Journey through Iran by Train

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

In the Morning, we will take a tourist train to the North of Iran (Pol-e Sefid/Shirgah)* where is the greenest part of the country and is probably the most nostalgic part for most of Iranians. The train will depart at 07:30 AM and will stop in several destinations on the way. You will have time to have a visit of the beauties of each stop. You will be served your breakfast and lunch in the train. We will return to Tehran in the evening.

Overnight
Tehran
Accommodation
To be Specified
Included Cities and Activities
Full day tourist train tour from Tehran to Pol-e Sefid/Shirgah

An excursion to the North of Iran - Pole Sefid/Shirgah

Return to Tehran in the evening

Included Meals
Breakfast (on the train)
Lunch (on the train)

Notes
The final train station on Thursdays is Pol-e Sefid and on Fridays is Shirgah.

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 (Archeological 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.

After a busy day of sightseeing we will take a night train to Isfahan, one of the most beautiful cities of Iran. The train departs at night and takes about seven and a half hours to reach Isfahan.

Overnight
Night Train from Tehran to Isfahan

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Tehran full day city tour

Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Iran National Museum (Archeological Museum), National Jewelry Museum, Azadi Tower

Depart from Tehran to Isfahan by night train

Included Meals
Breakfast

Isafahan, Nesefe Jahan (half of the world).

Arriving in Isfahan in the morning, we will start our day by having breakfast to become ready for exploring the beautiful city of Isfahan which is not just a city, but an amazing treasure of Islamic Persian architecture. First, we will visit Naghshe Jahan Sq., known as the second biggest historical 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

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

Sometimes a traveler needs to be wandered around the beauties of a city, especially when that city is Isfahan. In the morning you will have free time to feel this city more or make your way to its beautiful traditional bazaar. At noon (12:30 PM), we will take train to the mysterious city of Yazd which has recently been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Arriving in Yazd in the afternoon you will be transferred to your hotel. After taking a short rest, we will get ready for going to 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
Isfahan

Free Time

Depart from Tehran to Yazd by train

Arrival in Yazd in the evening and attend

Traditional Persian Night (a cultural-art nightlife activity)

Included Meals
Breakfast
Dinner (at Traditional Persian Night)

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

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 will have a stop to visit The Cypress Tree of Abarkooh, a four-thousand-year-old tree and one of the oldest living organism in the world. we also take our time to explore some of very important attractions such as Pasargadae, one of Iran’s UNESCO world heritage sites, location of Cyrus 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 at Abarkooh to visit

The old Cypress Tree

Stop on the way to visit

Pasargadae
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 Narenjestan Garden 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 Garden, 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 trip is near to End and we make ourselves ready for a long 15-hours train journey back to Tehran in the afternoon. In the meantime you will have free time to get the most of your time and enjoy this vibrant refreshing city. If your return flight is from Shiraz, then you will use your time until your departure.

Overnight
Night train from Shiraz to Tehran

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Shiraz

Free Time

Depart from Shiraz to Tehran by train

Included Meals
Breakfast

Arriving in Tehran in the morning and having breakfast, we will visit the remaining attractions of the capital city. First, we will begin our day by visiting Sad-Abad Complex, the north residence of the kings of Qajar and Pahlavi era which consists of eighteen palaces. Then, we will continue to visit the Tajrish Bazaar, to stroll in another traditional famous bazaar of Tehran. We will finish our tour by visiting the beautiful Tabiat (literally meaning Nature) Bridge. We will also have our lunch there.

Then you will be transferred to your hotel to make ready for departure. You can use your free time in the evening.

Overnight
Tehran

Accommodation
To be Specified

Included Cities and Activities
Arrival in Tehran in the morning and visit

Sad-Abad Complex, Tajrish Bazaar, Tabiat Bridge

Transfer to the hotel and make ready for departure

Free time in the evening

Included Meals
None

Our joyful 11-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
Midnight departure from the International Airport (IKA)

Included Meals
None