Important :
You can get
an airport visa to use this tour, if you
qualify for the new airport visa.
Itinerary Summary |
Day |
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Fri. |
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Tehran
: City tour |
Sa. |
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Tehran
: City tour |
Su. |
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Tehran
Qom
Kashan |
Mo. |
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Kashan
: City tour
Abyaneh
Isfahan |
Tu. |
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Isfahan
: City tour |
We. |
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Isfahan
: Free time |
Th. |
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Isfahan
Pasargadae
Persepolis
Shiraz |
Fri. |
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Shiraz
: City tour |
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Tour Highlights |
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WITH THIS TOUR YOU VISIT :
- more than 5 cities in 3 provinces of Iran
- 6 UNESCO World Heritage listings
- more than 45 tourist attractions |
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Tour Facts |
Activity |
Cultural - Sightseeing |
Accommodation |
2 nights - Hotel in Tehran
1 night - Hotel in Kashan
3 nights - Hotel in Isfahan
1 night - Hotel in Shiraz
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Transport |
Air-conditioned bus/minibus/car |
Meals |
B -
7 |
L -
0 |
D - 0 |
Service
Includes |
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Hotel accommodation as mentioned
. Meals as mentioned above
. Comfortable A/C Vehicle for all transports
. All mentioned sightseeing with English
speaking guides |
Service
Excludes |
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International airfare
. Personal insurance
. Visa stamp fee
. Expenses of personal nature
. Tips & Portages
. Entrance fees
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DBL./Twin Share |
SGL.
Supp. |
Standard
Class
(3-4* hotels) |
1035.00 |
305.00 |
Superior
Class
(4-5* hotels) |
1345.00 |
575.00 |
Departure :
every Sunday |
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The Persian culture, history and warm people have been irresistible draws to travelers from all
over the world. However, covered from the world for
the past decades, it's now opening its doors to all
of those who can not afford to miss Iran, the cradle
of civilization. Be a pioneer to visit this fast
growing tourist destination.
Let us take you on a journey back in time to a mixture
of ancient sites and samples of Islamic arts and
architecture, spiced with the rich culture of Iranian
hospitality.
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TOUR ITINERARY : |
DAY 1 |
TEHRAN |
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We start our tour
of northern Tehran at
the Nature Bridge
with immaculate views of north Tehran and Alborz mountains.
We then visit
Niavaran Palace,
the last residence and office of Shah before the Islamic
revolution. Next is
the house of Imam Khomeini,
from where he ruled Iran for a decade. Afterwards, we visit Tajrish
Old Bazaar is
next, where we can see a vibrant traditional bazaar where
Tehranies do their daily shopping.
Saadabad Palace
is next which is a large compund of Royal palaces used
during Pahlavi era. Our last stop is
Darband,
which is a vally in north of Tehran, remained hidden from
the hustle-bustle of Tehran metropolitan.
O/N Tehran |
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DAY 2 |
TEHRAN |
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The tour starts in
Bagh-e-Melli, formerly known as the Parade Square,
where we can see some landmark buildings dating back to Reza Shah’s
reign (early 20th century).
The National Museum is next where the rich 7000+ year
history of Iran is on show with a unique collection of
chronologically ordered archaeological findings. UNESCO World
Heritage site of
Golestan Palace comes next where the Qajar (18-19th
century) headquarter of the country can be seen. We continue the
tour with a visit to the busy
Grand Bazaar of Tehran, followed by an unforgettable
visit to the world renowned
Treasury of National Jewels. The tour finishes at the
former US embassy, called as the Den of Espionage in
Iran after its seizure in 1979 leading to the hostages crisis
between Iran and the USA. O/N Tehran |
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DAY 3 |
TEHRAN > QOM > KASHAN |
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We drive to Kashan visiting some
interesting sites en-route. The first site is
The Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and Tehran war
cemetery. After about an hour drive with a glimpse of a large salt
lake, we stop in the religious city of Qom, where we can visit one
the most important religious centres in Iran,
The Holy Shrine of Hazrat-e-Masuma. Another
hour drive takes us to the desert city of Kashan where we visit Fin
Garden, an interesting sample of Persian garden. We
have the afternoon free for exploring this well preserved desert
city. O/N Kashan |
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DAY 4 |
KASHAN > ABYANEH > ISFAHAN |
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We start the day with visiting some
historical houses with interesting
architecture. This will be followed by a visit to Kashan Bazaar and
Aghabozorg Mosque before leaving for Isfahan with a stop in
Abyaneh (The Red Village) stop where we can
visit a well-preserved old Iranian village famous for its red
buildings. It’s a living architectural and anthropologic museum.
Isfahan is another 2.5 hour drive away. O/N Isfahan |
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DAY 5 |
ISFAHAN |
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Iranians claim Isfahan is half the
world! One of the largest cities of the world in 16-17th centuries,
and the capital of Safavid dynasty. We start today’s program in the
UNESCO World Heritage site of
Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq.(U), one of the largest city
squares in the world, where we will visit
Aliqapu Palace (in 6 floors),
The Royal Mosque (one of the masterpieces of
Persian Islamic architecture), Sheikh
Lotfollah Mosque (private mosque of the royal court)
and
Chehelsotoun (40-columns) Pavilion. We will
then stroll through the labyrinth of
Qeysarieh Bazaar, starting on
the northern side of the square and ending at
The Old Jameh Mosque of Isfahan(U) , another
UNESCO world heritage site, one of the oldest still standing mosques
in Iran. We then visit Jolfa, the Armenian quarter of the city,
where we visit
Vank Cathedral, a showcase of Christianity in
Iran. Our next stop will be on the banks of Zayandeh River, where we
can visit several
historical bridges, including Siosepol and Khaju,
the two most beautiful bridges of the city. O/N Isfahan |
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DAY 6 |
ISFAHAN |
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Free time /
optional programmes, O/N Isfahan |
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DAY 7 |
ISFAHAN > PASARGADAE > PERSEPOLIS > SHIRAZ |
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On a long drive to Shiraz, we stop in
Pasargadae, visiting the tomb of Cyrus the
Great and remains of the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
Another hour drive takes us to
Naghsh-e-Rostam, a necropolis for Achaemenid
kings and a collection of Sassanid rock reliefs. Before arriving in
Shiraz, we will have a long stop in
Persepolis to visit the magnificent remains
from the ancient world in this 2500 years old ceremonial complex
used for celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year at the spring
equinox during the Achaemenid Empire. Today’s program ends with a
short stop at the
Quran Gate. Travelers passing underneath the
gates were believed to receive the blessing of the Holy Book. (Total
drive 480km./300 miles) O/N Shiraz |
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DAY 8 |
SHIRAZ |
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Today’s program starts at
Qavam Mansion with its beautiful orange garden,
where we can visit a nice sample of Qajar era interior decorations.
Nasirolmolk Mosque, or the Pink Mosque, famous
as the most colourful mosque of Iran is next followed by visiting
Shahcheragh Shrine, one of the most important
holy shrines in Iran. We will then stroll into
Vakil Bazaar, to see one of the well-preserved
samples of traditional roofed bazaars of Iran. On exit from the
Bazaar, we see
Vakil Mosque with its renowned spiral pillars
and green marble minbar (pulpit).
Vakil Hammam (Public Bath) is our next stop
where you can see an elaborate sample of traditional Iranian bath
houses with wax statues showing the relevant costumes and
traditions. Karimkhani
Citadel, the Zand dynasty’s headquarters is next. We
will then drive to visit
Eram garden(U), part of the city’s botanical
gardens and a UNESCO world heritage site and end our program at
Hafiz Memorial where Iranians gather to
commemorate their most popular poet who lived in Shiraz in the 14th
century. The tour ends here. You can fly out of Iran via
Shiraz airport, return to Tehran on a flight/train, or continue
exploring Iran with one of our other tours. |
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