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, which symbolize the 72 martyrs who fought and died with Imam Hossein in Karbala.

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.

After that we will visit another shrine which is an outstanding and excellent example of holy shrine in southern part of capital city Tehran.

Shah Abdol Azim was a fifth generation descendant of Hasan ibn ‘Ail and a companion of Muhammad al-Taqī . He was entombed here after his death in the 9th century.

Adjacent to the shrine, within the complex, include the mausoleum of Imamzadeh Tahir (son of the fourth Shia Imam Sajjad) and Imamzadeh Hamzeh (brother of the eight  Imam - Imam Reza).

Mosaic tiling and mirrors decorations, installation of painting doors, carved, inlaid works and repairing the shrine and establishing the long minarets as well as building facade in the main and other courtyards was done in Qajar era; however, Hazrate Abdolazim (peace be upon him) dome has been covered by golden copper clay and the long minarets established in 19th century.

Then we drive to Tajrish Bazar, in Tajrish square in the northern part of Tehran. it comes to classic Iranian shopping experiences, Tajrish bazar including food market, green groceries, different bakeries and tasting many Iranian pickles and variety of nuts (such as pistachio), dates and Iranian pastries, a few fresh Culinary Essentials and spices (such as saffron) and tea, unique to this part of the world. browsing the food stalls at this photogenic bazar in upmarket Tajrish pretty much nails it.

One of Tehran's most attractive shrines, Imamzadeh Saleh provides a photogenic focus to Tajrish Sq. with its twin minarets and dome covered in beautiful patterned turquoise tiles: it looks especially stunning towards sunset.

In the evening, it is time to visit and walking through Tabi'at Bridge (nature bridge) which is the largest pedestrian overpass Tehran. The 270-metre bridge connects two public parks.

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

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.

Direct transfer to Airport for flight to Mashhad

On the way to Airport, we will have a photo stop at Azadi Tower, the last symbol of Tehran and a unique construction with traditional and modern architecture.

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Iran’s second largest city and spiritual center, Mashhad is located in the northeastern province of Khorasan. An historically important transit city along the Silk Road, Mashhad, which literally means ‘place of martyrdom’, is most famous for the tomb of Imam Reza, the 8th Shia Imam.

The Imam Reza Shrine Complex, known as the Haram-e Razavi, dominates the city center and needs several visits to properly appreciate the scope of its magnificence. With seven massive courtyards, and a total area of nearly 600,000 square meters, by some measures it is the largest mosque in the world. And over than 24 million of pilgrims who flock to the shrine all year round from all over the world endow this part of the city with a decidedly multicultural atmosphere, and there is a tangible sense of the spiritual as visitors demonstratively mourn the 8th Imam’s martyrdom.

Pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him). Spending a wonderful evening at the shrine. 

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On our third full day in the beautiful city of Mashhad, you will be going to Ghadamgah, mausoleum of Ferdowsi the grate Iranian epic poet as well as a sightseeing tour in the urban areas of Mashhad.

Mashhad is the saffron-center of the world, and you won’t get a better deal anywhere else than in the bazar around Fakaleh Ab square. The spice(saffron), which is more expensive than Gold, makes for an excellent souvenir or present. Mashhadi carpets are also famous in Iran.

Afternoon pilgrimage to Imam Reza shrine.

Evening flights to Shiraz

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We have an excursion to the impressive (UNESCO WHS) Takht-e Jamshid or as Greek historians Herodotus called it, “Persepolis “

Numerous palaces, gates, stairs with reliefs, halls, the treasury used to protect the Achaemenid Empire’s legendary treasures are to be visited.

then, you will visit Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, the rock reliefs and some tombs of the Achaemenid emperors.

Afternoon in Shiraz you will visit the Tomb of Hafez, the world famous Iranian poet, whose masterpiece Divan inspired German poet Goethe to verify the “West-Eastern Divan” in 1814.

The last visit will be “Shah Cheragh” magnificent mausoleums, with the dazzling mirror mosaics art. The most important pilgrimage center of the city of Shiraz is the Mausoleum of Mir Sayyed Ahmad, the son of the seventh Emam known 

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Morning sightseeing in Shiraz starting with Pink (Nasir-ol Molk) Mosque, which is famous as Pink Mosque. Sunrays will paint the floor and the columns colors by passing through the colorful window glasses. with colorful ceramics & windows. One of the most elegant and most photographed pieces of architecture in Shiraz, the Pink Mosque was built at the end of the 19th century.

Afterwards you will visit the (UNESCO WHS) Eram Garden, a nice sample of Persian Gardens .it is also a Botanical garden.

Then, Traditional bazaar of Vakil and SarayMoshir.

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Morning departure for Yazd. En route visit to (UNESCO WHS) Pasargadae Palace & Tomb of Cyrus the Great, where Cyrus the Great is resting for centuries.

Then, continuing the road to Abarkuh.

Famous for its Ancient Cypress (about 4000 years old).

And arriving in Yazd, the capital of Zoroastrians.

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Yazd is an ancient city on the coast of Iran’s Central Desert.

amazing local architecture & traditional air-conditioners called “Wind Tower”.

The altitude of the city gives you a pleasant weather .
funeral towers  of Zoroastrians  “Towers of Silence“, and then Zoroastrian Fire Temple.
Afterwards, visiting the old town quarter(Fahadan) .

In the evening, we will visit Amir Chakhmaq Complex.

Then, Dowlat abad garden with the tallest wind tower.

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Departure for Naein by visiting Narin Qaleh Citadel 

You will reach Isfahan in the evening, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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We have a great day in Isfahan, the masterpiece of Islamic archeology, by visiting Chehel-Sotun Garden (UNESCO WHS). 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), to visit Imam Mosque, The beauty in design and awesome harmony. 

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 Bazar is the other important part of the main square.

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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
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.

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

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Early in the morning driving to Kashan, en route to Kashan we will visit Abyaneh. The historical village has special historical houses, which are constructed with peculiar reddish hue mud. In addition, inside the city Kashan we will visit Fin Garden (WHS) a nice example of Persian garden. Then we will visit Boroujerdi traditional house-

Lady Fatima Masoumeh Shrine of Masoumeh – Qom: The shrine (of Fatima al-Ma’ssooma) was at first as a shed of straw mat erected according to the order of Musa bin Khazraj al-Ash’ari, now it has a high gold dome, around which high minarets rising towards the Heaven.

The first dome in the shrine of Masoumeh, after that straw mat shed, was built after half a century by the order of Zaynab, the daughter of Imam al-Jawad in 9^th century.

Then directly to Imam Khomeini Airport for flight back home with a full pack of memorable moments and nice pictures to share with your family and friends.