From Heart Of (Tehran) To Diamond Of Iran ()

Visiting:Tehran, , Semnan, Neyshabour, Mashhad The 7 days / 6 night 650 EURO ONLY. There is no shortage of culture and history on this tour through Persia, Iran's cultural heartland. Travel along ancient trade routes through the footsteps of one of the oldest Human civilizations. During this trip you will discover Scientists, Philosophers and People behind Modern Iran.

BY Rahyaft Institute, International Relation Manager: Dr. Morteza Kordafshari

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Good News: Visa is at arrival in Iranian Airport and we do all paperwork.

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From Heart Of Iran (Tehran) To Diamond Of Iran (Mashhad)

Day 1: Arrival in Tehran, group dinner

You will be greeted at Khomeini International Airport by local guides, and transferred to your hotel in Tehran to relax and freshen up. We will then have a group dinner together in a restaurant, discovering the delicious cuisine of Iran!

Day 2: Tour of Tehran, drive to Qom

We will take a tour of the capital including its breath-taking palaces such as the Ahmad Shahi Pavilion situated in the great wooded Niavaran complex in the north of the city, home to the last Shah of Iran and other beautiful surprises.

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From Heart Of Iran (Tehran) To Diamond Of Iran (Mashhad)

We will also visit the “Golestan Palace” and other royal buildings in the gardens of royal Qajar complex of the preceding dynasty before heading to the bustling and vibrant Grand followed by an evening drive to Qom city and stay the night at hotel.

Day 3: Experience The beautiful Shrine of Hazrate Masumeh in Qom

We embark on a guided tour of Qom, one of the best tourism destinations in Iran. This starts by visiting the Hazrate Masumeh Shrine , before moving on to , better known to the world as the ‘12Th Imam Mosque’. Our next stop will be to admire the Molla Sadra's Historical House was arguably the most significant Islamic philosopher

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From Heart Of Iran (Tehran) To Diamond Of Iran (Mashhad) after Avicenna who led the Iranian cultural renaissance in the 17th century, then exploring both Historical Zand House and Qom old bazaar. Our last site is again Visit the Hazrate Masumeh shrine in evening then going back to Hotel to take rest. Day 4: Drive from Tehran to Bastam via Semnan – Damghan - Shahrud

We drive out of the city into the dry deserts of Iran On the Silk Road from Qom, head east to the holy city of Mashhad as well as during the subsequent crossing of the unique deserts Dasht-e Lut and Dasht-e Kavir awaits you with magnificent landscapes. On the way we will visit DeirGachinCaravansary , after 6 hours driving we will visit Bāyazīd Bisṭāmī Tomb that was a Persian Sufi, from north-central Iran, he says : I never saw any lamp shining more brilliantly than the lamp of silence. Stay will be at Bastam Hotel, Day 5: Drive from Bastam to Holy City of Mashhad via and Nishapour

We will learn the fascinating history of the Sabzevar and the resistant of this City against Moghuls, at Neyshabour we will visit the Ghadamgah and then Tomb of Omar Khayyam who was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet. As a mathematician, he is most notable for his work on the classification and solution of cubic equations. As an astronomer, he composed calendar which proved to be a more accurate computation of time than that proposed five centuries later by Pope Gregory XIII. We will finish with a drive to Hotel in Holy Mashhad.

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From Heart Of Iran (Tehran) To Diamond Of Iran (Mashhad)

Day 6: Explore Holy city of Mashhad

If Qom is the center of Shi’a jurisprudence and clerical authority in Iran, Mashhad serves as the nation’s spiritual capital. The (PBUH) complex, also known as the , is located at the heart of the city, and sprung up after the Muslim leaders passing. As the second-largest city in Iran today with over three million inhabitants, Mashhad owes much of its significance to the Imam Reza (PBUH) shrine, which has been built and rebuilt numerous times over the course of history. We will visit The Imam Reza shrine that is a complex which contains the of Imam Reza, 8TH Imam of Shia. It is the largest mosque in the world by area. Also contained within the complex are the , a museum, a library, and other buildings, we will be the The guest of Honor for the lunch in the Dinning room of Shrine, every years so many people that are very sick come to Imam Reza to Get Shafa (Miracle) that its happening in fact. Then we will visit the Emperor , the Shah of Persia Tomb that His army had easily defeated the Mughals at the battle at Karnal, after which we will visit the mashhad Bazar to Shopping Iranian Special Saffron and other gift.

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From Heart Of Iran (Tehran) To Diamond Of Iran (Mashhad)

Day 7: Fly back to Tehran

In the morning we will be transferred to Mashhad Airport to Fly back to Mehrabad Airport in Tehran and then to the IKA airport to fly back Home. Prices

Prices per person from Tehran / to Mashhad, VIP Bus, flight and Full board From EUR 650 for each person in group.- (for 21 person = 13`650 EUR.), Single supplement EUR 750.- City Nights Hotel category

Tehran 1 Night Hotel Grand Ferdowsi **** or similar Qom 2 Nights Hotel Khorshid**** or similar Bastam 1 Night Hotel Jahan Gardi *** or similar Mashad 2 Nights Hotel Aban **** or similar

Included in the travel price:

- Duration of the trip: 7 days / 6 nights - Flight from Mashhad to Tehran Airport -- Guide: French/German/English speaking local tour guide - Overnight stays according to the itinerary - Sightseeing program according to detailed travel program - All entrance fees according to detailed travel program - Board: Full board (breakfast /Lunch/ dinner) - Tea, coffee, mineral water, fruit, cakes (typical Persian sweets) on the way - Transport: Depending on the size of the group SUV, van sedan or minibus or VIP Bus - Maximum group size: 21 people - Detailed information folder - Map of Iran on arrival in Tehran

In the travel price not included services:

-International flight tickets - Visa fees (Good News: Visa is at arrival in Iranian Airport and we do all paperwork.) - Single supplement 750.- EUR =Shopping Saffron or any other gifts - All personal expenses such as additional meals and drinks, minibar, telephone calls, Laundry - Tips for tour guides and drivers (recommendation: 3.50, - € pp / day forthe local tour guide, 3.00 € pp / day for the driver) as well as for porters andChambermaid (recommendation: approx. 1. -€ per service) - Health and accident insurance, travel and cancellation insurance.

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