Duration: 6 Nights - 7 Days
category: cultural
A wander through land that would illustrate its rich history by the greatest works of Persian architecture, ancient citadels, villages, mosques, palaces, bridges, fire temples, and the ruins of a city where the greatest empire of the world held their ceremonies.
City Name | Tehran | Shiraz | Yazd | Isfahan |
Hotels Name | Tehran Grand Hotel | Aryo Barzan Hotel | Moshir-ol Mamalek Garden Hotel | Pirouzi Hotel |
Comments
Fridays are weekend in Iran and Bazar is closed.
The hotels could be replaced with other hotels in same category if these hotels have limited availability for your selected dates.
You can ask the officer not to stamp your passport.
You must follow the rules of the Iranian government for clothing. Women should cover their hair whenever they are in public (since they land at the Iranian airport), for men the use of shorts is not allowed.
Itinerary
Date |
City & Vehicle |
Itinerary |
Meal |
DAY 01 Wed
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Homeland -IKA
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Upon arrival to Tehran IKA Airport, our guide will welcome you and accompany you to your hotel which is booked in advance. You take a rest at your hotel and will be ready for the exciting tour from tomorrow morning. |
(-/-/-) |
DAY 02 Thr
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Tehran – Shiraz Dom. Flight |
The capital city of Iran has lots of things to show you to make your day a memorable one. You visit the most important sites in the central area of Tehran. The first point is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Golestan Palace which contains a group of royal structures and is a monument that can present the contemporary art and history of Iran and we visit its Main hall. Then, you visit Iran National Museum which exhibits some ancient objects of Persia. The next is Carpet Museum. Finally, to make it more enjoyable, we spend some time shopping in Tehran Grand Bazaar. Then you will take a flight to Shiraz. Overnight in Shiraz |
(B/L/D) |
DAY 03 Fri
|
Shiraz |
After breakfast, you leave the hotel in order not to lose the marvelous combination of light and colors in Pink Mosque (Nasir al Mulk Mosque). This mosque which was built artistically by a creative architect in Qajar era, is a masterpiece of interior designing and the most suitable location for selfie-lovers to take magnificent photos. After leaving the mosque, we continue the way to visit Arg of Karimkhan which is a citadel remained from Zandieh Dynasty. The next point is Vakil bazaar. Narenjestan Ghavam is a nice garden in Shiraz which is worthy to visit. At the end of the day, you go to the Tomb of Hafez, a great Persian poet. Overnight in Shiraz |
(B/L/D) |
DAY 04 Sat
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Shiraz – Yazd 425 KM
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Today, after checking out the hotel, the tour would be started with a visit to the Legendary City of Persepolis, the royal ceremonial palace complex of Achaemenids. Darius the Great founded this astonishing city in 512 BC. Then, you move towards Naghsh-e Rostam (Necropolis) where King Darius was buried. You move towards Yazd and Welcome to the city which is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage. You are so energetic to visit evocative Towers of Silence which locals call it Dakhmeh. These towers were used for ceremonial preparation of dead bodies of Zoroastrians. Then after checking in your hotel you have free time to walk around its historical streets and rest for the next day. Overnight in Yazd. |
(B/L/D) |
DAY 05 Sun
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Yazd-Isfahan 330 KM |
Early in the morning, it would be interesting to go to Zoroastrians Fire Temple where is a holy place for worship of Zoroastrians. Then, you go for visiting an ancient mosque that remained from ILkhanid period, Jame Mosque of Yazd. You can walk around Fahadan neighborhood to watch the ancient architecture of a city in the heart of desert. The next point is Amir Chakhmaq Square which is a prominent structure and the symbol of the city and always be a suitable place for gatherings then we depart from Yazd towards Isfahan. It takes around 4 hours to be in the city which is famous for its magnificent architecture. Isfahan was the capital city of Iran during Safavid Dynasty and most of its brilliant structures were built under the command of Safavid Kings to show the power of Islamic and Persian art and culture. In the evening, you walk on 2 famous historical bridges, Si o se Pol and Khaju Bridge and enjoy talking to local people who some of them are singing and around Zayande Rud River. Overnight in Isfahan |
(B/L/D) |
DAY 06 Mon
|
Isfahan |
Today, we will show you why people call Isfahan as “Half the World”. You start a fresh day by going to Jolfa District for visiting Vank Cathedral and walk around Armenians neighborhood, then to Chehel Sotoun Palace and after that Naghshe Jahan Square (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of the largest historic squares in the world which is surrounded by 4 important monuments. The first point is Shah Mosque (also known as Imam Mosque) with its wonderful blue dome. The next is Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque which its pleasant interior designing is eye catching and makes people call it Ladies Mosque. Ali Qapu Palace and Qeysarie Gate are the other sites around the square. You can walk in Qeysarie Bazar to buy traditional Isfahani handicrafts as souvenirs for your friends and family. end the day with a traditional restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Isfahan. |
(B/L/D) |
DAY 07
Tue |
Isfahan-Tehran - IKA 440 KM
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we say goodbye to the beautiful city of Isfahan and leave it towards Tehran. Through the way, well have a stop at Kashan, a tiny historical town which is famous for its Rose Gardens. You will visit Fin Garden, one of the Persian Gardens listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the next site is Borujerdiha Historical House which is a good sample of Iranian architecture in 19th century. Then you have transfer to IKA, on the way you have a snack box for dinner. after a great journey to explore Persia’s most important monuments, you leave Iran and its great memories to come back home. We hope you come back again to our country. |
(B/L/D) |
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