Western Iran Tour 10
Discover the beauty and wonders of a different part of 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
May 11 – 25, 2024
Registration Deadline
January 1, 2024
Early Bird
November 1, 2023
Sightseeing and Learning Opportunity
Visiting Cities
Tehran
2 Days
Qazvin
1 Day
Zanjan
Half-day
Ardabil
2 Days
Tabriz
2 Days
ISFAHAN
1 Day
Kashan
1 Day
Hamedan
2 Days
Tehran
Departure
Learn and Experience
Iran is a country with thousands of years of history and culture. Many people travel to Iran to learn more about this ancient land as well as seeing the modern Iran. Since several centuries ago, Shia Islam has been the formal religion of the country and today, about 90 percent of the Iranians are Shia Muslims. There are also several other religious minorities in Iran including Zoroastrianism (that was born in Iran), Judaism, Christianity. Today, Iran is home to the second largest Jewish community in the Muslim world and the Middle East.
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]
Main Trip Information
Dates
May 11-25, 2024
Tour fee
Each person in single room: 2800 USD
Each person in double room: 2300 USD
Special Rate for Students
2200 USD (single room)
1800 USD (double room)
The Early Bird Discount
100 USD discount for participants who register before
November 1, 2023
Registration Deadline
January 1, 2024
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!
Trip Itinerary
May 11
– Arrive in Tehran IKA Airport
– Check in the Hotel
May 12
Morning:
– Milad Tawer
Afternoon:
– Chitgar Lake
– Iran Mall (one of the largest commercial, cultural and social projects in the world)
May 13
Morning:
– Museum of Islamic Revolution
– Nature Bridge
Afternoon:
– Free Time
May 14
Morning:
– Departure to Qazvin (150 km, 1 hr 40 min)
– Jameh Mosque
– Qazvin Museum
Afternoon:
– Qājār Bathhouse
– Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai
– Traditional Bazar
May 15
Morning:
– Departure to Zanjan (180 km, 2 hr)
– Dome of Soltanieh
Afternoon:
– Salt men Museum (Anthropological Museum)
– Departure to Ardabil (260 km, 3 hr 30 min)
May 16
Morning:
– Sheikh Safi al-din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble
– Tomb of Shah Ismail
– Ardabil Jameh Mosque (Saljuqi Era)
Afternoon:
– Shorabil Lake
May 17
Morning:
– Sadeqi Historical House
– Aghazadeh Ardabili House (Qājār Era)
– Traditional Bazar (Saljuqi Era)
Afternoon:
– Yeddi Goz Bridge (Safavid Era)
– Mirza Ali Akbar Mosque
May 18
Morning:
– Departure to Tabriz (275 km, 3 hr 30 min)
– Visiting Meshginshahr Suspension Bridge
Afternoon:
– Arrival in Tabriz and check in the hotel
– Walking in El-Goli Park (an ancient park of Tabriz)
May 19
Morning:
– Qājār Museum
– Maqbarat-o-Shoara (The Tomb of 400 Poets)
– Blue Mosque (Built more that 500 years ago)
Afternoon:
– Visiting Kandovan Village (60 km, 1 hr 10 min)
May 20
Morning:
– Trip to Jolfa (135 km)
– Saint Stepanos Monastery (built in the ninth century)
– Asiab Kharabeh Waterfall
Afternoon:
– Khajeh Nazar Caravansaray
– Choopan Chapel
– Back to Tabriz
May 21
Morning:
– Departure to Urmia (145 km, 2 hr 20 min)
– Visiting the salt lake
Afternoon:
– Segonbad Tomb (Three Domes from Saljuqi era)
– Mar Church Sar Giz (3rd century CE)
– Church of Mother Mary (1st century CE)
May 22
Morning:
– Departure to Takāb (280 km, 4 hr 30 min)
Afternoon:
– Visiting Takht-e Soleyman in Takāb (one of the largest pre-Islamic Iranian instructional, religious, social, and worship centers)
– Departure to Hamedan
May 23
Morning:
– Tomb of Baba Taher (Persian dervish poet)
– The Mausoleum of Avicenna
Afternoon:
– Ali-Sadr Cave (The world’s largest water cave); 75 km, 1 hr 10 min
May 24
Morning:
– Hekmataneh Hill
-Ancient History Museum
Afternoon:
– Departure to Tehran (320 km, 3 hr 40 min)
May 25
– Returning flights
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