| Duration: | 15 Day(s) - 14 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Eco Tours |
Northern Khorasan Province
The Silk Road is an extensive trans-continental network of trade routes that connect East Asia, West Asia, South Asia, North Africa, North-east Africa, and Europe with the Mediterranean world. It was named after the remunerative Chinese silk trade that started during the era of the Han Dynasty - the second imperial dynasty of China that ruled between 206 BCE and 220 CE.
When The Silk Road was at the height of its glory, the Persians acted as middlemen in the trade of the brilliant fabric, buying it from those who brought it from the East and, with a suitable markup, selling it on to the West. Consequently, the land that later became Iran was a vital link in the long commercial chain which was The Silk Road. The main route and the feeder routes crises -crossed the country.
Throughout its history, Iran has seen conquerors storm in, become enchanted at what they find, and eventually succumb to the sophisticated customs and age-old traditions of this ancient land. In turn, the Persians absorbed from newcomers the best they had to offer.
This process of cultural refinement produced stunning architecture evident in the temples and palaces of kings who ruled empires centuries before the birth of Christ, in the sky-blue domes of intricately decorated mosques and madrasas built after the arrival of Islam, as well as lovely - and lovingly made - handicrafts which enchant today's tourists.
Day 1: Tehran
Tehran /Iran capital city (Arrival) After welcoming you to Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, Our guide will transfer you to a hotel in the city center. For the rest of the day, you are free in Tehran. B/B.
Day 2: Tehran
After a good breakfast in the hotel, we are transferring you with an expert foreign language-speaking guide for a full day sightseeing of Tehran, Traditional Bazaar, Archaeological Museum, Glassware & Ceramic Museum, and Niavaran Palace. Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 3: Tehran_Mashhad
Today we will fly to the holy beautiful city, of Mashhad. After checking the hotel and resting for a while we would transfer to Tous (17km) to visit ‘Ferdosi tomb’ (one of the greatest Iranian poemers who wrote the Shah's Name). Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 4: Mashhad
A full day sightseeing of Mashhad. Imam Reza shrine, Stone Mount Park, Nader Shahe Afshar Tomb (Iranian king in Afshar’s age), Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 5: Mashhad_Neishabour_Sabzevar (240km)
Today we will drive to Neishabour and visit Khayyam's tomb. Visit Khosrogard minaret in Sabzevar.Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 6: Sabzevar_Bastam_Shahrood (250km)
After having a nice breakfast at the hotel, We drive to Bastam and visit a historical collection of Bayazide Bastami then drive to Shahrood. Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 7: Shahrood_Damghan_Semnan (176km)
Early in the morning have a nice trip to Damghan and Semnan. Visit Tarikhane masque, Cheshmeye Ali (Ali fountain) in Dameghan. Stay one night in Semnan. Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 8: Semnan_Garmsar_Tehran (236km)
Drive to Garmsar, visit the caravan Dehnamaki(a caravan in Safavi’s age) and Saroo castle then drive to Tehran. Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 9: Tehran _ Saveh_Hamedan (337km)
Drive to Saveh and then Hamedan. We will visit Shire sangi(stone lion)in the evening. Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 10: Hamedan
Full-day sightseeing Hamedan, Ali-adr cave, Baba-taher tomb.Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 11: Hamedan_Kermanshah (190km)
Drive to Kermanshah.Emadol-dole mosque. Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 12: Kermanshah
A full day sightseeing of Kermanshah. Taq-e-Bostan, Bisotoon, Bazaar or Anahita temple, Herkoul statue (depends on time).Overnight Hotel B /B.
Day 13: Kermanshah_ ghazvin_Tehran (526km)
Today in the morning we will drive to Tehran but on the way a short sightseeing of Ghazvin (Colah Farangi building, old gate of Tehran, jame' Mosque). Overnight Hotel B /B.]
Day 14: Tehran_Rey_Tehran (20km)
Drive to Rey. Visit Toghrol Tower, Tape Mil, and Haroon jail. In the afternoon the group is free in Tehran. In the evening we will have a traditional dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight Hotel B /B /D.
Day 15: Departure
The group will be transferred to the international airport for a flight back home.
