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Explore The Best Of Iran In This 24-Day Tour From Tehran
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Archeology, History

  • Duration

    24 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a long winding journey and explore the main cities of Iran, such as Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz, to see landmarks such as mosques, palaces and various UNESCO sites. Hike to the Ayub Cave, drive to the Meymand village, then visit Kerman. See the kalouts of Shahdad and Dasht-e Lut (Lut Desert) and spend the remaining days of the tour at Qeshm and Hormuz islands.

Highlights
  • Learn about Iran at the National Museum of Iran 
  • Admire the beautiful Golestan Palace and Saadabad Palace
  • Mesmerize yourself with the Alisadr Cave, Ayub Cave and Ganjnameh waterfall
  • Stroll around the Persian gardens of Fin, Eram, Dowlat Abad and Shazde 
  • Explore palaces and mosques around the Naqsh-e Jahan Square 
  • See the Tabiat Bridge, Khaju Bridge, and Si-o-se-pol Bridge 
  • Stop by the UNESCO Heritage Site of Persepolis and Pasargadae 
  • Pay your respects at Hafez Tomb and Saadi Tomb 
  • Marvel at the giant Cypress of Abarkuh 
  • Pay a visit to Kharanagh village and Chak Chak
  • Familiarize yourself with the culture and traditions of Kermanis
  • Enjoy a stay at the Lut Desert
  • Roam around the Qeshm and Hormuz Islands
  • Day 1: Arrive in Tehran expand_more
    • Meet the Iranian guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

    We will plan the day depending on the time you land in Tehran.

  • Day 2: Tehran expand_more
    • Visit the Grand Bazaar of Tehran.

    • Get to know more about the country by visiting the National Museum of Iran. 

    • Stop by the National Jewels Treasury and Golestan palace, which results from roughly 400 years of construction and renovations.

  • Day 3: Tehran expand_more
    • Start the second day with Sa’adabad Palace, a 300-hectare complex built by the Qajar and Pahlavi monarchs. The current residence of the Iranian president is next to this place.

    • After lunch, go to Tabiat Bridge of Tehran and Milad Tower.

  • Day 4: Tehran to Hamadan expand_more
    • Travel to Hamadan (4 hours). 

    • In Hamadan, visit Alisadr Cave, Ganjnameh waterfall and inscriptions, Avicenna Mausoleum, Tomb of Baba Taher and Cultural, Heritage, and Tourism base of Hegmataneh. 

    Overnight in Hamadan.

  • Day 5: Hamadan to Kashan expand_more
    • A 5-hour drive takes you to Kashan.

    • Visit Fin Garden, which is a Persian garden. 

    • Next stops include Agha Bozorg Mosque, a Hamam, historical houses and Sialk Hills.

  • Day 6: Kashan to Abyaneh/Isfahan expand_more
    • Today, visit Abyaneh Village, known as the Red Village.

    • In the afternoon, head to the amazing Isfahan.

    • Spend the night watching the river and enjoy yourself with Iranian people so that you get to know them better.

  • Day 7: Isfahan expand_more
    • Isfahan or Nesfe-Jahan means half of the world is a must-see city in Iran. This city is known for Persian architecture. Naqsh-e Jahan Square, also known as Shah Square or Imam Square, inscribed as a world heritage site in UNESCO, is the most important touristic area of Esfahan.  

    • Visit Ali Qapu Palace, Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoon and a couple more sites.

  • Day 8: Isfahan expand_more
    • Visit Khaju bridge, Si-o-se-pol Bridge, Vank Cathedral, and Isfahan's aquarium. 

    • Go to Kuh Soffeh and its tele cabin.

  • Day 9: Persepolis - Pasaradae - Naqsh-e Rostam - Shiraz expand_more
    • Today in the early morning, drive from Esfahan to Shiraz. It is a 450-km journey which takes 5 to 6 hours.

    • To make it less tiring and also save the day, visit Persepolis, Pasargadae and Naqsh-e Rostam along the way.

  • Day 10: Shiraz expand_more

    Welcome to Shiraz, the city of poets, literature, wine and flowers. Let's forget about wine as it is against the Islamic Republic of Iran's rules.

    • Today, visit Arge Karim Khan, Hafez Tomb, Saadi Tomb, Eram Garden, Vakil Bazaar, and Shah-Cheragh Shrine.

  • Day 11: Shiraz to Yazd expand_more
    • Head to Yazd and visit Abarkuh and its Sarv-e Abarkuh "Cypress of Abarkuh" along the way. 

    • Later, walk into Yazd's old city and enjoy the mud-brick alleys. Note that the ancient city of Yazd is a UNESCO world heritage site.

  • Day 11: Yazd expand_more
    • Visit the Tower of Silence and Fire Temple in the morning. 

    • After lunch, go to Dowlat Abad Garden, another Persian garden and see a paradise in the middle of the desert.

    • Also, see the Water Museum and the Amir Chakhmaq Complex.

  • Day 13: Meybod, Chak Chak and Kharanagh village expand_more
    • Go to Kharanagh village with the shaking minaret, Chak Chak, a pilgrimage site for Zoroastrians and Meybod and its Narin castle and Icehouse.

  • Day 14: Yazd To Ayub Cave expand_more
    • Visit Mehriz, Saryazd castle, and Zein-o-din caravansarai along the way. 

    Overnight at a village with villagers near the Ayub Cave.

  • Day 15: Ayub Cave - Meymand Village expand_more
    • Hike to the Ayub Cave and enjoy your time in the mountain. 

    • Eat lunch in the hills with locals.

    • In the afternoon, drive to Meymand village and stay overnight.

  • Day 16: Meymand Village via Rafsanjan to Kerman expand_more
    • Head to Kerman but visit Rafsanjan and Rageh Canyon along the way.

  • Day 17: Kerman expand_more
    • After a long trip from Shiraz to beautiful Kerman, you have the chance to get familiar with the proud Kermanis, their city and their cuisines as you spend the day in the city of Kerman.

  • Day 18: Mahan / Shahdad ( lut desert ) expand_more
    • Go to Mahan and visit the extraordinary Shazde Garden, considered a Persian garden. Note that there are nine gardens known as Persian gardens in Iran that are regarded as a world heritage site by UNESCO. 

    • Drive for about an hour to see the Kalouts of Shahdad and Dasht-e Lut (Lut Desert). 

    Overnight at the desert.

  • Day 19: Shahdad to Rayen and Bam expand_more
    • Wake up and visit Rayen and Bam. 

    • Drive for 2 hours to see the Rayen castle “Arg-e Rayen ” along with the Rayen waterfall.

    • Later, go to Bam. The city that reminds you of the destructive earthquake in 2003 when almost 27,000 people were killed, and more than 30,000 were injured.

    • Stop at Arg-e Bam.

  • Day 20: Bam to Bandar Abbas expand_more
    • Head to Bandar Abbas to go to the two islands in the Persian gulf called Qeshm and Hormoz.

    Overnight in Bandar Abbas.

  • Day 21: Bandar Abbas to Hormuz expand_more
    • Take a ferry to go to Hormuz Island and explore the island.

  • Day 22: Hormuz Island to Qeshm island expand_more
    • Take another ferry to go to Qeshm Island and spend two days here.

  • Day 23: Qeshm island expand_more
    • Explore the island.

    • In the afternoon, get ready to fly to Tehran.

  • Day 24: Tehran expand_more
    • Depending on your flight time, spend your last day in Iran. 

What's Included
  • 1 Airfare

  • 23 Nights Hotel Accommodation (3 or 4-star hotels)

  • Iranian tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • All transportation

  • 24 Breakfasts

What's Excluded
  • Meals

  • Insurance

  • Any private expenses

  • Tipping

Know before you go
  • In this tour, you will visit the highlights of Tehran, Kashan, Hamdan, Esfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kerman, Bam, Bandar Abbass, Hormoz Island and Qeshm Island. 

Meeting Point

Imam Khomeini Airport

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 EUR 2495 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 2767 / person