Iran Highlight Tour (16 Days)
When: All the year round
Duration: 16 days
Highlights: Monument, Church, Shopping center, ancient theatre
Language: Based on your preferences
Tour Highlights:
- Golestan Palace
- Sa'dabad Complex
- Takht-e Soleyman
- Dome of Soltanie
- Kandovan volcanic village
- Bazaar of Tabriz
- Blue Mosque
- Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Nasirol Molk Mosque
- Sarvestan Palace.
- Amir Chaqmaq Complex.
- Tower of Silence
- Pesian Gardens
- Old Town of Yazd
- Imam Square (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Abyaneh Village
- Iranian Historical House of Kashan
- Fin Garden
Price includes
- Visa Services
- Accommodation in the hotels as per program
- Generally, half board or full board
- All transfers
- All land transportation
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees according to program
Price does not include
- Other costs not offered in this program
- Tip for your tour guide
Activities
- Day 1
Welcome to Iran. Meet your leader at the hotel. This afternoon, we’ll head out to the Tajrish Sq., a large public centre surrounded by vibrant café and shops. Then we'll drive to Sa'dabad Complex and Niavaran Palace, two historical complex that offer the best view of Iran contemporary art and architecture where you'll have some free time to explore and see the sights. O/N in Tehran
- Day2
Tehran is well known for its lovely mornings, get ready if you don’t like to miss it. At first, we head out to historic district of Tehran. There, you see the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, an enclosed marketplace, that will give the best vision of the history of commercial activities in Persian way. Golestan palace, a UNESCO world heritage site is our next destination. This complex, including palaces, halls, manner houses and gardens shows a magnificent combination of Iranian art and architecture before Pahlavi. In National museum of Iran—one of the richest collections of the world—you will see all kind of cultural data related to the scientific excavations in Iran done within the last 200 years. In the Afternoon, go ahead to Azadi Sq., the symbol of modern Iran. Milad, the sixth tallest tower of the world worth to see in Tehran. Finally, we visit carpet museum, the best opportunity to get familiar with this qualified Persian Art.
- Day3
Departing Tehran to Qazvin, the second capital of Safavid and home of great Persian Calligraphers. At arrival we make a stop in the iconic Sepah St. (the first modern street of Iran), then we go to visit Chehel Sotoun Persian garden and Pavilion. Both octagonal plan and its wall painting (frescos) introduced this structure one of the important monuments of Iran. then we spend some hours visiting caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh and Qazvin Bazaar, the masterpiece of Persian architecture. O/N in Isfahan
- Day4
Leaving Qazvin to Zanjan, the city of artistic knives and Malileh. At first, we make a stop in Dome of Soltaniye, the UNESCO heritage site. This mausoleum is well known for its architecture, plaster works and brick works. In Zanjan we will visit Rakhshooy Khaneh Edifice, Zanjan museum of anthropology, which give you a good opportunity to gather some information about the Iranian lifestyle before 20th. There is more to visit in Zanjan. The museum of Saltmen contains the most amazing collection of mmummified corpses, discovered in Chehrabad Salt Mines. O/N in Zanjan.
- Day5
Departing Zanjan and Driving to Bonab. Wander around then city Bonab, you will meet both Iranian Turkish and Kurdish people in the city and their wonderful culture and customs. One of the magnificent part of your tour is visiting Takht-e Solyman, a Zoroastrian centre on top of a volcanic mound, a complex of historical and natural attractions, such as an artesian lake and historical structured from Achaemenids to Ilkhanid. These impressive ruins registered on UNESCO list of Cultural heritage in 2003.
- Day6
Departing from Zanjan to Tabriz, we head to Kandovan, the charming village in northwest of Iran. the village is well known for its iconic architecture, including rocky dwelling into the volcanic cliffs. Enjoying time to walk and admire this dramatic site. Getting back to Tabriz we head to El Goli, Tabriz historical rally, take a wander around the square. Try to have a little conversation with Tabrizi people, one of the kindest groups in Iran.
- Day7
Second day in Tabriz we will see the tomb of Shahryar, Grand Bazaar, Blue mosque, Azerbaijan and Constitution Revolution Museums. In all places above, there is enough opportunity to enjoy your visiting, there we pause for photos at the stunning historical spots. Make sure to try Tabriz foods especially the famous ‘’Kofte Tabrizi’’ (meat balls). O/N in Tabriz
- Day 9
Flight from Tabriz to Shiraz and transfer to hotel. Shiraz is the most popular city of Iran for some reasons, its delightful weather, cultural and historical heritages, natural beauties, kind people and vibrant night. You cannot inter Iran without vesting this city, so be prepared for a wonderful tour in shiraz.
- Day9
Shiraz is one of the most emotionally touching places in Iran. Here we will visit Narenjestan and Eram Garden, two Iranian Persian gardens and UNESCO registered sites. Ready your camera you cannot leave shiraz without taking some photos in Pink mosque (Nasirol Molk Mosque), wander around the Vakil complex including mosque, Vakil Bazaar, and Karimkhan castle to gather some information about the memorials of the most pesceful and justice ruler of Iran, Karim khan-e Zand and his son Lotf Ali Khan. O/N in Shiraz
- Day10
Start your second day in Shiraz with an orientation tour led by your tour leader. In the morning go to have a stroll in Qoran gate, where you can feel the great morning fresh air of shiraz. Shahcheragh shrine is admired for its magnificent architecture and elaborations. Stop off in Hafez and Sa’di tombs, the poems of these two poets have fascinated the world for hundreds of years so it is the best time to enjoy Persian literature. O/N in Shiraz
- Day11
Drive to Yazd and En route visit the Achaemenid capital “Persepolis, Naghsh-e Rostam Necropolis and Pasargadae. the Achaemenian UNESCO registered sites, take a walk through the palaces and feel the originality and glory of the greatest empire of the world. This structures featuring the best architectural techniques, material and function of classic period. They represent power and greatness of Achaemenian emperors and also the expertise of ancient engineers and architects. O/N in Yazd
- Day12
In Yazd,
Yazd entitled ‘'the city of wind catchers'' and is registered as the UNESCO world heritage site in 2017. The city is known for its prevailed culture, mysterious and technical architecture. Go to visit Amir Chaqmaq complex, Water Museum, Fire temple, Zoroastrian Towers of Silence and Dowlat Abad Persian Garden. Those are the best spot to spend a few hours in Yazd. Don’t miss walking in this tourism city because everywhere is full of handicraft, local productions and food shops.
- Day13
In the morning, visit Jameh Mosque and Old Town of Yazd. This is the best place to know more about the sustainable methods of Iranian architecture. Take a walk through the narrow alleys of the old town to catch the peaceful and original sense of the city and its kind people who stand to protect their costumes and traditions. In the afternoon, drive to Isfahan and En route visit Meybod city. There we will have a stop in Shah Abbasid Caravanserai, pigeon tower and Narin castle then the Jame mosque of Naein. O/N in Isfahan
- Day14
Welcome to Isfahan, the capital of Iran tourism. Head into the city of blue tiles and see some of the landmarks that make Isfahan famous the world over. An ancient city that has seen the rise and fall of Safavids. Today, we make our way to the historical districts of Isfahan, stopping along the Zayandeh Rud for a photo opportunity. Follow an orientation tour to learn more about the heritage of this city especially squares, palaces, mosques gardens and pavilions. Here in Isfahan, you will visit Naqsh-e-Jahan square surrounded by Imam mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and Bazaar and in the evening, visit Chehel Sotoun, Khajou and Si-O se pol old bridges of Isfahan. Don’t miss the design full shops and delicious foods of Isfahan. O/N in Isfahan.
- Day15
Drive to Kashan in the way, make a stop in Abyaneh, an iconic village with extraordinarily architecture, sustainable culture and perfect Persian costumes. Don’t forget to take some photo with local outfits of Abyaneh, the colourful scarves and hedge skirts. Drive to Kashan, visit Broujerdis House, the masterpiece of Persian architecture and then Jameh mosque of Kashan. you’ll have a wonderful time exploring the Bazaar and Fin Garden in Kashan. Drive to Isfahan. O/N in Kashan
- Day16
In the morning we will leave Kashan to Tehran. leave Iran with a suitcase full of experience and good memories of Iran for your homeland. Take a return flight from International airport of Iran IKA. Wish you have marvellous days in Iran.