Pilgrimage & Historical Tour

1^st day            

After arrival at IKA Airport we go to Qom. First thing to do is paying respect to the holy shrine of Lady Fatima Masuma. You have the time to yourself the rest of the day.

2^nd day

The day starts with a visit to Prophet Khezr Mountain before going to Jamkaran mosque. In the afternoon we visit the house of Imam Khomeyni, the founder of the Islamic revolution of Iran and a free discussion about Islam is held in the presence of a great scholar of Hawzah. If time allows, we visit Mar’ashi Najafi Library, the third biggest manuscript library of the Islamic world.

3rd day

Early in the morning, we go to Tehran. We stop on route to pay a visit to the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini. In the afternoon, we stop at Nature Bridge to view Milad tower, also go to visit the Holy Defense museum if time allows, and return to Qom for the night.        

4^th day

This day is mostly passed in Complementary health care center (including Islamic and traditional medicine, Hijama or leach therapy, cupping, massage, etc.). You have the rest of the day to yourself.

5^th day

Next morning we go to Kashan, one of the oldest cities of Iran. First, we visit Fin Garden, the very epitome of the Persian garden, then Tabatabaee house, one of the best samples of historical houses of Kashan. After that, we go to visit Sultan Amir Ahmad traditional Iranian public bathhouse, and ziyarah of Sultan Amir Ahmad holy shrine. We pass the night at a historic house in Kashan

6^th day

This is the day of touring the historical, eye catching village of Abyaneh. Upon seeing different parts of this village, we go to Esfahan in the afternoon and view Khaju bridge and take a good rest at the hotel.

7^th Day

The day starts with visiting Imam mosque, one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era, and going into the well-known imperial Aliqapu Palace. We surly get lost in the beauty of Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, a masterpiece known for its colorful ceramics and magnificent dome. In the afternoon, we go to view Hasht behesht palace or Chaharbagh School. Naqshe Jahan square is our next stop where we can enjoy talking to people and relaxing beside the massive pool. We see the Sio-Se-Pol bridge before going to the hotel for the night.

8^th day

In the morning we go to view the beautiful Jami’ mosque, one of the most ancient and religious structures of Persia. Then we discover parts of Chehel Sotoun beautifully proportioned palace, the day ends with leaving for Mashhad by train or airplane

9^th day

The first morning in Mashhad starts by visiting the holy shrine of Imam Ridha (pbuh). In the afternoon, we go to Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum, with a collection of the arts of the Islamic period, then visiting Pir palanduz, a well-known Arif. Getting information about the different parts of the holy shrine is our other program.

10^th day

We move towards Neyshabur to visit Ghadamgah, the place with a dark black stone which is believed to be the footstep of Imam Ridha (pbuh). Then we go on to Neyshabur, a very old city, to visit Jami’ mosque of Neyshabur and other attractions. In the afternoon we see Attar or Khayyam monument and museum; both are great Iranian poets and thinkers. The last thing to do is strolling in the bazaar of turquoise (Firoza: a sacred stone in Islam) and enjoy our shopping time in Neyshabur. then it’s time to go back to Mashhad.

11^th day

In the morning we go to Holy shrine of Imam Ridha, and for lunch we shall have the holy food  at the holy shrine. In the afternoon, we go to Chalidarre tourist complex to enjoy Spa, boat riding, etc. then we go to Torghabeh touristic village. On the way back to Mashhad we visit the holy shrines of Yaser and Naser. 

12^th day

This day we do Ziyarah Al-Wida (the last Ziyarah). It’s time to end up this memorable trip. The tour ends after lunch. Transfer is included to take you to the airport for your flight back home. If you wish to extend your stay in Iran, please inform us in advance.