day 01: Arrival -Tehran Arrival at Tehran airport, transfer to hotel & rest. O/N Tehran.
day 02: Tehran-Shiraz After breakfast, we will visit Archaeological & Islamic Art Museum, the finest museum in Iran where you’ll view a collection of ancient Persian civilization. In evening, transfer to airport and fly to Shiraz. O/N Shiraz.
day 03: Shiraz- Visiting the Nomads. In the Morning we leave shiraz to see Sassanid palace in Firozabad and then the nomads Ghashghaie, They’re the most generous people who protect their traditions as old. In evening return to Shiraz. O/N Shiraz.
day 04: Shiraz We will visit Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Hafez (or Saadi) mausoleum, Vakil complex and the most astonishing mirror decoration of Aliebnehamze Holy Shrine. O/N Shiraz.
day 05: Shiraz – Persepolis – Necropolis-Pasargad-Yazd Drive to Yazd, en route we will visit Quran gate, Persepolis (a castle made by free workers not slaves in 500 BC), Nekropol (tombs of Achaemenian kings) and Pasargad, tomb of Cyrus the great which was the Achaemenian center. O/N Yazd.
Eram garden-ShirazNarenjestan gardenQuran gate-ShirazNekropol-tombs of Achaemenian kings-ShirazPersepolis-ShirazNasi-al-molk mosque-ShirazKhan Theological School-ShirazSadie -Tomb of Saadi-ShirazPasargad -tomb of Cyrus the great -ShirazHafeziye -Tomb of Hafez-SHiraz
day 06: Yazd According to UNESCO, Yazd is one of the oldest cities in the world; it is like a living museum. We will visit narrow alleys, the highest wind tower of city which keeps the building cool, Friday mosque from 14th century and the silk weaving workshop where exquisite brocades are still made on traditional looms. O/N Yazd.
day 07: Yazd- Isfahan In the morning we will explore on foot this ancient city and visit a Zoroastrian temple where sacred fire has been kept alive for hundreds of years and is now a Zoroastrian pilgrim centre. This is an opportunity to learn about Zoroastrianism which had been the Persian religion until Arabs brought Islam to Iran. Then go to Towers of Silence on outskirts of the city, which was a burial place for Zoroastrian. In the afternoon drive to Isfahan, en route we will visit Nareen Castle & an old caravanserai in Meibod and a carpet workshop in Naeen. O/N Isfahan.
day 08: Isfahan In the morning we will visit Imam square, the huge open square in center of Isfahan with four monuments at four sides including Imam mosque covered inside and outside with intricate turquoise tiles, The smaller Sheikh Lotfollah mosque contains some of the best mosaics from 17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was the first skyscraper in Iran and Isfahan bazaar where you can visit the workshop of artists who paint miniature sometimes on bone. In the afternoon, we will visit Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and khajoo bridges over zayanderud, relax in one of the traditional tea houses , drink tea and smoke Persian water pipe. O/N Isfahan.
day 09: Isfahan We will visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Friday mosque, Shaking Minarets and Chehel Sotoun known as forty column palace with its exquisite wall painting. O/N Isfahan.
day 10: Isfahan-Abyaneh Drive to Abyaneh, an ancient fascinating village with its colorfully dressed inhabitants and mud brick houses, where little has changed for several centuries. En route we will visit Natanz Friday Mosque. O/N Abyaneh
day 11: Abyaneh- Kashan- Tehran Continue to Tehran, en route we will visit Fin complex in Kashan, a city well known for old houses. O/N Tehran.
day 12: Tehran – Departure Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your return flight.
Iranian Ziggurat tour is a joint venture of historical monument, culture, and nature of Iran from North to south, west to east.
day 01: Arrival-Tehran Arrival at Tehran airport, transfer to hotel & rest. O/N Tehran.
day 02: Tehran After breakfast, we will visit Archaeological & Islamic Art Museum, the finest museum in Iran where you’ll view a collection of ancient Persian civilization and also jewelry museum. O/N Tehran.
day 03: Tehran-Ramsar Drive by coach through a beautiful mountainous road from west of Tehran toward the rainforest plain, which lays down the Caspian Sea. O/N Ramsar, a charming residence on Caspian coast.
day 04: Ramsar – Anzali Drive along the Caspian coast and visit tea plantation, rice farms and also fascinating wooden houses. Arrive in Anzali port, famous for its international pond and visit Caviar processing factories. O/N Anzali.
day 05: Anzali-Qazvin Drive to Qazvin via Alborz mountainous road. Arrive in Qazvin, the early home of Kassites in 24th century BC which was also the first Safavids capital in 16th century AC. Visit some archeological sites there. O/N Qazvin
day 06: Qazvin- Soltanieh – Hamedan Drive to Hamedan, en route we will visit Soltanieh, one of the very ancient civilization zone from 7000 B.C. and Soltanieh dome built by Mongolian empires in 13th century. O/N Hamedan.
day 07: Hamedan We will visit Ester & Mordkhay tombs (Jewish holy shrine), Alaviyan dome and Hegmataneh hill. O/N Hamedan
Ester & Mordkhay tombs (Jewish holy shrine)Alaviyan dome Hegmataneh hill
day 08: Hamedan – Kermanshah Drive to Kermanshah, en route we will visit Anahita complex, built in honor of the female guardian of waters, in Kangavar. Continue to Bisotun which can be called a living museum of Iranian civilization from ancient time to present with the biggest Cuneiform inscription (tablet of Darius I), where you also visit the stone statue of Hercules in the mountain. O/N Kermanshah.
day 09: Kermanshah – Khorramabad Drive from the fold belt of Zagros Mountain. Continue to Khorramabad, once the center of Assassins who imposed a guerrilla war against non Iranian rulers in 11-12th century, and visit Falak-al-Aflac castle, O/N Khorramabad.
day 10: Khorramabad-Ahwaz Drive to Ahwaz. O/N Ahwaz
day 11: Ahwaz-Shush Drive to Shush and visit this beautiful city built 5500 years ago, continue to Chogha Zambil, one of the oldest ziggurats in the world. O/N Ahwaz.
Ziggurat Chogha Zambil-Shush
day 12: Ahwaz- Bishapoor – Shiraz Drive to Shiraz via Bishapoor, an ancient city in heart of history, built as the commemoration of Persian Victory in Persian-Roman war. O/N Shiraz.
day 13: Shiraz We will visit Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Hafez (or Saadi) mausoleum , Vakil complex and the most astonishing mirror decoration of Aliebnehamze Holy Shrine. O/N Shiraz.
day 14: Shiraz – Persepolis – Necropolis – Pasargad – Yazd Drive to Yazd, en route we will visit Quran gate, Persepolis (a castle made by free workers not slaves in 500 BC) Nekropol (tombs of Achaemenian kings) and Pasargad, tomb of Cyrus the great which was the Achaemenian center. O/N Yazd
day 15: Yazd According to UNESCO, Yazd is one of the oldest cities in the world; it is like a living museum. We will visit narrow alleys, the highest wind tower of city which keeps the building cool, Jame mosque from 14th century and the silk weaving workshop where exquisite brocades are still made on traditional looms. O/N Yazd.
day 16: Yazd – Isfahan In the morning we will explore on foot this ancient city and visit a Zoroastrian temple where sacred fire has been kept alive for hundreds of years and is now a Zoroastrian pilgrim center. This is an opportunity to learn about Zoroastrianism which had been the Persian religion until Arabs brought Islam to Iran. Then go to Towers of Silence on outskirts of the city, which was a burial place for Zoroastrian. In the afternoon drive to Isfahan, en route we will visit Nareen Castle & an old caravanserai in Meibod and a carpet workshop in Naeen . O/N Isfahan
day 17: Isfahan In the morning we will visit Naghshe Jahan square, the huge open square in center of Isfahan with four monuments at four sides including Imam mosque covered inside and outside with intricate turquoise tiles, The smaller Sheikh Lotfollah mosque contains some of the best mosaics from 17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was the first skyscraper in Iran and Isfahan bazaar where you can visit the workshop of artists who paint miniature sometimes on bone. In the afternoon, we will visit Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and Khajoo bridges over zayanderud, relax in one of the traditional tea houses, drink tea and smoke Persian water pipe. O/N Isfahan.
day 18: Isfahan We will visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Jame mosque, Shaking Minarets and Chehel Sotoun known as forty column palace with its exquisite wall painting. O/N Isfahan.
day 19: Isfahan– Abyaneh Drive to Abyaneh, an ancient fascinating village with its colorfully dressed inhabitants and mud brick houses, where little has changed for several centuries. En route we will visit Natanz Jame Mosque. O/N Abyaneh.
day 20: Abyaneh- Kashan- Tehran We drive to Tehran, en route we will visit Fin complex in Kashan, a city well known for carpet, continue to Tehran. O/N Tehran
day 21: Tehran-Departure Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your return flight.
Iran Glory tour puts the best of Iran just in your hand in 23 days. Take a tour all over Iran and visit the history, culture, nature, and architecture of Iran in a comprehensive and complete tour. Iran Glory tour allows you to see all over Iran from north to south and from east to west.
day 01: Tehran Arrival at Tehran airport, transfer to hotel & rest. O/N Tehran.
day 02: Tehran – Qazvin Morning drive toward Qazvin. Near Qazvin, in Alamut Valley climb Alamut, visit ruins of Hasan Sabah castle, a mysterious mountain fort which was residential from end of 11 to the middle o 13 century by a community of nationalist named Assassins. Then continue to Qazvin, O/N Qazvin.
day 03: Tehran – Qazvin – Rasht Qazvin, a 1000-year-old city, was once the capital of Iran .After breakfast we will visit Jame mosque with the largest ‘Mihrab’ of any mosque in Iran, Shrine of Shah Zadeh Hossein, a Muslim saint, Heydarieh Theological School, darb-é Kushk (the city old entrance gate) ,Ali Qapu & Chel Sotoun of Qazvin converted to a museum. Then drive to Rasht; en route we will visit traditional Caspian houses, Chahar Oliya (4 Guardians) mosque and mausoleum of Sheikh Zahid gilani Lahijan. O/N Rasht.
Alamut ValleyAlamutSheikh Zahid gilanidarb-é Kushk (the city old entrance gate)Shrine of Shah Zadeh Hossein
day 04: Rasht – Masuleh – Astara Morning drive toward the mountain village of Masuleh with yellow-clay external façade of the houses. In fact this 1000-year-old village resembles an anthropological and architectural museum. Then continue to Astara, a border city. En route enjoy watching tea farms and traditional houses of local residents. O/N Astara.
day 05: Astara- Heyran Pass- Ardebil – Shurabil Lake After breakfast drive toward Ardebil. The route winds its way up along a river to top of mountains, passing through steep gorges named Heyran pass. In Ardebil we will visit Sheikh Safi-Al-Din (the great Sufi) mausoleum with dome of Allah Allah (about 56 feet high) above the resting place, Ardebil bazaar composed of all elements formed a traditional bazaar like small shops, aisles, public bath and a mosque in the center. Continue to Shurabil Lake, have a stop there for photo opportunity. Then drive toward Sarein. O/N Sarein.
Heyran passSheikh Safi-Al-Din mausoleum Shurabil lake
day 06: Sarein – Lahrood – Meshkin Shahr – Ahar – Tabriz Sarein is a Spa region with numerous hot mineral springs of various temperatures known for their therapeutic values. Drive to Tabriz. En route you’ll pass through Lahroud, Meshkin Shahr and Ahar (well known for carpet). Tabriz was the capital of Armenia. There we will visit the 13th century blue mosque (Masjid Kaboud) and El Goli, a pleasant hillside garden around an artificial lake. O/N Tabriz.
day 07: Tabriz-Maku Drive to Maku valley at the very NW of Iran. There you’ll view the 1000-year-old Ghare Kelisa (black Church) which is the graveyard of Saint Thaddeus and located at the foot of a hill. Black and white stones were applied in its construction. And Also Baqcheh Jug Palace. O/N Tabriz.
day 08: Tabriz – Kandovan In the morning drive toward Kandovan Village, a living example of human adaptation to exceptionally unusual natural surrounding. Historians have recently quoted specific geographical references as evidence that links the surrounding area of Kandovan with the Garden of Eden. O/N Tabriz.
Bergdorf Kandovan mit Höhlenwohnungen, Ost-Aserbaidschan, Iran, Asien
day 09: Tabriz – Maragheh – Takab Drive to Takab, en route we will visit Blue & Red domes of Maragheh and Ghaffariyeh dome. One of UNESCO’s world heritages is in Takab named Takht-e Soleiman (Throne of Salomon) built around a small lake about 3rd century AD. There are remains of buildings from various periods. O/N Takab.
day 10: Takab- Hamedan Drive to Hamedan ,en route we will visit in Soltanieh (means town of Sultans) , The 700-year- old Soltanieh dome, the great mausoleum of a Mongol Sultan, the third highest dome in the world (after Blue Mosque in Istanbul and St Paul’s in London). O/N Hamedan.
day 11: Hamedan – Kangavar – Bisotun- Kermanshah We will visit Ester & Mordkhay tombs (Jewish holy shrine ), Alaviyan dome, Hegmataneh hill and Achaemenian Ganjnameh (Treasure Inventory), a lengthy inscription in cuneiform script carved on face of two rocks in the mountain. Then drive to Kermanshah, en route we will visit Anahita temple in Kangavar, built in honor of the female guardian of waters. Continue to Bisotun which can be called a living museum of the Iranian civilization from ancient time to present with the biggest Cuneiform inscription (tablet of Darius I), where you also visit the stone statue of Hercules in the mountain. O/N Kermanshah.
day 12: Kermanshah-Andimeshk According to historical documents Kermanshah has been an important center. There we will visit Taq-e Bostan and a group of rock sculpture shows scenes of battles and hunts. Drive southward to Andimeshk. O/N Andimeshk.
day 13: Andimeshk – Sush – Chogha Zambil – Shushtar – Ahwaz Drive to Ahwaz ,en route we will visit Tomb of Prophet Daniel, Acropolis, Darius Palace (Apadana) and a museum in Shush. Continue to choga Zambil, one of the oldest Ziggurats in the world, then we will visit Jame mosque in Shushtar. O/N Ahwaz.
Choga ZambilTomb of Prophet DanielApadana
day 14: Ahwaz – Bishapoor – Shiraz Early morning drives toward Fars province. En route we will visit Bishapoor, an ancient city in heart of history, built as the commemoration of Persian Victory in Persian-Roman war. Continue to Shiraz. O/N Shiraz.
day 15: Shiraz – Firozabad- Shiraz Drive to Firuz Abad ,en route you’ll see and enjoy Nomad Tents live along the plains (If at the season) you may get off, sit and drink tea with them. Then we will visit Sasanids Palace (224-642 AD) in Firozabad With an area of 11 thousands sq m. it is one of the biggest monuments left from the dynasty. O/N Shiraz.
day 16: Shiraz We will visit Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Hafez (or Saadi) mausoleum, Vakil complex and the most astonishing mirror decoration of Aliebnehamze Holy Shrine. O/N Shiraz.
Narenjestan GardensNasir-ol-Molk MosqueKhan Theological SchoolAliebnehamze Holy ShrineVakil complex – Vakil bazaarVakil complex – Vakil bathVakil complex – Vakil mosqueTomb of HafizTomb of Sa’adi
day 17: Shiraz-Persepolis- Necropolis-Pasargad – Isfahan Drive to Isfahan, en route we will visit Quran gate, Persepolis (a castle made by free workers not slaves in 500 BC), Nekropol (tombs of Achaemenian kings) and Pasargad, tomb of Cyrus the great which was the Achaemenian Centre. Continue to Isfahan. O/N Isfahan.
Quran gatetomb of Cyrus the great
day 18: Isfahan In the morning we will visit Naghshe Jahan square, the huge open square in center of Isfahan with four monuments at four sides including Imam mosque covered inside and outside with intricate turquoise tiles, The smaller Sheikh Lotfollah mosque contains some of the best mosaics from17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was the first skyscraper in Iran and Isfahan bazaar where you can visit the workshop of artists who paint miniature sometimes on bone. In the afternoon, we will visit Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and Khajoo bridges over Zayande Rud, relax in one of the traditional tea houses, drink tea and smoke Persian water pipe. O/N Isfahan.
day 19: Isfahan We will visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Jame mosque, Shaking Minarets and Chehel Sotoun known as forty column palace with its exquisite wall painting. O/N Isfahan.
day 20: Isfahan- Abyaneh Drive to Abyaneh, an ancient fascinating village with its colorfully dressed inhabitants and mud brick houses, where little has changed for several centuries. En route we will visit Natanz Jame Mosque. O/N Abyaneh.
day 21: Abyaneh- Kashan- Tehran Drive to Tehran, en route we will visit Fin complex in Kashan, a city well known for carpet. O/N Tehran.
day 22: Tehran We will visit Archaeological & Islamic Art Museum, the finest museum in Iran where you’ll view a collection of ancient Persian civilization, Niyavaran palace set in fifty hectares of gardens with four separate museums, jewelry museum and Jamshidiyeh park. O/N Tehran.
day 23: Tehran Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your return flight.
“Iran Classical Tour” has been planned as a two-week tour to suit everyone who would like to learn about Iranian culture, history and architecture in a couple of weeks.
You will also travel to the most famous cities that have played key roles in the formation of Iran’s history and culture. During this period, you will explore the wealth of Iranian ancient civilization and today.
Iran ancient tour is a kind of visit to historical and religious monuments. The common point of these works is culture and civilization hidden in them. With this Iran ancient tour, you will completely visit two important, beautiful and historical cities of Iran – Shiraz and Isfahan.
day 01: Arrival -Tehran Reception at Tehran airport, after greeting process transfer to hotel & rest. O/N Tehran
day 02: Tehran – Shiraz Morning after breakfast, full-day city tour to visit the Archaeological & Islamic Art Museums, the finest museum in Iran, which exhibits the artifacts collected from the major archaeological sites in Iran from 7000 years ago. Afternoon rest at hotel. In the evening, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Shiraz. Where you’ll be received at Shiraz airport. O/N Shiraz
day 03: Shiraz, Black Tents Morning drive to camp site where the Nomads in clan basis are living. Stay the night in full facility camp beside Qashqai black tents in their Yard. These people are the most generous men and women who protected their traditions as old ,but in their hospitality are more modern than any courteous one. O/N Camp
day 04: Shiraz Morning visit Nomadic black tents get acquaintance with their colorful life and traditions , then return to shiraz afternoon half day city tour visiting the Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Vakil Bazaar ,Koran Gate and mausoleum of 2 great poets ,Hafez & Saadi. At night visit the most astonishing mirror decoration at the holy mausoleum of Aliebnehamze O/N Shiraz
day 04: Shiraz Morning visit Nomadic black tents get acquaintance with their colorful life and traditions , then return to shiraz afternoon half day city tour visiting the Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Vakil Bazaar ,Koran Gate and mausoleum of 2 great poets ,Hafez & Saadi. At night visit the most astonishing mirror decoration at the holy mausoleum of Aliebnehamze O/N Shiraz
day 05: Shiraz-Persepolis-Naghsh-e-Rostam After breakfast visit the huge Archaeological site belong to 2500 years ago, the manifest of glorified Achaemenids Empire, the sole palace at that time built by free workmen and artist not by slaves. In the evening transferred to airport for the flight to Isfahan . O/N Isfahan.
day 06: Isfahan Full day city tour at Imam Square, a jewel of Persian architecture with 4 monuments at the 4 sides which includes the Alighapou Palace, Imam & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, handicraft factories and the 2-Km long Isfahan bazaar with its traditional arcades. In the evening we visit the most beautiful and famous Isfahan bridges over the Zayande Rud river. O/N Isfahan
day 07: Isfahan Half Day city tour of Jame mosque,Vank Cathedral and the Shaking minarets. Afternoon free at leisure. Evening flight to Tehran O/N Tehran
day 08: Tehran – Departure Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your return flight
Black Tent-Qashqai tribe-ShirazBlack Tent-Qashqai tribe-ShirazNasir-ol-Molk Mosque-ShirazEram garden-shirazNarenjestan-ShirazKhan Theological School-shirazMausoleum of Hafez-shirazMausoleum of Saadi-shirazVakil Bazar-ShirazVakil Bazar-ShirazSheikh Lotfollah Mosques-IsfahanSheikh Lotfollah Mosques-IsfahanVank cathedral-IsfahanVank cathedral-Isfahan
The group will arrive from London to Iran. Transfer from Airport to the Hotel: Evin
Day 2:
Morning visit to Tehran: Archeological, Crystal, Reza Abbasi Museum.
Lunch in a local traditional Restaurant.
continue the visit
Dinner at 18:30 hrs. before going to the airport. The time will be set when the group arrives.
Flight Tehran – Shiraz : approximately 20:00 – 21:00
Arrival to the hotel Aryo Barzan
Reza Abbasi Museum
Reza Abbasi Museum was opened in 1356 S.H. in front of Electronic College of Khaje Nasir Toosi University and it was named Reza Abbasi in memory of the famous Kashan painter.
Approximately 50000 items are kept in this museum. The building has three stories that the visitor movement has been planned to start from the third floor downward. The materials kept in the museum are exhibited in five halls: pre-history hall (the third floor); Islamic art halls 1 & 2 (the second floor); Miniature hall (the first floor); calligraphy hall (the first floor); and a hall for temporary exhibitions (the ground floor). The items here are exhibited chronologically in such a way that the visitors can follow the evolution process of Persian art, civilization and culture; this installation style is unique among other Iran museums.
Day 3:
After Breakfast, visit to Perspolice and Naghshe Rostam.
Lunch in Laneh Tavoos.
Return back to Shiraz, visit Hafez & Sadi, Bazaar of Shiraz.
Day 4:
After Breakfast, check out to drive to city of Yazd. Visit old part of the city time permitting. Lunch and dinner will be in a local restaurant.
Hotel: Moshir al Mamalek garden hotel or Dad hotel
Day 5:
After Breakfast, Check out and after visiting the city drive towards Isfahan.
Hotel: Safir 4* or Abbassy 5*
Day 6:
After Breakfast, visit the city of Isfahan: Alighapou palace, Chel sotun palace. Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, Imam Square, Vank Cathedral, Jame mosque. Old bridges of Esfahan.
Day 7: The group will arrive from Kashan to the IBIS hotel at the airport and stay for a few hours before going to check out 3hrs before the flight & into the flight at 07:00 am.
Armenia Section: At this point the group will enter Armenia
Day 8: City Tour
The group will arrive to the hotel & Check in! Depends on the time of arrival to the hotel the visiting will be arranged.
Morning tour by bus in Yerevan: Republic Square, Vernisazh handmade items market, North Avenue, Cascade, Park of Victory (Statue of Mother Armenia).
Republic Square
Is the center of the city, where singing fountains are located. Here visitors of Yerevan can enjoy fountain show accompanied with world-known music every evening.
North Avenue
Is the modern heart of Yerevan, where restaurants, brand shops and boutiques are located.
Cascade
Is architectural area from 20th century, where private exhibition of Cafes Jian can be found open-air and in museum side.
Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank.
Tsaghkadzor
Is a paradise for skiers, who come here especially to taste the drive, going down the magnificent mountain slopes. Pistes for all levels of complexity start from the Teghenis top, where you get by means of modern rope-way quick as a wink.
Kecharis Monastery
The religious and cultural center of Tsaghkadzor is the Monastery Complex of Kecharis, which was completely reconstructed in 2001. This place is loved not only by natives but also by tourists. Kecharis monastery, is located 60 km from Yerevan in the ski resort town of Tsaghkadzor. Kecharis is a group of 4 churches, and it is one of the well-preserved medieval architectural samples of the Armenian Highland. It founded by Pahlavuni prince in honor of Gregory the Illuminator in 1033 in the 11th century, and construction continued until the middle of the 13th century.
Lake Sevan
Is not only one of the largest lakes in Armenia and the Caucasus region but also one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world. It is situated in the central part of the Republic of Armenia inside the Gegharkunik Province, at the altitude of 1,900m above sea level. The total surface area of its basin is about 5,000 km2. Out of the three great lakes of the historical Armenian Kingdom, Sevan is the only one that remains within the boundaries of modern Armenia.
Sevanavank
Is a monastic complex located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, not far from the town of Sevan. The monastery was founded in 874 by King Ashot I, the first king of the Bagratid kingdom, and his daughter Mariam. Two churches remain, St. Arakelots and Astvatsatsin. The island monastery was, according to historians of the time, used both for worship and pilgrimage.
Day 9: Tour to Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery
The Temple of Garni is one of the oldest sights in Armenia. The structures of Garni combine elements of Hellenistic and national culture. The temple is in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature.
The bath-house
is situated in the northern part of the square. The most interesting part of the bath building is the mosaic dating back to the third century. It is made of natural stones featuring 15 various color. It has 4 rooms – dressing room, cold water bath, warm room, hot water room.
The monastery of Geghard
is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia. The Monastery founded by Gregory the Illuminator. The Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today Geghard monastery is one of the most popular places in Armenia.
Day 10: Visit Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Museum Treasures of Echmiatsin, Gayane and Hripsime churches, return to Yerevan.
Etchmiadzin is one of the historic capitals of Armenia and the main religious center of the Armenian people with the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the most important Armenian Apostolic church, located in the city.
Hripsime Church
Saint Hripsime Church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia. The church was erected by Catholicos Komitas atop the original mausoleum built by Catholicos Sahak the Great in 395 AD that contained the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsime to whom the church was dedicated. The structure was completed in 618 AD. It is known for its fine Armenian-style architecture of the classical period, which has influenced many other Armenian churches since. This church together with other nearby sites is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 11: Visit Tatev Monastery and the ropeway, Devil’s bridge, departure
Tatev (ropeway)
Tatev Gateway, home of the world’s longest non-stop reversible aerial tramway, an unforgettable route to Armenia’s medieval Tatev Monastery built in the 9th century. The tramway was opened on October 16, 2010. Just days later it was recorded in the Guinness World Records Book as the world’s longest non-stop reversible aerial tramway with a length of 5,752 meters.
Devil’s bridge
It is a natural wonder of petrified lava, carved out and polished by water and wind over thousands of years. The width of this natural bridge to Tatev Monastery is 60 meters, and the length is 30 meters. Not far from the bridge you can take a bath in the curing waters of local hot springs surrounded by brilliantly colored stalactites.
Day 12: Free Day
Day 13: Flight of Mahan Air – Departure Armenia – Tehran 13:00 flight Arrival : 16 :00 approximately Transfer to the hotel Evin .
Day 14: Early morning check out to the airport 3 hours before the flight.
Old roads to the coral island kish is a kind of customizable tour, so you can change the itinerary in order to make it shorter or longer. For example it’s possible to fly directly to Tehran after visiting Shiraz or Kerman.
day 01: Arrival on Tehran
day 02: Tehran – Kish (flight) – O/N Kish
day 03: Kish – do water sports then visit coral aqueducts – O/N Kish
day 04: Kish – visit Kish bazaars, Portuguese castle from Safavid time. Fly to Shiraz at night (flights: Sunday, Tuesday, Friday) – O/N Shiraz
day 05: Shiraz – O/N Shiraz
day 06: Shiraz, Firozabad excursion- O/N Shiraz
day 07: Shiraz- excursion to Persepolis, Nekropol, Passargad-Yazd (drive)-O/N Yazd
day 08: Yazd – O/N Yazd
day 09: Yazd – Kerman (drive), O/N Kerman
day 10: Kerman excursion to Bam, Mahan – O/N Kerman
day 11: Kerman, in the morning visiting the Ganj Ali Khan Complex – Isfahan (drive), O/N Isfahan
day 12: Isfahan, full day visiting, – O/N Isfahan
day 13: Isfahan full day visiting – O/N Isfahan
day 14: Isfahan – Kashan (visiting the Fin-Complex) – Tehran (drive) – O/N Tehran
day 15: Tehran – Departure
This is a kind of customizable tour, so you can change the itinerary in order to make it shorter or longer. For example it’s possible to fly directly to Tehran after visiting Shiraz or Kerman.
Persepolis-Marvdasht-ShirazFin Complex-KashanArdeshir Papakan Place-FirozabadGanj Ali khan Complex-KermanNekropol (Naghsh-e-Rostam)-ShirazPasargad-ShirazYazdNaghsh-e-jahan-IsfahanPol-e-khajoo-Isfahan
