Arrival at the international airport of Shiraz. You will be welcomed by a representative of the agency and you will be accompanied you to your hotel residence in the city of Shiraz.
Rose Water Tour
Best time
October, November
Just like carpets, saffron, caviar and jewelries, Damascus Rose is another significant item exported from Iran. Its essence is processed for making perfumes as well as eating purposes. If you travel to Iran during April, you will have the chance to see Damascus rose farms and distillation workshops. You can also enjoy the delicate spring weather. This tour is based on having your departure and arrival flight in Shiraz.
Journey 2 Iran
The first day of your trip will be devoted to a delightful cooking plan. That is to say, you will spend all your time with Persian cooks and apart from learning to prepare local dishes, you will go shopping in local markets and witness how locals interact in bazaar. Kalam Polo Shirazi, Shirazi Salad, and Ghanbar Polo Shirazi will probably be the mouthwatering local foods that you will cook and enjoy eating them. Overnight stay in Shiraz
This day will be spent on visiting historical and cultural attractions. In the morning, you will see the astonishing Pink Mosque, Qavam Orangery, Zandiyeh Complex and buy local handicrafts in Vakil Bazaar. In the afternoon, you will visit one of the famous gardens of Shiraz and also go to the beautiful mausoleum of Hafez, the great Persian poet. Overnight stay in Shiraz
On this day, you will make your way to the vineyards of Doshman Ziari region which is filled with Oak and Brabejum trees. During the month of April, this mountanous area is replete with vegetables and wild plants that locals use when cooking broths and pottages. Picking these plants and learning about them is among the most interesting attractions of this mountanous area during this month. Overnight stay in a nice cozy ecolodge in Doshman Ziari
You will spend this day in the green mountanous area of Doshman Ziari, as well and experience spending time with nomads of this region and get to know about their lifestyle, handicrafts and their animal husbandry products. Overnight stay in an ecolodge in Doshman Ziari
On this day, you will leave Doshman Ziari and head for the cold mountainous area of Sepidan and a trout fish farming land. If you are lucky enough, you might have the chance to see a nomadic wedding ceremony for yourself. Overnight stay in an ecolodge in Sepidan
This day’s plan will be moving towards Meymand, the rose water distillation center of Fars province. You can already start imagining yourself in a land full of fragrant flowers. Overnight stay in Meymand
Visiting flower fields, medicinal destillates and essence extraction workshops. Getting directly in touch with farmers and essence manufacturers will definitely add to the charms of this day’s plans. Harvesting Damascus Rose starts early in the morning. Therefore, prepare yourself for a busy day harvesting flowers. Overnight stay in Meymand
On this day, you will leave Meymand to go to the city of Marvdasht. Marvdasht has always been a main center of vegetables and wheat harvest. This season is time for harvesting Rapeseed in the region. One distinguished expert in the field of medicinal herbs will be waiting for you and will welcome you. If interested in studying or even investing in medicinal herbs, this day can be quite beneficial for you. Overnight stay in a farm or in an ecolodge in Marvdasht
Visit Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of Achaemenids, take some rest then move to the international airport of Shiraz and bid goodbye to the sweet memories of this trip and return home.