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The journey
Experience some of Iran's best historical attractions and gain insight into Persian culture on this 8-day journey from Tehran to Tabriz. Explore the glorious Golestan Palace and the National Museum of Iran, discover Tehran's street food scene, and visit remarkable sites such as the royal house of Saad al-Saltane, Dash Kasan, the Archaeological Museum of Zanjan, and El-Guli Park. See the Sultanieh Dome, known as the world's second-largest dome, and stop by the house of the great contemporary Iranian poet, Shahriar.
In the historical city of Sultanieh, get the chance to visit the world's second-largest dome, known as the Sultanieh Dome.
From the itinerary
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Day by day
Pick up from the airport.
Visit the glorious Golestan Palace and the National Museum of Iran.
After lunch at a famous restaurant in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, visit the Museum of Iranian Royal Jewellery if the date is convenient.
Overnight stay in Tehran.
Go on a city tour of Tehran and visit the traditional Tajrish Bazaar, Ferdous Garden, and the garden of artists' statues.
In the evening, taste modern Tehran by visiting a street food market with your Tehran tour guide.
Overnight stay in Tehran.
Drive from Tehran to Qazvin, where you can visit many Qajar-era attractions such as the Qajar bathhouse, Tehran Gate, and Kusk-e-Nou Gate.
Continue to the royal house of Saad al-Saltane.
Overnight stay in Qazvin.
In the historical city of Sultanieh, get the chance to visit the world's second-largest dome, known as the Sultanieh Dome. Other attractions of this city include Dash Kasan, or the Dragon Temple, dating back to the Mongolian Ilkhanid period.
Overnight in Sultanieh city.
Continue to Zanjan and visit the Archaeological Museum of Zanjan and its grand historical bazaar with your Iranian guide.
Overnight stay in Zanjan.
After a night's stay in Zanjan, continue to the final main destination of the tour. Visit El-Guli Park and the Blue Mosque with your Tabriz tour guide.
Overnight in Tabriz.
On an excursion, stay the night in the mountain village of Kandovan, a place similar to Cappadocia in Turkey.
Overnight in Kandovan.
Spend the last day of your tour in Tabriz, where you can visit the house of the great contemporary Iranian poet, Shahriar.
After checking out of the hotel, transfer to the airport for your departure.
Where this trip takes you
Golestan Palace, Sultanieh Dome, El-Guli Park, Kandovan mountain village
The route
The fine print
Iran visa application and processing
Professional English-speaking Iranian tour guide for the entire trip
Insurance
All excursions and transfers
All airport transfers inside Iran
All breakfast meals
Refreshments along the way (mineral water, tea, or coffee)
All entrance fees according to the itinerary
Accommodation
All expenses for the Iranian driver/guide, including accommodation and meals
All taxes and service fees
Lunch and dinner meals
Airport departure taxes outside Iran, if applicable
Excess baggage charges
Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone
The prices may vary based on the euro exchange rate in Iran.
The tour program and services are flexible on request.
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Tehran.
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