The Peacock of the Mystics (Tavoos Al-Arefin)
Through this special tour we go on a Journey to important mystical spots of Iran . We begin by visiting the capital city and places such as The National Museum of Iran, Islamic arts, Fire Temple and church.Then we learn preliminary Sama dance or visiting Safi Ali Shah Khanqah. After that we visit the salt domes of Garmsar, tomb of Ala Al-Doleh of Semnan, one of the oldest mosques of Iran in Damghan. On the next day we visit the tombs of Bayazid Bastami and Abu al-Hassan al-Kharaqani and learn preliminary Sama dance. we visit the nature of Kuh-e Abr. Then we go to the tombs of Khayyam and Attar, and visit Nishapur Caravanserai. Later we go to Torbat-e Jam and Sheikh Ahmad-e Jami Tomb, and Qiasiyeh School. we visit Imam Reza shrine, Khaksarieh Khanqah, The green dome of Mashhad, or Khorasan Museum, and fly toward Kermanshah. Then we go to Kangavar, Fash Village and watch the different steps of making Tanbur. We see the making of Daf instrument. We visit Sultan Sahak Tomb, concentrate and enjoy the silence alongside Yarsans. On the next Day we visit Baba Yadegar and Dalahu County, silence in Jam Khaneh, and listen to the mystical music of the west of Iran. and on the last day we visit the bazaar of Kermanshah.
- Reviews 2 Reviews5/5
- Vacation Style Holiday Type
- Activity Level Fairly Easy
- Group Size Small Group
Architecture and Mysticism
The Persian artist elevates his/her soul from the material world and ascends to the celestial realm through his work. He/she reaches spiritual perfection through his/her work and shares with godly art. The architectural artist does not show the traces of himself in his work. He believes himself as a being a tool to reach his spiritual goals. The language that the artist uses to convey the spiritual messages of his own mystical universe is a symbolic language. The symbolic language expresses the knowledge which is gained by logic and that is wisdom. From the traditional Iranian view, human beings and the universe are the products of the holy craft. Humans, the universe and the architecture of holy sites from the ontological view are ultimately related to the divine essence. In fact, all the cosmological, anthropological and art philosophy matters from the perspective of Iranian art refer to this view that we are from one God and to God, we return.
About Tour
Through this special tour we go on a Journey to important mystical spots of Iran . we begin by visiting the capital city and places such as The National Museum of Iran, Islamic arts, Fire Temple and church.Then we learn preliminary Sama dance or visiting Safi Ali Shah Khanqah. After that we visit the salt domes of Garmsar, tomb of Ala Al-Doleh of Semnan, one of the oldest mosques of Iran in Damghan. On the next day we visit the tombs of Bayazid Bastami and Abu al-Hassan al-Kharaqani and learn preliminary Sama dance. we visit the nature of Kuh-e Abr. Then we go to the tombs of Khayyam and Attar, and visit Nishapur Caravanserai. Later we go to Torbat-e Jam and Sheikh Ahmad-e Jami Tomb, and Qiasiyeh School. we visit Imam Reza shrine, Khaksarieh Khanqah, The green dome of Mashhad, or Khorasan Museum, and fly toward Kermanshah. Then we go to Kangavar, Fash Village and watch the different steps of making Tanbur. We see the making of Daf instrument. We visit Sultan Sahak Tomb, concentrate and enjoy the silence alongside Yarsans. On the next Day we visit Baba Yadegar and Dalahu County, silence in Jam Khaneh, and listen to the mystical music of the west of Iran. and on the last day we visit the bazaar of Kermanshah.
Not for all nationalities, unless you are a US citizen. Iranian visa for US passport holders is subject to particular regulations. At present the Iranian Foreign Ministry will only issue visas for US citizens to travel to Iran as part of a pre-booked, guided tour. That means US citizens cannot travel to Iran individually and they must be accompanied by a tour guide or a relative who can take full responsibility. Before the trip, you must send the itinerary in advance and follow it exactly. Due to these requirements, we recommend that it is better to apply 10 weeks before the travel date.
Guns and ammunition, alcoholic drinks, narcotics, , all horticultural and agricultural goods including seeds and soil; aerial photo cameras, transmitter-receiver apparatus, pornography, most films, cassettes, CDs and videos and any kind of fashion magazine. Of course, hunters who are travelling to Iran for hunting can get necessary permits for carrying their guns and ammunition via their travel agents beforehand.
Each trip is unique, and for determining what to bring it is better to consult the travel agency. However, these items are generally included: Clothes, phone charger, hair brush, camera, necessary pills, shampoo, towel, tooth brush and tooth paste, ear buds, nail clipper, map, and the like.
If your group wants to take some adventure on the trip linked to the activities or destinations in which we operate, please do not hesitate to communicate with us and we will try to create exactly what you desire. We are keen to help you in this way, as we have done in the past, this has pushed us forward towards making permanent tours based on your interests.
It is easy and simple. Just follow the four-step instruction:
- Step One: choose your destination
If you are ready to begin your trip to Iran, we are ready to help. It is really important to do some research and decide where do you want to go and what you want to do according to your age and interest. Our travel specialists are ready to provide you with the information you need to make your decision. A variety of catalogs of trips to different cities with destinations and purposes are also available on our website.
- Step Two: Send us a request
Tour packages are presented in four main categories: Cultural tours, Eco tours, Adventure tours, and Event tours. These packages have various destinations, duration and purpose to serve different interests. Just take an overall look at the travel packages and choose your tour. Remember that the prices can be modified according to the chosen standards of hotels and transportation. If you didn’t find the package that interest you, contact and inform us about cities that you are interested in and the sites you want to visit (see tailor-made tours). We can make your dream trip come true.
- Step Three: book your tour
After choosing your ideal package and specifying the number of travelers who come with you just set a date for it so that we can inform you of the required price of the package. Then a contract will be sent to you. Please print the contract, read it carefully, sign it and send us an image of the signed contract and images of the passports and of the tour participants via e-mail. Payment procedure will be announced at the time of booking.
- Step Four: get a visa
We have made this process easy for you. An information form will be sent to you by the agency. Return the filled form with an image of your passport attached to it. Leave the rest to us. You can get your visa in 10 working days. Your visa fee is 35 USD.
For more information take a look at our Visa page
Two different payments are required. One is the visa application fee which you send off with your visa application form. The other is the payment for collecting the visa from the Iranian embassy in order to get the visa stamped into your passport. If you post your passport to the embassy there will be an extra charge to post it back to you by recorded delivery. Its cost is not fixed and varies in different parts. It’s better to call the Embassy in your country.
Yes, there are several newspapers in English. Most of the times, there are available at hotel lobbies.
Iranian visa for US passport holders is subject to particular regulations. In a way that US passport holders cannot travel to Iran independently. US citizens are required to travel on escorted tours; either as part of a group, or on a tailor-made individual tour. An exact itinerary, to which you must follow is needed to be submitted in advance. So, make your travel arrangements at least 10 weeks before your planned travel date.
Those who have been to Iran know about the quality and variety of Persian kebabs and stews. There are different types of restaurants. You can find new spices and herbs you haven’t seen before, but Iranian dishes are not as spicy as the Indian foods. A moderate amount of them is added to the food just to make it more delicious. As there are not genetically modified vegetables and fruits in Iran, they taste the old flavors. The meat served in the restaurants is usually chicken, fish, lamb, and veal. Of course, you can find quail, turkey, and shrimp too, but no frog, pork, snake, dog or other sorts. It is prohibited to eat them in Islam and this is observed everywhere. The vegetarians can find cooked or raw vegetables at hotels and in restaurants. However, it is better to inform your tour guide about this matter so he could arrange it for you.
Recommend highly - unforgettableMohammad made this an utterly memorable experience. His knowledge of different cultures and all things Iran was inexhaustible The trip was 11 Days and very good value for what you see and how moving it is. Absolutely worth it.
Great Spiritual Tour - Ron gave us a great spiritual tour. He was very knowledgeable about Persian mysticism in addition to being very spiritual. We really enjoyed hearing all of the spiritual wisdom that he was willing to share. Would highly recommend this tour and would do it again.