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Description
We will visit the heritage of one of the most ancient civilizations in the world! That same Persia: mysterious and inaccessible, will become closer in a week that we will spend visiting 7 cities of Iran, the Varzane desert, tasting local cuisine, learning tea traditions, the secrets of the legendary Iranian carpets, walking around the UNESCO heritage palace and looking into the most luxurious mosques in the country!
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Golestan Palace and Shah Square
- Explore traditional oriental bazaars and the center of Iranian life at the Grand Bazaar
- Experience traditional Persian gardens, ancient mosques, and luxurious tombs
- Enjoy a concert on traditional musical instruments
- Learn about Iranian culture and history through visits to museums and Islamic complexes
- See breathtaking landscapes, such as the Varzane desert and the high-altitude village of Abinak
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Meet in Tehran expand_more
We recommend arrival on 02.07.2023 after 15h. Overnight at the hotel in Tehran (included in the price). Accommodation: hotel.
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Day 2: Tehran expand_more
We will visit the famous Golestan Palace or the Palace of Roses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Bazaar, the center of oriental life, the National Museum of Iran, and the main symbol of all Iran – the Azadi Tower. Evening flight to Shiraz (included in the price). Accommodation: hotel.
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Day 3: Shiraz expand_more
The oldest mosque of Shiraz, Persian gardens, the mosque of Ali Ibn Khamze Holli, built in pre-Seljuk times, the luxurious tomb of the Persian poet Hafez, the ancient Vakil caravanserai in which one of the oldest oriental bazaars is now located. Accommodation: hotel.
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Day 4: Yazd expand_more
Transfer to Yazd. On the way, we stop at an authentic Iranian village, which on average, was famous for kidnapping girls and the famous desert of Varzane. The dunes of the sun in the rays of the sunset are an unforgettable sight. Accommodation: hotel.
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Day 5: Yazd expand_more
The Tower of Silence or Dahma is used in the Zoroastrian religious tradition. A temple that houses the sacred fire. Douletab Garden is one of the most famous Persian gardens. Cathedral Mosque. Accommodation: hotel.
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Day 6: Isfahan expand_more
Transfer to Isfahan. Pigeon tower, we learn not an unexpected practical purpose, ice houses, Narin castle, Isfahan cathedral mosque. Accommodation: hotel.
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Day 7: Isfahan expand_more
Shah Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lutfulla Mosque, the Shah Mosque, the palace – the residence of the Persian rulers, a concert on traditional musical instruments, the Cathedral of the Holy Christ. Accommodation: hotel.
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Day 8: Tehran expand_more
Transfer to Tehran. On the way, we stop at the authentic high-altitude village of Abinak at the foot of Karkaz. Baths of Sultan Amir, a luxurious house – the Tabatai Museum illustrating the traditional lifestyle of an Iranian family, Agha Bozorg – the best Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best in the world. Accommodation: hotel.
What's Included
- Domestic flight Tehran-Shiraz
- Hotels under the program 4 and 5 stars (double accommodation)
- All transfers according to the route on a comfortable bus or minivan with air conditioning and an experienced driver (depending on the number of participants)
- Breakfasts
- Drinking bottled water throughout the tour
- Transfer from airport
- Russian speaking guides
- All entrance fees and permits
- Assistance in filling out the application form on the website of the Iranian Foreign Ministry
What's Excluded
- International air travel there and back
- Visa on arrival (put at the airport, costs 70-80 euros, when filling out a special form on the website of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Russian citizens. Or it is possible to obtain a visa in advance at the Consulate of Iran)
- International health insurance
- lunches, dinners (about $250)
- Personal spending
- Any deviation from the program
- Tipping the team
Know before you go
- For going to Iran, you need a visa and an invitation for a visa.
Meeting Point
Tehran, Тегеран, Иран
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 12 | USD 2250 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |