Bestway Tours Debuts "The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran" Tour; 15-Day Escorted Iran Tour Led by Noted Garden Expert Jill Cherry
Vancouver, Canada, November 25, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Walk through ancient palaces and lush gardens built for Persian kings, and discover mysterious Iran on Bestway Tours & Safari’s “The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran” Tour. Guests can gain insight into Iran’s incredible history of more than 2500 years, as they explore breathtaking palaces, archaeological sites, gardens, mosques and museums.
The fully escorted tour will be led by garden expert, Jill Cherry. A landscape architect and garden historian, Cherry has directed the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK, and the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, Canada.
“Iran is so awe-inspiring,” said Cherry. “The grand scale of the architecture and the detail and artistry of the decorative arts are wonderful, and the historic gardens are an intrinsic part of the whole experience. The splendid pavilions, palaces and gardens were conceived as one,” added Cherry. “Perhaps it is the juxtaposition of high culture in a desert land that is so striking. For visitors, the incredible wealth of Persian history unfolds before your eyes, layer by layer.”
Cherry expects that art and history lovers and garden enthusiasts will enjoy the tour to this very friendly nation.
“It is one of the friendliest countries I have ever visited,” said Cherry. “Even when traveling alone in Iran, I often have received smiles and impromptu conversation from locals, and people are usually quite kind. As a foreigner in Iran, I have always felt safe and never been hassled.”
Itinerary
The tour will start on May 2, 2015 in Tehran, the nation’s capital and largest city, and conclude on May 16 in Tehran. It will begin with a one and one-half-day tour of Tehran, including visits to the Golestan Palace, Crown Jewels Museum and National Museum of Iran. Guests will see “Bam and its Cultural Landscape,” a World Heritage site; Mahan with its “Prince’s Garden,” a World Heritage site and the adjacent shrine of Ne’matollah Vali, a 15th century Sufi poet; the ancient city of Yazd and the nearby “Bagh-e Dolat Abad Garden,” a World Heritage Site and part of UNESCO’s “Persian Garden;” and “Pasargardae,” a World Heritage Site and the palace gardens of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian empire. In Shiraz, the “Garden City,” guests will explore magnificent historic sites and gardens, and this birthplace of Hafez, a 14th century poet and national hero; and, the ancient ruined city of Persepolis, founded in 515 BC by Darius I. Travelers will enjoy a three-day visit to Isfahan, an ancient capital of Persia. The city boasts the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, one of two World Heritage sites seen there. In Kashan, guests will visit the Agha Bozorg Mosque & Madraseh, and the Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden), a World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
The tour will feature all domestic ground and air transportation in Iran, 27 meals (13 breakfasts/14 dinners), including a welcome dinner of traditional Persian food, known for its delicious lamb, chicken and fish dishes, often served with rice and fresh “nan” bread. Also included will be 14 nights’ hotel accommodations, all sightseeing and transfers including admission fees to museums and sites on the itinerary, and local English guides and driver. Providing a personal touch, the tour will be limited to 20 participants.
Cost
The package costs US/CDN$4,395 per person (based on double occupancy/sharing room), with an extra US/CDN$550 fee for one person in single room. The program excludes international airfares, Iran visa, travel insurance and tips and gratuities.
Bestway can assist travelers in planning their international air transportation.
Tehran can be easily reached by regular non-stop flights to and from Frankfurt, Istanbul, Dubai, London, Paris and Doha, and by connecting flights to and from other cities worldwide.
Learn more at: http://bestway.com/tours/pvt/persian_gardens/ or call Bestway toll-free 1-800-663-0844 (from US or Canada) or (country code 1-) 604-264-7378 (all other countries)
About Us
Bestway Tours & Safaris is a leading cultural tour operator offering experiences that bridge cultural divides through people-to-people contact. With 36 years of professional experience leading tours to every continent, Bestway believes in providing “journeys without borders.” Based in Vancouver, Canada, Bestway Tours & Safaris is an "A+" rated member of the Better Business Bureau, and a member of the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies.
The fully escorted tour will be led by garden expert, Jill Cherry. A landscape architect and garden historian, Cherry has directed the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK, and the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, Canada.
“Iran is so awe-inspiring,” said Cherry. “The grand scale of the architecture and the detail and artistry of the decorative arts are wonderful, and the historic gardens are an intrinsic part of the whole experience. The splendid pavilions, palaces and gardens were conceived as one,” added Cherry. “Perhaps it is the juxtaposition of high culture in a desert land that is so striking. For visitors, the incredible wealth of Persian history unfolds before your eyes, layer by layer.”
Cherry expects that art and history lovers and garden enthusiasts will enjoy the tour to this very friendly nation.
“It is one of the friendliest countries I have ever visited,” said Cherry. “Even when traveling alone in Iran, I often have received smiles and impromptu conversation from locals, and people are usually quite kind. As a foreigner in Iran, I have always felt safe and never been hassled.”
Itinerary
The tour will start on May 2, 2015 in Tehran, the nation’s capital and largest city, and conclude on May 16 in Tehran. It will begin with a one and one-half-day tour of Tehran, including visits to the Golestan Palace, Crown Jewels Museum and National Museum of Iran. Guests will see “Bam and its Cultural Landscape,” a World Heritage site; Mahan with its “Prince’s Garden,” a World Heritage site and the adjacent shrine of Ne’matollah Vali, a 15th century Sufi poet; the ancient city of Yazd and the nearby “Bagh-e Dolat Abad Garden,” a World Heritage Site and part of UNESCO’s “Persian Garden;” and “Pasargardae,” a World Heritage Site and the palace gardens of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian empire. In Shiraz, the “Garden City,” guests will explore magnificent historic sites and gardens, and this birthplace of Hafez, a 14th century poet and national hero; and, the ancient ruined city of Persepolis, founded in 515 BC by Darius I. Travelers will enjoy a three-day visit to Isfahan, an ancient capital of Persia. The city boasts the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, one of two World Heritage sites seen there. In Kashan, guests will visit the Agha Bozorg Mosque & Madraseh, and the Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden), a World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
The tour will feature all domestic ground and air transportation in Iran, 27 meals (13 breakfasts/14 dinners), including a welcome dinner of traditional Persian food, known for its delicious lamb, chicken and fish dishes, often served with rice and fresh “nan” bread. Also included will be 14 nights’ hotel accommodations, all sightseeing and transfers including admission fees to museums and sites on the itinerary, and local English guides and driver. Providing a personal touch, the tour will be limited to 20 participants.
Cost
The package costs US/CDN$4,395 per person (based on double occupancy/sharing room), with an extra US/CDN$550 fee for one person in single room. The program excludes international airfares, Iran visa, travel insurance and tips and gratuities.
Bestway can assist travelers in planning their international air transportation.
Tehran can be easily reached by regular non-stop flights to and from Frankfurt, Istanbul, Dubai, London, Paris and Doha, and by connecting flights to and from other cities worldwide.
Learn more at: http://bestway.com/tours/pvt/persian_gardens/ or call Bestway toll-free 1-800-663-0844 (from US or Canada) or (country code 1-) 604-264-7378 (all other countries)
About Us
Bestway Tours & Safaris is a leading cultural tour operator offering experiences that bridge cultural divides through people-to-people contact. With 36 years of professional experience leading tours to every continent, Bestway believes in providing “journeys without borders.” Based in Vancouver, Canada, Bestway Tours & Safaris is an "A+" rated member of the Better Business Bureau, and a member of the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies.
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773-769-1616
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Consumers visit www.bestway.com or call toll-free (from US and Canada) 1-800-663-0844 or (other countries) call Canada tel 1-604-264-7378.
Michael Pirages
773-769-1616
http://www.bestway.com
Consumers visit www.bestway.com or call toll-free (from US and Canada) 1-800-663-0844 or (other countries) call Canada tel 1-604-264-7378.
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Bagh-e Eram Gardens
A World Heritage Site, Bagh-e Eram Gardens in Shiraz, Iran, features a former 19th century Qajar palace. Accented by a pool, the three-story museum features historic and colorful mosaics, and is part of Bestway Tours' "The Persian Gardens & Treasurers of Iran" tour. (Photo: Jill Cherry)
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