Highlights of Persia

Salam! Welcome to Iran :-) 

Meetings and greetings upon your arrival by your guide at the Imam Khomeini Airport. Then, you 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 have a glimpse of Azadi Tower (Symbol of freedom in Tehran).

Then, we make our way to Mehrabad Domestic Airport to fly to Shiraz. After about an hour flight, we will arrive in Shiraz. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight
Shiraz

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Tehran full day city tour

Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, National Museum, National Jewelry Museum, Azadi Tower
Fly from Tehran to Shiraz from domestic Mehrabad airport (about 85 min)
Arrival in Shiraz

Included Meals:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

What a perfect way to start our day by visiting Narenjestan where the scent of its massive orange trees makes you dizzy. We will then visit 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 and Karim Khan citadel, the residence of Karim Khan during the Zand Dynasty. After that, we’ll visit Ali ibne Hamze Shrine, which is very well known for its beautiful mirror works. Then, we’ll take our time to visit Eram Botanical Garden, one of the prettiest 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

Narenjestan, 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
Lunch
Dinner

It’s now the time to make our way to the beautiful city of Yazd (449 km) which has recently been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. On our way, we’ll visit 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. Shortly after Persepolis, we’ll stop for visiting Naqshe Rostam (Necropolis). We will finish by visiting the tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargade, which is also known as the first Persian UNESCO garden. The Cypress Tree of Abarkooh, is also nice to visit on the way. 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 Shiraz to Yazd

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

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

Stop at Abarkooh to visit

The old Cypress tree of Abarkooh

Arrival in Yazd in the evening

Included Meals:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

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 also 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.

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 music and see the customs associated with the Iranian Night Gatherings.

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, Walking through the old town, Jame Mosque of Yazd, Watching the sunset on the roof of one of the old houses, Dowlat Abad Garden, traditional Persian Night

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

In the morning we will make our way to Isfahan (391 km). On the way, we stop at Maybod. Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Ice House and Pigeon Tower are the attractions we will visit. Upon our arrival in Isfahan we will start our exploration from Julfa district, the Armenian quarter of Isfahan where you will enjoy the smelling of Armenian coffee while walking through the allies. We will then take our time to visit Vank Cathedral and Museum which are regarded as the most important sights in this area and you can feel the beautiful combination of Islamic and Christianity arts. Afterwards, we’ll go to Isfahan Music Museum to be amazed of getting involved in Persian Musical Instruments and get a comprehensive understanding of Persian classical music. Our day is not over yet. We will then have our time to stroll through the fabulous historical bridges of Isfahan, Si-O-Se Pol and Khaju Bridge. Then you will be transferred to your hotel and make ready for tomorrow’s excursions.

Overnight
Isfahan

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Yazd to Isfahan

Stop at Meybod and visit

Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Ice House, Pigeon Tower

Arrival in Isfahan and visit

Julfa district, Vank Cathedral and Museum, Isfahan Music Museum, Si-O-Se Pol, Khaju Bridge

Included Meals:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

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 Naghshe 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. In the afternoon have time on your own to wander through the charming art city of Isfahan.

Overnight
Isfahan

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Isfahan full day city tour

Naghshe Jahan Sq., Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, Bazaar, Chehel Sotoon Palace
At leisure in the afternoon

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

After breakfast, leaving Isfahan behind, we will make our way to the beautiful city of Kashan. We will start our exploration of Kashan by visiting such stunning attractions as Tabatabaei House, Boroojerdi-ha House which gives 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 top UNESCO world heritage registered garden but has a great reputation in Iran’s history. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Having dinner, you will be transferred to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Your flight usually departs in early morning.

Overnight
Kashan

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Isfahan to Kashan

Arrival in Kashan at noon and visit

Tabatabaei House, Boroojerdi-ha House, Fin Garden
Free time in Kashan
Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) - Departure

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Our joyful 8-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. Leaving Tehran, you will be transferred to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). 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
Midnight Departure from the International Airport (IKA)

Included Meals
None