Persian Legacy Tour

The Persian Legacy Tour

 introduces the Persian Empire which is the name given to a series of dynasties centered in modern-day Iran that spanned several centuries, from the sixth century B.C. to the twentieth century A.D.

1-The first Persian Empire

founded by Cyrus the Great around 550 B.C., became one of the largest empires in the world, stretching from Europe’s Balkan Peninsula in the West to India’s Indus Valley in the East.

2-The Iron Age dynasty

sometimes called the Achaemenid Empire, was a global hub of culture, religion, science, art, and technology for more than 200 years. But before Persian Empire, Persia (Iran) had different civilizations, one of them was An ancient Susiana civilization that was among the first civilized civilization to emerge over 8800 years ago in today’s Khuzestan (Southwestern Iran).

Today, we know that these civilizations are much older than previous thoughts due to recent archeological discoveries. (Settlements at Susa date to the 7th millennium B.C.E.).

In order to experience the evolution of the civilization of Iran, you just need to text us. We prepare and organize the tour for you. Tour and travel to Iran to discover and explore the ancient times of Iran.

If you choose the Persian Legacy tour, you will visit the primitive and modern civilizations via traveling to Chogha zanbil, Susa, Shushtar, Bishapur, Shiraz, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Yazd, Isfahan.

We suggest you choose this tour in autumn and winter or in early spring due to the hot weather in Ahvaz.

Day 2: Tehran

Your tour begins with the archaeological museum which dates back to 20. In this museum, you will find marvelous collections of artifacts from ancient Iran, including  potteries, ceramics, and etc.…mostly from Persepolis and Susa.

 

Then, you will head to the National Jewel museum in to visit the Priceless Diamond, Daryaye Noor. Lunch will be set in an Iranian Traditional restaurant.

Afterward, you will visit Golestan Garden which is made of several grand buildings set around a lovely garden. Seven of these are open to the public. Although there was a Safavid citadel on this site, it became the palace of Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the Zand dynasty in the late 18th century and later on, The Qajar rulers in the 19th century.

Golestan Palace

Day 3: Fly to Ahvaz

Your tour begins with Susa (Shush)

Susa was once among the greatest cities of ancient Persia. A vast archaeological site remains which might be less visually arresting than Chogha Zanbil, but is dominated by a splendid 19th-century guardian castle. With its enigmatic tomb of Danial. One of Iran`s (UNESCO World Heritage) sites, Chogha Zanbil`s magnificent brick Ziggurat is the best surviving example of Elamite architecture anywhere. Even if you are not a fan of ancient monuments, the great bulk and semi-desert isolation of Chogha Zanbil is impressive.

Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat

Day 4:Drive to Shiraz(600 km)

On the way to Shiraz you will visit Bishapur which is the Sassanian town and the bass reliefs in Tang-e Chogan.

Bishapur, Fars Province, Iran

Day 5: Shiraz

Shiraz is a city of sophistication and always famous as the heartland of Persian culture(The highlight of the Persian legacy tour). In its heyday, the city was given the epithet of Dar-Ol-Elm. (House of Learning) and became synonymous with Education, Nightingale, poetry, and roses.

In a full city tour of Shiraz, you will visit The Eram garden, Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, the Zand complex that includes ( Karim Khan castle, Vakil bathhouse, Vakil mosque, and Vakil baazar), famous Persian poets such as Saadi and Hafez.

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

Day 6: Shiraz

In a full-day of the Persian legacy tour, you will visit Pasargadae, which began under Cyrus the Great in 546 BC. The city of Pasargadae was quickly superseded by Darius the Great. You can visit the tomb of Cyrus, Private and public palaces of him. Necropolis, (Naghshe-E-Rostam).

The rock tombs are magnificent, hewn out of a cliff high above the ground, the four tombs are believed to be those of Achaemenid Kings, so the eight Sassanian bass reliefs carved in beneath the facades of Achaemenid tombs depict the sense of imperial conquests and royal ceremonies.

Necropolis, Fars province, Iran

Persepolis, this magnificent site embodies the greatest success of the ancient Achaemenid Empire.

The monumental, staircases, exquisite reliefs immense columns and imposing gateways leave you in no doubt that this is the finest jewel in the empire’s crown.

In its heyday, the city spread over an area of 125000 sq. meters, and it was the spring capital of Iran where the representatives of the nations came over in Nowruz (21st of March) to gift the Kings. In Persepolis, there are seven palaces that are either private or public. The Persian Legacy tour offers us a great opportunity to to feel ancient Iran and makes it more tangible.

Persepolis, Fars province, Iran

Day 7: Drive to Zein-0 Din Caravanserai(500 km)

En route you will stop in Abarkoo (Abarqu) to visit the mud-ice-house and the cypress tree which estimated to be more than 4000 years old. You stay in an old Caravanserai in the heart of the desert at night.

Day 8: Drive to Yazd (70 km)

Full day city tour of Yazd to visit: the Towers of Silence, Fire temple, Amir Chakhmagh complex and you will get a breath-taking perspective of the oldest adobe city. In the afternoon you will visit the old district of the city, Alexander’s prison, and Dowlat Abad Garden.

Yazd, Iran.

Day 9: Drive to Isfahan (330 km)

En route you will head to Meybod about 52 km North Yazd in order to visit the old post office, caravanserai and Safavid Mud-ice-house. Nearby Narin Castle. The afternoon is your leisure.

Water-reservoir, Meybod, Yazd Province, Iran.

Day 10: Isfahan

Isfahan is the capital of Islamic Iran and the jewel of ancient Iran. The exquisite blue mosaics of Isfahan`s buildings, Its great Bazaar, and gorgeous bridges demand as much as your time to spare.

In a full-day city tour, you will visit chehel sotoon palace (40 columned). This palace is another highlight of Isfahan which dates back to 17th century. You also see the Vank church built in the time of Shah Abbas the First.

Imam Square, Isfahan, Iran

Afterward, you will visit Imam Square( Naghsh-e Jahan Square)with splendid monuments such as Aali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque , Abbasi Great Mosque and, the bazaar.

Day 11: Drive to Kashan

En route you will stop in the UNESCO-recognized village of Abyaneh, located at the foot of Karkas mountain.

Abyaneh, Isfahan province, Iran.

Day 12: Kashan

Kashan and its surroundings have been home to human settlements since at least the 4th millennium BC. Some of the most impressive surviving architecture is from the Qajar era, where the mansions of the rich and powerful persons have been decorated with stucco, colored glass, and lofty wind towers.

In a full-day city tour of Kashan, you will visit Historical houses such as Boroojerdiha and Tabatabaee houses.

Soltan Mir Ahmad bathhouse, fin garden, Seyalk hills, and Bazaar.

Bazaar, Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran

Day 13: Drive to Tehran

En route you will stop in Qom city, the 2nd religious city of Iran after Mashhad, in order to visit the magnificent Hazrat-e Masoomeh shrine.

Day 14: depart Tehran

You will depart Iran, the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.