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Explore Iranian Cities Over A 9-Day Trip From Tehran
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, History, Desert

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

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 
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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USD 1455 / person