Traditional Sports of Iran Tour

Duration: 9 nights and 10 Days

Cities: Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan, Tehran

Highlights:

Zurkhaneh: Zurkhaneh is the place a traditional heroic sport of Iran is practiced, called Pahlevani and Zurkhaneh Rituals by UNESCO.

Traditional Bazaar: There are some traditional bazaars in cities like Shiraz and Isfahan dating back to Zandieh and Safavid periods.

Persian Garden: Persian Garden is inscribed in UNESCO world heritage list, like Eram garden in Shiraz and Fin garden in Kashan.

Historical House: Iran historical houses date back to different eras in history, like Kashan Historical houses which include the Bride of Iranian houses.

Traditional sports of Iran Tour is the best choice for those who wan to get familiar with Iran traditional sports known as heroic sport or what UNESCO calls Pahlevani and Zurkhaneh Rituals. during this tour which takes 10 days you can spend many hours in spiritual environment of Zurkhanehs in different cities of Iran and try practicing with Pahlevans in those historical Zurkhanehs and get familiar with Iranian cultures and the reason behind these kind of sports. besides, you can visit the highlights of Iran as well. so this is a complete package you don’t want to miss!

Itinerary Days

Day 1: Tehran (Arrival)

Day 1: Arrival in Tehran

After your arrival in Tehran, you will be met at the airport and then taken to your hotel to check in and relax.

Overnight stay in Tehran

Day 2: Tehran - shiraz

Day 2: Tehran-Shiraz( 85 Minutes)

You will spend a full day touring Tehran, the capital of Iran by visiting:

· Zurkhaneh in the morning

· Then historic Golestan Palace

· Tehran Bazaar

· The National Archaeological Museum

· Jewelry Museum

· Carpet Museum

Fly to Shiraz in the evening

Overnight Shiraz

Golestan Palace

Tehran Zurkhaneh

Day 3: Shiraz

After breakfast, you will spend a full day touring the one of the oldest cities of ancient Persia. Shiraz has many historic and cultural sites and you will visit:

· The Arg of Karim Khan

· Pars Museum

· Vakil Bath

· Vakil Mosque

· The Vakil Bazaar

· The Ali ebne Hamze Shrine

· The tombs of Hafez and Saadi

Overnight stay in Shiraz

zandieh complex in traditional sports of iran tour

Karim Khan Castle is in Zandieh Complex

vakil bazaar, shiraz

Day 4: Shiraz

Shiraz is known as the “city of roses and nightingales” and you will spend the day visiting:

· The beautiful Narenjestan Palace

· Zinat-al-Molk House

· Eram Garden

· Nasir al Molk Mosque

· You will enjoy practicing with other pahlavans in one of the famous Zurkhanehs of Shiraz

Overnight stay in Shiraz

the Pink mosque

Eram Garden, Shiraz, Iran

Day 5: Shiraz - Yazd

Day 5: Shiraz- Yazd (449 KM)

Early- morning drive to Yazd, visiting:

· Persepolis

· Naghsh-e-Rustam

· Pasargadae

· Then Depart by road to Yazd in the heart of Iran. On the way have a short stop to visit the 4500 year- old cypress tree in Abarqu

Overnight Yazd

Persepolis

pasargadae

Day 6: Yazd

You will spend a whole day discovering Yazd, one of the oldest cities on earth and a stop on the ancient Silk Road. The center of Zoroastrian culture and Persian architecture, Yazd has many interesting and beautiful sites. You will see:

· The Zoroastrian Towers of Silence

· Atashkadeh Fire Temple

· The Jame Mosque

· The Dowlat-Abad Garden

· Amir Chakhmagh complex

· Spending few hours in spiritual environment of a Zurkhaneh

Overnight stay in Yazd

Traditional Sports of Iran Tour- zurkhaneh

visiting Towers of Silence during Traditional sports of Iran tour

Day 7: Yazd - Isfahan

Day 7: Yazd-Isfahan (323 KM)

After a traditional Iranian breakfast, you will discover the city once called “Half of the World.” Visit:

· The stunning Chehel Sotoun

· Naghsh-e Jahan Square

· The grand Ali Qapu Palace

· The charming and intimate Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

· Imam Mosque

· The Qeysarie Bazaar

· The Sio-se-Pol and Khadju Bridge

Overnight stay in Isfahan

Naqshe Jahan Square in Esfahan

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque of Isfahan

Day 8: Isfahan

There are more wonderful things to see in this full day tour of Isfahan but again before starting our city tour, visit:

· Zurkhaneh

· Jame Atiq Mosque

· The Ali Gholi Agha Complex that consists of a mosque, bazaar, public bathhouse, caravanserai, and theological school

· Hasht-Behesht

· The Armenian quarter of Jolfa and visit Vank Cathedral

Overnight Isfahan

Traditional Sports of Iran Tour -Zurkhaneh

Vank cathedral

Day 9: Isfahan to Tehran via Abyane and Kashan

Day 9: Isfahan to Tehran via Abyaneh and Kashan (446 KM)

After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Tehran, stopping at Abyaneh and Kashan along the way. From Isfahan it is a short drive to Abyaneh, one of the oldest and most beautiful traditional villages in Iran. It is a fascinating place, with ochre- colored houses, lattice windows, and fragile wooden balconies. The people of Abyaneh still dress in a traditional manner and the women are known for their beautiful and colorful long floral scarves. The village is built on the side of Karkas Mountain and its twisting lanes offer many splendid views. Leaving Abyaneh you will travel to Kashan, a beautiful oasis city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir. Here you will see:

· The Borujerdi and Tabatabei Houses,

· The ancient archeological site Tepe Sialk

· The Fin Garden

After seeing Kashan, you will have a short drive to Tehran

Overnight stay in Tehran

Kashan Boroujerdi House

visiting Fin Garden in Traditional Sports of Iran tour

Day 10: Tehran and Departure

In the morning free at leisure, then transfer to the airport for your flight home.