Darwan Tour and Travel Co. Ltd. - Iranian Tour and Travel

Day 1, TEHRAN, Arrival at Tehran airport, reception by our tour leader & transfer to the hotel.

Day 2, TEHRAN, In the morning, sightseeing in Tehran: visit Golestan Complex with Marble Throne Hall, Garden Hall of Shamsol- Emareh and Ethnological Museum. In the afternoon, visit Jewelry Museum and Grand Bazaar. Overnight at hotel./ B

Day 3 TEHRAN- LAR PROTECTED AREA, In the morning, drive to Lar Protected Area, located at the skirt of the highest mountain in Iran (Damavand Peak). It consists of mountainous, terrestrial aquatic ecosystems. Vegetation cover consists of four types including grass steps, tragacanthic (thorn cushion), shrub lands and high mountain vegetation. Lar provides suitable habitat for around 100 species of endemic and migratory birds such as; Crane, Caspian snowcock, Chukar Eagles, Kestrel partridge, Herons& Flamingo Mammals of this area include; wild Goat , Alborz reed sheep, Bear, Hyena and Leopard./ B

Day 4, TEHRAN- QESHM ISLAND, In the morning, flying to Qeshm Island, arrive at Qeshm, check in. A visit to Southern shore, visit Kharbas caves, view the Port of Suza, drive through impressive erosion scenery between Salakh and Namakdan and continue to view Giyahdan with wind towers, stop at many-domed color mosques and return to Qeshm city. Optional visit to Bazaar./ B

Day 5, QESHM ISLAND- BANDAR ABBAS, In the morning, riding boat through Hara mangrove Sea- Forest with variety of birds, return to Qeshm city for boat transfer to Bandar-e Abbas./ B

Photo: Courtesy of NGDRI

Day 6, BANDAR ABBAS- HORMOZ ISLAND- BANDAR ABBAS, In the morning, a visit to fish market, former Hindu temple, Bazaar and new great Mosque. Then proceed to make excursion to Hormoz Island to see what was then the Portuguese Fortress. Return to Bandar-e Abbas./ B

Day 7, MINAB- BANDAR AMIR- BANDAR LENGEH,
In the morning, excursion to Thursday market in Minab, en route to Bandar Amir, visiting Salt Mountain, and then a visit to Bandar Khonj, continue to Bandar Lengeh,/ B

Day 8, BANDAR SEIRAF- BOOSHEHR,
In the morning, drive to Booshehr, en route visiting remains of ancient Seiraf and then proceed to city of Booshehr, arrive at Booshehr./ B

Day 9, BOOSHEHR- BISHABOOR- SHIRAZ,
In the morning, a visit to the old quarter of Booshehr, drive via Kazeroon to Shiraz, on the way visit ancient city of Bishaboor (Sassanid era), ancient rock relief in Tang-e Chowgan (and optional visit to Shaboor Cave), arrive at Shiraz./B

Photo: Courtesy of NGDIR

Day 10, PERSEPOLIS- NAGHSH-E- ROSTAM- SHIRAZ, In the morning, a visit to the Persepolis (550 B.C., the ceremonial Palace of the Persian Empire) and Naqsh-e Rostam. Return to Shiraz to visit Vakil Bazaar and Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine./ B

Day 11, SHIRAZ- KISH ISLAND, In the morning, visit Naranjestan Palace, Nasirol Molk Mosque and Hafez Mausoleum, then flying to Kish Island. Free time for excursion near the coast and the then the remaining of a Greek Ship./ B

Day 12, KISH ISLAND, In the morning, a visit to Harireh city from 8th century and water reservoir with wind towers, spend rest of the day at the beach swimming or diving./ B

Day 13, KISH ISLAND, In the morning, visiting Kish Park with Dolphin show, spend rest of day at the beach swimming or diving./ B

Day 14, KISH ISLAND- TEHRAN, In the morning, flying to Tehran. Visiting Sahebgheranieh Palace at Niavaran complex and Jamshidieh Park, farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant./ B

Day 15, TEHRAN- HOME COUNTRY, Transfer to the airport for flying back home. The tour ends here.

Photo: Courtesy of NGDIR

Services included:

*Tourist visa, accommodation in four/three star hotels in a twin shared bedroom with private facilities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner per itinerary, English speaking tour guide and driver throughout the tour, all entrance fees, domestic flights, all transfers and transportation, including all government taxes.

Services not included:

International Air Ticket, all personal extras such as laundry, long distance calls, tips, and travel insurance.***

*Granting visas is at the discretion, and subject to approval, by Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
** Single room available upon request.
***Available through Darwan Tour & Travel Co. Ltd.

A few things you need to know about "The Eco- Green Pearl Tour"

Many people my wonder why we chose "The Eco- Green Pearl" name for this tour. They would find the answer when they visit among others; Lar Protected Area, Qeshm Island and its Sea- Forests, Kish Island and Booshehr. During this tour we would also take you to many other interesting places including the valley of stars. This later amazing phenomena would specially refresh the minds of Americans and those who have visited the monument valley in Arizona.

Qeshm Island with a surface area of some 1335 square kilometers is one the most beautiful places in the world. References to Qeshm Island can be traced back to the Achaemenians era some 500 years B.C. More recently travelers such as Marco Polo in the 13th century have also mentioned Qeshm in their writings.

The Island's shores run parallel to the coast of the Iranian province of Hormozgan, while its southern shores look over the Persian Gulf opposite the coasts of Oman and the Arab Emirates of Fojeireh, Ummol- Qaywayn, Ras Al-Kheymeh, Sharjah and Dubai.

The Qeshm Hara (Sea- Forest) is a protected natural setting. Hara is also home for huge flocks of birds including migrant birds, such as white and gray pelicans. The tributaries of Qeshm's Sea- Forest provides a suitable natural setting for the culture of a variety of fish, shrimp and lobster. For eight months of the year, Qeshm's climatic conditions are good, with temperatures averaging 34 C in July and 19 C in January, and the humidity averaging 93% and 71% respectively. Thus the Island's climate is one of the most pleasant in world from October through March. Innumerable fresh water streams, palm-groves, meadows and the unique lagoon with its creeks and sea-forest contribute towards making the Island a natural wonder.