Iran Tour: Empire Silk Road Persian
Tehran, Zanjan, Kandovan, Tabriz, Jolfa, Kaleybar, Meshginshahr, Ardabil, Anzali, Rasht (15 nights and 16 days)
Price Ranges
per person
€2079
for 2-3
people
€1714
for 4-8
people
€1469
for 9-15
people
€1269
for over 16
people
Visiting Attractions: National Museum of Ancient Iran, Golestan Palace World Registered Complex, Abgineh Museum, Hosseinieh Aminiha, Saad Al-Saltanah Caravanserai, Qazvin Chehelston Mansion, Qazvin Qajar Bathhouse, Aali Qapu gate, Sardar Bozorg Reservoir, Gonbad Soltanieh World Heritage, Laundry Museum, Salt Men Museum, Zanjan Bazaar, Kandovan Village, El Goli Park, Alisha Citadel, Blue Mosque, Azerbaijan Museum, Iron Age Museum, Tabriz World Registered Bazaar, Constitution House, St. Stephen's World Registered Church, Ruined Mill Waterfall, Babak Castle, Meshginshahr Suspension Bridge, Yeri city, Sheikh Safi-ud-Din Ardabili world registered tomb, Gisom beach, Anzali wetland, etc
Your Tour Highlights
- This route will be one of your most unforgettable trips with a combination of historical and natural attractions.
- You will visit the historical bazaar of Tabriz, which is the largest indoor bazaar in the world and one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- You will have the chance to visit Kandovan village, one of the most famous and amazing attractions in Iran, which is world famous.
- You will see very beautiful eye-catching forest landscapes.
- You will have the chance to see a number of UNESCO registered attractions.
- In this trip, you will taste the local food of the leading provinces of Iran and buy their handicrafts as souvenirs.
Additional description of the trip
Included Meals | 15 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches |
Visiting Cities |
Tehran, Zanjan, Kandovan, Tabriz, Jolfa, Kaleybar, Meshginshahr, Ardabil, Anzali, Rasht |
Distance Between Cities | Tehran to Qazvin (151 km) - Qazvin to Soltanieh (147 km) - Soltanieh to Zanjan (43 km) - Zanjan to Kandovan (347 km) - Kandovan to Tabriz (56 km) - Tabriz to Jolfa (132 km) - Jolfa to Kleiber (252 km) - Kalibar to Meshginshahr (128 km) - Meshginshahr to Ardabil (98 km) - Ardabil to Mesh (156 km) - Mesh to Gisum (56 km) - Gisum to Anzali (61 km) - Anzali to Rasht (40 km) - Rasht to Tehran (328 km) Total: 1995 km |
Cities to Accommodate | Tehran (2 nights in a 4-star hotel) - Qazvin (1 night in a traditional hotel) - Zanjan (1 night in a 4-star hotel) - Kandovan (1 night in a 5-star hotel) - Tabriz (1 night in a 4-star hotel) - Julfa (2 nights in a 3-star hotel) - Kaleybar (1 night in a 3-star hotel) - Meshginshahr (1 night in a 3-star hotel) Ardabil (1 night in a 3-star hotel) - Bandar Anzali (1 night in a 4-star hotel) Rasht (1 night in a 4-star hotel) Tehran (1 night in a 4-star hotel) |
Needed Items | Passport - Visa - Insurance policy - Seasons clothing - Walking shoes - Hats - Sunglasses - Personal glass - Power bank - Personal hygiene items |
Service Level | STANDARD Click for more information |
Important Tips |
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Conditions of traveling to Iran
- Carrying passport, visa, and insurance is necessary while vising sites on tour. For more information about visa, click here.
- Tourists need to get travel insurance before the trip because it is not included in tour service.
- Iran is not connected to international currency, so you cannot count on you credit cards and bank account; therefore, it is necessary to have enough cash on you. Besides exchange offices in Iran international airports, there are exchange offices in all cities and some hotels to convert your money. Although the official currency in Iran is rial, toman is used for normal daily economic activities, with an exception of writing account balances in rials; each toman equals to ten rials.
- In addition to Fridays, which are considered as public holidays in Iran, days attributed to cultural, national and religious events are commemorated, so some of these days are closed in the official calendar. On Fridays and public holidays, government organizations and some private organizations are closed.
- After entering Iran, you are obliged to respect and observe domestic laws and regulations (customs, clothing, etc.); visiting some of Iran religious attractions requires observing the rules regarding clothing. Click for more information about this issue.
General conditions of the tours
- Recommended packages are flexible, and there will be the potential to change the itinerary and its expenses according to the tourists' request, the capacity of hotels and accommodations, flight programs, peak and non-peak travel seasons, etc.
- Since Iran has a four-season climate, it is possible to have incoming tours throughout the year; however, some of the recommended packages are designed for particular seasons and time, so make sure you consider the season of your chosen tour.
- Some of Iran attractions have a time limit to visit. In other words, these sites are closed on some days of the week, so these sites might be omitted and replaced by another one depending on the situation.
- Some attractions in Iran have difficult access routes, so when you are buying a tour, pay attention to your chosen package type and degree of difficulty along with its related points. Click to get more information about this issue.
- The very first and last visits of the tour may be changed or omitted depending on the time of flight.
- The offered packages' rate is approximate and varies according to the number of people and the exact time of the tour (during peak or non-peak days).
includes
- Local English-speaking leader and if necessary, local guide.
- Available internet access along most routes and hotels. (Some hotels or residences may have limited internet access as mentioned in the Itinerary).
- Snacks are served daily.
- The entrance tickets are paid according to the plan and sites in the itinerary.
- All the process of taking visa is done by Persian Trips Tourism Agency.
- All airport transfers and transportation are included in tour services.
excludes
- Travel insurance is not included in tour services and the tourist needs to apply for the visa prior to the travel.
- Giving tip is not included in tour services and it is the responsibility of the tourist.
- The cost of purchasing tickets for foreign flights is not covered by the Agency services. If requested, the cost can be added to the package rate.
Financial conditions
- You need to pay 35% of the total tour cost 30 days before the trip.
- You have to pay 100% of tour cost (full payment) 29 days before the trip.
- If you cancel your registration 30 days before the trip, 30% of your payment will be forfeit.
- If cancel your registration 29 days to 15 days before the trip, 50% of your payment will not be refunded.
- If you cancel your registration 14 days before the trip, 100% of your payment will be forfeit.