Gashttour, a prominent travel agency locates in the Fars Province which is the residence of one of the most famous tribes in Iran, the Qashqai

While traveling with us you will benefit the first hand experience other tour agent refer to us for their Nomadic Qashqai Tour.

While we are in direct contact with great families we take you to a tour of hospitality and color.

Qashqai are extremely colorful in their costumes of red, pinks and oranges; one also observes this color on their horizontal looms with bright wools of red, navy, orange, blue, brown, khaki and pink. The rugs, kilims, gagims, and gebbehs woven by the Qashqai tribeswomen are world famous.

 
 

Qashqai still use camels, horses, mules and donkeys to transport their household effects during their migrations between winter and summer pastures. We invite you to the opportunity to observe their way of life as we camp among them.

 
 
 
 

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 IRAN-Black Tents  15 day / 14 night Code: GA.04


 

You will  stay overnight in the black tents of the nomads you will also visit the Sassanian  palaces in Firuzabad.

Teheran//Shiraz// over night in the black tent//Yazd// Kerman // Isfahan// Abyane// Kashan.

 

 

Day 01: Arrival-Tehran
Arrival at Tehran airport, transfer to hotel & rest. O/N Tehran.

 

Day 02: Tehran- Shiraz
After breakfast, we will visit Archaeological & Islamic Art Museum, the finest museum in Iran where you'll view a collection of ancient Persian civilization. In the evening fly to Shiraz, transfer to hotel and rest. O/N Shiraz.

 

 

Day 3: Shiraz- Firuzabad excursion

In the Morning drive to Firuzabad and visit Sassanid palace.

Then we go to see the nomads Ghashghaie, They're the most generous people who protect their traditions as old .At night we will stay in a full facilitated camp beside their black tents. 

 

Day 04: Black Tent- Shiraz

This is a day for experiencing Nomadic life. Get up early in the morning with voice of shepherds taking the cattle for grazing. Enjoy a traditional nomadic breakfast and know their simple way of life .In the afternoon drive back to Shiraz. O/N Shiraz.

 

Day 05: Shiraz

We will visit Eram and Naranjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Hafez (or Saadi) mausoleum, Vakil complex and the most astonishing mirror decoration of Aliebnehamze Holy Shrine. O/N Shiraz.

 

Day 06: Shiraz - Persepolis - Necropol- Pasargad - Yazd
Drive to Yazd, en route we will visit Quran gate, Persepolis (a castle made by free workers not slaves in 500 BC) ,  Necropol (tombs of Achamenian kings) and Pasargad , tomb of Cyrus the great which was the Achamenian center. O/N Yazd.

 

Day 07: Yazd
According to UNESCO, Yazd is one of the oldest cities in the world; it is like a living museum. We will visit narrow alleys, the highest wind tower of city which keeps the building cool, Friday mosque from 14th century and the silk weaving workshop where exquisite brocades are still made on traditional looms. O/N Yazd

 

Day 08: Yazd - Kerman
In the morning we will explore on foot this ancient city and visit a Zoroastrian temple where  sacred fire has been kept alive for hundreds of years and is now a Zoroastrian pilgrim center. This is an opportunity to learn about Zoroastrianism which had been the Persian religion until Arabs brought Islam to Iran. Then go to Towers of Silence on outskirts of the city, which was a burial place for Zoroastrian.  In the afternoon drive to Kerman. O/N Kerman.

 

Day 09: Kerman - Bam - Mahan-Kerman
We will visit remains of Bam citadel, the magnificent Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah e Vali, great Sufi, and the lovely Shahzadeh (Prince) Garden in Mahan. O/N Kerman.

 

Day 10: Kerman-Isfahan
Kerman is famous for Persian carpets. There we will  visit 17th century Ganjali khan complex including one of the most interesting and ancient bazaars in Iran,  bathhouse with its collection of wax figures showing what to do in a bathhouse and the traditional tea house. Continue to Isfahan, O/N Isfahan.

 

 Day 11: Isfahan
In the morning we will visit Imam square, the huge open square in center of Isfahan with four monuments at four sides including Imam mosque covered inside and outside with intricate turquoise tiles, The smaller Sheikh Lotfollah mosque contains some of the best mosaics from 17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was the first skyscraper in Iran and Isfahan bazaar where you can visit the workshop of artists who paint miniature sometimes on bone. In the afternoon, we will visit   Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and khajoo bridges over zayanderud, relax in one of the traditional tea houses, drink tea and smoke Persian water pipe. O/N Isfahan.
 

Day 12: Isfahan
In the morning we will visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Friday mosque and Shaking Minarets .evening free at leisure. O/N Isfahan.
 

Day 13: Isfahan- Abyane
Drive to Abyane, an ancient fascinating village with its colorfully dressed inhabitants and mud brick houses, where little has changed for several centuries. En route we will visit Natanz Friday Mosque. O/N Abyane.

 

 

 

Day 14: Abyane- Kashan- Tehran
Drive to Tehran, en route we will visit Fin complex in Kashan, a city well known for carpet. O/N Tehran.

 

Day 15: Tehran - Departure
Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your return flight.

 

 (at any time possible)

 

 

 

 
 

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 Riding & Nomadic 14 day / 13 night Code: GA.21


 

You will stay overnight in the black tents of the nomads you will also ride camel in the desert in Yazd.

Teheran//Shiraz// two nights accommodation in the black tent//Yazd-Camel riding// Isfahan// Abyane // Kashan.

Tour rate: 1730 $ per Person (2 Pax)

 

Day 01: Arrival-Tehran
Arrival at Tehran airport, transfer to hotel & rest. O/N Tehran.

 

Day 02: Tehran-Shiraz
After breakfast, we will visit Archaeological & Islamic Art Museum, the finest museum in Iran where you'll view a collection of ancient Persian civilization. In the evening fly to Shiraz, transfer to hotel and rest. O/N Shiraz.

 

 

Day 03: Shiraz-Bishapour-Black tent.

Early morning we will go to visit Bishapour, an ancient city in heart of history, built as the commemoration of Persian Victory in Persian-Roman war. Bishapour was built near a river crossing and at the same site there is also a fort with rock-cut reservoirs and a river valley with six Sassanid rock relieves.

Then we go to see the nomads Ghashghaie, They're the most generous people who protect their traditions as old .At night we will stay in a full facilitated camp beside their black tents.  O/N tent.

 

Day 04: Trekking

This is a day for experiencing Nomadic life. Get up early in the morning with voice of shepherds taking the cattle for grazing. Enjoy a traditional nomadic breakfast and know their simple way of life. In the afternoon we go to a lake and camp there. O/N tent.

 

Day 05: Trekking-Shiraz

In the morning  we will go trekking. In the Afternoon drive to Shiraz.

O/N  Shiraz.

 

Day 06: Shiraz

We will visit Eram and Naranjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Hafez (or Saadi) mausoleum, Vakil complex and the most astonishing mirror decoration of Aliebnehamze Holy Shrine.

O/N Shiraz.

 

Day 07: Shiraz - Persepolis - Necropol - Pasargad -Yazd
Drive to Yazd, en route we will visit Quran gate, Persepolis (a castle made by free workers not slaves in 500 BC) ,  Necropol (tombs of Achamenian kings) and Pasargad , tomb of Cyrus the great which was the Achamenian center. O/N Yazd.

Day 08: Yazd
According to UNESCO, Yazd is one of the oldest cities in the world; it is like a living museum. We will visit narrow alleys, the highest wind tower

of city which keeps the building cool, Friday mosque from 14th century and the silk weaving workshop where exquisite brocades are still made on traditional looms. O/N Yazd

 

Day 09: Yazd - Camel riding
In the morning  we will go to the desert and ride camel. in the afternoon we will explore on foot this ancient city and visit a Zoroastrian temple where  sacred fire has been kept alive for hundreds of years and is now a Zoroastrian pilgrim center. This is an opportunity to learn about Zoroastrianism which had been the Persian religion until Arabs brought Islam to Iran. Then go to Towers of Silence on outskirts of the city, which was a burial place for Zoroastrian. O/N Yazd.

Day 10: Yazd- Meibod -Naeen-Isfahan
Drive to Isfahan via the cities Meibod and Naeen. Visiting the Nareen Castle, the icehouse, an old caravanserai, and a traditional carpet workshop. O/N Isfahan.

 

Day 11: Isfahan
In the morning we will visit Imam square, the huge open square in center of Isfahan with four monuments at four sides including Imam mosque covered inside and outside with intricate turquoise tiles, The smaller Sheikh Lotfollah mosque contains some of the best mosaics from 17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was the first skyscraper in Iran and Isfahan bazaar where you can visit the workshop of artists who paint miniature sometimes on bone. In the afternoon, we will visit   Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and khajoo bridges over zayanderud, relax in one of the traditional tea houses, drink tea and smoke Persian water pipe. O/N Isfahan.
 

Day 12: Isfahan-Abyane
In the morning we will visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Friday mosque and Shaking Minarets. In the evening drive to Abyane,

An ancient fascinating village with its colorfully dressed inhabitants and red mud brick houses, where little has changed for several centuries.

O/N  Abyane
 

 

13:Abyane-Kashan-Tehran

In the morning drive to Kashan. A city well known for its old merchant houses several of which are being restored. Visit the Fin garden complex & the historic Sialk-rocks which shows an old ancient civilization.

In the Evening drive to Tehran. O/N Tehran.

 

 

 

Day 14: Tehran - Departure
Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your return flight.

 

 (at any time possible)