Iran Learning Tour 9
This tour includes optional extensions to Najaf and Karbala (Iraq), and Khorasan (Iran)
Hikmat International Institute offers a unique opportunity for those who want to see Iran and its many beautiful historical, cultural, and religious aspects in a more exciting and informative way! The distinctive point about Hikmat Iran tours is that some scholars and experts will accompany the group and there are also meetings with scholars, academics, students and religious figures and authorities. This combination of meetings and sightseeing makes the Hikmat Iran Tours unique and much more educational for the participants.
Trip Dates
April 22 – May 5, 2024
Registration Deadline
December 16, 2023
Early Bird
October 31, 2023
Sightseeing and Learning Opportunity
After organizing wonderful tours in the recent years, Hikmat International Institute is pleased to announce that the next “Learning Tour of Iran” will be held in April 2024 for professors, students, and anyone who is interested to see Iran’s most important tourist attractions and learn more about the beauty, culture, religions, and history of that great and historical land. There will also be friendly meetings and discussions with academics, religious leaders, scholars etc. The tour will be held with high standards and is an amazing opportunity.
Visiting Cities
Najaf - Karbala
4 Days
Mashhad
3 Days
SHIRAZ
3 Days
PERSPOLIS
Half-day
YAZD
2 Days
ISFAHAN
3 Days
Kashan
1 Day
Qom
2 Days
Tehran
2 Days
Workshops
In addition to all the visits of the tourist sights, the Hikmat Learning Tour of Iran will include two informative workshops. These lectures are designed to provide participants with the practical knowledge that is required to understand contemporary Iran in terms of culture, politics, art, history, religion, etc.
Shiism Doctrines and Rituals
If you are interested to see Iran’s most important tourist attractions and also learn more about religions and culture in Iran and want to experience Persian food don’t miss this chance!
Organizers
Dr. Morteza Rezazadeh
Founder and president of Hikmat International Institute will lead this learning tour. As a graduate of the Islamic Seminaries of Qom and Hartford Seminary in the United States, he is an expert in Religions; mainly Islamic and Shiite Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations. As a professor of Islamic theology and jurisprudence, he is ideally equipped to introduce foreigners to the culture and religion of Iran.
Dr. Ed Martin
The former director of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement. Martin joined EMU from the American Friends Service Committee and a position as the Quaker International Affairs Representative for Iran, building connections between Iranian institutions and the United States. He initiated Mennonite religious and academic community engagement with Iran in 1990. You can contact him at: [email protected]
Dr. Harry Huebner
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Theology at Canadian Mennonite University, in Winnipeg, Canada. He also serves as Director of International and Inter-Faith Theological Initiatives at CMU. He has been a participating member of the Mennonite-Shi’a dialogue since 2005. He has taught intensive courses in Christian ethics and theology at the International Institute of Islamic Studies. You can contact him at: [email protected]
Main Trip Information
Dates
April 22 – May 5, 2023
Iran fee (not including Khorasan Extension):
Each person in a single room: 2900 USD
Each person in a double room: 2400 USD
Student fee: A special 25% discount on all fees is granted to only two students on a first come, first served basis.
The Early Bird Discount
100 USD discount for participants who register before
October 31, 2023
Registration Deadline
December 16, 2023
The Tour Cost Covers all general expenses, including:
- Accommodation in 4 or 5-star hotels
- Excursions and sightseeing (including all the entry tickets for the tourist spots and museums)
- In-country transportation
- Three meals a day
- Two Iranian guides
- Academic workshops
- Travel Insurance
AND MUCH MORE
The cost does not include international airfare or visa fees.
More Details
Email us via [email protected]
Please note:
You do not need to make any payment now. Just fill out the registration form to reserve your seat! All the fees can be paid upon arrival!
Optional Extensions
Optional Extension 1:
Four-Day Trip to Iraq
First extension will be a four-day trip to Iraq to visit Baghdad, Najaf and Karbala. The dates of the Iraq extension will be from April 15-19, 2024.
Fees for the Iraq Extension:
• Single room: 1000 USD
• Double room: 800 USD
Note: You can buy your international flight from Najaf to Mashhad for yourself but if you want us to buy the direct flight for you, then an additional $190 per person will be added to your costs.
Optional Extension 2:
Three-Day Trip to Khorasan
The second optional extension will be three days in the Khorasan province of Iran from April 19-21, 2024, to visit the holy city of Mashhad as well as Tus and Neyshabur.
Fees for the Khorasan Extension:
• Single room: 490 USD
• Double room: 390 USD
The fee includes domestic flight from Mashhad to Shiraz.
Trip Itinerary
April 15
Arrival in Najaf Airport (Iraq)
Check in the hotel
April 16
Morning:
Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib
Shrine Wadi Al-Salaam Cemetery
Afternoon:
Great Mosque of Kufa
Al Sahlah Great Mosque
April 17
Morning:
Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib Shrine
Departure to Karbala
Afternoon:
Arrive in Karbala
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
April 18
Morning:
Shrine of the two sons of Muslim Ibn Aqeel
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain and Al-Abbas
Afternoon:
Free time
April 19
Morning:
Departure to Najaf
Fly to Mashhad
(Arrival in Iran)
Afternoon:
Arrive in Mashhad and check in the hotel
The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza
April 20
Morning:
Tomb of Ferdowsi in the city of Tous
Afternoon:
Kooh Sangi Park
Jamatkhana of Mashhad
April 21
Morning:
The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza
Museums of the Shrine
Afternoon:
Visit the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Mashhad and Dizbad
April 22
Morning:
Torghabeh Shandiz Restaurant
Afternoon:
Fly to Shiraz
Arrive in Shiraz around noon and check in the hotel
April 23
Morning:
– Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque (Pink) Mosque
– Arg-e-Karim Khan
Afternoon:
– Tomb of Saadi and Hafez and its surrounding beautiful gardens
April 24
Morning:
– Vakil Mosque and Bazaar
Afternoon:
– Afif Abad Garden
– Quran Gate
– Dinner at HaftKhan Restaurant
April 25
Morning:
Departure to Yazd
Short Stop at Pasargadae
Arrive at Persepolis around noon
Afternoon:
Departure to Yazd
Arrive in Yazd in the evening
April 26
Morning:
– Towers of Silence
– The Zoroastrian Fire Temple (burning since 470AD)
Afternoon:
– Amir Chakhmaq Complex & Jamea’ Mosque of Yazd
– Dowlat Abad Garden
April 27
Morning:
Yazd historical downtown
Water Museum
Afternoon:
Departure to Isfahan (420 km)
Arrive in Isfahan in the evening
April 28
Morning:
– Menar Jonban (shaking minarets)
– Vank Armenian Cathedral
Afternoon:
– Lunch & Break
– Historical Bridges of Isfahan
April 29
Morning:
– Naqsh-e Jahan Square and its surrounding areas
– Aali Qapu Palace
– Imam Mosque (Shah Mosque / Royal Mosque)
Afternoon:
– Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque
April 30
Morning:
Leave Isfahan towards Kashan after breakfast
Visiting the historical sites of Kashan
Afternoon:
Departure to Qom
Arrive in Qom in the evening
May 1
Morning:
Shrine of Lady Ma’sumah
Mara’shi Najafi Library
Afternoon:
Museum
Meeting with Ayatollah Shahrestani
Shi’a studies workshop
May 2
Morning:
Departure to Tehran
Checking in hotel
Afternoon:
Golestan Palace
May 3
Morning:
– Sa’adabad Historical Complex (Residence of the Last Shah of Iran)
– Jamaran Village
Afternoon:
– Museum of the Islamic Revolution
– Book Garden
– Nature Bridge
May 4
Morning:
– Golestan Palace: a Masterpiece of the Qajar Era
– Iran National Museum
Afternoon:
– Yusuf Abad Jewish Synagogue
– Milad Tower: Tallest in Iran and sixth tallest in the World
May 5
Returning flight; back home
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