Iran Four Season Tour

Tehran

Upon your early morning arrival at the airport, you will meet our representative carrying a card with our logo (transfer information) who will transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our late morning tour of Tehran commences.
Tehran
A modern metropolis prides itself on having unique museums with immense and unrivaled collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era.

Our tour begins with a trip to the Archaeological Museum. Then, lunch will be set in an exquisite traditional Iranian restaurant where we will sample a wide range of delightful Persian dishes and desserts.

Afterward, we will visit a world of jewels in a priceless Crown Jewels Museum where we can see one of the two greatest diamonds, Darya-e-Noor (sea of light).

At the end of the day, we will get a chance to see a variety of Persian hand-woven carpets and rugs in the Carpet Museum. Stay overnight in Tehran.

National Jewelry Museum, Tehran, Iran

The morning tour starts with Sa’dabad garden which dates back to Pahlavid dynasty. You can visit the main ones.
Afterward, we will visit Tajrish Bazaar.
In the afternoon we will visit the carpet museum. Stay overnight in Tehran

saadabad palace, Tehran, Iran

Qazvin

The foundation of this city dates back to Sassanid era (3rd century ), in the time of Shahpour the 1st.

This city was once the capital of Iran In 16th century (Safavid era). Today you will visit the Jame’a Mosque, Aliqapou palace, and then, the bazaar.

forty columns palace, Qazvin, Iran

Masouleh

Masouleh is in Gilan province, North Iran Which is at least a millennium old, it is step-like and earthy coloured.

You can explore this wonderful and beautiful village. After Masuleh, we will drive to Anzali which is one of the most important ports of Iran in caspian Sea and plays an important role in Iran tourism. Stay overnight in Anzali.

Masouleh village, Gilan, Iran

Anzali

Anzali port or Bandar-e Anzali is one of the cities of Gilan Provine and one of the most important cities of Iran in terms of economics and tourism.

This city is located on the southern coast of Caspian Sea. Today we will visit the Anzali Lagoon which is one of the best places for bird watching including almost 78 species of birds living in this area.

The Military Palace Museum is another high light to visit. This palace has been built in 1930 by Reza Sah(1878-1944) the founder Pahlavid Dynasty. The palace turned into The military museum after several renovations in 1989.
Stay overnight in Anzali.

Anzali Lagoon, Gilan, Iran

Ardabil is an ancient city which is located at the foot of Sablan Mountain (the bride of Iran Mountains).

In this city the Safavid dynasty(16&1

Ardabil

7 century) . We will visit the mausoleum of Sheikh Safi-ad-Din-e-Ardabili. It is an impressive monument, including the mausoleums of Sheikh Safi and Shah Isma’il, Chini khaneh (the house of chinaware), a mosque, Jannat Sara (the house of paradise), Khanqah (the house of Dervishes), Cheragh Khaneh (the house of lamps), Shahid khaneh (the house of martyrs) and Chelleh Khaneh (the place where devotees shut themselves up during the forty days of Lent).

The mausoleum of Sheikh Safi, the famous dome which is called “Allah-Allah” has an octagonal interior design. Archeological Museum is the next highlight to visit. After that, we will drive to Sarein, which is famous for its hot springs or spas. We can enjoy the remedial benefits of them which have therapeutic attributes for some skin diseases, internal illnesses, and joint problems. We stay overnight in Sarein.

Sheikh Safi al-din, Ardabil, Iran

Tabriz

Today, we will drive to Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province and one of the most populated city of Iran.

The most preserved historical monuments of Tabriz date back to Ilkhanid Mongol(14 century), Safavid(16 & 17 century ) and Qajar(19 century) Dynasties.

Today afternoon we will explore the biggest roofed bazaar of Iran and where the Visitors enjoy the sightseeing named Shah Goli or Eil Goli (the Shah’s pool) which is the name of a large city park in Tabriz. Stay overnight in Tabriz.

El Goli Park,Tabriz, Iran

Kandovan

Our today excursion is a short drive(45km) to Kandovan which is a village that is one of the third rocky villages in the world.

The people are still living there and is one the attractive highlights of Iran. After that, we will drive back to Tabriz to cover the rest of excursion by visiting Kabood Mosque which dates back to 870 CE. The last stop is the Azerbaijan museum. Stay overnight in Tabriz.

Blue mosque, Tabriz, Iran

Kerman

Two hours flight from North West to South East. Kerman is the largest and most developed city in Kerman Province and the most important city in the southeast of Iran.
After lunch and a short rest, you will head to the famous and traditional Bazaar which dates back to 17th and 19th. You can visit a Traditional Bath House which is converted to a nice anthropology museum, coin museum, caravanserai, and a wonderful mosque. Stay overnight in Kerman.

Kerman Bazaar

The Tour starts by driving to Rayen to visit The Sassanian citadel which is an adobe castle 100 Kilometers south of Kerman province, Iran.

It is situated at the foot of the mountain Hezar. The medieval mud-brick city of Rayen is similar to Arg-e Bam which was ruined in an earthquake in December 2003.

Rayen displays all the architectural elements of a deserted citadel. It is extremely well preserved, despite of numerous natural disasters that have destroyed similar structures nearby, and it is one of the most interesting sites in Iran.

Afterward, we will drive to Mahan to visit the Prince garden in the heart of Desert which dates back to the Qajar Dynasty(19century). After having lunch we will head to the Lout desert.
Stay overnight in the desert. There are enough rooms there for the groups.

Rayen Citadel, Kerman, Iran

Qeshm Island

We will drive to Bandar Abbas(600km) and then we will take the ferry to Qeshm Island which takes almost 45 minutes.
Stay overnight in Qeshm Island.

Qeshm Island, Hormozgan, Iran

After breakfast we will start the full day tour. Qeshm Island is home to 1/5% foreign and 25% Iran’s native birds.

The Island is 300 square kilometer and has many eco tourist attraction such as: Hara marine forest(Avecina marina), Portuguese fort, Naaz Islands, Stars Valley, Hengam Island and Chahkooh Canyon. Stay overnight in Qeshm Island.

Stars Valley, Qeshm Island, Hormozgan.Iran

Hormuz Island

Our early morning tour is visiting Hormuz Island.

We will take the ferry to get to Hormuz Island and it takes almost 45 minutes. on the way, we will cross the Hormuz Strait that is between the Persian Gulf and the Oman Gulf.

It is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points.

Hormuz Island is famous as the rainbow Island of Iran with colorful beaches. The wide-ranging colors of the soil include white, yellow, red, green, orange, beige, brown, light turquoise, and also gold.

From a geology perspective, the island is one of the most important salt domes of the world; due to these features, it has been given the name lithology lab.

The agile artists of the island also produce hand arts such as colorful paintings made with their valuable soil, also very popular among tourists. The best time to visit Hormuz island is winter.

Natural events like the migration of birds and turtles also occur in this season.

Undefined When you decide to travel to the Hormuz island, you need to prepare yourself, because in Hormuz there is neither a shopping center or a luxurious hotel.

Everything is pristine and intact. What makes this island scarce, is that there is no urban elements there. Besides all the details, we will explore the Island by visiting Hormuz Portuguese Castle, Rainbow Valley, Salt goddess, the Valley of Statues, and Salt cave until afternoon.

Afterward, we will get back to Qeshm Island and stay overnight there.

Hormuz Island, Hormozgan, Iran

Kish Island

There is no direct flight from Qeshm to kish Island. Therefore, we should take the ferry from Qeshm to Bandar Abbas Port and fly 50 minutes to Kish Island.

Due to its free trade zone status it is touted as a consumer’s paradise, with numerous shopping malls, tourist attractions, and resort hotels.

About 1 million people visit the island annually. Kish Island was ranked among the world’s 10 most beautiful islands by The New York Times in 2010, and is the fourth most visited vacation destination in the Middle East. Today afternoon is free at your leisure. Stay overnight in Kish Island.

Kish Island, Hormozgan, Iran

In the morning tour we will visit the Harireh ancient town.
Most probably the ancient town of Harireh is the same town
According to the writings of Iranian and Arab historians. The town of Harireh had been located in the center of the northern part of the island, where the ruins of the city can be seen.
Visiting this ancient town is an opportunity to get acquainted with the island’s history while having a nice time at the Green Tree Recreational Complex, situated near the ancient city.
afternoon is free at your leisure. Stay overnight in Kish Island.

Green tree, Kish Island, Iran

Today tour includes visiting the ancient water cellars.
The inhabitants of Kish, in the past, used a kind of traditional storage system to gather rainwater. These storages were dug in the ground and built with a domed roof. With the emergence of water desalination facilities, these storages lost their significance. But their remains are still an interesting site for tourists to visit. Afterward, you are free at leisure for swimming and have fun in the island. Stay overnight in Kish Island.

Kariz underground city, Kish Island

Departure

You will be Transferred to the hotel and stay overnight in Tehran.

Depart Iran the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.