tourhq

Explore the world with tourHQ

tourhq
11-Day Iran Cities Sightseeing Tour From Tehran
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Visit Iran, a country rich in culture and history through its beautiful cities that unveil palaces, domes and mosques. Go on this extensive sightseeing tour of the ancient land that opens your eyes to the many facets of its heritage; learn about the fascinating history of faiths, empires, and the people who built these enchanting stories!

Highlights
  • Go to the Chehel Sotoon Palace in Isfahan
  • Discover the Dolat Abad Garden in Yazd
  • Explore the Golestan Palace in Tehran
  • Day 1: Tehran expand_more
    • Start with a visit to the Iran National Museum and get acquainted with the evolution of this beautiful country.

    • Walk to the Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to see the splendid palaces of Qajar kings.

    • Visit the Iran jewels museum, which contains some priceless pieces of jewellery.

  • Day 2: Zanjan expand_more
    • In the morning, drive to Zanjan.

    • En route, be amazed by the glory of the Sultaniye dome (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the third-largest dome in the world.

    • Visit a traditional bazaar in Zanjan.

  • Day 3: Hamedan expand_more
    • Drive to Hamedan.

    • Visit Ganjname, the 2500 years old inscriptions of Darius and Xerxes (Achaemenid kings).

    • Next, see Avicenna's tomb, one of the most significant thinkers and writers of the Islamic golden age.

    • Explore the Alavian dome, with its eye-catching plaster works that fascinate all who visit.

  • Day 4: Kashan expand_more
    • In the morning, visit Easter and Mordekhai tomb, the holy tomb for Jewish people around the world.

    • Drive to Kashan.

    • Visit Boroujerdi-ha house to see the style of houses in the desert.

    • Visit Fin Kashan garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to see a piece of heaven in the middle of the desert.

  • Day 5: Isfahan expand_more
    • Drive to Isfahan.

    • Visit Chehel Sotoun palace, one of the magnificent palaces of Safavid kings, Naghshe-e-Jahan and the Royal square (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

    • By visiting the Imam Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, one will see the ultimate skill of architects during the Safavid period.

    • Later, visit Aliqapou palace.

  • Day 6: Isfahan expand_more
    • Today, visit the Atiq Mosque, the most splendid mosque with rich ornamentation from the 9th century until the Qajar period.

    • Next, visit Vank church, a fantastic Armenian church that can be reached by walking through the Armenian neighbourhood.

  • Day 7: Yazd expand_more
    • Drive to Yazd.

    • En route, visit the Jame Mosque of Naein.

  • Day 8: Yazd expand_more
    • In the morning, visit the Tower of Silence and the fire temple to get familiar with Zoroastrianism.

    • Next stop will be at the Dolatabad garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the highest Badgir (wind tower) in the world.

    • Visit the water museum to see how people survived in the desert by digging Qanats (underground water canals).

    • Be amazed by the old city of Yazd and its maze-like allies.

    • Visit Jame Mosque of Yazd.

  • Day 9: Shiraz expand_more
    • Drive to Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

    • Visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of Achaemenid dynasty.

    • Next, drive to Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to the tombs of Achaemenid kings.

    • Later, visit Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the magnificent ceremonial palace of the Achaemenid dynasty.

  • Day 10: Shiraz expand_more
    • In the morning, visit the Pink mosque with its glorious tile works that fascinate visitors from all over the world.

    • Visit Narenjestan-e-Qavam.

    • Stroll around Eram garden (UNESCO world heritage site), a spectacular Persian garden that also happens to be a botanical garden.

    • To get acquainted with Persian poetry, visit Hafez and Sa'di tombs, the greatest Persian lyric poets.

    • Later, fly to Tehran.

  • Day 11: Departure expand_more
    • Transfer to IKA airport.

What's Included
  • Airport transfer

  • Domestic flight from SHZ - TEH

  • English-speaking Iran driver-guide

  • Accommodation (11 nights)

  • All breakfast

  • Entrance fee (All mentioned monument)

  • Visa support (invitation letter)

What's Excluded
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Meeting Point

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 4 EUR 1100 Per Person
1 To 1 EUR 1650 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

see details
USD 1220 / person