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10-Day Iran Heritage Tour from Tehran with Isfahan and Persepolis

10 Days Round trip from Tehran Province Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Necropolis, key sites of Achaemenid architecture
02 Roam around Naqsh-e Jahan Square and visit the Chehel Sotoun Palace
03 Admire the Golestan Palace and Vank Cathedral
04 Visit Yazd, the city of windcatchers and Zoroastrians
05 Wander around Meybod, a 7000-year-old city
06 Explore the Karim Khan Citadel and Shiraz's historic bazaar
07 Pay your respects at the Nasir Al-Molk Mosque and Jameh Mosque
08 See Isfahan's historic Si-o-se-pol bridge

See the best of Iran on this 10-day journey through Tehran, Hamadan, Qom, Isfahan, Yazd, Meybod, and Shiraz. Explore majestic palaces, magnificent mosques, ancient ruins, and historic cities, including Golestan Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Persepolis, Pasargadae, and the sacred shrine of Fatima Masumeh. Wander through colourful bazaars, admire remarkable architecture, and learn about essential aspects of Iran's history and cultural heritage along the way.

The reflection of these 20 columns in the pool in front of the building makes them look like 40 columns.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Isfahan, Shiraz, Hamadan, Qom, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Meybod

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tehran and City Sightseeing

Meet your tour guide at the airport, transfer to the hotel, and begin the tour with sightseeing in Tehran.
Visit Golestan Palace.
Explore the bazaar areas.
See the Armenian Cemetery.

Day 02

Explore Historic Hamadan

Today, explore Hamadan by visiting its notable attractions.
See Hegmataneh.
Visit the Tomb of Esther, one of the most important places for Jews.
See the Avicenna Tomb.

Day 03

Journey to Sacred Qom

After breakfast, head to Qom, the second most sacred city in Iran.
Visit the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh. This shrine consists of a burial chamber, three courtyards, and three large prayer halls.

Day 04

Discover the Monuments of Isfahan

Today, explore Isfahan by visiting Naqsh-e Jahan Square, where there is a complex with the Imam Mosque, a public mosque.
Proceed to see the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a private mosque, and Ali Qapu Palace, which was connected by a tunnel to the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
See the Chehel Sotoun Palace, consisting of 20 columns. The reflection of these 20 columns in the pool in front of the building makes them look like 40 columns.
End with a visit to Si-o-se-pol, a historic bridge on the Zayanderud River.

Day 05

Armenian Heritage in Isfahan

On your second day in Isfahan, you will visit the following places:
Vank Cathedral, notable for its combination of Armenian Christian and Iranian Islamic architecture
Bethlehem Church
Armenian Museum

Day 06

Meybod and Chack Chack Excursion

Today, go to the city of Meybod, a 7000-year-old city.
Then, see an ancient traditional caravanserai (inn) and the Chaparkhaneh (post office). Here, you will also come across lots of ice pits, or Yakhchāl.
Next, continue to the Chack Chack village, a great holy site for Zoroastrian worship.

Day 07

Yazd's Historic and Cultural Landmarks

On your second day in Yazd, you will visit the following places:
Jameh Mosque, which dates back 700 years and has the tallest minarets in Iran
Alexandre Prison
Amir Chakhmaq Complex
Zoorkhaneh, a traditional Iranian gymnasium where you can watch traditional sport

Day 08

Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Necropolis

Explore three important historic sites in Shiraz, Fars Province, and Iran.
See the ancient ruins of Persepolis, Pasargadae, the ceremonial capital city, and Necropolis. These places represent the Achaemenid style of architecture and existed during the days of Achaemenid Empire rule in Iran.

Day 09