Iran Classic Tour

Duration: 8 Days & 7 Nights

Group size: Min 2, Max 12

Accommodation type: 3* hotels

Transport: Sedan car-Van-Mini Bus

Start: Tehran, Iran

Finish: Tehran/Shiraz, Iran

 
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Day 1

Tehran

Arriving at IKA airport, your tourist guide will greet and accompany you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax, before your morning tour of Tehran commences.
Tehran, a modern megalopolis, prides itself on having unique museums and unrivaled collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era. Your tour will take you to some of the most famous museums in the country.
First of all we will take you to visit the Golestan palace a world heritage site which was built during the Qajar dynasty. This fabulous complex is surrounded by a beautiful garden full of plane trees and several pools. You can even find some beautiful parrots here in the heart of Tehran. Then we will walk through Tehran grand Bazaar where  we can find a restaurant to try the Persian cuisine. In the afternoon you will head to Iran national museum. Here you will have the chance to get familiar with the ancient civilizations in Iran . Your last stop will be </strong Carpet museum.

Stay overnight in Tehran.

Day 2

QOM-KASHAN - 3 hours driving

Today we will drive south to Kashan. En-route visit Fatima Holy shrine in Qom, the second holiest shrine in Iran. This Holy shrine is one of the most popular sites among tourists. Then we continue driving for 100 Kms  to get to Kashan.
The traditional desert style houses are the most prominent characteristic of Kashan. We will get a chance to visit two of them , Borujerdi-ha and Tabatabaei-ha house. They were both built in the reign of Qajar dynasty and the owners were two well known carpet merchants. Tabatabaei-ha house has more than 40 rooms.

Afterwards you will visit Kashan traditional bazaar where you have the chance to buy or drink some rose water, the local specialty of Kashan.

Stay overnight in Kashan.

Borujerdi haouse

Day 3

ESFAHAN - 3 hours driving

Leaving Kashan behind, we ‘ll travel to Esfahan. The wealthy  city of Esfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities during the Safavid time in 17th century.
The fame of Esfahan led to the Persian pun and proverb “Esfahan nesf-e- jahan ast.” Esfahan is half the world. It is the pearl of traditional Persian archaeology. There are many contemporary artists who work in Esfahan.
Your tour includes the famed Royal Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), which is a UNESCO world heritage site and the second largest square in the world. We will visit the architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace and Chehel Sutoon Palace. At the bazaar you may purchase the arts and crafts for which Esfahan is so well renowned. Here, we have art, architecture, spirituality, luxury, commerce and social life all together.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day 4

ESFAHAN

After breakfast  you will visit the Atiq Jame mosque which has been built in different Islamic periods from 9th century to Qajar era(18th centure). Then you will visit Vank church, the magnificent Armenian church with eye-catching paintings and murals. Next one on the agenda is Music museum, by visiting Music museum you get familiar with Persian music history. Your last stops will be Si-o-Se pol and Khajou bridges.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Khaju bridge

Day 5

NAIN-MEYBOD-YAZD - 4 hours driving

In the morning we will drive toward Yazd; It’s nice to have some nuts for the journey. First, we will stop in Nain to visit Jame Mosque of Nain with its peaceful underground winter section.
Then we drive to the ancient city of Meybod which is known as the city of pottery and ceramic. You will have your lunch in the graceful Abbasi Caravansary where travelers could stay overnight and have some warm food in the 17th and 18th centuries.  You will marvel at the peaceful atmosphere of this Caravansary.   You will also visit the Ice House; a huge monument that was built to provide ice for people of the desert. The next stop is Narin Castle one of the largest adobe buildings in Iran. Exploring the five-story building of the castle, you’ll delve more deeply into the region’s history.  You’ll end your exploration by visiting the Pigeon Tower. Entering through a short door you’ll be shocked to see the large number of the nests of pigeons on the walls.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Friday Mosque of Nain

Day 6

YAZD

Yazd; bride of the desert, with its sun-dried adobe buildings, has a unique architecture which is adopted to the desert that surrounds it. This ancient city is furnished with mosques of stunning beauty which co-exist with Zoroastrian and jewish holy sites.
Your tour will start after breakfast with visiting the Towers of Silence. Lace up your shoes firmly to climb up one of the towers.  There are several fascinating stories behind this place. There is a great view where you can look over the whole site and surrounding area.

You will continue your sightseeing in Yazd at the Zoroastrian Fire temple. Fire temples were originally built to keep fire whereas they gradually became more important and used by Zoroastrians as a place of worship.

Next place to visit is Amir Chakhmagh Square; the symbol of Yazd Which was built by order of the ruler of the city in 15th century. Next site will be Water Museum which is few steps from Amir cahakhmagh Square. Here you will have the chance to get familiar with Qanat (the underground water system).

You will end your tour with strolling through the old town of Yazd which is one of the most outstanding sites that you will visit in Iran. Before leaving the old town you will visit the impressive Jame mosque of Yazd too.

Stay overnight in Yazd. 

old town of Yazd

Day 7

PERSEPOLIS-SHIRAZ - 5 hours driving

A full day driving to Shiraz. On the way, we will visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites.

First, we will stop in Pasargad, to visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great the founder of the first Persian empire. It was also the first capital of the Persian empire.
Continue driving for a couple of miles to reach Necropolis the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to the Elamite and Sassanid periods. Finally, we head to Persepolis; the legendary city of the Persians.  Persepolis was founded by Darius I in 518 B.C. and was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as the seat of government but also, primarily, as a showplace and a spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire. We will have an hour’s drive to reach Shiraz.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 8

SHIRAZ-DEPART IRAN

Shiraz has a great reputation as an enlightened city that has been at the center of Persian culture for more than 2,000 years and once was the country’s capital. Shiraz is crowned as the heartland of Persian culture and this city of sophistication will often conjure up images of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry.
After breakfast we will start exploring Shiraz with Nasir Almolk Mosque to visit its marvelous prayer hall. Next place will be Narenjestan Garden which dates back to Qajar era in 19th century. Only a few minutes walking to reach Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and souvenir shops. Here you will have enough time to look for small pieces of handicrafts.
Shiraz is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa’di; we shall visit their tombs and in the evening go to the Mausoleum of Shah Cheragh.

Our representative will transfer you to the airport according to your flight time to depart Iran.

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START DATE:2024 May 02
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DBL ROOM (P/P):1075€
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