The Heartland Of Ancient and… (trip)
The Heartland Of Ancient and Medieval Persia
- Iran
- Culture & Nature
“"It’s so fascinating to hear about the history of Persian civilization over the years and to visit some of the… ”
| from $3,750* per person | 17 Days | October |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Archaeological Legacy Institute | 25 people max | |
This tour explores pre-Iranian cultures as well as the Achaemenid, Parthian and Sassanian empires and the complex and chaotic Medieval period, with a geographic focus on key sites of Iranian history. Expect wonderful interactions with the warm, friendly and welcoming Iranian people. This tour is led by ALI Executive Director and experienced archaeologist, Dr. Richard Pettigrew, for whom this will be his fifth visit to Iran, accompanied by an accomplished local guide.
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Locations visited/nearby
Iran, Kermanshah, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Tehran, Shushtar, Middle East
1 testimonial about this trip
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Reviewer: Marie, 2017 Iran Tour Participant
"It’s so fascinating to hear about the history of Persian civilization over the years and to visit some of the archaeological sites, the museums, the mosques, the shrines, palaces, tombs, and other places.I’ve learned so much about not just Persian history but world history."
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Itinerary
Part A: October 18-25; Part B: October 26-November 2*
Day 0: Ideally, arrive in Tehran IKA afternoon or evening
Day 1 (October 18): Tour Tehran, visit National Museum of Iran and other Museums
Day 2: Tour Tehran, vists to Sa’dabad Palace and Reza Abbasi Museum
Day 3: Fly to Kermanshah
Day 4: Tour Kermanshah, visit Bisotun UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 5: Drive to Ahvaz, visit The Tomb of Daniel, and Shush Castle Museum
Day 6: Excursion to Shushtar vicinity, visit Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
Day 7: Drive to Shiraz, visit Bishapur and Anihita Temple among other sites
Day 8 ( last tour day for Part A): Excursion to a variety of ancient Persian sites
Day 9 (first tour day for Part B): Tour Shiraz, visit Kolah Farangy mansion, and other sites
Day 10: Drive to Yazd, visit Saryazd Fortress and other sites
Day 11: Tour Yazd, visit Zoroastrian Fire Temples, The Towers of Silence, and other sites
Day 12: Drive to Isfahan, visit Narenj Castle, Nain Jameh Mosque and other sites
Day 13: Tour Isfahan, visit local palaces and other sites
Day 14: Tour Isfahan, visit Isfahan Bazaar and other sites
Day 15: Drive to Kashan and Tehran, visit Sultan amir Ahmed Bathhouse among other sites
Day 16: Tour Tehran, including the Old City of Rey, Rey Castle, and other sites
Day 17 (Final Day): Depart Tehran early from IKA
*Parts A and B can be booked separately or together; list price is for both parts
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