Marvellous Iran

Persepolis

Tehran

Khaju Bridge

Isfahan

Fahadan Neighborhood

Jameh Mosque of Yazd

Borujerdi House

Overview

If you are one of those who are enthusiastic to uncover the great Persia’s history, this trip is the best choice for you. In this trip, you will experience the coexistence of different cultures and ethnicities, while you are visiting the most incredible historical sites of Persia. You will go on a journey to 2500 years ago by visiting the mysterious Persepolis. Wonderful Isfahan city and historical Yazd are other top destinations for travel to Iran. Besides, you won’t miss the metropolis of Tehran.

Details

Arrival City: Tehran

Theme: Cultural Tours

Departure City: Tehran

Duration: 10 Days

Cities: Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan

Highlights

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

Listening to the fascinating poems of Sa'adi and Hafez, the great Persian poets of all times.

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

Visiting Fin Garden, a great Persian Garden in heart of desert which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Watching the eye-catching royal jewels in Tehran Jewelry Museum.

Walking through a historical area of Fahadan in Yazd,watching its adorable wind catchers.

Related Attractions

National Jewelry Museum in Tehran

National Museum of Iran in Tehran

Milad Tower in Tehran

Carpet 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

Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd

Zoroastrian Towers of Silence in Yazd

Amir Chakhmaq Square in Yazd

Fahadan Neighborhood in Yazd

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

Shah Cheragh in Shiraz

Arg of Karim Khan in Shiraz

Tomb of Saadi in Shiraz

Naqsh-e Rustam in Marvdasht

Persepolis

Pasargadae

Map

Itinerary

DAY 1: Tehran

Upon arrival to Tehran IKA Airport, our guide will welcome you and accompany you to your hotel which is booked in advance. You take a rest at your hotel and will be ready for the exciting tour from tomorrow morning.

DAY 2: Tehran to Shiraz and Persepolis

Today, you will take an early morning flight to Shiraz. The tour would be started with a visit to the Legendary City of Persepolis, the royal ceremonial palace complex of Achaemenids. Darius the Great founded this astonishing city in 512 BC. Then, you move towards Naghsh-e Rostam (Necropolis) where King Darius was buried. Naghsh-e Rajab is the next point to visit. You come back to Shiraz, it’s time to listen to some heavenly poems of a great Persian poet in Tomb of Hafez. The next place is Shah Cheragh Shrine where has a spiritual atmosphere to feel relaxed. Stay overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3: Shiraz Full Day

After breakfast, you leave the hotel in order not to loose the marvelous combination of light and colors in Pink Mosque(Nasir al Mulk Mosque). This mosque which was built artistically by a creative architect in Qajar era, is a masterpiece of interior designing and the most suitable location for selfie-lovers to take magnificent photos. After leaving the mosque, we continue the way to visit Arg of Karimkhan which is a citadel remained from Zandieh Dynasty. The next point is Vakil Complex, a unique combination of a mosque, a traditional bazaar and a bath. Narenjestan Ghavam and Eram Graden are two nice gardens in Shiraz which are worthy to visit. At the end of the day, you go to the Tomb of Sa’adi, a great Persian poet.

DAY 4: Shiraz to Pasargadae and Yazd

Today, after checking out the hotel, you visit Pasargadae, the tomb of Cyrus the Great, who established justice through the vast Persian Empire and was the first man who spoke about human rights. This site was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You move towards Yazd and after checking in your hotel you have free time to walk around its historical streets and rest for the next day.

DAY 5: Yazd Full Day

Welcome to the city which is registered as aUNESCO World Heritage. You are so energetic to visit evocative Towers of Silence which locals call it Dakhmeh. These towers were used for ceremonial preparation of dead bodies of Zoroastrians. Now, it would be interesting to go to Zoroastrians Fire Temple where is a holy place for worship of Zoroastrians. Then, you go for visiting an ancient mosque that remained from Ilkhanid period, Jame Mosque of Yazd. You can walk around Fahadan neighbourhood to watch the ancient architecture of a city in the heart of desert. The next point is Amir Chakhmaq Square which is a prominent structure and the symbol of the city and always be a suitable place for gatherings.

DAY 6: Yazd to Isfahan

Early in the morning, we depart from Yazd towards Isfahan. It takes around 4 hours to be in the city which is famous for its magnificent architecture. Isfahan was the capital city of Iran during Safavid Dynasty and most of its brilliant structures were built under the command of Safavid Kings to show the power of Islamic and Persian art and culture. In the evening, you walk on 2 famous historical bridges, Si o se Pol and Khaju Bridge and enjoy talking to local people who some of them are singing and around Zayande Rud River.

DAY 7: Isfahan Full Day

Today, we will show you why people call Isfahan as “Half the World”. You start a fresh day by going to Naghshe Jahan Square( a UNESCO World Heritage Site) ,one of the largest historic squares in the world which is surrounded by 4 important monuments. The first point is Shah Mosque (also known as Imam Mosque) with its wonderful blue dome. The next is Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque which its pleasant interior designing is eye catching and makes people call it Ladies Mosque. Ali Qapu Palace and Qeysarie Gate are the other sites 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 for visiting Vank Cathedral and walk around Armenians neighborhood. In the evening, you walk in historical Hasht Behesht Palace and finally end the day with a traditional restaurant for dinner.

DAY 8: Isfahan to Kashan and Tehran

we say goodbye to the beautiful city of Isfahan and leave it towards Tehran. Through the way, we'll have a stop at Kashan, a tiny historical town which is famous for its Rose Gardens. You will visit Fin Garden, one of the Persian Gardens listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and then Sialk Archeological Hills. The next site is Borujerdiha Historical House which is a good sample of Iranian architecture in 19th century. Later we continue driving to Tehran. Upon arrival to the capital city, you would be transferred to hotel to take some rest and to get prepared for tomorrow's city tour.

DAY 9: Tehran Full Day

Today is the last day of your tour in Iran. The capital city of Iran has lots of things to show you to make your day a memorable one. You visit the most important highlights in central area of Tehran. The first point is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Golestan Palace which is a group of royal structures and is a monument that can present the contemporary art and history of Iran. Then, you visit Crown Jewelry Museum which exhibits national jewels. The next point is Carpet Museum where you can watch the precious collection of Persian carpets. In the end, you visit the new monument of Tehran, Milad Tower which is a multi-purpose structure.

DAY 10: Tehran

After a great journey to explore Persia’s most important monuments, you leave Iran and its great memories to come back home. We hope you come back again to our country.

Related Hotels

Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran

Howeyzeh Hotel in Tehran

Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran

Inclusions

Visa Application Process

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

All domestic flights

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.