Classic Route

Nasir al Mulk Mosque

Persepolis

Naqsh e Rajab

Fin Grden

Naqsh e Rostam

Karim Khan Citadel

Overview

Classic Route is the most favorite Iran trip plan. This trip is the best choice for anyone who wants to explore Persia’s great history and architecture in a short time. The magnificence of Persia civilization will be discovered in this tour by walking around the Achaemenids remained sites. Shiraz the home of many cultural attractions ,Isfahan the land of stunning architectural masterpieces and Kashan the small desert town will be visited during this 6-day tour. Besides,you won’t miss the metropolis of Tehran.

Details

Arrival City: Shiraz

Theme: Cultural Tours

Departure City: Tehran

Duration: 6 Days

Cities: Shiraz, Isfahan, Kashan, Tehran

Highlights

Learning secrets of contemporary art and history of Iran in Golestan Palace.

Visiting the Pasargadae, tomb of Cyrus the Great, King of the Four Corners of the World.

Staring at the marvelous combination of light and colors in Nasir al Mulk Mosque.

Strolling around Naghsh-e Jahan Square while amazing by the unique Iranian architecture.

Visiting Persepolis, the seat of Cyrus the Great, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Related Attractions

National Museum of Iran in Tehran

Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan

Si-o-se Pol (Allahverdi Khan Bridge) in Isfahan

Qeysarie Bazaar in Isfahan

Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan

Hasht Behesht Palace in Isfahan

Khaju Bridge in Isfahan

Vank Cathedral in Isfahan

Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan- The Persian Gardens

Borujerdiha House in Kashan

Fin Garden in Kashan

Eram Garden in Shiraz- The Persian Gardens

Narenjestan Qavam House in Shiraz

Nasir-ol-molk Mosque in Shiraz

Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz

Arg of Karim Khan in Shiraz

Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz

Tomb of Saadi in Shiraz

Qur'an Gate in Shiraz

Naqsh-e Rustam in Marvdasht

Persepolis

Pasargadae

Map

Itinerary

DAY 1: Shiraz

Upon arrival to Shiraz airport, you would be met and greeted by the guide and directly transported to the hotel which was booked for you from the previous night. The city tour of Shiraz will be started by visiting the Nasir al Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) to enjoy the marvelous combination of light and colors. This mosque was built artistically by a creative architect in Qajar era and is a masterpiece of interior design. Afterwards, we continue the way to visit Arg-e Karimkhan which is a citadel remained from Zandieh Dynasty. The next highlight to visit is Vakil Bazar to stroll around a historical bazaar. Narenjestan Ghavam and Eram Garden are two beautiful gardens in Shiraz which are planned to be visited next. At the end of your excursion,you will visit the Tomb of Hafez, a great Persian poet which his poems are still inspiring.

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DAY 2: Shiraz to Persepolis

A morning excursion is arranged to take you to the Legendary City of Persepolis, the royal ceremonial palace complex of Achaemenids. Darius the Great founded this astonishing city in 512 BC. After visiting the palace complex, we take the ride towards Naghsh-e Rostam (Necropolis) where King Darius was buried. As well as the rocky tombs of Persian Kings, you will visit the magnificent Sassanid reliefs. Naghsh-e Rajab is the next point to visit. Later, we drive back to Shiraz, and it’s time to listen to some heavenly poems of a great Persian poet in Tomb of Sa’adi. At the end of the day Quran Gate would be visited. We drive back to the hotel to take some rest and get prepared for tomorrow's ride.

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DAY 3: Shiraz to Isfahan

Early in the morning, we depart from Shiraz to Isfahan. On the way, you visit Pasargadae, the tome of Cyrus the Great, who established justice through the vast Persian Empire and was the first man who talked about human rights. This site was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You move towards Isfahan and after checking in your hotel you have free time to walk around its historical streets and rest for the next day. In the evening, you walk on 2 famous historical bridges, Si o se Pol and Khaju Bridge and enjoy talking to local people around the main river of the city, Zayande Rud River.

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DAY 4: Isfahan Full Day

Today, you will discover why Isfahan is known as “Half the World”. You start a fresh day by going to Naghshe Jahan Square(a UNESCO World Heritage Site) ,the third largest historic square in the world which has 4 important monuments in its 4 corners. The first point is Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque) with its wonderful blue dome. The next is Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque which people call it Ladies Mosque due to its gentle interior designing. Ali Qapu Palace is the other site around the square. You can walk in Qeysarie Bazar to buy traditional Isfahani handicrafts as souvenirs for your friends and family. After lunch,you move to Chehel Sotoun Palace and then to Jolfa District to visit Vank Cathedral and walk around the Armenians neighborhood. In the evening, you walk in the historical Hasht Behesht Palace and finally end your day by going to a traditional restaurant or your hotel.

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DAY 5: Isfahan to Kashan and Tehran

Today we leave the fantastic city of Isfahan and move towards Tehran. In the middle of the route there is a tiny historical town which is popular for its historical houses. You will visit Fin Garden, one of the Persian Gardens in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and then Sialk Archeological Hills. The next place to visit is Boroujerdiha Historical House which is a good sample of Iranian architecture in the 19th century. We continue driving to Tehran and we'll stay at your hotel.

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DAY 6: Tehran

Today is the last day of your tour to Iran. 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. Then, you visit Iran National Museum which exhibits some ancient objects of Persia. Then, we transfer you to the airport to leave Iran and your memorable journey. We promise you will miss these fantastic days.

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Related Hotels

Chamran Grand Hotel in Shiraz

Setaregan Hotel in Shiraz

Grand Hotel in Shiraz

Inclusions

Visa Application Process

All transportations by best quality vehicles including transfers from/to hotel

All entrance fees of sites mentioned in the itinerary

Mid-day refreshments

Professional English-speaking guide who accompanies you all days

Insurance fee

Accommodation in the hotels mentioned in the itinerary including breakfast and wifi

Exclusions

International flight

Lunch & Dinner

Related Cities

Notes

Depending on the group size, the tour price will change.

Fridays are weekend in Iran and Bazar is closed.

Opening dates and time of Jewels Museum in Tehran are Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 14:00 to 16:00.

The hotels could be replaced with other hotels in same category if these hotels have limited availability for your selected dates.

States offices, administrations, post offices and banks are generally open from 07:30 to 12:00 and reopen after lunch break from 13:00 to 16:00.

On 15 May, 03 June, 17 June, 29 & 30 August and 16 October 2020, all tourist sites are close in Iran.

You can ask the officer to not 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.