Welcome to Iran! Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon (variable schedule based on arrival flights), we will begin the visit to TEHRAN, the capital of the country, a modern city with almost ten million inhabitants. We enter the Tajrish Bazar, a small and active bazaar full of activity and life. Inside we visit the Imamzadeh Saleh Sanctuary, one of the most popular Shiite shrines in Iran, magnificent blue architecture, dedicated to a descendant of the prophet. Tehran is on the slope of the Alborz Mountain range, some peaks exceed 5000 meters, and at its foot - on the edge of Tehran - is DARBAND VILLAGE, with its mountain atmosphere, its waterfalls, its green paths, its numerous Tea houses and its restaurants. Dinner included. Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

We include a visit (with guide and tickets included) to the great metropolis. We begin by going to the 437 meters high MILAD TOWER, its views are impressive (if it´s a foggy day with low visibility, instead of the Milad Tower we will go to the Azadi Tower). We visit the National Museum, the largest historical and archaeological museum in the country, where we can learn more about this land, the cradle of civilizations. Afterwards, we visit the Golestan Palace, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, a site of palaces and gardens which construction began in the 16th century. Lunch included.

14.00 hrs.- In the afternoon, we will visit the National Jewelry Museum, property of the central bank, an amazing collection of precious stones and metals, highlighting the "peacock throne" and the "earth globe". Free time; we will drop you off in the Grand Bazaar area, with its many covered streets, alleys and hundreds of shops.

Note: Sometimes the jewelry museum is not open, in that case, we would visit the carpet museum that shows Persian carpets, some from the 16th century.

Total Distance: 269 km

Note: Today we will visit traditional and religious places. It will be important for you to be respectful and dress with an appropriate attire.

08.00 hrs- Tehran- departure.

08.45 hrs- Mausoleum-Shrine of Imam Khomeini. We will stop on the outskirts of Tehran to visit the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, considered the founder of the Islamic Republic and whose construction began in 1989, after his death. The immense complex of over 20 square kilometers is a cultural and tourist center that also houses a seminary and a university of Islamic studies.

10.00 hrs- Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini- departure.

11.45 a.m. - Qom, arrival and time to visit the provincial capital and one of the holiest Shiite religious centers in the Islamic world that houses the Mausoleum of Fatima Masuma, sister of the eighth Shiite Imam, Imam Reza. Tens of thousands of pilgrims visit Qom every year. Qom is known for being a major center of Shia Islamic studies and is home to numerous religious schools and seminaries, as well as Al-Mustafa Islamic University, which attracts students from all over the world. Accompanied by an Islamic scholar we will visit the sacred mausoleum (courtyards and outdoor areas) and he will introduce us to Islam in its Shiite branch, enveloping us in the atmosphere of this holy place. After that, we´ll visit Imam Khomeini´s house. Free time in the city´s bazaar, with its many shops specializing in prayer and religious objects. Lunch included.

15.15 hrs- Qom, departure.

16.45 hrs- Fin Garden, among arid landscapes, at the gates of Kashan, we will discover the wonderful Fin gardens dating back to the sixteenth century, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in an area of thermal springs and surrounded by a wall. We´ll stroll through the gardens, the palace and the baths.

17.45 hrs- End Garden, departure.

18.00 hrs- Kashan, a pleasant city whose historic center, with numerous monuments and historic mud-brick houses, are very beautiful. Free time in the historic center, with a lively tourist life.



 

Total Distance: 279 km.

08.30 hrs- Kashan, after breakfast we begin the panoramic tour of Kashan, where we visit the Agha Bozorg mosque/madrasa, a beautiful and original construction whose ground floor is occupied by the madrasa while on the upper floor is the great mosque that reminds us of the constructions made by the Persians in India. The center of Kashan has several ancient houses/palaces; We will visit one of them, the Boroujerdi house-museum, from the nineteenth century, where we will be surprised by its mural paintings, in which the rich merchant who built it wanted to show the places he had visited, and the ventilation system to give freshness to the palace in the summer. We will also enter the hammam "soltan bath", with its blue tiles it is one of the most beautiful historical baths in Iran. Flower drinks are typical in Kashan, so to get to know them, we will visit one of the factories-shops of these unique flower drinks, see how they are made and have a delicious tasting. Afterwards, we head to the outskirts of the city where the great archaeological site of Tappeh Sialk is located. We are impressed to know that there existed here a civilization, the Elamite, highly developed 7,500 years ago, one of the first of humanity.

11.30 hrs- Kashan, departure,

12.00 hrs- Noush Abad, stop to visit the "underground city", a complex of tunnels and galleries built over 1500 years ago to protect against invasions.

13.30 hrs- Noush Abad, departure. Our route continues south.

14.15 hrs- Abouzeydabad, stop for a traditional lunch included in an old restored caravanserai very close to desert dunes.

15.15 hrs- Abouzeydabad, departure. We entered a mountainous area.

16.15 hrs- Abyaneh, stop to get to know one of the most charming villages in Iran, in a valley 2500 meters above sea level. Its cool climate, red clay houses, its own cultural traditions (including an ancient dialect and traditional dress) and its mausoleum will leave us with indelible memories.

18.00 hrs- Abyaneth- Departure.

20.30 hrs- Isfahan. Arrival at the end of the day. We are in a city with an impressive architectural and cultural heritage: mosques, palaces, bridges and bazaars with delicious handicrafts. This city, inhabited for over 5000 years, was the capital of the Persian Empire. Upon arrival, we´ll walk across the historic Si-O-Se Pol Bridge, "the bridge of thirty-three arches" illuminated.

After breakfast we begin the visit of ISFAHAN, the main tourist destination of Iran, the third city of the country. We start by walking through the Armenian quarter; This community has lived here for centuries and has always been respected. We walk through its quiet streets and visit the cathedral (Kelisa-ye Vank), a small museum that allows us to learn about Armenian culture and history. We also visit the 17th century Bethlehem Church with its impressive frescoes. Afterwards we head to the historic center, making a first stop at the Jame Mosque, the largest mosque in Iran that still celebrates worship and we get emotional in its immense courtyard when we hear the call to prayer. This mosque has been declared a World Heritage Site. We continue to the main square of the city, Naghsh Jahan, one of the largest public squares in the world with more than half a kilometer in length, declared a World Heritage Site, and where the "three powers" are located: the political, with the Ali Qapu Palace that we will enter to see its view over the square; the commercial, with probably the best bazaar in Iran to buy handicrafts; and the religious one, with two mosques in the square. We visit the Imam Mosque, built 400 years ago with its various sections and blue tiles. Inside the venue, we meet with an imam who will talk to us about Islam and will be able to guide us in our doubts. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we visit the Chehel Sotun Palace, with its fountains, gardens, paintings and public bath. We also include the entrance to the Museum of Music, a small museum that shows us how Persia was the cradle of many of the instruments that are played today and we will attend a small concert of traditional Persian music to discover the great beauty of Iranian music. Free time at the bazaar.

Total Distance: 437 km.

08.00hrs- Isafahan, departure. We continue south, crossing arid landscapes.

10.00 hrs- Izadkhast, stop to get to know this small town with adobe architecture, with its old quarter, its ruined castle and its caravanserai.

11.00 hrs- Izadkhast, departure, among mountains.

14.00hrs- Qalat, time for a walk in this charming town with a long history with stone houses, and gardens where a Christian community lives; we will visit its small church surrounded by charming gardens that has endured since the time of the Qajar. Lunch included.

16.30 hrs- Qalat, departure.

17.30 hrs- Shiraz. We are at the center of Persian culture, inhabited for more than 4000 years. A city of nightingales and poets, it was the capital of Persia for a period in the 18th century. In the afternoon we will visit 2 of the mausoleums of the great names of Persian literature born in Shiraz, the gardens and the mausoleum of Hafez of Shiraz, a Sufi poet and mystic of the 14th century and who today remains one of the most beloved figures by the Iranian people, who memorize his verses or seek advice in his texts and the gardens and mausoleum of Saadi, another great Persian poet of medieval times with a deep sensitivity. popular in this city.



 

07.30 hrs- Shiraz, departure to visit 60 km away, the most impressive archaeological site in Iran.

08.30 hrs- Persepolis. This World Heritage Site was built 2700 years ago to be the capital of the Achaemenid empire. Its stone palaces, its carvings showing historical and ritual scenes, as well as details about the kings and the court, show us one of the first great cultures of humanity.

10.00 hrs- Persepolis, departure. Nearby we will visit Naghsh Rostam, the cemetery of the emperors with their tombs in the stone.

After the visit, we´ll return to Shiraz, where we´ll visit the Nasir Almolk Mosque (Pink Mosque) to admire the light filtering through the colorful stained glass windows, the Naranjestan Qavam Garden, and the Zandyeh compound, which includes the Vakil Bazaar, Saray-e Moshir, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bath, and Karim Khan Citadel.

We will return to the hotel for a short break and before heading out for dinner with a local family in their home (Note: if there is a case this is not possible, a dinner in a restaurant with live music will be included).



 

Total Distance: 547 km

07.30 hrs- Shiraz. Departure. We head towards the east of the country, mountains, agricultural areas and deserts on our route.

09.30 hrs- Pasargad. We will visit another impressive archaeological site declared a World Heritage Site, built 2600 years ago. Pasargad was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great, and where his tomb is located.

10.30 hrs- Pasargad, departure.

14.00 hrs- Meymand, an impressive troglodyte village in the desert, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Meymand is believed to have been one of the oldest residences in Iran, dating back 12,000 years. Many of the inhabitants live in the 350 houses carved by hand among the rocks. Lunch included.

16.00hrs- Meymand, departure.

18.00 hrs- Rafsanjan, arrival in this small town in the desert where we will stay whose history dates back thousands of years and which is currently one of the largest pistachio production centers in the world. We will be able to see its beautiful "wind towers" that help keep homes cool since ancient times.



 

Total Distance: 174 km.

08.00 hrs- Rafsanjan, we continue our route through deserts.

10.00 hrs- Mahan, we will stop in this quiet town famous for the mausoleum of a well-known dervish, mystic and poet of the 15th century. Later we will visit Bagh Shazdeh, a beautiful garden with springs and green trees in the middle of the desert declared a World Heritage Site.

13.00 hrs- Kerman. Arrival in the provincial capital. We are in a religious and conservative city that also has a Zoroastrian minority. We visit the Ganjali Khan enclosure, where the magnificent bazaar, the cistern and the old baths and caravanserai are located. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we´ll visit the Fathabad Garden, a historic garden in the middle of the desert on the outskirts of Kerman. Free time.



 

At the time informed by the guide, we will make a transfer to the airport to catch the flight included in your trip. On arrival at destination we will give you another hotel transfer. Your guide will contact you at the end of the afternoon or you can consult the information in your hotel reception.

Note: remember that on domestic flights, the luggage normally allowed is one suitcase of up to 20 kg in the hold. Passengers must pay for all excess luggage directly to the airline.



 

Breakfast.

08.00 hrs.- Departure to the north of the country.

11.30 a.m.- Arrival at the Ajlun Fortress, an imposing castle from the twelfth century, which is located in the middle of a fertile valley of vineyards and pine forests that gives us a particular view of the green side of the Hashemite Kingdom. It is considered one of the greatest examples of Arab military architecture, has spectacular panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and the three wadis constituted a strategic defense in the defensive chain that existed in the area. In this area Muslims and Orthodox Christians have always lived together, we will visit the old CHURCH OF SAN SERGIO. Shall we all pray together for peace?.

12.30 hrs.- End of the visit and continuation to Jerash.

13.30 hrs.- Arrival in Jerash and transfer to a local restaurant where we will have lunch (included).

15.00 hrs.- Visit of the Roman ruins of Jerash, one of the best preserved archaeological sites in the Middle East, it is called the Asian Pompeii and the second most visited attraction in Jordan.

17.00 hrs.- End of the visit to Jerash and return by road to Amman. Arrival in Amman in about an hour.





 

Breakfast.

07.30 hrs.- Departure to the Desert Castles built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We´ll head to the first castle, Qusayr Amra.

09.00 hrs.- Depart for Qusayr Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Built in the early 8th century as a holiday resort for the caliph, it is preserved as one of the finest desert castles in Jordan.

10.30 a.m.- End of the visit to Qusayr Amra Castle, we will arrive in approximately 30 minutes at Qasr Kharana Castle built by the Umayyads from the year 661 to become an oasis of rest for the caravans of merchants who crossed the desert transporting their goods.

11.30 a.m.- Once the visit to Kharana Castle is over, we will head to Madaba.

13.00 hrs.- Arrival in Madaba.

We´ll visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, crossed by an old Roman road and the Church of St. George, with its fantastic mosaic from the sixth century. where the map of Madaba is exhibited, the oldest cartographic representation of Jerusalem and the Holy Land that is preserved to this day.

13.30hrs.- End of the visit to Madaba and departure to Mount Nebo, being a place of great importance at a historical, religious and cultural level for being the place from which Moses contemplated the Promised Land before he died. You will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful views from the viewpoint where on a clear day you can see places as far away as Bethlehem, the Mount of Olives and the Dead Sea.

13.45 hrs.- Arrival at Mount Nebo and lunch included.

15.30 hrs.- Departure from Mount Nebo to Amman.

17.00 hrs.- Arrival at the hotel in Amman. Free time. Accommodation.



 

Breakfast.

07.30 hrs.- Departure from Amman and panoramic tour on the bus (without tickets) and continuation to Bethany.

09.45 hrs.- Arrival in Bethany on the banks of the Jordan River, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ.

11.00 hrs.- Departure from Bethany.

11.30 a.m.-Arrival at the Dead Sea Museum, it is an impressive panoramic complex.

12.00 hrs.- Departure from the Dead Sea Museum.

12.30 hrs.- Arrival at the Dead Sea hotel and lunch included. Free time to take a dip in the salty sea at a lowest altitude on Earth. Dinner included. Accommodation.



 

Breakfast.

09.00 hrs.- Departure from the Dead Sea.

10.30 hrs..- Arrival at Kerak Castle, a former stronghold of the Crusaders, rising 900 meters above sea level, between the walls of an ancient city.

12.00 hrs.- Departure from Kerak and heading to the local restaurant where we will have lunch (included) until 14.00 hrs.

15.00 hrs.- Continuation to Dana, a small picturesque rural village of stone houses on a huge cliff located at the foot of the largest biosphere nature reserve in Jordan. We´ll take a panoramic tour where we´ll be able to take photos.

15.30 hrs.- Departure from Dana we will head towards Shobak.

16.00 hrs.- Arrival at Shobak Castle, built by the Crusaders in 1115 to control the trade routes between Egypt and Syria, as well as the passage permits for pilgrims and caravans. We will be able to take some photos to remember.

16.30 hrs.- Departure from Shobak, we will head to Wadi Musa where the Spring of Moses is located.

17.00 hrs.- Arrival and brief visit to the Spring of Moses, where Moses supposedly hit the rock with his rod and the water gushed out.

17.15 hrs.- Departure to Moses Spring.

17.30 hrs.- Arrival at the Petra Museum, an excellent exhibition that allows us to understand the history of the Nabataeans and learn about magnificent pieces found in the area.

18.00 hrs.- Departure from the Petra Museum.

18.15 hrs.- Arrival at the hotel. Dinner included. Overnight in Petra. Petra is the ancient capital of the kingdom of the Nabataeans. This civilization occupied the city in the 6th century B.C. and took advantage of the city´s location as a strategic lodging point for caravans during the Silk Road



 

Breakfast.

Known as the "Pink City", the "Lost City" or the "City of Stone", it is considered the jewel of Jordan and one of the Seven Wonders of the World since 2007.

07.00 hrs.-Departure from the hotel to visit Petra, we will access through the narrow canyon and discover the temples and tombs carved into the cliffs in this city founded 300 years before Christ. Lunch included.

14.00 hrs.- Departure from Petra to Wadi Rum, an impressive desert that is famous for being the setting for famous films where ´Dune´, ´Lawrence of Arabia´ or ´Star Wars´ have been filmed. We will be able to enjoy unparalleled sunsets and starry nights.

16.00 hrs.- Arrival at Wadi Rum- Valley of the Moon, a magical ecosystem of the Jordanian desert that has extensive red sand dunes and imposing sandstone arches, at the visitor center we take all-terrain vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes, we stop in the town of Rum where we know the ruins of the Nabataean temple. We include a ride of about 45 minutes on a camel through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon, in this spectacular place we will see the engravings that show us the origin of the Arabic language.

18.00 hrs.- End of activities in Wadi Rum.

18.15 hrs.- Arrival at the camp. Dinner included. Accommodation.





 

Breakfast.08.00 hrs.- Departure from Wadi Rum. 08.45 hrs.- Arrival in Aqaba and panoramic visit of Aqaba, the second Jordanian city, modern, commercial, port city and an entrance to the Red Sea in Jordan, forming here a gulf that has become one of the most visited places in Jordan especially due to its importance as a destination for divers and its coral reefs.09.45 hrs.- End of the panoramic tour.10.00 hrs.- Arrival at the Araba Border to drop off the people who continue their journey to Egypt. 10.30 a.m.- Approximate departure time from the Araba Border.

11.00 -12.00 hrs.- Arrival at the hotel. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the warm waters of the Red Sea. Accommodation.

 

Note: Depending on the number of travellers, the trip from Aqaba to Amman may be made by regular VIP coach.

Breakfast.

Departure via the "desert road" to AMMAN airport. Arrival at Amman airport in approximately 4 hours duration and end of our services.