Iran astronomy and stargazing tour

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at the airport and continue to the hotel:

Moving from the airport to the hotel by car (17 minutes) plus breakfast.

Day 2: city of poetry

have breakfast & start a full-day city tour: (Move by car after breakfast)

Visit Eram Garden (Bagh-e-Eram, literally translates to Paradise Garden, is one of the nine UNESCO inscribed cultural heritage sites as Iran’s Persian Gardens.)

Hafez tomb (The tomb of Hafiz also known as Hafizieh is located north of Shiraz and comprises two gardens.)

Nasir-ol-Molk (Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is one of the architectural buildings of the Qajar period (1789-1925). It was built by the order of Mirza Hassan Ali Khan Nasir al-Mulk.)

Vakil mosque and Bazaar ( Vakil Mosque or Soltani Mosque is a historic mosque that is located in the western part of Vakil Bazaar and is built at the command of Karim Khan Zand.)

Karim-khan citadel from outside (Karim Khan Citadel, which is also known as Karim Khan Prison, was built in 1697 under the command of Karim Khan Zand, the famous king of the Zand Dynasty.) and visit Quran gate.

Day 3: The Glory of Persepolis

Have breakfast & head toward Isfahan (Land route 7 hours by car)

Visit Persepolis (Persepolis is definitely one of the most iconic tourist attractions of Iran. Persepolis is located 60 kilometers (37 mi) northeast of Shiraz.)

Pasargadae (Pasargadae is an ancient city in which majestic mansions and structures have been built that are generally called the royal complex of Pasargadae.)

Naghshe-e-Rostam necropolis( Naghshe Rustam is a magnificent complex that has saved 3 eras of history. Including Elamite gods, a mausoleum of Achaemenid kings & carvings of Sasanian kings.)

Day 4: city of turquoise domes

After breakfast, we start a full-day city tour (City Tour By Car)

Visit Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq (Naqsh-e Jahan Square, or Meidan-e Emam (also Shah Square and Imam Square), which is the main tourist spot of Isfahan, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.)

Imam mosque ( Imam Mosque (known as Shah Mosque before the 1979 revolution) is a part of the complex of Naqsh-e Jahan Square – the main attraction of Isfahan.)

Sheik Lotfolah mosque ( Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque stands in the eastern part of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which is located in the very center of Isfahan, surrounded by many other attractions.)

Ali-Qapu place (Ali Qapu Palace In the west of Naghsh-e Jahan Square and across from Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, there is a mansion which is one of the most important.)

Chehel Sotoon Place (The land of Chehel Sotoun Palace is 67000 square meters. Its design was inspired by Chinese, Iranian, and European architecture. Before entering the palace, there is a veranda with 20 cypress wood columns.)

day 5: starry sky

have breakfast and have half day city tour, then, drive to Matinabad eco camp (move 2 hours by car + breakfast and lunch)

Visit Jameh mosque (The magnificent Atiq Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is a combination of several architectural techniques from different historical eras.)

Vank Cathedral (Vank Cathedral is located in the Jolfa district, on the southern coast of the Zayandehrud River, not far from the city center.)

Abyaneh Clay Village ( Stunning Abyaneh Village was built on the foothills of Karkas Mountain, right in central Iran, in Isfahan province.)

Matinabad desert eco-camp (The Matin Abad eco-camp and organic farm is located 60 km from Kashan city. The eco-resort is in the heart of an Iranian desert.

Day 6: on the edge of the desert

Have breakfast, drive to Tehran (5 hours by car)

Visit Tabatabaei House (Tabatabaei House is located in the center of Kashan, in the old part of the city. It is surrounded by other touristic sites, such as Borujerdi House.)

Fin garden (Fin garden covers an area of 230,000 square meters, surrounded by walls with four circular towers. It is a traditional Persian garden, or ‘bagh’.)

Day 7: the capital

After breakfast, we start our exploration

Visit the archaeological museum (This Museum houses the largest collections of archaeological objects in the country. Dating from the Paleolithic to the late Islamic period)

Golestan Palace (Golestan Palace is located in the heart and historic core of Tehran. The palace complex is one of the oldest in Tehran.)

jewelry museum (it’s definitely one of the best museums that you will find in Iran. You don’t want to miss the chance to watch these amazing, breathtaking, and priceless jewelry.)

Darband mountain area (Darband is one of the famous neighborhoods of north Tehran where so many people go for trekking, having a cup of tea, and eating sour and sweet apricots. It is known for its fresh and breezy weather and mountaineering route.)

Day 8: Departure

transfer to the output terminal of IKA for departure flight (44 Minutes by Car).