Discovering Kerman, Ghashghaei , Bakhtiari and Kurdish Culture - 19 Days

We will be glad to meet you at Imam Khomeini Airport and transfer you to the hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before Tehran-tour starts. First we go to visit Golestan Palace of Qajar dynasty that has been in use from 18th to 19th centuries. In building of this palace, Persian architecture is used with Iranian art decorations such as seven-glazed tile, geometric and plant designs that make everyone admire. Inside of the palace is designed with wonderful Persian and European art. Then we go for walk in bazaar. When you walk in bazaar you smell different spice. You can see a lot of tasty nuts. Get acquainted with handicrafts. We have lunch near bazaar. Today circulation will end by visit the National Museum of Iran. The design of the museum is such that you will familiar with the advent of early civilizations on the plateau of Iran such as Elmaite. You can see the magnificence and art of three great Iranian emperors including Achaemenid, Parthian and Sassanid. Getting acquainted with Seleucid art the inheritors of Alexander the Great. After visit the museum we will offer you drink best coffee behind the museum while you enjoyed landscape.

Today we have planned to visit Carpet Museum. Most valuable Iranian carpet from 9th (AH) century protected in the museum. Designs and accuracy in the weave of each carpet will make viewer admire. Then we go to visit Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, we have some rest in perfect coffee shop before we go to north of Tehran to visit Sa’ad Abad Complex was used by Reza Shah of the Pahlavi, and his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, in the 1979 Revolution, the complex became a museum. We have lunch in in a traditional restaurant at Darakeh. In afternoon we fly to Kerman.

Today we go to visit Harandy Garden Museum that was built in Qajar dynasty. Then we go to visit Ganjali Khan Bath, Coin Museum and walking in bazaar which were belong to Safavid dynasty with wonderful design, we drink coffee or tea in Ganjali Khan traditional tea with nice atmosphere. we go to see Jabalieh Dome beautiful stone dome was related to the Seljuk dynasty, in continue we visit moshtaghi dome with tree dome that have nice landscape and Zoroastrian Museum. We have lunch in traditional restaurant.

Today we are moving towards Meymand. To see a special group of nomads of Iran who live in one of the most extraordinary villages of Iran. The village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We want to stay with the semi-nomadic villagers who both cultivate and shepherd, which is excellent and beautiful. The houses of this village are wonderful hand-carved caves because they remind us of the ancient times when people lived in caves. We plan to spend a quiet and beautiful night in these caves with these beautiful nomads.

Early in the morning we leave Meymand to Shiraz on the way we visit Pistachio and pomegranate gardens. We stop in Estahban to visit the biggest rainfed fig garden in the world. In Sarvestan we go to visit Bahram Gor palace. We have lunch in the way in traditional restaurant.

At 8 am we are ready to see Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (pink Mosque). In this mosque, colored glasses are used, which double beauty of the mosque in morning sunshine. Narenjestan e Ghavam the seconded place we go to visit. You can see special painting on woods (Mrjvk). Then we go to visit holy shrine of Shah Cheragh. Shiraz is considered by Shia Muslims to be the three most sacred city in Iran after Mashhad and Qom. We have lunch near Zandieh complex are contains mosque, Bathroom and bazaar in afternoon we will visit them.

Early morning 7.30 we are ready to visit Persepolis and Necropolis belong to Achaemenid dynesty. By writing cannot describe the glory of these places. In the afternoon we will visit the tombs of Hafez and Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh.

On the way to Yasuj, we will visit “Margon”, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iran. We will spend the night in the Yasuj tourist complex located near the city with a stunning view.

Early in the morning, we will leave Yasuj for Qashqai tents in the area between Sedeh and Eghlid. By spending 2 nights in nomadic tents, you will experience the nomadic lifestyle. We can go hiking or mountaineering which will surely be one of the most interesting parts of the trip.

We will go to a very beautiful area with a nice climate. Tang Boraq is a beautiful valley near the village of the same name. The village is located in a high area that is surrounded by spectacular views such as lush fields around the village, forests and vast gardens, especially in spring and summer that creates a pleasant atmosphere for visitors. In Tang Boragh, you will see a waterfall, gorge, caves and plains at the same time.
This village has been a summer place for nomads on their way to Eghlid. The local languages of this region are Lori and Turkish. Their main occupations are agriculture, animal husbandry and handicrafts. Their products include rice, wheat, beans, apples, peaches, yogurt, butter, batter and curd. Their handicrafts include carpets and rugs. Tang Boragh is a residential village with roofed houses spread by gardens and green forests on the gentle slopes of the mountains. At the end of the day, we have a beautiful night to rest and relax in the nomadic tents.

We leave the nomads with the best memories and go to Shahrekord. This area has Kurdish tribes who have settled here. This city with high altitude is known as the highest city in Iran and for this reason it is called “the roof of Iran”. Today we are moving towards the enchanting Chagha Khor wetland. In this beautiful place where it snows on the grass, storks are beautiful next to fish and springs. Trees that shake with the wind. There was extraordinary beauty and unparalleled tranquility in this place. Wetlands that extend in a chain from the south of the city of Borujen along Mount Kalar to the west, a beautiful environment for the migration of birds and unique species It has created fish and turned Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province into one of the important habitats.

This day, after having breakfast, we will travel to Saman city. On the beautiful shores of the Zayandeh River. Saman is famous for its agricultural, horticultural and tourist attractions.
The people of this city are mostly Qashqai and speak Turkish with a Qashqai dialect. Zaman Khan Nafar Bridge, from the Safavid period, is one of the valuable ancient places in this city. After sightseeing in Saman, we go to Goharang nomadic camp.
Mountain means mountain and color means color. Koohrang city is a tourist, recreational, tribal and active city due to its many natural attractions and water springs.
During the trip to Koohrang, we will visit the beautiful waterfalls and springs of the region and go to Dimeh spring for rest and relaxation. We will stay in a nomadic camp in Koohrang. We will experience 2 memorable nights in this camp where you can see the nomadic lifestyle and watch the nomadic rituals and customs while having the opportunity to ride, shoot, watch the local dance and enjoy the local food. Will have.

Today we will visit Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall near the camp as well as the amazing village of Sir Agha Seyed. This village is one of the most unique villages in Iran. All the houses are made of bricks and are located in such a way that the yard of a house has a low roof. The villagers’ occupation, apart from agriculture and livestock, is to extract more salt from the surrounding springs. Salt ponds are a commercial place for these people who have prepared their lives for this work. The women of this village make many handicrafts such as carpets, rugs, tents and kilims.

Today we will visit the Koohrang tunnel and waterfall, as well as the Dimeh spring, which is the name of a rural spring of the same name in Koohrang. Dimeh produces one of the world’s freshest waters, rich in minerals and calcium, rich in health benefits. Dineh Fountain is a spectacular sight and the atmosphere of a beautiful resort. Dimeh village is close to Koohrang and this beautiful spring. This village has always been one of the gathering places of Bakhtiari nomads and tourists due to its greenery and excellent landscapes. After visit Dimeh village we will move to Isfahan.

Today our tour starts with the Naqsh-e-Jahan square which is second biggest square in the world. Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, and Aliqapu Palace three place was built with order of Shah Abbas the Great. By writing cannot described the glory of Naqsh-e-Jahan square. After we visit and waking in bazaar we have perfect coffee in nice coffee shop. Before lunch we go to visit Chehel Sutoon which the beautiful image of this palace will remain in the mind for a long time. In the afternoon we going to walk near Zayanderud River and see three old bridge.

Jameh Mosque is the first place to visit in morning. Architects believe this site like a tube of time. During the time by order of kings many Structure added to the main mosque with wonderful design. Next we will visit Vank Cathedral. The cathedral was established in 1606, dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of Armenian deportees that were resettled by Shah Abbas I. Then we go for lunch out of town in nice restaurant which has beautiful landscape.

In morning the driver pick us up to Abeyance (red village). This village is one of the highest spots residential in Iran. The altitude in this village is 2222 m. when you walk in the village feel relaxed, coolness and beauty. After we continue to Natanz. In this nice village we visit fire temple with 2000 years old and Jameh Mosque. We have offer to drink coffee in park in front of fire temple. We have lunch in nice restaurant in Kashan.

Today after breakfast we go to see Tepe Sialk is a large ancient archeological site. The Sialk ziggurat was built around the 3000 BC. Fin Garden the second place select for visit that is famous for irrigation system while you are waking behind nice cypress tree and hear the sound of water, see the beautiful flower, you feel in paradise. We offer for you drink Persian tea in coffee shop. For lunch we go to the best traditional restaurant. In afternoon we go to visit historic houses of Borujerdiha and Tabatabaeiha related to the Qajar era. At the end we will visit bazaar of Kashan and Timche Amin Dawla which are the masterpiece of Iranian architecture.

Our friends leave Iran with beautiful memories.