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Until last century about 30% of the total population of Iran was nomads. They had active roles in rise and fall of the Iranian dynasties. Herding together with seasonal migration is their distinctive feature. They move between summer (Yeilagh) and winter (qeshlagh) settlements, en route using pastures. Nowadays, almost 1.2 millions of the population in Iran has nomadic life. They posses’ 24 millions sheep and goats and they are scattered in 20 provinces. Two most famous tribes of nomads are Baktiaries, around Esfahan and Qashqaies around Shiraz. In addition to husbandry, Iranian nomads weave carpets, kilims and gabbes. They migrate two times a year. First, late March and their second exodus will be early in early September which are recommended time for nomadic tours.

 

Nomad Tour / Qashqai & Baktiari Nomads

7 days - 6 nights

Tour Code: PGT 179

Day 1

Arrival and meet at Tehran International Airport. Transfer to hotel.

O/N Hotel.

Day 2

A.M. Flight to Shiraz, P.M. City sightseeing of Shiraz, Including Sa`adi & Hafez tombs, Narenjestan Qavam, Eram Garden, Quran Gate and Shah-e Cheragh holy shrine.

O/N Hotel. 

Day 3

A.M. Drive to Firozabad, en route meeting nomads in their black tents. Lunch box, P.M. Visiting Sassanian Palace and rock Carving in Firozabad, Return to Shiraz.

O/N Hotel.

Day 4

Morning drive to Persepolis, en route visiting nomads migrating with their herds, visiting Persepolis and Necropolis, Return to Shiraz, Evening flight to Esfahan.

O/N Esfahan.

Day 5

F/D tour of Esfahan; Imam Square: Including Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques and Ali Qapu palace, P.M. Vank Cathedral, Shaking Minarets and old bridges.

O/N Hotel.

Day 6

Drive to Shahr-e Kord, on the way visiting Baktiari nomads.

O/N Hotel. 

Day 7

Return to Esfahan, Free time for shopping, Evening flight to Tehran, Transfer to International Airport for departure flight.

End of the Tour

 

Nomad Tour / A Tour to Nomad’s Region

9 days - 8 nights

Tour Code: PGT 180

Day 1

Early morning drive to Esfahan, En route in Kashan & Natanz cities we visit some historical sites, arrive in Esfahan.

O/N Hotel.

Day 2

Morning tour of Imam Square in Esfahan, at night we visit Esfahan bridges.

O/N Hotel. 

Day 3

Half day tour of Vank Church, Jam`e Mosque, Shaking Minarets, P.M. drive o Shahr-e kord.

O/N Hotel.

Day 4

Full day tour in the region,

O/N Hotel.

Day 5

Early morning drive to Yasuj via Semirom.

O/N Hotel.

Day 6

Morning visit the Qashqai Nomads tents, P.M. drive to Shiraz.

O/N Hotel.

Day 7

Morning tour of Persepolis and Naghsh-e-Rostam. P.M. tours include a visit to Eram Garden, Koran Gate and Tomb of Hafez.

O/N Hotel.

Day 8

Full Day drive to Firozabad to visit the Qashqai Nomads tents,

O/N Hotel.

Day 9

Morning flight to Tehran, we end the tour in Tehran or extend for other programs.

End of the Tour

 

More Nomads Tours Itineraries

Duration

Nomads

Suitable time

Summary

4 days

Tour Code: PGT 181

Baktiari

Mid May until mid Sept.  

Trek in a part of Zagros mountain range

7 days

Tour Code: PGT 182

Baktiari

Mid May until mid Sept.

Crossing  and passing Zardkooh Yellow Mountain

9 days

Tour Code: PGT 183

Baktiari

April, May, Sept. Oct.  

Trekking from Aligoodarz to Bazoft Valley in Zagros mountain range 

4 days

Tour Code: PGT 184

Qashqai

Mid March until mid June.  

Trekking from Lost Paradise to Margoon waterfall, northeast of Khuzestan province in Zagros region

6 days

Tour Code: PGT 185

Turkmen

Mid March until mid June. 

Golestan Province