Iran’s Treasures (West and Classic)

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 Iran 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 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, Iran National Museum, National Jewelry Museuem, Azadi Tower

Included Meals
Breakfast
Welcome Lunch

Not so far from the capital city, we will be going to visit Qazvin, an ancient capital in the Persian Empire and nowadays is well- known as the calligraphy capital of Iran. Departing from Tehran in the morning we will arrive in Qazvin by noon. The first place we will visit is Jame Mosque which is one of the art masterpieces of Seljuk and Safavid period as well as one of the oldest mosques of Iran. We will continue our day by visiting Chehel Sotoon Palace (Pavilion), the imperial residence of Safavid kings in which you can enjoy the beauties of well-known calligraphies. Before heading to Hamedan we will also have a visit of Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai which is well-preserved and a good place for those who want to be immersed in the colorful world of handicrafts.

In the afternoon we will arrive in Hamedan, the ancient capital of Persia. Avicenna Tomb is the first place we will visit. He was one of the greatest and most influential philosophers and physicians of Persia and his books are still taught in the universities around the globe. Afterwards, we will take our time to visit the tomb of Baba Taher, who was a great Sufi and poet. We will then have a leisure time in Ganjnameh where is the popular picnic place among the locals and we will have the opportunity of visiting one of the most important Achaemenid bas-reliefs.

Overnight
Hamedan

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Tehran to Hamedan

Stop at Qazvin to visit

Jame Moasue, Chehel Sotoon Palace (Pavilion), Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai

Arrival in Hamedan in the evening and visit

Avicenna Tomb, Baba Taher Tomb, Ganjnameh

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

This morning we start our day by visiting the second most important place of pilgrimage for Jews, Esther and Mordechai Tomb. Then, we continue our journey to move towards Kermanshah, the largest Kurdish-speaking city of Iran. En route we will have a short stop in Kangavar to visit Anahita Temple (The goddess of water). We will not also miss the Bisotun Complex which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the exceptional rock reliefs of the Persian history illustrating the victory of Darius the Great on Gaumata Magus. Arriving in Kermanshah in the evening, we will get our time to explore one the masterpieces of Sassanid era, Taq-e Bostan, the stone carved arches alongside a sacred pool.

Overnight
Kermanshah

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Hamedan

Esther and Mordechai Tomb

Drive from Hamedan to Kermanshah

Stop at Kangavar to visit

Anahita Temple

Stop on the way to visit

Bisotun Complex

Arrival in Kermanshah in the evening and visit

Taq-e Bostan

Included Meals
Breakfast
Dinner

Leaving Kermanshah behind, we will make our way to Dezful. We will have a stop on the way to visit Falak-ol-Aflak, the stunning Sassanid fortress which is nowadays the symbol of Khorramabad city. We will also have a glimpse of a very historic bridge remained from the Sassanian empire, Pol-e Dokhtar. Arriving in Dezful in the evening, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight
Dezful

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Kermanshah to Ahwaz

Stop on the way to visit

Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, Pol-e Dokhtar

Arrival in Ahwaz in the evening

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

Today, we will have a full day to explore the beauty of the magnificent city of Susa with five thousand years history and the reputation of being the capital of old Persia up to 3000 years. Our adventure will continue by visiting the tomb of biblical prophet Daniel. Then we will have our time to visit the majestic Choqa Zanbil (A UNESCO World heritage site) one of the most remarkable Ziggurats all around the world and related to the Elamite empire. Then we will proceed to the historical city of Shushtar where you will be amazed of how such a spectacular complicated historical hydraulic system was invented by the creative mind of Sassanid engineers. After a very charming day, we will reach to the city of Ahwaz.

Overnight
Ahwaz

Accommodation
To be specified

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

Susa, Tomb of Daniel, Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat, Shushtar

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

In the morning, we will say goodbye to Ahwaz and take our way to one of the most beautiful cities of Iran, Shiraz, in which you can easily feel the smell of love and poetry. Apart from enjoying the spectacular sceneries on the way, we will also have a stop to visit Bishapur complex built by the order of Shapur I after his victory on Roman Valerian. The remaining parts of the Anahita Temple are the most important things we will visit in this complex. We would now like to say to you: Welcome to Shiraz!! Upon our arrival in 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 Dezful to Shiraz

Stop on the way to visit

Bishapur City, Anahita Temple

Arrival in Shiraz in the evening and visit

Quran Gate

Included Meals
Breakfast
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 / 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 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
Dinner

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

This day is dedicated to some of very important attractions of the country that gives you the opportunity to feel the majesty of Iran's culture and history. We start our day by visiting 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. The next to be discovered will be Naqshe Rustam (Necropolis). We will finish by visiting the tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, which is also known as the first Persian UNESCO garden. After an exciting day of sightseeing, you will be transferred to your hotel. The next day, we will have an early departure to Kerman.

Overnight
Shiraz

Accommodation
To be specified

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

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

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

After breakfast, we will start driving to Kerman. However, there are some intriguing places on the way which should not be missed. Visiting Salt Lake, Sarvestan Palace and Neyriz Jame Mosque make you not feel the boredom of the long way. In the evening we will arrive in Kerman.

Overnight
Kerman

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Shiraz to Kerman

Stop on the way to visit

Salt Lake
Sarvestan Palace
Neyriz Jame Mosque

Arrival in Kerman in the evening

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

After breakfast we depart Kerman for a full day tour outside the city. First, we will head to Rayen Citadel, a mudbrick castle remained rom the medieval time. We continue our day by visiting Mahan city where you can be inspired by visiting Shah Nematollah Vali’s tomb, one of the most famous Sufis and a great follower of Rumi. Continuing to the Shahzadeh (Prince) garden, you will be surprised by the sound of water flowing and the tall green trees in the middle of nowhere.

Overnight
Kerman

Accommodation
To be specified

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

Rayen Citadel

Mahan City

Shah Nematollah Vali’s tomb
Shahzadeh (Prince) garden

Included Meals
Breakfast
Dinner

This morning we enjoy visiting the beauty of Ganje Ali Khan Sq. where you can feel a deep sense of this city. Scent of Cumin and watching local people commuting even for hours will not make you tired. The square is surrounded by a traditional bath, Coinage Museum, and caravanserai. Walking through the traditional bazaar we will reach at the Vakil Bath, a great place for you to chill out for some time with the live music performance.

Afterwards, we leave Kerman toward Yazd. On our way we will stop at Mehriz and you will be accommodated in Zein-o-din Caravanserai.

Overnight
Mehriz, Yazd

Accommodation
Zein-o-din Caravanserai

Included Cities and Activities
Kerman half day city tour

Ganje Ali Khan Sq., traditional bath, Coinage Museum and caravanserai, Traditional Bazaar, Vakil Bath

Drive from Kerman to Yazd

Stop at Mehriz

Overnight stay (Accommodation in Zein-o-din Caravanserai)

Included Meals
Breakfast
Dinner

Leaving Mehriz behind we will head to the beautiful city of Yazd which has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. 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 tall wind catcher.

Overnight
Yazd

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Mehriz to Yazd

Arrival in Yazd and visit

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
Lunch

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

Overnight
Yazd

Accommodation
To be specified

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

Chak Chak (Zoroastrians’ holy temple)

Kharanaq Village

Return to Yazd and attend

Traditional Persian Night (a cultural-art nightlife activity)

Included Meals
Breakfast
Dinner (At Traditional Persian Night)

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

It’s now the time to make our way to Isfahan. On the way, we stop at Maybod. Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Ice House, Pigeon Tower are the attractions we will visit. Visiting Jame Mosque of Nain is also in our plan.

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

Overnight
Isfahan

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Yazd to Isfahan

Stop at Meybod to visit

Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Ice House, Pigeon Tower

Stop at Nain to visit

Jame Mosque

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 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.

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

Included Meals
Breakfast
Dinner

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

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

After breakfast, we will drive to Kashan. On our way, we will not miss Abyaneh Village, also known as the Red Village where its locals are still keeping their traditional style. We will then continue our journey to Kashan. Visiting such 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.

Overnight
Kashan

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Isfahan to Kashan

Stop on the way to visit

Abyaneh Village

Arrival in Kashan and visit

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

Included Meals
Breakfast
Gala Dinner

Start the day by driving to Tehran. We’ll enjoy visiting Sadabad Complex, an eye-catching garden consisting of many palaces belonged to the royal families of Qajar and Pahlavi. We will head to Tajrish Bazaar where you can fell the spirit of old Tehran. We will finish our tour by visiting the beautiful Tabiat (literally meaning Nature) Bridge. We will also have our lunch there.

You will then be transferred to your hotel and make ready for mid-night departure. You can use your free time in the evening.

Overnight
Tehran

Accommodation
To be specified

Included Cities and Activities
Drive from Kashan to Tehran

Arrival in Tehran and visit

Sadabad Complex, Tajrish Bazaar

Drive from Tehran to the International Airport (IKA)

Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

Our joyful 19-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