If you have more than a passing interest in carpets then let Magic Carpet
Travel help you design a trip to learn more about the art of Persian Tapestry.
You can witness traditional methods of silk and wool preparation and the
production of simple nomadic flat weaves woven in tents. In contrast,
you can visit the immense vaulted carpet bazaars of the great cities and
the elaborate silk carpet centers of the desert edge.
As you travel in search of the perfect carpet, you could
also take in magnificent Persepolis, the
monumental capital of Isfahan, beautiful, poetic Shiraz and sun-baked Zoroastrian Yazd.
In addition, you would wander somewhat off the beaten track to ancient
caravanserai at the desert's edge (Qom, Kashan,
Natanz, Ardistan, Na'in and Kerman) while taking
in some ravishing palaces, gardens and shrines against the backdrop of
Persia's stunning and diverse landscapes.
| Day |
City |
Details |
| 1 |
London - Tehran  |
Depart London Heathrow Terminal 3 on direct Iran Air flight
at 17.00 |
| 2 |
Tehran |
Arrive 02.10 and transfer to hotel. Morning rest. After
lunch visit the Ethnographic Museum and Carpet Museum. |
| 3 |
Tehran - Shiraz |
Morning visit to carpet section in Tehran's main bazaar.
Morning flight to Shiraz. In the afternoon visit the workshops of
nomadic rugs woven by those nomads who have settled in Shiraz, and
a visit to the Shiraz carpet bazaar. |
| 4 |
Shiraz - Persepolis - Shiraz |
Morning visit to wind swept ruins of Persepolis. After
lunch at Persepolis, return to Shiraz to visit the carpet weaving,
dyeing, washing and repairing workshops. |
| 5 |
Shiraz - Firuzabad |
Drive south to Firuzabad. On the way visit Qashqaii nomad
tents with their carpet weaving & other handicrafts. Onto the Sassanian
palace at Firuzabad & other antiquities. |
| 6 |
Firuzabad - Kerman |
Drive to Kerman via Sarvestan and Sirjan. Visit more nomads
on the way, as well as the Sassanian ruins at Sarvestan. |
| 7 |
Kerman |
Visit the main centers of the weaving industry in Kerman:
Iran Carpet Company, together with workshops for kilims, jajim, suzani,
etc. Visit toso the bazaar and Friday Mosque. |
| 8 |
Kerman - Mahan - Kerman |
Excursion to Mahan and Jupar. In Mahan visit the Shahzadeh
Gardens and the Shrine of Nimatullah Vali, as well as small carpet
workshops. In and around Jupar visit some of the small village weaving
centres. |
| 9 |
Kerman - Yazd |
Drive to Yazd in the morning. After lunch visit Ziloo,
Terineh (brocade) and other weaving centers of Yazd, together with
the Friday Mosque. |
| 10 |
Yazd - Isfahan |
Leave Yazd in the morning for Isfahan. On the way visit
the Ziloo Museum and pottery workshops in Maybod, silk carpet weaving
workshops in Na'in, and Abba (camel hair) weaving workshops in Muhammadiyah. |
| 11 |
Isfahan |
In the morning attend some training classes in carpet
weaving. In the afternoon visit the carpet pattern and dyed wool workshops,
as well as the carpet bazaar. |
| 12 |
Isfahan |
Full day sightseeing in Isfahan: Royal Square, Ali Qapu
Palace etc. |
| 13 |
Isfahan |
Day excursion out to the Bakhtiari nomad encampments west
of Isfahan |
| 14 |
Isfahan - Tehran |
Drive to Tehran. On the way visit the mosques in Ardistan
and Natanz, as well as silk carpet workshops in Kashan and Qom. |
| 15 |
Tehran-London |
Depart for London 09.00, arriving Heathrow Terminal 3
at 11.45 |
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Tour Dates:
Tailor-made to suit you
Direct flight on Iran Air - Heathrow Terminal 3 6-hour flight
London/Tehran IR 710 Depart 17.00 Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays arrive
02.10
Tehran /London IR 711 Depart 09.00 Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays arrive
11.45
15 DAY TOUR:
Package price per person £2095
Single room supplement £ 340
The cost of the tour includes:
Direct return economy flights on Iran Air between London and Tehran*,
UK airport tax, arranging tourist visas, accommodation in three/four/five
star hotels in twin bedded rooms with private facilities, full board throughout
(breakfast, lunch and dinner every day), sightseeing visits and all entrance
fees as per the itinerary, English speaking national guide throughout
the trip, all transfers, land transport and internal flights including
local taxes.
*Magic Carpet Travel acts as agents of Facts Travel Ltd
ATOL 4109 for the international flight component of this tour at £350 including taxes. Land-only price is £1745, should you wish to join the
tour in Tehran, or arrange your own flight.
The cost excludes:
All personal extras such as tips and porterage, all optional excursions,
tours and visits, travel insurance - available through Magic Carpet Travel.
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