Essential Persia

Salam! Welcome to Iran

Upon your arrival you will meet your guide at the Imam Khomeini Airport and will be transferred to your hotel. After taking a short rest, your guide will give you an overview of your trip, and some useful information about Iran at the hotel’s lobby. Then, we will be ready for tomorrow’s excursions.

Overnight
Tehran

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Tehran (Meet up at the IKA airport)

Transferring to the hotel

Included Meals
None

This day is dedicated to Tehran, the capital city of Iran and the most populace city of the country. After breakfast, we will start our day by visiting Golestan Palace (the main hall and garden). Then, we go for visiting the Grand Bazaar (the old bazaar of Tehran) where you will get yourself lost among lots of bustling interconnected alleys. Our day continues by visiting National Museum which gives you an accurate insight into the history of Iran over time. We will also have a look at National Jewelry Museum where you will have a chance of visiting Peacock Throne, Daryaye Noor – The largest Pink Diamond in the world, and other collections of precious jewels belonging to different historical eras. In addition to these, we will also take our time to visit either Nature Bridge or Azadi Tower (Symbol of freedom, in Tehran) based on your selection.

Overnight
Tehran

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Tehran full day city tour

Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, National Museum, National Jewelry Museum, Nature Bridge / Azadi Tower

Included Meals:
Breakfast

Notes
Between Nature Bridge / Azadi Tower, one must be selected by tour manager and local guide.

Leaving the capital behind, we will drive to Isfahan. But, we will not miss Kashan on the way. Visiting such beautiful stunning attractions as Tabatabaei House, Boroojerdi-ha House and Mir Soltan Ahmad Bath will give you a truly insight into Persian houses and art beauties. We will also take our time to visit Fin Garden which is not only a garden but a part of Iran’s history. Having lunch, we will continue our way to Isfahan. You will be transferred to your hotel after a very busy day.

Overnight
Isfahan

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Tehran to Isfahan

Stop at Kashan to visit

Tabatabaei House, Boroojerdi-ha House, Mir Soltan Ahmad Bath, Fin Garden

Arrival in Isfahan in the evening

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

Isafahan, Nesefe Jahan (half of the world).

Isfahan is not just a city, but an amazing treasure of Islamic Persian architecture. After breakfast, we will be ready for visiting attractions of this city. First, we will visit Naghsh-e Jahan Sq., the second biggest square of the world. Then we go for Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Bazaar in where you can find a variety of Persian handicrafts and more interesting is that you will have the chance of seeing how they are prepared. We will also take our time to visit the Chehel Sotoon Palace which is not too far from the square.

Overnight
Isfahan

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Isfahan full day city tour

Naghsh-e Jahan Sq., Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, Bazaar, Chehel Sotoon Palace

Included Meals
Breakfast

Today, we take our time to visit more attractions of the city. First, we will go to Jame Mosque of Isfahan, which remains like a history museum as each part is constructed at different historical eras. Then, we make our way to the Julfa district, the Armenian quarter of Isfahan where you will enjoy the smelling of Armenian coffee while walking through the allies. We will also visit Vank Cathedral and Museum which are regarded as the most important sights in this area. Afterwards, we’ll go to Isfahan Music Museum to become familiar with Persian Musical Instruments and get a comprehensive understanding of Persian classical music. We use the remaining time to visit famous historical bridges of Isfahan, Si-O-Se Pol and Khaju Bridge.

Overnight
Isfahan

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Isfahan full day city tour

Jame Mosque of Isfahan, Julfa District, Vank Catherdral and Museum, Isfahan Music Museum, Si-O-Se Pol, Khaju Bridge

Included Meals
Breakfast

It’s now the time to make our way to the beautiful city of Yazd which has recently been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. On the way, we stop at Naiin, (visiting Jame Mosque) and Maybod. Ice House, Pigeon Tower, and Shah Abbasi Caravanserai are the places we will visit in Meybod.

Arriving in Yazd in the evening, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight
Yazd

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Isfahan to Yazd

Stop at Nain to visit

Nain Jame Mosque

Stop at Maybod to visit

Ice House, Pigeon Tower, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai

Arrival in Yazd in the evening

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

Among all other cities of Iran, Yazd is a city where you can get familiar and know about Zoroastrianism. To get your first experience of Zoroastrian culture, we’ll visit Towers of Silence (Dakhmeh - the Zoroastrian cemetery used in the past). Going back to the city center, we will visit Fire Temple (The main Zoroastrian attraction) where you see the fire that has been kept for many centuries. We then go for Amir Chaqmaq Complex (the symbol of Yazd) and Water Museum.

We start our evening by walking in the enchanting narrow allies of old town where you can immerse yourself in history and culture of this intriguing city. Visiting Jame Mosque of Yazd with its beautiful tiling and its long minarets is on the list. We will then go for watching the sunset on the roof of one of the old houses which has a very beautiful view of the old town from the top and is a perfect place to chill out. We then make our way to Dowlat Abad Garden, one of the nine registered Persian Gardens in UNESCO with a very high wind catcher.

Overnight
Yazd

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Yazd full day city tour

Towers of Silence (Dakhmeh), Fire Temple, Amir Chaqmaq Complex, Water Museum, Jame Mosque of Yazd, Walking through the old town, Watching the sunset on the roof of one of the old houses, Dowlat Abad Garden

Included Meals
Breakfast

This day is dedicated to the attractions outside the city. First, we make our way to another Zoroastrian attraction named Chak Chak behind which a very interesting story lies, but be prepared for climbing about 200 steps. Then, we continue our way to Kharanaq, a very historic mud-brick village where you get yourself lost in its peaceful interconnected alleyways. It’s now time to go back to Yazd. Our day is not over yet. After a very busy day of sightseeing we invite you to a friendly gathering with the Iranian style. You will be transferred to your hotel to take a rest and get ready for Traditional Persian Night, an interesting cultural-art event where you can have a pure experience of Persian culture, food, traditions, literature and live music, and see the customs associated with the Iranian Night Gatherings.

Overnight
Yazd

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
A full day tour outside Yazd to visit

Chak Chak
Kharanaq Village

Return to Yazd and attend

Traditional Persian Night (cultural-art nightlife activity)

Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner (at the Traditional Persian Night)

Notes:
The most suitable option for today’s lunch is picnic in Kharanaq. Otherwise, we will have a late lunch in one of Yazd restaurants.

In the morning we will make our way to Shiraz, the city which is closely associated with Persian poetry and literature and has been one of the most important cities in medieval Islamic world. On the way we take our time to explore some of very important attractions such as Pasargade, one of Iran’s UNESCO world heritage sites, location of Cyrys the great Tomb. Naqshe Rustam (Necropolis) comes to the next and finally Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire which is also a UNESCO World heritage site and one of the most important attractions of Iran. Upon your arrival to shiraz, we will have a look at Quran Gate and then you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight
Shiraz

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Yazd to Shiraz

Stop on the way to visit some of most famous Iran attractions

Pasargade
Naqshe Rostam (Necrpolis)
Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis)

Arrival in Shiraz in the evening and visit

Quran Gate

Included Meals:
Breakfast

What a perfect way to start our day by visiting Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque also known as the Pink Mosque where the combination of the light and the color astonishes every human. We will also visit Vakil Bazar, Vakil Bath / Pars Museum (based on your selection) and Karim Khan citadel, the residence of Karim Khan during the Zand Dynasty. After that, we’ll visit Ali ibne Hamze Shrine, which has been built in the 19^th century and you can see very beautiful mirror works. Then, we’ll take our time to visit Eram Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful Persian gardens. In the evening we get ready for visiting Hafezieh, (the tomb of Hafez, a great Persian poet who plays a very important role in Iranian lives and culture and his poem book can be found in almost all Iranians houses) where you will be fascinated by its enchanting relaxing atmosphere.

Overnight
Shiraz

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Shiraz full day city tour

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque also known as Pink Mosque, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Bath / Pars Museum, Karim Khan Citadel, Ali ibne Hamze Shrine, Eram Botanical Garden, Hafezieh (Hafez Tomb)

Included Meals
Breakfast
Gala Dinner

Note
Between Vakil Bath / Pars Museum one should be selected by tour manager and local guide.

Our joyful 10-day journey to Iran is near to end. It’s time to say goodbye to the beautiful Iran but we will never forget the good memories with you. Your flight usually departs in early morning.

We hope you have enjoyed your trip to our country and Be Omide Didar

(به امید دیدار).

Overnight
None

Accommodation
None

Included Cities and Activities
Departure in early Morning from Shiraz International Airport

Included Meals:
None