Desert Adventure & Persian Culture

7 Days & 6 Nights

Tour Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Sites :

Golestan Palace- Naqsh-e Jahan Square –Fin Garden

Other Highlights:

The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini - Vank Cathedral - Chehel Sotoun Palace- Jame Mosque - Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque - Ali Qapu Palace - Qeysariyeh Bazar- Khajou & Sio-Se Pol bridges (Zayandeh rood river)-
Abyane historical village- Abbasi traditional house and Soltan amir ahmad traditional Bathhouse- Agha Bozorg Mousque –Kashan Grand Bazar-Tehran Grand Bazar- Sabzeh Medyan- Treasury of National Jewels Museum- Darband mountain village- Maranjab Desert-ancient underground city(ouyi) in Noushabad- Aran and Bidgol- Madare Shah Carevansarai

 

Tour quick overview

Start Tour : TEHRAN
Tehran (1 Night)
2 hours , 13 minutes ( 247km ) By: bus
Kashan
Kashan (1 Night)
1 hour, 55 minutes ( 59km ) By: bus
maranjab
maranjab caravanserai (2 Nights)
3 hours , 53 minutes ( 267km ) By: bus
Isfahan
Isfahan (2 Nights)
1 hours, 5 minutes ( 409km ) By: airplan
ISFAHAN
End Tour : ISFAHAN

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: Tehran

Day Highlights

Arrival (Imam Khomeini International Airport)
The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
(UNESCO WHS) Golestan Palace
Tehran Grand Bazar
Sabzeh Medyan
Treasury of National Jewels Museum. (or alternatively visit Glass and Ceramic Museum)
Darband mountain-village

O/N Tehran

Darband mountain-village Restaurants
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(UNESCO WHS) Golestan Palace
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Golestan Palace
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Tehran Grand Bazar
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Darband mountain-village
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The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
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Arriving in Tehran in the morning. Nadiatrip’s tour director welcomes you at Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Then directly on the way we will visit The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The shrine is flanked by four 91m-high towers symbolizing Khomeini’s age when he died. The huge gold central dome is adorned with 72 tulips, Inside the vast main hall, covered with 12,000 carpets each 12 sq. meters, Khomeini's tomb itself is enclosed in a stainless steel zarih, a cage-like casing through which pilgrims pay their respects and no small number of bank notes. Men and women approach respectfully from different sides.

Construction of the complex, covering 20 sq. km, began in 1989, but parts of it are yet to be completed. The plan is for the ceiling of the interior to be covered with tiny mirrors, as is the case with many other Shia shrines. it is not possible to carry professional camera inside the shrine (only normal one with permission if you are lucky)

Today, we will visit (UNESCO WHS) Golestan Palace, the first royal building in the capital city Tehran.

Tehran Grand Bazar is located near from the palace exactly in heart of the capital city. The bazaar’s covered stores line more than 10km of lanes and there are several entrances, but you get a great view down a central artery by using the main entrance facing the square Sabzeh Medyan.

enjoy by visiting Treasury of National Jewels Museum. (or alternatively visit Glass and Ceramic Museum) Here is the most dazzling collection of gemstones and jewelry, which are very famous in the world.

The National Jewelry Treasury is housed within the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the heart of the City of Tehran.  It is Open during Saturday to Tuesday, 14.00 - 16.30.
Closed on Wednesdays, weekends and Public and Bank Holidays.

The Glass & Ceramics Museum is, like many of other exhibitions, small but perfectly formed. The galleries walk you chronologically through the ages, with detailed.
This museum is dedicated to history of glass and ceramic in Iran. You can see glass made objects and ceramics since 2000 B.C. to 1900 A.C. It is really unique.

In the evening, Darband mountain-village is good choice to escape from Tehran traffic and pollution. A very relaxing place for Tehran People. picturesque view of teahouses, restaurants and fruit-conserve stalls.

O/N Tehran

DAY 2: Kashan

Day Highlights

(UNESCO WHS) Fin Persian garden 
Abassi traditinal house 
Soltan amir ahmad traditional bathhouse
Agha Bozorg Mosque
Kashan covered Grand Bazar

O/N Kashan

 

Kashan covered Grand Bazar
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(UNESCO WHS) Fin Persian garden
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Soltan amir ahmad traditional bathhouse Roof
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Kashan covered Old Grand Bazar
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Kashan covered Old Grand Bazzar
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Agha Bozorg Mosque
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Early in the morning departing for Kashan. Many travelers select Kashan on their journeys between Tehran & Esfahan, but this delightful oasis city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir is one of Iran's most amazing destinations. It not only boasts a cluster of architectural wonders, an atmospheric covered bazaar and a (UNESCO WHS) a nice example of Persian garden.

inside the city Kashan we will visit Fin Garden (UNESCO WHS)

Then we will visit Abassi traditinal house and Soltan amir ahmad traditional bathhouse.

Agha Bozorg Mousque in Kashan is our next site. The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-18th century". Very nice example for its symmetrical design.

Finally, Kashan Grand Bazar

O/N Kashan

 

DAY 3: Underground city of ouyi (Nooshabad)-Desert caravanserai

Day Highlights

underground city(ouyi) in Noushabad
Aran and Bidgol
Maranjab Desert

O/N Kashan Desert caravanserai

Maranjab Desert (3)
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Maranjab Desert (1)
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underground city(ouyi) in Noushabad
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Maranjab Desert (5)
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Maranjab Desert
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Maranjab Desert (4)
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In the morning we drive from Kashan to Maranjab Desert, on the way we will have a short stop to visit an ancient underground city(ouyi) in Noushabad near from Kashan.

It is located in the central part of the city of Aran and Bidgol dates back to 1500 years ago to the Sassanid eraThen we will drive 50 kilometers to get an amazing Combination of Desert, Nature, History. Maranjab desert is quite special and picturesque. the feature that makes the sight awesome is the golden sand dunes that give the impression of flowing like water. Some of the dunes are as high as 240 feet. For this reason, some people have described the desert as an ocean of sand.

O/N Kashan Desert caravanserai

DAY 4: Desert

Day Highlights

Desert sunrise & sunset
O/N Kashan Desert caravanserai

 

Maranjab Desert
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Maranjab Desert (2)
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Maranjab Desert (3)
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Maranjab Desert (4)
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Overnight Desert Safari
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Maranjab Desert (5)
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Before the sunrise we go nearby, to see the sand hills and walk around for photography, enjoying the desert. Then we come back to have breakfast.

Spend time and have lunch a traditional local food. Afterward, you can hike around desert, camel ride, Salt Lake, enjoy silence of desert. desert with endless rolling sand dunes, walk up and down the dunes, taking photos and enjoying the sunset. Run Bare Foot and sit down to feel the pure Sand Dunes beneath your feet.

O/N Kashan Desert caravanserai

 

DAY 5: ISFAHAN

Day Highlights

Abyaneh historical village
Madare Shah Carevansarai
Khaju Bridge  
sio sepol Bridge 
Zayandeh rood river

O/N Isfahan

Abyaneh historical village
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Abyaneh village
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Abyaaneh
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Abyaneh historical village Locals
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Abyaneh historical village In Isfahan
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Abyaneh
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Today again we can enjoy the last sunrise in desert. departing Maranjab desert for Isfahan.

an route to Isfahan we will visit Abyaneh village. The historical village has special historical houses, which are constructed with peculiar reddish hue mud.

Near from Isfahan, we have a short stop to visit a” Madare Shah Carevansarai” backs to Safavid dynasty.

in the evening you will walk around Khaju Bridge and sio sepol Bridge (Zayandeh rood river).

 O/N Isfahan

DAY 6: ISFAHAN

Day Highlights

(UNESCO WHS) Chehel-Sotun Persian Garden 
(UNESCO WHS) Naghsh-e-Jahan Square
(UNESCO WHS) Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
(UNESCO WHS) Ali-Qapu palace
Isfahan Traditional Bazaar 
Persian Carpet studio

O/N Isfahan

(UNESCO WHS) Chehel-Sotun Persian Garden
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(UNESCO WHS) Naghsh-e-Jahan Square
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(UNESCO WHS) Imam Mosque
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(UNESCO WHS) Chehel-Sotun Persian Garden (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Imam Mosque (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
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We have a great day in Isfahan, the masterpiece of Islamic archeology, by visiting Chehel-Sotun Garden (UNESCO WHS). Wonderful palace of Safavid Dynasty, with numerous huge and history-telling wall-paintings, which tells you the most important political event of the history of safavid dynasty.

The architectural of the palace is a typical design of all Persian Gardens.

 We are going to visit the (Naghsh-e-Jahan Square) (UNESCO WHS), then visiting, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, every viewer can be absorbed by its dome color which is going to be changed from dawn to dusk. 

The Ali-Qapu palace is the next site, which means “great gate”. it is very famous in naturalistic wall paintings. 

Traditional Bazaar is the other important part of the main square.

Next we are going to have an amazing experience of weaving the Persian Carpet in a famous carpet studio. Now you have free time to stroll in the covered bazaar with your tour guide. You might like to have a look at the different particular types of handicrafts around the bazaar and buy a prestigious souvenir.

O/N Isfahan

DAY 7: ISFAHAN-Departure

Day Highlights

Vank Cathedral (Jolfa Armenian district) 
(UNESCO WHS) Jame-Mosque  
Departure (Isfahan International Airport)

 

Jame-Mosque
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(UNESCO WHS) Jame-Mosque
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(UNESCO Site) Jame-Mosque
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Vank Cathedral In Isfahan
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Vank Cathedral
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Vank Cathedral (Jolfa Armenian district)
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walking around Jolfa Armenian district and visit Vank Cathedral, which is the example of the colorful architecture to mirror Christians’ religious and spiritual concepts.

After that, we will visit Jame-Mosque (UNESCO WHS) and its incredible Oljaito Mehrab

you have back flight home form Isfahan International airport.

 

End Tour : ISFAHAN

Services Included

  • Accommodation in hotels or local house as per itinerary or similar, including daily breakfast.
  • The prices are based on 3-4 star hotels. But in kashan we have 2 nights in Caravansary in Desert (Desert camp).
  • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary including their applicable entrance fees.
  • Transportation with A/C.
  • English speaking guide and other main languages.
  • Half board
  • Domestic flight (based on the itinerary if it is mentioned)

Services Excluded

  • Application of visa & visa fee
  • Porter tips at hotels & waiter tips at restaurants
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Driver & Tour Guide tips
  • All personal nature expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, minibar, gifts, etc.
  • Daily refreshment
  • Anything not mentioned in the Included list

 

Notes

  •  Visa fee must be paid by the passengers to the consular section of Iranian embassy upon receiving their visa. 
  •  The passengers must indicate the city in which they like to get their visa (where there is an Iranian embassy consular section) upon purchasing the tour.
  •  Any other service(s) not specified in “Services Included” section of this proposal.
  •  Hotels can be changed based on clients’ request or unavailability. Rates may change according to room categories/hotels changes.
  •   Above mentioned durations are based on Iranian calendar.
  •  Working days in Iran are Saturday – Wednesday. Thursdays are half day however many offices are closed on Thursdays.
  •  The National Jewelry Museum is open on Saturdays to Tuesdays, if the program in Tehran is not match the days; we will visit Reza Abbasi Museum instead.

 

Cancellation Policy

  •  2 months before the day of the tour no cancellation fee
  •  1 month  before the day of the tour 10 % cancellation fee
  •  20 days  before the day of the tour 30 % cancellation fee 
  •  1 week before the day of the tour 50 % cancellation fee
  •  48 hours or no attendance in the tour no amount of the booking price will be refunded. 

 

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