Explore Iranian Cities Over A 9-Day Trip From Tehran
Description
Explore three important cities in Iran, starting from Shiraz and visiting landmarks such as Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Nasir ol-Molk Mosque. Continue to the beautiful city of Isfahan to see its two historic bridges, along with places around the Naqsh-e Jahan Square such as Imam Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. Also, explore attractions such as Golestan Palace and Iran National Museum.
Highlights
- Explore the Karimkhan Citadel and Vakil historical complex
- Stroll around the Naghsh-e-Jahan Square and Eram Garden
- Pay your respects at the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Jameh Mosque
- Marvel at Pasargadae and Persepolis
- Visit two of Isfahan's historic bridges: Si-o-Seh Pol and Khaju
- Roam around the Pigeon Tower and Mud-brick icehouse
- Pay a visit to Vank Cathedral and Chehel Sotoun Palace
- Admire the Golestan Palace and the Fin Garden
- Offer your prayers at the Fire temple of Zoroastrians and Tower of Silence
- Enjoy at Fahadan district and feel the desert architecture
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Arrival in Tehran expand_more
- Arrive in Tehran (IKA Airport), meet your tour guide and transfer to the hotel.
- Begin the tour by visiting the Reza Abbasi Museum, which displays objects belonging to a period from the 2nd millennium BC to the early 20th century.
Enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant with live Persian music.
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Day 2- Tehran - Shiraz expand_more
Take a half-day excursion to the Golestan Palace.
Visit Iran National Museum, which houses astonishing historical objects dating from the 5th millennium B.C to the 7th century A.D.
Have lunch and stop to take photos at Azadi Tower (Tower of Freedom).
Go to Mehrabad Domestic airport to take a flight to Shiraz- the city of poets and literature.
Arrive in Shiraz and check in to the hotel.
Take a walk around the Quran Gate if you have time.
Stay overnight in Shiraz.
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Day 3- Shiraz expand_more
In the course of your tour, explore the below-mentioned places with our Shiraz Tour Guide:
The Pink Mosque
Eram Garden
Karim Khan Citadel (a residential – military palace of 18 century)
Valik Bazaar
Saraye Moshir
Have lunch and visit the Hafiz Tomb- one of the most outstanding Persian Poets.
Stay overnight in Shiraz.
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Day 4- Shiraz - Yazd expand_more
Drive to Yazd, the city in the heart of the desert.
Visit two World Heritage Sites on the way to Yazd: Persepolis- the fabulous art of ancient Persia and Pasargadae- the first Capital of the Persian Empire with the tomb of Cyrus the Great.
See the Naghshe-e Rostam (Necropolis), the rock tomb of four Achaemenian Kings and Sassanid reliefs.
Arrive in Yazd and check in to your hotel.
Take a short walk around Amir Chaqmaq Square, where the religious ceremonies have been happening since the Safavid dynasty period.
Stay overnight in Yazd.
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Day 5- Yazd expand_more
Visit the Fire temple of Zoroastrians and Tower of Silence.
Walk around the old area of the city and visit Yazd Jame mosque.
Wander through Fahadan district to feel the desert architecture and culture of Iran.
End your day tour at Zoor Khanh, a sports place with thousands of years of history.
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Day 6- Yazd - Isfahan expand_more
Visit the Dowlat Abad Garden and wind tower.
Drive to Isfahan and visit the City of Meybod on the way to see a Caravansary with 400 years of history, Pigeon Tower and Mud-brick ice house.
Proceed to the City of Naein to see the old Jame Mosque.
Arrive in Isfahan and walk around Sio Sepol Bridge (33-Bridge) over Zayandeh Rood River in the evening before retiring to your hotel in Isfahan.
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Day 7- Isfahan expand_more
- In the course of your tour, you will tour the following places with our Isfahan tour guide-
- Khaju and Shahrestan bridges
- Chehel Sotun Palace- the reception palace of the Safavid dynasty
- Naghsh-e-Jahan (Imam) Square- the second biggest square throughout the world
- The Pavilion of Ali'Qapu
- The palace of Safavid Kings
- Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Abbasi Jame Mosque
- Traditional Bazaars
Stay overnight at Isfahan.
- In the course of your tour, you will tour the following places with our Isfahan tour guide-
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Day 8- Isfahan - Kashan expand_more
Visit Isfahan Jameh Mosque, which is a world heritage site with astonishing brick-work.
Drive to Kashan and explore Abyaneh on the way. It is a brilliant red-hued village.
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Day 9- Kashan- Tehran expand_more
Have breakfast and visit the Fin Garden, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Experience the beauty of the Desert architecture of Iran by visiting Borujerdi and Tabatabaei Traditional houses.
Drive to the IKA airport for departure flight.
What's Included
Accommodation
Transfer
English-speaking Iranian tour guide
Domestic Flight
Entrance fees
Visa process
What's Excluded
Food
Tips
Insurance
Meeting Point
Imam Khomeini Terminal, Tehran Province, Iran
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Sedan 4-Seater | |
1 To 4 | USD 1455 Per Person |
Van 7-Seater | |
1 To 7 | USD 1040 Per Person |
Van 12-Seater | |
1 To 12 | USD 655 Per Person |
Van 14-Seater | |
1 To 14 | USD 590 Per Person |
This is a private tour |