Zand dynasty the gate to bless passengers by the holiness of Quran. Next to the gate is Tomb of Khwaju, who was the guru in literature, also a guide to Hafiz.
Overnight Shiraz
Today we devote ourselves to the beauty of Shiraz. At first we visit Nasir-ol-Molk, a supreme intellectual and artistic sacred place which proves no comparison with a typical mosque. Spirituality lies inside when sunshine passes through the colourful glasses of windows to Persian carpet orchards. Also, the superb celling ceramic-work dazzles everyone who visits. Then we walk to Qavam House, a unique model of Persian architecture. It not only surprises you in the garden, but also with gorgeous mirror-works and European style of paintings.
After lunch, we embraces Eram Garden, the original meaning of Paradise (Pardis in the Persian Language). The garden displays the Persia peculiar structure in magnificent buildings and botanical garden. Further to usual monuments we experience Shahcheragh, the third holiest shrine in Persia. Shahcheragh with a feeling of spirituality takes you out of the worldly tension. Then we visit Hafezieh, the mausoleum of a poet whose love stories, spiritual beliefs and sagacious poems alleviate readers. Hafez Ghazal by the use of eloquence inspired Persians to fall in love, be honest and worship Allah.
Overnight Shiraz
We travel outside of Shiraz to explore Persepolis, one of the three Achaemenid Empire Capitals. Darius the Great constructed the palace and dedicate it to the ceremonial events to demonstrate the imperial majesty and eminence. The palace with the meaning of ‘city of Persians’ is a great example of Achaemenid architectural style. After that visiting Naqsh-e Rustam a necropolis that tombs of emperors of Persia are in rock cuts. Also, kings have engraved their messages on rock reliefs in the necropolis. In addition, there is a Zoroastrians sacred place “ Cube of Zoroaster ” as a spiritual monument too.
Soon after that taking a short walk to Naqsh-e Rajab, an open-air archaeological archive. Naqsh-e Rajab displays Sassanid imperial impregnable power and triumphs over Roman emperor on bas-relief inscriptions. Finally, we touch Sa’diyeh, the mausoleum of a poet whose words and wisdom enlighten your soul. Sa’adi with his global reputation for verses about human rights left us the most valuable heritage by writing books such as GOLESTAN & BOSTAN.
Overnight Shiraz
Departing Shiraz we travel to Kerman to visit Ganjali Khan Complex. It is a historical district that Ganjali Khan as the governor of Kerman built to devote himself to public services. The archive of the area includes mosques, bath, Bazaar and school that all attributes to the area prosperity. Kerman is well-known for the flavour of Kolompeh. Kolompeh is the special Kermani cooky inside which, is field with mashed sweet date palm. Kermani women bake Kolompeh in the traditional ovens as one of the most popular Persian souvenirs. Soon after a touch of softness and tenderness of art in a Kermani house manifests a frame of paradise.
Pete feels like to keep a piece of heaven in your house. It is one of the famous handicrafts of Kerman province and the art of creating patterns with hairs called Ris. The most popular Pate used to cover the grave of Shah Nematullah Vali. Then moving to Fathabad Garden, a charming location to help yourself with Persian dishes especially at night. The garden came into existence by an imitation of Shahzadeh Garden during Qajar Dynasty.
Overnight Kerman
Today we travel outside of Kerman to Bam Citadel, but on the way we visit Shazdeh Mahan Garden. The garden is a true prototype of Persian garden with gorgeous mansion, which trees and facing fountains surrounded it. After that taking an expedition to well-preserved Rayen Castle. The castle is one of the biggest adobe in the center of Lut desert which dated back to Sassanid era. Then keep our tour to Bam Citadel, the biggest adobe structure in the world.
Bam embraces ancient stories since more than 1000 B.C.. Achaemenid empire renovated Bam Citadel to preserve its mysterious and magical glories. The heart of the citadel is the defensive fortress, which include residential area, buildings for lodging soldiers and governor’s residence. On the other hand, Bazaar, mosque, watchtowers and gates are other significant constructions. Unfortunately, lately earthquake (2003) destroyed most part of the citadel.
Overnight Kerman
On the way to Yazd, we will have an excursion to the Semi-nomadic lifestyle of locals. A village with a very peculiar structure of cave-like houses. Nowadays, living in caves, and by the formation of skyscrapers, buildings, and modern villas, seems to be a dream. But that would be enough just to turn your way when leaving Kerman and see the unique village of Meymand. Meymand has been a shelter for humans in the heart of the mountains for many years. Meymand, a village that the human life still is going on from ancient times, hidden with a fence of mountains. The village is deep in the heart of the desert.
Then moving to Zein-o-din Caravansary which is one of the 999 Inns for traders along Silk Road during Safavid Dynasty. The residence is now an establishment for the lodging and entertaining of travellers. Soon after having an expedition to Pahlavanpur Garden, where is a construction based on Zandieh architectural pattern during Qajar dynasty. Pahlavanpur Garden is UNESCO world heritage with a cool atmosphere deriving from trees and water passing across the garden.
Overnight Yazd
Today our travel begins with Yazd Jameh Mosque, where the brilliance of tilling dazzle eyes next to highest minarets. The mosque depicts harmonious craft between Islamic and Persian architecture. Also, Cashmere Fabric (Termeh) as an art in warp and weft of cloth is on the way to the mosque. After that we walk to Fahadan Area to explore brick and mud lifestyle with a particular style of construction. In Fahadan customs and traditions fed direct us to Lariha House. The house helps capture a view of Yazd lifestyle in a well-decorated location. Lariha House is famous for architecture of wind-catchers plus archways, plaster-work and stained-glass window. Then we visit Zoroastrians Fire Temple, which is continuously burning for around 2500 years.
Next in order of time, our exploration continues to Amir Chakhmagh Complex with its gorgeous balanced submerged alcove. Then we experience traditional form for athletics which was for training soldiers for warfare in Zourkhaneh (Pahlavani Rituals). Finally, we taste Yazdi Cake a culinary item that carries the identity of Yazd. It’s a kind of simple, sponge cake designed with Almond slice. Tour ends today with a pleasing atmosphere of the highest wind-catcher in the world, in Dowlat Abad Garden.
Overnight Yazd
We embark on a full day travel from Yazd to Isfahan with an expedition to Maybod county. In Meybod we explore a region which was Mozaffarid dynasty capital and widely known in terms of architecture and handicrafts. Our visits will include Abbasi Caravanserai where displays how travelers took rest on the way of their tours. After that we walk to traditional water reservoir which provides safe and clean water in desert. Soon after we have visit the Ice House which feeds the county with sufficient ice reminded from winter. The Ice House works on the basis of an evaporation engineering masterpiece since 1000 B.C.
Then we visit Narin Castle, which used to be a fortress during existence, dated back to Achaemenid era. Our exploration continues to Naein county, where is an ancient region famous for the qanats, handicrafts and castles. We visit Naein Jameh Mosque which is one of the first four mosques after Arab conquest of Persia. After that we surf Desert Anthropology Museum. Then we travel to Rigareh Qanat-based Water Mill to investigate qanat construction since 1000 B.C in Persia.
Overnight Naein
We have a visit of Abyaneh village on the way to IKA . It is famous for its incredible architecture and colourful fruits such as pomegranate and mulberry. The village shows us historical traditions and customs along with distinctive habitable buildings. Giveh as a very traditional kind of shoe will amaze us. Giveh is a cotton and wool shoe with wild-bull leather with high comfort.
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Included
- Accommodation in 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels with breakfast daily (B)
- Meals as per itinerary (L =Lunch, D =Dinner), including soft drinks, juices and tea/coffee
- Qualified national guide throughout
- Comprehensive sightseeing, and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local economy class flight based on itinerary
- Transportation throughout on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches
- Land travel by air-conditioned couch
- Lectures and talks with tour leaders and experts
Excluded
- International Airline
- Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, mini-bar, taxis etc.)
- Airport and hotel porterage
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We will coordinate your visa application for a stay of up to 29 days in 3 to 7 working days after fulfilling specific requirements box by participants.
Visa for citizens from the U.S.A, Canada, the Great Britain and South Ireland takes around 40 days to be issued.
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IranianDebit Card designed for international travelers to provide them access to the Iranian payment system.Iran debit cards can be recharged by different currencies such as Kr, EURO and AED. Iran Debit card is issued under a certain expiry date and can be used to receive cash in Rials everywhere. The cardholder can withdraw money from ATMs of all Iranian banks, purchase tickets at museums, or go shopping, and even use it for internet shopping services. Note that, at the end of your trip, you can simply receive the remaining amount in cash in Rials at the bank, or purchase any other currency you would like at exchange offices.
The most visible daily expressions of Iran’s Shi’ite Islam are the modest dress code, and rules for behavior at mosques, both of which apply for men and women.
Dress code for women: Women are required to wear loose-fitting clothing which covers the arms and legs (long pants). A coat or top that comes down to mid-thigh (light weight trench-coat), and a headscarf. During visits to some mosques, women will also be required to wear a special robe provided at the entrance.
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Loose-fitting clothes + head scarf for women
*Rates for triple rooms are equal as those mentioned for the sharing twin/double room
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