Iran Tour:Persian Empire

Tehran Shiraz

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Duration: 16 Days

Scale: 2 - 20 people

From: Tehran

Tour size: 20

To: Shiraz

Categories: Classic Tours offers

Best Time Tour: August_ May

Transportations: Bus

Walking in the historical cities of Iran, watching the world registered attractions, getting acquainted with the rich history of Iran, getting to know the culture and art of Iran, visiting one of the most beautiful and unique squares in the world.

Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz (15 nights and 16 days)

€2413

for 2-3
people

€1953

for 4-8
people

€1678

for 9-15
people

€1453

for over 16
people

Visiting Attractions: Museum of Ancient Iran, Golestan Palace World Registered Complex, Abgineh Museum, Aghabzorg School Mosque, Tabatabai House, Abbasid House, Boroujerdi House, Finn World Registered Garden, Sheikh Abdolsamad Tomb, Naghsh-e Jahan World Registered Square, Si-o-se pol Bridge, Hasht Behesht Palace, Chehelston Palace, Khajoo Bridge, Vank Church, Molabashi House, Minar Jonban, Ali Gholi Agha Bathhouse, Dowlatabad World Registered Garden, Fahadan Neighborhood, Water Museum, Amirchakhmaq Complex, Silent Tower, Persepolis World Registered Complex, Pasargadae World Complex, Nasir Al-Molk Mosque, Eram Garden, Narenjestan Ghavam Garden, Afifabad Garden.

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Your Tour Highlights

This route will be one of your most unforgettable trips with unique and magnificent attractions.
You will visit the Museum of Ancient Iran, the first official museum in Iran, where most of the archeological findings obtained from scientific excavations from the Paleolithic to the contemporary period are kept..
In this route, you will have the chance to see Naghsh Jahan Square, one of the most beautiful and unique squares in the world.
On this trip, you will have the chance to visit Persepolis, the most significant historical attraction in Iran.
You will get acquainted with the culture and customs of different regions of Iran.
This trip will acquaint you with the rich history and culture of Iran.
You will visit the historical and attractive texture of Natanz city and walk in its beautiful garden alleys.
On this trip, you can taste the local food of the leading provinces of Iran and buy their handicrafts as souvenirs.

Additional description of the trip

Tour Type

Tour Difficulty:

Included Meals	15 breakfasts ,9 lunches
Visiting Cities	Tehran, Isfahan(Kashan, Natanz, Isfahan), Yazd, Fars (Pasargadae, Marvdasht, Shiraz)
Distance Between Cities	Tehran to Kashan (243 km) - Kashan to Isfahan (208 km) - Isfahan to Yazd (315 km) - Yazd to Shiraz (440 km) - Total: 970 km
Accommodation	Tehran (3 nights in a 4-star hotel) - Kashan (2 nights in a 4-star hotel) - Isfahan (4 nights in a 4-star hotel) - Yazd (2 nights in a 4-star hotel) - Marvdasht (1 night in a 3-star hotel) - Shiraz (3 nights in a 4-star hotel
Needed Items	Passport - Visa - Insurance - Seasons clothing - Walking shoes - Hats - Sunglasses - Personal glass - Power bank - Personal hygiene items
Service Level	STANDARD Click for more information
Important Tips	During the trip, it is possible to have different hours for eating meals, sleeping and having a rest, and we may also experience longer or shorter hours than scheduled on the road (by vehicle or on foot). We are likely to face adverse local or environmental weather, or unexpected events. The traveler is obliged to respect the customs and observe the norms of the host community and the common customs in the region, and in this regard, you should follow the recommendations of the tour guide. The passenger is obliged to participate in the tour plan during the announced hours and if you are not present on time in the tour, you will be personally obliged to accept possible problems and pay the relevant fees to join the group and continue the tour program, and the tour guide is not responsible for that. All expenses outside the program such as personal purchases, purchase of optional tours, entrance fees of sites outside the itinerary, etc. are excluded and are the responsibility of the travelers to pay for them. If passengers need to take any medication prescribed by a doctor or use special medical equipment, they must have them during the trip and must inform their travel guide about this issue. The prices are valid to the end of February. All breakfast meals are included in the tour and are served in a hotel or traditional accommodation.

Day 1: arriving in Tehran

After arriving in Tehran, we have organized your transfer from the airport to the hotel. After check-in, we will rest and stay in Tehran (depending on the flight time, we will have a half-day tour if possible).

Lunch
In Restaurant
-

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Tehran

Day 2: visiting Tehran

After having breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to the entrance of the National Garden and visit the Museum of Ancient Iran (National Museum). This museum is known as the mother of all Iranian museums. We will see the magnificent passage of a part of Iran's glorious history. After lunch, we will visit Golestan Palace, a World Registered site, including the buildings of Shams Al-Amara, Salam Hall, Marble Throne Porch, Pool House, White Palace, Khalvat Karimkhani, Badgir Mansion. After that, we will visit the National Jewelry Museum, a unique treasure that has a collection of the most expensive jewelries in the world (due to some limits to visit this museum, in case of lack of coordination, another attraction will be replaced). We will return to the hotel, rest and stay in Tehran for a night..

Lunch
In Restaurant
By Tour

Dinner

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Tehran

Day 3: visiting Tehran

After breakfast, we will visit Abgineh Museum (Ghavam Al-Saltanah House), one of Iran's most famous attractions among foreign tourists, a museum that has a unique collection of Iranian pottery and glass. We will watch the interesting Iranian-European architecture. We will walk in Si Tir Street, and watch Adyan (religions) crossroad. After having lunch, we will watch Firooz Bahram High School, Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Tehran, Holy Mary Church. Finally, we will return to the hotel and stay in Tehran for a night.

Lunch
In Restaurant
By Tour

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Tehran

Day 4: moving to Kashan, a half-day visit of Kashan

After having breakfast, and checking out, we'll depart to Kashan, and as the first destination, we will visit the ancient hill of Sialk. After lunch, we'll visit the World registered site, Finn Garden, and walk among the towering trees of the garden as well as its short and long fountains. We'll also see the bath and other buildings of the garden. We will visit the mosque and school of Agha Bozorg and watch its interesting and unique architectural style, with its sunken courtyard. The last place to visit will be the historical bazaar of Kashan, its Chaharsooq and its beautiful temples. We will move to the hotel, rest and stay in Kashan.

Lunch
In Restaurant
By a Tourist

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
3-Star Hotel
In Kashan

Day 5: visiting kashan

After breakfast, we'll start our day by visiting Tabatabai historical house, and watching the beautiful architecture of the house. The next house to visit is Boroujerdi house with its windcatchers, plastering and valuable paintings. We will also visit the historical bathhouse of Sultan Amir Ahmad, then we'll visit one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture, Abbasid historical house. After lunch, we'll visit the historic house of Ameri and watch the windcatcher and its Moqarnas work. The last place to visit is the old refrigerator and the Seljuk fence. Finally, we'll return to the hotel, rest and stay in Kashan.

Lunch
In Restaurant
By a Tourist

Dinner
In Hotel
By tour

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Kashan

Day 6: a half- day visit of Natanz and moving to Isfahan

After having breakfast in the hotel, we'll drive to Natanz to visit the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Abdul Samad Monument and Shrine and its beautiful conical dome and minaret. We'll watch old texture and traditional Natanz ceramic workshops. After lunch, we'll walk in the beautiful garden alleys of Natanz, and then move to Isfahan. After cheching out, we will rest and stay in Isfahan.

Lunch
In Restaurant
By Tour

Dinner
traditional residenc
By Tour

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Isfahan

Day 7: visiting Isfahan

After breakfast, we'll start our day by visiting Chehelston Palace and watching its murals. After that, we'll visit Naghsh-e Jahan World Registered Square, one of the most beautiful and largest squares in the world. We'll also visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a mosque without minerates, and its very beautiful and famous dome. Near that, we will visit Imam Mosque of Isfahan and watch its amazing architecture. After having lunch, we will visit Aali Qapo Palace, a glorious manifestation of creativity in Iranian architecture. We'll walk in Naghsh Jahan historical bazaar and watch Qeyisariyeh gate and buy handicrafts. Finally, we'll visit beautiful Khajoo bridge and see its decorations and attractive tiles. We'll return to the hotel, rest and stay in Isfahan for that night.

Lunch
In Restaurant
By Tour

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Isfahan

Day 8: visiting Isfahan

After having breakfast, we will visit Isfahan Grand Mosque, one of the most prominent architectural works of Iran and the world, which is registered on the UNESCO list. After having lunch, we'll visit the beautiful and eye-catching Mollabashi house and watch its imaginative atmosphere and stained glasses. We'll visit Hasht Behesht Palace and walk in its beautiful garden. We'll also see Ali Gholi Agha bathhouse, then we will return to the hotel, rest and stay in Isfahan for the third night.

Lunch
In Restaurant
By Tour

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Isfahan

Day 9: visiting Isfahan

After having breakfast, we'll visit Minar Jonban, one of the most unique architectural structures in Iran, and then move to Jolfa neighborhood. After having lunch, we'll visit Vank Church, and watch its impressive designs and decorations and walk in the pleasant texture of Jolfa area. We will visit Si-o-se Pol bridges, one of Safavid architecture masterpieces. We'll return to the hotel, rest and stay in Isfahan.

Lunch
traditional residence
By Tour

Dinner
In Hotel
By tour

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Isfahan

Day 10: as half day visit of Yazd

After having breakfast in the hotel, and checking out, we'll move to Yazd province. As the first destination in Yazd, we will visit the Silent Tower, one of the largest and most important Zoroastrian burial sites in the world. We will have lunch and visit Dowlatabad World Registered Garden and walk in the pleasant atmosphere of the garden. We will see the tallest adobe-made windcatcher in the world, then we'll visit the fire temple and get acquainted with Zoroastrian customs. We'll buy souvenirs from handicraft shops, and return to the hotel, rest and stay in Yazd.

Lunch
In Restaurant
By Tour

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Yazd

Day 11: visiting Yazd

After having breakfast, we'll walk in the winding adobe alleys of Fahadan and watch the thatched walls of the world's oldest historic city. We will also visit Chaharsooq Bazaar, Grand Mosque, Tomb of the Twelve Imams, Alexander Prison. After having lunch, we will visit Lari House, and the water museum, and Amirchakhmaq complex and watch its magnificent buildings. We will return to the hotel, rest and stay in Yazd.

Lunch
In Restaurant
-

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Yazd

Day 12: moving to Fars, visiting Pasargadae

After having breakfast, we will depart to Fars province. After lunch, we'll visit Pasargad World Registered site, visit the tomb of Cyrus the Achaemenid king and other remains of the complex. We will move to Marvdasht, and visit the ancient complex of Naghsh-e Rostam and the tombs of several great Achaemenid kings. We will also visit reliefs of the Sassanid period in which they portrayed the important events of their time. We will move to the hotel, rest and stay in Marvdasht for a night.

Lunch
In Restaurant
-

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
3-Star Hotel
In Marvdasht

Day 13: visiting Marvdasht and Shiraz

After having breakfast, we will visit Persepolis World Heritage Site, the magnificent and ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. We will walk among its magnificent monuments and see its reliefs and amazing architecture. After having lunch, we will move to Shiraz, and visit Quran Gate, one of the oldest gates of Shiraz. After that, we will visit Eram World Registered Garden, one of the most pleasant Iranian gardens and walk among the tall trees as well as its colorful flowers and watch the paintings and tiles of its mansion. We will also visit the beautiful buildings of Saadiyeh and Hafeziyeh, the tomb of great Iranian poets. Finally, we will move to the hotel, rest and stay in Shiraz for night.

Lunch
In Restaurant
-

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Shiraz

Day 14: visiting Shiraz

After having breakfast, we will start our day by visiting Nasir Al-Molk Mosque and watch the light shine and its unique colors and tiles. After that, we will visit Karimkhani Citadel. The next place to visit is Vakil Bathhouse and its artworks and decorative patterns. We will have lunch, and visit Vakil Mosque with its beautiful Shabestan( prayer hall). Afterwards, We will walk through the historic Vakil Bazaar and experience shopping there. We will visit Bagh-e Nazar complex, see Jahan Nama Garden. We will return to the hotel, rest and stay in Shiraz.

Lunch
In Restaurant
-

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Shiraz

Day 15: visiting Shiraz

After breakfast, we will visit Narenjestan Ghavam Garden and its various artistic decorations. After that, we will visit the beautiful and historical house of Zinat al-Muluk. We will also visit Afifabad Garden, one of the oldest and most beautiful gardens in Shiraz. After having lunch, we will visit the tomb of Shah Cheragh and its tiny colored mirror works. We will walk in the market and buy souvenirs. We will return to the hotel, rest and stay in Shiraz.

Lunch
In Restaurant
-

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
4-Star Hotel
In Shiraz

Day 16: going to the airport and the end of the trip

After having breakfast in the hotel, we will check out and go to the airport.( dependent on the flight time, we may have a half-day visit in Shiraz)

Lunch
In Restaurant
-

Dinner
In Hotel
-

accommodation
-
-

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).

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Important information

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.

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.

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.