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Description
Embark on a 14-day tour to explore the old Iranian wonders, including the Oranamat Takht village, the Anahita temple, Soltaniyeh and Assasin Castle. Drive along the picturesque roads of the Astara valley, check out popular attractions like Tagh-e-Bastan and Takht-e-Soleiman, visit Ali Sadr Cave and observe the lifestyle of Iran. Also, see the world's largest lake and unwind at the beaches near Anzali.
Highlights
- Explore museums like the Azerbaijan & Rural Heritage Museums
- Head to the famous Tagh-e-Bastan & Takht-e-Soleiman
- Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Soltaniyeh
- Relax at the beaches near Anzali & take in the Astara Valley
- Check out the world's largest cave, Ali Sadr Cave
- See historic tombs like Esther and Mordechai
- Admire the ancient Bistoon & Anahita Temple
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Day 1- Tehran to Hamedan expand_more
After arriving at the Imam Khomeini Airport, drive to Hamedan.
Visit the tomb of Esther and Mordechai.
Later, visit Hegmataneh archaeological site.
Overnight in Hamedan.
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Day 2- Kabudar Ahang village expand_more
Drive 100 km north of Hamedan to visit Ali Sadr Cave, the world's largest cave.
Overnight in the village.
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Day 3- Hamedan - Kermanshah expand_more
Drive 200 km westward to Kermanshah from Hamedan.
Visit the Anahita temple –the mother goddess of abundance and guardian of water in ancient Persia.
Continue driving through the old caravan route to Bistoon, which dates back to the Middle Paleolithic.
Overnight in Kermanshah.
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Day 4- Kermanshah expand_more
In Kermanshah, visit the Sassanian rock carvings of Tagh-e-Bastan. These bas-reliefs, cut from the stone cliff, depict royal scenes of battles and hunts reflecting the glorious history of the Sassanid Kings.
Visit Abidar park in the evening.
Overnight at Kermanshah.
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Day 5- Kermanshah - Sanandaj - Oranamat expand_more
Drive to Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan province.
In Sanandaj, visit old bazaars and the Hajar Khatoon Mosque which is architecturally a unique and ancient Muslim mosque.
Later, drive to Oranamat Takht village.
Dinner and overnight at Oranamat Takht village.
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Day 6- Oranamat - Takab - Kandovan expand_more
Drive to Takab.
Visit the famous historical complex, Takht-e-Soleiman, situated in the northeast of the city.
Drive to Kandovan.
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Day 7- Kandovan - Tabriz expand_more
Drive to Tabriz and visit the Azerbaijan Museum.
Continue driving and visit Shahriar tomb and Kabood mosque.
Overnight in Tabriz.
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Day 8- Tabriz expand_more
Head to Saint Mary Church of Tabriz.
Drive for 2 hours to visit Urmia lake, an endorheic salt lake in Iran.
Overnight in Tabriz.
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Day 9- Tabriz - Sarein expand_more
Drive to Sarein and observe rural nomadic life in Sarain villages.
Overnight in Sarein.
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Day 10- Sarein - Astara - Anzali expand_more
Drive to Rasht. En-route visit Astara valley.
Visit the virgin jungles and go to the beach near Anzali.
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Day 11- Rasht expand_more
Visit Gilan Rural Heritage Museum.
Overnight in Rasht.
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Day 12- Rasht - Qazvin expand_more
Drive to Qazvin. En route visit Soltaniyeh - UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Upon arrival, walk around Qazvin and visit the Safavid Palace.
Overnight stay in Qazvin.
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Day 13- Alamut expand_more
Go on a full day excursion at Assassins Castle, which is a mountain fortress located in Alamut region.
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Day 14- Alamut - Airport expand_more
Spend some free time in the village before departing to the International Airport.
What's Included
Accommodation
Transfer
English-speaking Iranian tour guide
What's Excluded
Food
Entrance fees
Tips
Insurance
Visa fee
Meeting Point
Tehran Province, Qom، Road, Imam Khomeini International Airport, Iran
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 1545 Per Person |
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| 3 To 4 | USD 1095 Per Person |
| Standard | |
| 5 To 8 | USD 710 Per Person |
| Standard | |
| 9 To 10 | USD 630 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |