Mashhad is considered as one of the three holy sites of Shia. Here is the sacred shrine of the eighth Imam Reza – the only burial site of a Shia imam in Iran. The name of the city’s place of martyrdom is closely linked to the tomb of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of the Shia, who was presumably poisoned near Mashhad in 817. Today, its mausoleum attracts millions of pilgrims every year to Mashhad. Other highlights include the tombs of the famous poets Omar Khayyam and Attar Neyshabouri and the tomb of Ferdowsi, the author of the Persian national epic Shahname, the so-called Kings book.
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Start Point
Mashhad
End Point
Mashhad
Tour Type
Religious Tours
Tour Highlights
In this 5 days tour, you can visit Mashhad must-see attractions, by choosing some attractions that are located in Mashhad, On the other hand, Other highlights that are located in Toos and Neyshabour…include the tombs of the famous poet Omar Khayyam and Attar Neyshabouri and the tomb of Ferdowsi, the author of the Persian national epic Shahname, the so-called Kings book.
Tour Include
Service to obtain the Iran visa tracking code
5 Nights’ Accommodation 4-star Hotels
Breakfasts
3 lunch and dinners
Travel Insurance (insurance rate may change based on the traveler’s age)
English Speaking guide
Transportation based on the itinerary
Tour Exclude
International Airfare
E-Visa stamp fee
Entrance fees to the attractions
extra Meals
Americans, Canadians and the English extra tour cost
Tips & Portages
About this Tour
Itinerary
1 Day: Welcome to Mashhad
Mashhad is one of the three holy cities of Iran. Mashhad, which means "place of martyrdom", owes its fame for the shrine of Imam Reza. Today we will visit the Mausoleum of Imam Reza (outside only) and the surrounding buildings such as Gohar Shad Mosque, dating back to the fifteenth century, embellished with a blue-tiled façade and a turquoise dome. We can also visit museums which there are in this location like carpet museum, coin museum…there will be time for visiting colorful bazar.
Overnight in Mashhad.
2 Day: Mashhad-Neyshabour
Today we have an excursion to Neyshabour. The city was founded around the 3rd century AD and during the Seljuk period it was a flourishing literary, artistic and academic center. First we visit turquoise mine that for the last two millennia they have given the world the precious stone. After eating lunch we will go to visit the most famous eclectic poet Omar Khayyam Tomb. Visit his tomb, a simple building dating back to the 1970s, surrounded by gardens and also a gallery from his instruments. Then we have time to walk in turquoise Bazar.
Overnight in Neyshabour.
3 Day: Neyshabour- Mashhad
After breakfast, we will visit Attar Tomb. "Attar" was a poet of Seljuk dynasty and one larger than the mystical literary figures in Iran. His works were mainly inspired by Mowlavi and other Mystic Iranian poets. Then we will visit the tomb of Kamal -Al-Molk, the greatest contemporary painter in Iran. Finally, we will go to visit the wooden village and then return to Mashhad.
Overnight in Mashhad.
4 Day: Mashhad - Kalat –e Naderi – Toos - Mashhad
Full-day excursion to the beautiful natural fortress of Kal'ate-Naderi, near the border of Turkmenistan, headquarters of Nader Shah during the military campaign in India in the eighteenth century: and visit the palace of Khorshid (Sun) in Kalat Naderi. Then we will return to Mashhad and on the way stop in Toos, a place inextricably linked to the Persian poet of the eleventh century Ferdowsi, beloved and venerated author of the Persian epic Shahnameh (The Book of Kings). We will visit Ferdowsi Tomb and two galleries which surrounded by garden. And then visit the Haruniyeh dome. Return to Mashhad.
Overnight in Mashhad.
5 Day: Mashhad-Torqabeh-Chalidareh tourist complex-Mashhad
Today we have a tour in nature, so we drive to Chalidareh tourist complex. One the way we stop in Torghabeh. Chalidareh Dam is one of the Torqabeh subterranean valleys, which provides sailboat and fishing for tourists. There are also different water sports such as boat trips, paddling boats, zip lines, fish spa, and bungee jumping. There are also different restaurants that you can choose to eat lunch there. If we have time we can go to Shopping mall before transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Mashhad.
