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A 6-day spiritual serenity in Iran pilgrimage tour
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Overview
Ideal Lenght of the Trip
6 DayWhen to Go
April to SeptemberStart City
MashhadFinish City
TehranAs an Islamic country with many religious attractions, especially two of the most outstanding Shia holy shrines, Iran hosts thousands of pilgrims aniually. Through the 6-day pilgrimage tour in Mashhad and Qom, two of the most religious cities in Iran, you will be taken to visit the holy shrines of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, in Mashhad and his beloved sister, Fatima Masumeh in Qom. The glorious Islamic architecture and the spiritual atmosphere of these two sacred places provide a feeling of serenity you have never experienced before. Besides this mystical exploration, you can also see other Islamic and cultural monuments near Mashhad and Qom to learn more about Islamic Persian rituals and architecture.
By the way, if you intend to request four Iran Islamic tour, you can apply for a pilgrimage visa instead of a tourist visa. The privileges of the pilgrimage visa are its less consuming process of visa issuance and its cheaper stamping fee in comparison with the tourist visa.
Highlights
- Visit the glory of Imam Reza and Fatima Masumeh's holy shrines
- Explore the wonderful Islamic Persian architecture of religious attractions
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Mashhad
Arrive at Mashhad International Airport, meet the guide, and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Imam Reza Holy Shrine
After eating your breakfast, you will be taken to visit Imam Reza's holy shrine, the eighth Shia Imam.
This sacred place is a complex with Imam Reza mausoleum in the center and seven courtyards surrounding it, covering an area of 598,657 square meters as a whole. This limits contains Goharshad mosque, one of the most well-known mosques, Astan Quds and Quran museums, a library, four seminaries, and immerse prayer and dining halls for pilgrims. This complex with its pleasant atmosphere and unique architectural beauty is a heaven for many Muslim and non-Muslim travelers.
Day 3: Neyshabour Excursion
Drive to Neyshabour and visit Ghadamgah (the place of feet), a holy place including a mosque and the graves of some celebrated characters in history. The name “Ghadamgah” was chosen for the reason of detecting a black stone with a footprint on it, which is assumed to be the step place of Imam Reza.
Then, go to see the Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam, a polymath during the Seljuk dynasty. The mausoleum (a national heritage) is of great importance for exemplifying modern Persian architecture.
Following this place, you will be taken to visit one of Iran’s prominent painters' tombs, Kamalolmolk or Mohammad Ghaffari. He was also one of the leading figures in contemporary art history during the last century. What makes his tomb distinctive is the utilization of traditional Iranian architecture in a new combination.
Imam zadeh Muhammad Mahruq is your next stop, a historical and religious place belonging to Timurid and Safavid period in 10th century AH. Spotting this building, you can notice the marvelous tilework in the portico and the entrance of the shrine.
Overnight in Mashhad
Day 4: Flight to Tehran
Drive to Qom and visit Fatima Masumeh's holy shrine, Imam Reza’s reverent sister. After that, Jamkaran Mosque, six kilometers east of Qom built to host many pilgrims coming to crave the twelfth Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi’s blessing. There is a “well of request” in the back of the mosque where Pilgrims tie small strings in a knot around the grids covering the holy well, which they hope will be received by Imam Mahdi, especially on Tuesday nights.
Overnight in Qom
Day 5: Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine
Drive to Qom and visit Fatima Masumeh's holy shrine, Imam Reza’s reverent sister. After that, Jamkaran Mosque, six kilometers east of Qom built to host many pilgrims coming to crave the twelfth Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi’s blessing. There is a “well of request” in the back of the mosque where Pilgrims tie small strings in a knot around the grids covering the holy well, which they hope will be received by Imam Mahdi, especially on Tuesday nights.
Overnight in Qom
Day 6: Departure Day
Drive to IKA airport in the morning for your departure flight.
Included
- Arrival & departure airport transfers
- Service to obtain the Iran visa tracking code
- Travel Insurance
- Five nights of accommodation in standard-grade hotels
- English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- Meals: 6 breakfasts
Excluded
- Visa stamp fee
- International Airfare
- Entrance fees
- Tips to local guides and drivers
Inquiry & Booking
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