2019 Travel Guide to Iran – My 8 Day Cultural Itinerary Visiting Cities of Mashhad, Shiraz, Yazd, Ishfahan and Tehran

Iran might be one of the underrated vacationer locations on the planet, due to the affect of mainstream media. As they report battle and hatred, viewers set up concern and indifference to the nation. Not lots of people care concerning the true standing of Iranians not to mention set foot on their soil. 

This is among the compelling the reason why I needed to see this nation for myself. I wish to get to know their individuals, their tradition, and see how lovely their nation is. I wish to expertise greater than what I see and listen to on the information or on tv, that is except for the truth that I needed to go to each single nation on the planet.

Lots of people suppose I’m loopy or silly for touring round Central Asia, Iran particularly. Properly, let me inform you that I in all probability am! I’ve crossed the border from Djibouti to Somaliland, sailed from the Florida Keys to the Bahamas, traveled to 15 nations round Africa, and I even went Mountain Gorilla Monitoring in Uganda so there’s no manner I wouldn’t go to Iran! :p 

This time, Go to Our Iran deliberate and organized this journey, in addition to my visas and flights and Marcopolo Iran Touring, hosted me and Bohemian Vagabond Journey Weblog: Jacki Ueng for eight full days! Here’s a very fascinating cultural itinerary that they ready for us! ?

DAY 1: CROSSING THE BORDER FROM ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN TO BAJGIRAN, IRAN AND MY OVERNIGHT STAY IN HOMA HOTEL IN MASHHAD

From Ashgabat in Turkmenistan, I crossed the Bajgiran border to Iran with my Philippines Passport and pre-arranged Iranian Visa. It was comparatively straightforward for the reason that two Immigration Places of work are shut to one another.

Proper earlier than I crossed the border, the atmosphere immediately modified (at the least that’s what I felt). Apart from the truth that I needed to cowl myself from head to ankle to comply with the foundations in Iran, I felt a heat welcome from the Iranian ranging from the Immigration Officers who even referred to as a taxi and assisted me with my baggage with out asking for something in return.

Marcopolo Iran Touring Co. booked a room for me at Homa Resort in Mashhad (Three-hour drive from Bajgiran) which occurs to be one of the common luxurious chains of lodge in Iran. It was so good to have a little bit staycation from all of the hardcore touring I’m doing! :p 

After a few hours’ relaxation, I met Pouyan. He was tremendous good and he confirmed me round!

Locations we visited in Mashhad: 

• Jaghargh Village simply near the town which is a hub for native eating places
• Imam Reza Shrine which is believed to be one of many holiest locations on the planet.

DAY 2: TRAVEL TO SHIRAZ

Go to Our Iran organized my flight to Shiraz (observe that foreigners can’t buy native flights as a result of worldwide debit and bank cards have sanctions). It’s a 2-hour flight from Mashhad.

I stayed in one other 5-star lodge for two nights (due to Go to Our Iran and Marcopolo Iran Touring Co so I had a extremely good sleep earlier than we launched into a once-in-a-lifetime journey. 

Be aware that earlier than beginning a gaggle tour, I extremely recommend you get a full-day relaxation! Touring and shifting round could be very exhausting so I at all times suggest you are taking a stable and energy relaxation ?

DAY Three: EXPLORE SHIRAZ 

Go to Our Iran organized a 1,500-kilometer drive for us the place we explored one of many oldest cities in Historical Persia, which is Shiraz. That is the capital of Fars Province and is now the fifth Most Populous Metropolis in Iran. We discovered a lot from our Tour Information and he took us to native eating places the place we’ve tried scrumptious native meals!

Locations we visited in Shiraz: 

• Nasir al Molk Mosque, often known as the Pink Mosque identified for its in depth colored glass on its facade and pink interiors
• Citadel of Karimkhan Zand which occurs to be one of essentially the most outstanding architectural buildings from the of Zand Dynasty
• Vakil Bazaar (foremost bazaar in Shiraz) the place you may go purchasing for Persian rugs, spices, handicrafts, and so forth. and see its lovely courtyards and bathhouses
• Eram Backyard which is a Historic Persian Backyard the place you may simply watch the day go by
• Mausoleum of Hafiz constructed to honor the 14th Century Persian Poet Hafiz who was a local of Shiraz from beginning till loss of life
• Shah-e-Cheragh Holy Shrine which you’ll discover underwhelming on the skin however the inside tells an enchanting story with its stained glass, ornamentation, inscriptions, and courtyard

DAY four: DRIVE TO YAZD AND STOP ALONG VARIOUS UNESCO HERITAGE SITES

Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province and is acknowledged as a World Heritage Website by UNESCO. It’s a lovely metropolis in the midst of the desert and is the middle of Zoroastrianism. That is the traditional pre-Islamic faith of Iran.

This metropolis is residence to distinctive Persian Structure and because of this you shouldn’t miss this in your go to!

Locations we visited in Yazd: 

• Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire which Darius I himself based. The earliest stays of this complicated construction date way back to 51C BC.
• Pasargadae is one more capital of the Achaemenid Empire below Cyrus the Nice, who ordered its development. It’s believed that his physique lies on a limestone tomb which could be discovered there.
• Naqsh-e Rostam is the place you’ll discover colossal tombs of Persian kings and their households carved on the facade of a mountain vary
• Dowlat Abad Backyard which is among the oldest gardens within the metropolis of Yazd

DAY 5: HALF-DAY TOUR AROUND YAZD AND THEN DRIVE TO ISFAHAN

There are such a lot of fascinating issues to see and do in Yazd so one full-day isn’t sufficient! We had one other half-day tour to see extra of the Metropolis after which drove to Isfahan within the afternoon.

Extra locations we visited in Yazd: 

• Towers of Silence which was constructed by the Zoroastrians for useless our bodies to be uncovered to birds, a course of referred to as excarnation
• Fireplace Temple, a spot of worship for the Zoroastrians
• Jami Mosque, constructed and rebuilt from 771 to the 20th Century as a consequence of a number of destructions, this is among the oldest standing mosques in Iran 
• Amir Chakhmaq Sq., one of the excellent buildings in Yazd, contemplating its significance and aesthetics

Stopovers on the way in which to Isfahan:

• The Historic Bridges of Si-O Se, one of many symbols of Isfahan and Khajou, described as the town’s best bridge

DAY 6: FULL DAY TOUR AROUND ISFAHAN

Isfahan is the capital of Isfahan Province and is known for its Perso–Islamic structure, tree-lined boulevards, lined bridges, palaces, tiled mosques, and minarets. This is among the vacationer’s favourite stops and also you’ll know precisely why with my pictures :p 

Locations we visited in Isfahan: 

• Naghsh-i Jahan Complicated, essentially the most well-known attraction in Isfahan Metropolis with its blue-tiled mosaics. It’s al the place you can even discover the Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque and the Ali Qapou Palace
• Abbasi Mosque, considered one of many masterpieces of Persian Structure in the course of the Islamic period
• Qeysarie Bazaar the place you may go purchasing for handicrafts, copper, jewellery, carpets, and so forth.
• Chehel Sotun Palace, a Pavillion for leisure and visitors of Shah Abbas II, the seventh Safavid King of Iran

DAY 7: DRIVE TO TEHRAN AND HAVE STOPOVERS AT KASHAN

This time, we left early within the morning to drive to Tehran. En route, we stopped at Kashan which is one other Metropolis in Isfahan Province. Archaeological conquests present that this metropolis dates as far again to the Elamite interval of Iran. 

Locations we visited in Kashan: 

• Fin Backyard, the place you’ll discover Kashan’s Fin Bathtub, the place Amir Kabir, the Qajarid chancellor, was murdered by an murderer
• The Holy Shrine at Qom, thought of to be one of the beneficial Islamic structure on the planet

DAY eight: FULL DAY TOUR AROUND TEHRAN

Tehran is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. That is essentially the most populous metropolis in Iran and Western Asia so count on this present day to be a little bit chaotic. 

Locations we visited in Tehran: 

• Golestan Palace the place you’ll see royal buildings, huge gardens, and collections of Iranian crafts from the 18th and 19th Century
• The Archeological Part of the Nationwide Museum the place you’ll discover fascinating items of ceramics, pottery, and carvings principally from the excavations made in Persepolis, Shush, Rey, and so forth.
• Tajrish Bazaar, an fascinating bazaar the place you’ll discover lots of native meals from recent vegetables and fruit, herbs, sweets, do-it-yourself sauces, kebab, and so forth.

Niavaran Palace, residence of royal textile works and museum for garments, Niavaran unique Palace, Ahmad Shahi Palace, Sahebgharanieh Palace, Hoz-khane museum, Jahan Nama’ Museum, backyard, and so forth.

DAY 9: FLY BACK HOME

After eight days of touring round this lovely nation, immersing of their tradition, indulging of their native delicacies, studying about their faith, and seeing their historic monuments, it’s now time to go residence or transfer ahead with our journeys. 

Go to Our Iran made certain we expertise and see Iran’s best-kept gems! With our educated Tour Information, we bought to see the nation from the eyes and perspective of a neighborhood and we discovered a lot from him! The Iranians are one of the beneficiant and honest individuals I’ve met all through my complete journey. 

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