8-day sightseeing tour of Tehran, Shiraz, Persepolis, Yazd, Isfahan & Kashan
Highlights
Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Kashan, Isfahan
Locations Covered
Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Kashan, Isfahan
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Go for an 8-day excursion to Iranian jewels starting from Tehran, the capital of Iran and see the Treasure Museum and the magnificent Azadi Tower. Then, head to Shiraz and visit the Nasir ol-Molk Mosque and the 19-th century Ali Ibn Hamze Shrine. Explore the ruins of Perspolis followed by a sightseeing tour in Yazd and Isfahan and lastly, travel to the oasis city of Kashan.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Tehran - Shiraz
- Upon your arrival in Tehran, meet your tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel for a short rest.
- Today, a sightseeing tour of the capital of Iran will begin with a visit to the majestic Golestan palace complex.
- Then, the excursion continues with a visit to the Treasure Museum (the Treasure Museum is open from Saturday to Tuesday) or the National Archaeological Museum with an interesting collection of exhibits found in different parts of Iran.
- Visit Azadi Square, where the symbol of Tehran - Azadi Tower is located.
- In the evening, take a flight to Shiraz. Once you reach, check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Shiraz.
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Day 2: Shiraz city tour
- The city tour of Shiraz begins with a visit to the mosaic Nasir ol-Molk Mosque, the citrus garden of Naranjestan and the Zandie complex (fortress, ancient bathhouse Vakil, Vakil bazaar).
- After lunch, visit the mausoleum of the great Persian poet Hafez.
- The tour ends with a visit to the Ali Ibn Hamze Shrine, a religious structure built in the 19th century to honour Ali Ibn Hamzeh.
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Day 3: Yazd city
- In the morning, after breakfast, depart to Yazd (441 km). Visit Persepolis, which is undoubtedly one of the most impressive places in Iran, having a significant size and monumental ruins, was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The city was built on a huge terrace, half artificial, half natural.
- After visiting Persepolis, drive to Nagsha-Rostam, an area famous for the huge tombs of Persian kings and rocky reliefs.
- When you arrive in Yazd, go for a walk through the old city with its narrow streets, where time seems to stop.
Overnight in Yazd.
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Day 4 : Yazd
- Visit the Jameh Mosque with the two tallest minarets in Iran and Dowlat Abad garden with the largest city badgirs, the original ancient air conditioners.
- See the Zoroastrian temple of fire, keeping a 1,500-year-old fire, which represents the light of God (Ahura Mazda).
- See the Towers of Silence - the towers of death, large circular structures which is a religious site for Zoroastrians to carry burial practices.
- Stroll around Amir Chakhmaq Square, a famous square in Yazd with old structures.
Overnight in Yazd.
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Day 5: Yazd - Isfahan
- After breakfast, drive to Isfahan (313 km). Visit the Vank Cathedral located in the Armenian quarter of Jolfa, the architecture of which is a mixture of Christian and Muslim styles.
- Go to the Friday Mosque, built in the architectural style of four aivans, in which the four gates are located opposite of each other.
- Walk along the historical bridges and then, head to your accommodation.
Overnight in Isfahan.
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Day 6 : Isfahan
- In the morning, after breakfast, continue to explore Isfahan. It begins with one of the largest squares in the world, Naqsh-e Jahan.
- Go for a visit to the Imam mosque, which took half a million mosaic tiles to decorate and see the unusual Lotfolla mosque, built without a minaret and courtyard.
- Visit the Ali Qapu Palace, designed to receive ambassadors of foreign powers.
- Stroll around a bazaar where you can buy original Iranian handicrafts and visit the Chehel Sotun Palace, one of 9 Iranian Gardens.
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Day 7: Isfahan - Kashan
- After breakfast, drive to Kashan (215 km), an oasis city with a long history. On the way, visit the historic mountain village of Abyaneh with narrow streets that cannot be passed by a car, and residents who still speak their dialect and wear old clothes.
- Pay special attention to the large Persian Fin garden with numerous ponds and canals, included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list.
- See one of the traditional Borujerdi or Tabatabai mansions that belonged to merchants.
- Start your journey to the international airport in the evening and check- in at a 5-star airport hotel for 5-10 hours.
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Day 8: Departure
- Transfer to the airport and board your flight for departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 5 | /person |
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1 to 5 | /person |
This is a group tour |