Iran

Caspian Sea Extension

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5 Days/ 6 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1 : Masouleh
• Day 2 : Masouleh-Lahijan-Ramsar
• Day 3 : Nowshahr-Namakanbroud
• Day 4 : Nur-Lavig
• Day 5 : Gorgan-Tehran
• Day 6 : Tehran

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast, 7 lunches & 2 Dinners
• 1 nights local house accommodation
• 4 nights 4 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Express Persia

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9 Days/ 8 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1-Monday Tehran
• Day 2-Tuesday Central Tehran
• Day 3-Wednesday Kashan-Isfahan
• Day 4-Thursday Isfahan
• Day 5-Friday Isfahan
• Day 6-Saturday Pasargad-Shiraz
• Day 7-Sunday Shiraz
• Day 8-Monday Persepolis
• Day 9-Tuesday Shiraz

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Inbound & Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast, 6 Lunches & 3 Dinners
• 8 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Gilan to Golestan

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9 Days/ 8 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1 : Masouleh
• Day 2 : Masouleh-Lahijan-Ramsar
• Day 3 : Nowshahr-Namakanbroud
• Day 4 : Nur-Lavig
• Day 5 : Behshahr-Miankaleh-Gorgan
• Day 6 : Gorgan
• Day 7 : Gonbad
• Day 8 : Gorgan-Tehran
• Day 9 : Tehran

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast, 7 lunches & 2 Dinners
• 2 nights local house accommodation
• 6 nights 3 & 4 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

In the hearth of the Empire/ 12 days

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Private Transportation and Tour Guide

Destinations Covered

Tehran Kashan Isfahan Naeen Yazd Kerman - Shiraz

12 Days/ 11 Nights

Itinerary

• Meet and assist at IKA airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon panoramic sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Full day sightseeing in Tehran, visiting: National museum Golestan palace (UNESCO world heritage), grand bazaar, Jewellery national museum. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Head for Isfahan, visit Fin Garden (UNESCO world heritage) and Broojerdi traditional house in Kashan en route, transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Full day city tour in Isfahan visiting: ChehelSotun palace, HashtBehesht palace, Aaliqapu palace, Imam square (UNESCO world heritage) Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques, Vank church, Khajoo and Si o se pol bridges. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Head for Yazd, visit historical part of Naeen city, Nareen castle in Meybod city, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Full day city tour of Yazd, visiting: Amir Chakmagh historic zone, Badgir (wind towers), Grand mosque of Yazd, subterranean canal, Zoroastrian fire temple, Zoroastrian tower of silence. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Head for Kerman, visit stone village of Meymand en route, transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Kerman visit Ganj Ali Khan complex. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Excursion to Mahan city and Shazdeh garden (UNESCO world heritage), back to Kerman. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Head for Shiraz, visit Pasargad Complex (the tomb of Great Cyrus, Achaemenid King(UNESCO world heritage), and other Achaemenid palaces, Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage, palaces and temples of Achaemenid Empire from 2500 years ago), Naghsh-e-Rostam (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors), and Naghsh-e-Rajab Inscriptions. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Full day sightseeing in Shiraz, Visiting: Nasir ol molk mosque, Narenjestan-e-Ghavam (Ghavam Orange garden), Arg-e-Karimkhani (Karimkhan Castel), Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cherag mausoleum, Hafezieh and Sadie (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Half day free time. Transfer to airport after lunch, fly to Tehran, transfer to hotel, according to the time left, the group can visit Milad TV tower. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport and fly back to your country

Inclusions:

• Invitation letter and reference number for visa
• All transportations with private car or minibus
• Tour guide speaking your language for big groups and English speaking tour guide for individuals
• All entrance fees as itinerary
• Hotels in B/B
• All airport transfers
• Flight ticket from Shiraz to Tehran

Exclusions:

• Extra costs like room services, phone . . .
• Meals
• Tips
• Entrance fees for extra visits

Public Transportation and Local Guide

Destinations Covered

Tehran ––Isfahan –Yazd – Shiraz

12 Days/ 11 Nights

Itinerary

• Meet and assist at IKA airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon panoramic sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Full day sightseeing in Tehran, visit “National museum”, “Golestan” palace(UNESCO world heritage), grand bazar, “Jewellery national museum”. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Heading for “Isfahan” with VIP bus, meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Full day city tour in “Isfahan” visiting: “ChehelSotun” palace, “HashtBehesht” palace, “Aaliqapu” palace, “Imam” square (UNESCO world heritage), “Imam” and “Sheikh Lotfollah” mosques, “Vank” church, “Khajoo” and “Si o se pol” bridges. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Head for “Yazd” by VIP bus, meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Yazd. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Full day city tour of “Yazd”, visiting: “Amir Chakmagh” historic zone, “Badgir” (wind towers), Grand mosque of “Yazd”, “subterranean canal”, Zoroastrian fire temple, Zoroastrian tower of silence. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Head for “Kerman”, by VIP bus, meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Kerman visit “Ganj Ali Khan” complex. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Excursion to “Mahan” city and “Shazdeh” garden (UNESCO world heritage), back to Kerman. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Head for “Shiraz” by VIP bus, meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing, visiting: “Shah Cherag” mausoleum, “Hafezieh” and “Sa’dieh” (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight stay at the hotel
• Excursion to “Persepolis” (UNESCO world heritage, palaces and temples of Achaemenid Empire from 2500 years ago), “Naghsh-e-Rostam” (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors), and “Naghsh-e-Rajab” Inscriptions. Afternoon sightseeing in Shiraz: visiting: “Nasir ol molk” mosque, “Narenjestan-e-Ghavam” (Ghavam Orange garden), “Arg-e-Karimkhani” (Karimkhan Castel) and “Grand Bazar”. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Half day free time. Transfer to airport after lunch, fly to Tehran, transfer to hotel, according to the time left, the group can visit “Milad” TV tower. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport and fly back to your country

Inclusions:

• Invitation letter and reference number for visa
• All transportation between cities by VIP buses, in the cities by private car or taxi
• Tour guide speaking your language for big groups and English speaking tour guide for individuals
• All entrance fees as itinerary
• Hotels in B/B
• All airport transfers
• Flight ticket from Shiraz to Tehran

Exclusions:

• Extra costs like room services, phone . . .
• Meals
• Tips
• Entrance fees for extra visits

Iran by Desert

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15 Days/ 14 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1-Sunday Tehran
  Welcome to Tehran! You will be met by our representative at IKA airport and transfer to your hotel. Tonight we get to know our tour guide and fellow travellers at the tour briefing and welcome dinner Overnight Tehran (D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 2-Monday Central Tehran
  Today touring covers down town Tehran by visiting the National Museum of Iran - where some of the exhibited items date back to 35,000 years ago - UNESCO world heritage site of Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar and the National (formerly Royal) Jewellery Museum accommodating the world’s most magnificent jewellery collection. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 3-Tuesday Kashan-Maranjab Desert
  Departing after breakfast for Maranjab Desert with a stop in Kashan to visit Fin Garden (UNESCO world heritage site) and Borujerdi House, a fine example of Persian desert vicinity luxury architecture. We will spend the night at 16th century Maranjab Caravanserai. Overnight Maranjab Desert (B, L) Traditional Cat.
• Day 4-Wednesday Abyaneh-Isfahan
  We start the day with driving to Abyaneh Village for a short visit then continue to amazing Isfahan for an evening walk from Si-o-seh Pol (Thirty Three Bridges) to Khajou Bridge. Overnight Isfahan (B, L, D) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 5-Thursday Isfahan
  Our touring day in Isfahan starts with the Safavid Emperors’ palaces of Chehel Sotoun, Hasht Behesht and Aaliqapu. Then we take a walk along Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO world heritage site) to visit Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques before heading to Armenian district of Jolfa for a tour of Vank Cathedral. Overnight Isfahan (B, L) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 6-Friday Naein-Meybod-Yazd
  Morning departure to Yazd with couple of stops en-route to visit the 9th Century Jame Mosque along with Old Bazaar in desert city of Naein and 1st Century Narin Castle in Meybod. Overnight Yazd (B, L) Safaieh Traditional Hotel 4 Star
• Day 7-Saturday Yazd
  Our full day sightseeing tour in Yazd starts with Amir Chakhmaq Complex following by Badgir (wind towers), Grand Mosque of Yazd, Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Zoroastrian Tower of Silence. We get on the Yazd-Kerman road at end of the tour to spend the night like old-era travellers at another 16th century caravanserai. Overnight Zeinoddin Caravanserai (B, L) Traditional Cat.
• Day 8-Sunday Meymand-Kerman
  Today we take a tour of stone village of Meymand (UNESCO world heritage site) with its hand-dug houses amid the rocks before heading to Kerman. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 Star
• Day 9-Monday Kerman
  Our touring in Kerman includes morning visit of Ganjali Khan Complex and Jabalieh Dome a 2nd millennium BC monument. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 Star
• Day 10-Tuesday Mahan-Rayen
  After breakfast we leave Kerman for an excursion of Shazdeh (Prince) Garden in Mahan (UNESCO world heritage site), mud brick castle of Rayen and amazing rock formations of Kalouts in desert. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 Star
• Day 11-Wednesday Pasargad-Shiraz
  Drive to Shiraz after breakfast. On our route to Shiraz we will visit another UNESCO world heritage site; Pasargadae Complex containing the tomb of Great Cyrus, founder of Achaemenid Empire and early Achaemenid Palaces. Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 12-Thursday Shiraz
  Today we discover the beauty of Shiraz by visiting Bagh-e Eram (UNESCO world heritage site), Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan-e Qavam (Qavam’s Orange garden), Arg-e Karimkhani (Karimkhan’ Citadel), Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cheragh Mausoleum, Hafezieh and Sa’dieh (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 13-Friday Persepolis
  We leave Shiraz in the morning for a full day excursion of Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage site) capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire with its palaces and temples dating back to 500 BC, we will also visit Naqsh-e Rostam Inscriptions (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors) before heading back to Shiraz for an evening flight to Tehran. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 14-Saturday North Tehran
  Full day sightseeing in north of Tehran, visiting Sa’d Abad and Niavaran palaces also Tajrish Bazaar. Tonight we get together for a farewell dinner. Overnight Tehran (B, L, D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 15-Sunday Tehran
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to IKA Airport for your departure flight (B)

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Inbound & outbound airport transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast & Lunch plus 3 Dinners
• 12 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• 2 nights traditional category accommodation at 16th century caravansaries
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Required Gear:

• Hiking shoes (preferably sand-proof)
• Sleeping Bag

Iran Classic Tour/8 days

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Private Transportation and Tour Guide

Destinations Covered

Tehran Kashan Isfahan Shiraz

Itinerary

• Day 1:Meet and assist at IKA airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon panoramic sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 2: Full day sightseeing in Tehran, visit National museum Golestan palace (UNESCO world heritage) grand bazar and Jewelry National Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 3: Head for Isfahan, visit in Garden (UNESCO world heritage) and Broojerdi traditional house in Kashan en route, transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 4: Full day city tour in Isfahan visiting ChehelSotun palace HashtBehesht palace, Aaliqapu palace, Imam square(UNESCO world heritage) Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques, Vank church, Khajoo and Si o se pol bridges. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 5: Heading for Shiraz, visit Pasargad (UNESCO world heritage) Complex (the tomb of Great Cyrus, Achaemenid King, and other Achaemenid palaces, Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage, Palaces and temples of Achaemenid Empire built 2500 years ago), Naghsh-e-Rostam (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors), and Naghsh-e-Rajab Inscriptions.Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 6: Full day sightseeing in Shiraz, Visiting Nasirolmolk mosque, Narenjestan-e-Ghavam (UNESCO world heritage), 'Arg-e-Karimkhani' (Karimkhan Castel), 'Vakil Bazar', 'Shah Cherag' mausoleum, 'Hafezieh' and 'Sa'dieh' (the mausoleums of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 7: Half day free time. Transfer to airport after lunch, fly to Tehran, transfer to hotel, according to the time left, the group can visit 'Milad' TV tower. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 8: Transfer to IKA, fly back to your country

Inclusions:

• Invitation letter and reference number for visa
• All transportations with private car or minibus
• Tour guide speaking your language for big groups and English speaking tour guide for individuals
• All entrance fees as itinerary
• Hotels in B/B
• All airport transfers
• Flight ticket from Shiraz to Tehran

Exclusions:

• Extra costs like room services, phone . . .
• Meals
• Tips
• Entrance fees for extra visits

Iran Classic Tour/8 days

Public Transportation and Local Guide

Destinations Covered

Tehran - Isfahan - Shiraz

Itinerary

• Day 1: Meet and assist at IKA airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon panoramic sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 2: Full day sightseeing in Tehran, visit National museum Golestan palace (UNESCO world heritage), grand bazar, and Jewelry National Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 3: Heading for Isfahanwith VIP bus, meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 4: Full day city tour in 'Isfahan visiting: 'ChehelSotun' palace, 'HashtBehesht' palace, 'Aaliqapu' palace, 'Imam' square (UNESCO world heritage) 'Imam' and 'Sheikh Lotfollah' mosques, 'Vank' church, 'Khajoo' and 'Si o se pol' bridges. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 5: Head for 'Shiraz' by VIP bus, meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing, visiting: 'Shah Cherag' mausoleum, 'Hafezieh' and 'Sa'dieh' (the mausoleums of two of the greatest Iranian poets). . Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 6: Excursion to 'Persepolis' (UNESCO world heritage, Palaces and temples of Achaemenid Empire from 2500 years ago), 'Naghsh-e-Rostam' (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors), and 'Naghsh-e-Rajab' Inscriptions. Afternoon sightseeing in Shiraz, Visiting: 'Nasirolmolk' mosque, 'Narenjestan-e-Ghavam' (UNESCO world heritage), 'Arg-e-Karimkhani' (Karimkhan Castel) and 'Grand Bazar', Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 7: Half day free time after lunch transfer to airport fly to Tehran transfer to the hotel according to the time left you can visit Milad TV tower. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 8: Transfer to the airport, fly back to your country

Inclusions:

• Invitation letter and reference number for visa
• All transportation between cities by VIP buses, in the cities by private car or taxi
• Tour guide speaking your language for big groups and English speaking tour guide for individuals
• All entrance fees as itinerary
• Hotels in B/B
• All airport transfers
• Flight ticket from Shiraz to Tehran

Exclusions:

• Extra costs like room services, phone . . .
• Meals
• Tips
• Entrance fees for extra visits

Iran Classic Tour/ 10 days

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Private Transportation and Tour Guide

Destinations Covered

Tehran - Kashan -Isfahan - Naeen- Yazd - Shiraz

Itinerary

• Day 1:Meet and assist at IKA airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon panoramic sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 2: Full day sightseeing in Tehran, visit 'National museum' 'Golestan' palace (UNESCO world heritage), grand bazar, 'Jewellery national museum'. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 3:Head for 'Isfahan', visit 'Fin Garden' (UNESCO world heritage) and 'Broojerdi' traditional house in 'Kashan' en route, transfer to the hotel, afternoon sightseeing in Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 4:Full day city tour in 'Isfahan' visiting: 'ChehelSotun' palace, 'HashtBehesht' palace, 'Aaliqapu' palace, 'Imam' square (UNESCO world heritage) 'Imam' and 'Sheikh Lotfollah' mosques, 'Vank' church, 'Khajoo' and 'Si o se pol' bridges. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 5:Head for 'Yazd' , visit historical part of 'Naeen' city , 'Nareen' castle in 'Meybod' city, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Day 6:Full day city tour of 'Yazd', visiting: 'Amir Chakmagh' historic zone, 'Badgir' (wind towers), Grand mosque of 'Yazd', 'subterranean canal', Zoroastrian fire temple, Zoroastrian tower of silence. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 7:Head for 'Shiraz', visit 'Pasargad' Complex (the tomb of 'Great Cyrus', AchaemenidKing (UNESCO world heritage), and other Achaemenid palaces, 'Persepolis' (UNESCO world heritage,Palaces and temples of Achaemenid Empire from 2500 years ago), 'Naghsh-e-Rostam' (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors), and 'Naghsh-e-Rajab' Inscriptions. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 8:Full day sightseeing in Shiraz, Visiting: 'Nasirolmolk' mosque, 'Narenjestan-e-Ghavam' (UNESCO world heritage), 'Arg-e-Karimkhani' (Karimkhan Castel), 'Vakil Bazaar', 'Shah Cherag' mausoleum, 'Hafezieh' and 'Sa'dieh' (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 9:Half day free time. Transfer to airport after lunch, fly to Tehran, transfer to hotel, according to the time left, the group can visit 'Milad' TV tower. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 10: Transfer to the airport and fly back to your country

Inclusions:

• Invitation letter and reference number for visa
• All transportations with private car or minibus
• Tour guide speaking your language for big groups and English speaking tour guide for individuals
• All entrance fees as itinerary
• Hotels in B/B
• All airport transfers
• Flight ticket from Shiraz to Tehran

Exclusions:

• Extra costs like room services, phone . . .
• Meals
• Tips
• Entrance fees for extra visits

Iran Village Life

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17 Days/ 16 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1-Sunday Tehran
  Welcome to Tehran! You will be met by our representative at IKA airport and transfer to your hotel. Tonight we get to know our tour guide and fellow travellers at the tour briefing and welcome dinner Overnight Tehran (D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 2-Monday Central Tehran
  Today touring covers down town Tehran by visiting the National Museum of Iran - where some of the exhibited items date back to 35,000 years ago -, UNESCO world heritage site of Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar and the National (former Royal) Jewellery Museum accommodating the world’s most magnificent jewellery collection. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 3-Tuesday Alamut
  Today we drive to foothills of Alborz Mountain to visit Alamut Village and Alamut Castle, home of legendary Assassins. Overnight Alamut (B, L, D) Local House Stay
• Day 4-Wednesday Masouleh
  After breakfast we take our route to beautiful Masuleh with its unique architecture. Overnight Masouleh (B, L) Local House Stay
• Day 5-Thursaday Masouleh
  A free morning to discover Masouleh on foot. A short tour of nearby towns in the afternoon before returning to Masuleh for a local dinner feast! (B, L, D) Local House Stay
• Day 6-Friday Soltanieh-Katale Khor
  Our first destination today is Soltanieh to visit the Dome of Soltanieh, largest brick dome in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. We continue our way to Katale Khore. Overnight Katale Khor (B, L, D) Local House Stay
• Day 7-Saturday Katale Khor-Hamedan
  Morning visit of the Katale Khor Cave, believe to be formed in Jurassic Period. Drive to Hamedan in afternoon. Overnight Hamedan (B, L) Bou Ali Hotel 4 Star
• Day 8-Sunday Ali Sadr Cave
  Early morning drive to Ali Sadr Cave, world’s largest water cave. On return to Hamedan we will visit the tomb of Avicenna (11 century philosophe and scientist), tomb of Baba Taher first (11 century poet), Dome of Alavian and the tomb of biblical Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, most important Jewish site in Iran. Overnight Hamedan (B, L) Bou Ali Hotel 4 Star
• Day 9-Monday Niasar
  Drive to Niasar and visit the rose gardens in the afternoon. (Rose gardens visit is seasonal, beginning from early April to mid-June. In other seasons you can visit hand carved caves, waterfall, fire temple, Soleiman spring, Sardar house and beautiful village of Niasar)Overnight Niasar (B, L, D) Local House Stay
• Day 10-Tuesday Kashan
  Short drive to Kashan for a full day tour visiting Persian Garden of Fin (UNESCO world heritage site) and Borujerdi House, a fine example of Persian, desert vicinity architecture. Continue to Abyaneh for overnight. Overnight Abyaneh (B, L) Local House Stay
• Day 11-Wednesday Abyaneh-Isfahan
  We start the day with a walking tour of Abyaneh Village before heading to amazing Isfahan in the afternoon for an evening walk from Si-o-seh Pol (Thirty Three Bridges) to Khajou Bridge. Overnight Isfahan (B, D) 4 Star
• Day 12-Thursday Isfahan
  Our touring day starts with visiting the Safavid Emperors’ palaces of Chehel Sotoun, Hasht Behesht and Aaliqapu. Then we take a walk along Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO world heritage site) to visit Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques before heading to Armenian district of Jolfa for a tour of Vank Cathedral. Overnight Isfahan (B, L) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 13-Friday Bazm
  Our first stop for the day is Izad Khast Complex on Isfahan-Shiraz highway before arriving to Bazm Village for a memorable night stay in a traditional nomad tent. Overnight Bazm Village (B, L, D) Nomad Tent
• Day 14 Pasargad-Shiraz
  Drive to Shiraz after breakfast. On our route to Shiraz we will visit another UNESCO world heritage site; Pasargadae Complex containing the tomb of Great Cyrus, founder of Achaemenid Empire and early Achaemenid Palaces. Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh hotel 4 Star
• Day 15 Shiraz
  Today we discover the beauty of Shiraz by visiting Bagh-e Eram (UNESCO world heritage), Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan-e Qavam (Qavam’s Orange garden), Arg-e Karimkhani (Karimkhan’ Citadel), Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cheragh Mausoleum, Hafezieh and Sa’dieh (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh hotel 4 Star
• Day 16 Persepolis
  We leave Shiraz in the morning for a full day excursion of Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage site) capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire with its palaces and temples dating back to 500 BC, we will also visit Naqsh-e Rostam Inscriptions (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors) before heading back to Shiraz for the farewell dinner. Overnight Shiraz (B, L, D) Parseh hotel 4 Star
• Day 17 Shiraz
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to Shiraz Airport for your departure flight (B)

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Inbound & Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast and Lunch plus 8 Dinners
• 6 nights local house & 1 night nomad tent traditional accommodation
• 9 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

North West Extension

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6 Days/ 5 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1 Masouleh
  Our tour starts with driving to Qazvin to visit Abbasi Complex, Shahi water reservoir, Qajarieh Palace and ancient gate then we continue to beautiful Masouleh with its unique architecture for an evening walking tour following with a local dinner feast! Overnight Masuleh (B, D) Local House Stay
• Day 2 Ardebil
  After a morning walk around Masouleh we drive to Ardabil with few stops to absorb the amazing nature of Gilan Province. Overnight Ardebil (B) Sabalan Hotel 3 StarA
• Day 3 Sarein
  Morning visit of Sheikh Safi al-din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble (UNESCO world heritage site) in Ardabil before a short drive to Sarein to enjoy the hot mineral springs. Overnight Sarein (B) Laleh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 4 Tabriz
  Drive to Tabriz for a free afternoon before visiting beautiful Il Goli Garden. Overnight Tabriz (B) Gostaresh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 5 Tabriz
  Today touring in Tabriz includes; Grand Bazaar (UNESCO world heritage site), Kaboud Mosque (Blue Mosque) and Azerbaijan Museum. After the tour you will be transferred to Tabriz Airport for a flight to Tehran. Overnight Tehran (B, D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 6 Tehran
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to IKA Airport for your departure flight (B

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast, and 2 Dinners
• 1 night local house
• 4 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Persia & More

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21 Days/ 20 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1-Sunday Tehran
  Welcome to Tehran! You will be met by our representative at IKA airport and transfer to your hotel. Tonight we get to know our tour guide and fellow travellers at the tour briefing and welcome dinner Overnight Tehran (D) Enghelab hotel 4 Star
• Day 2-Monday Central Tehran
  Today we spend a full day sightseeing in Tehran and visit the National Museum of Iran - where some of the exhibited items date back to 35,000 years ago - UNESCO world heritage site of Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar and the National Jewellery Museum accommodating the world’s most magnificent jewellery collection. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab hotel 4 Star
• Day 3-Tuesday Kashan-Isfahan
  Departing after breakfast for Kashan to visit Fin Garden (UNESCO world heritage site) and Borujerdi House, a fine example of Persian desert vicinity luxury architecture. for an evening walk from Si-o-seh Pol (Thirty Three Bridges) to Khajou Bridge. Overnight Isfahan (B, L, D) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 4-Wednesday Isfahan
  Our touring day starts with visiting the Safavid Emperors’ palaces of Chehel Sotoun, Hasht Behesht and Aaliqapu. Then we take a walk along Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO world heritage site) to visit Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques before heading to Armenian district of Jolfa for a tour of Vank Cathedral. Overnight Isfahan (B, L) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 5-Thursday Naein-Meybod-Yazd
  Morning departure to Yazd with couple of stops en-route to visit the 9th Century Jame Mosque along with Old Bazaar in desert city of Naein and 1st Century Narin Castle in Meybod. Overnight Yazd (B, L) Safaieh Hotel 4 star
• Day 6-Friday Yazd
  We spend the day for a full day sightseeing tour of Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Badgir (wind towers), Grand Mosque of Yazd, Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Zoroastrian Tower of Silence. Overnight Yazd (B, L) Safaieh Hotel 4 star
• Day 7-Saturday Meymand-Kerman
  Today we take a tour of stone village of Meymand (UNESCO world heritage site) with its hand-dug houses amid the rocks before heading to Kerman. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 8-Sunday Kerman
  Our touring in Kerman includes morning visit of Ganjali Khan Complex and Jabalieh Dome a 2nd millennium BC monument. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 9-Monday Mahan-Rayen
  After breakfast we leave Kerman for an excursion of Shazdeh Garden in Mahan (UNESCO world heritage site), mud brick castle of Rayen and amazing rock formations of Kalouts in desert. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 10-Tuesday Pasargad-Shiraz
  Drive to Shiraz after breakfast. On our route to Shiraz we first visit a UNESCO world heritage site; Pasargadae Complex containing the tomb of Great Cyrus, founder of Achaemenid Empire and early Achaemenid Palaces. Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 11-Wednesday Shiraz
  Today we discover the beauty of Shiraz by visiting Bagh-e Eram (UNESCO world heritage site), Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan-e Qavam (Qavam’s Orange garden), Arg-e Karimkhani (Karimkhan’s Citadel), Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cheragh Mausoleum, Hafezieh and Sa’dieh (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 12-Thursday Persepolis
  We leave Shiraz in the morning for a full day excursion of Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage site) capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire with its palaces and temples dating back to 500 BC, we will also visit Naqsh-e Rostam Inscriptions (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors) before heading back to Shiraz. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 13-Friday Bishapur-Ahvaz
  Early morning departure to ancient city of Bishapur visiting the ancient palace, temple of Anahita and Shapur I rock relieves indication his triple defeat on the Romans. Next stop is Ahvaz for overnight. Overnight Ahvaz (B, L) Oxin Hotel 3 star
• Day 14-Saturday Shushtar-Susa-Khorramabad
  Drive to Shushtar after breakfast to visit the waterfalls and watermills (UNESCO world heritage site) then driving to Shush, visiting 1250 BC Chogha Zanbil (UNESCO world heritage site) en-route. Our touring in Shush includes Apadana palace in ancient city of Susa and tomb of biblical prophet; Daniel. Our final destination is Khorramabad. Overnight Khorramabad (B, L) Rangin Kaman Hotel 4 star
• Day 16-Monday Hamedan
  1700 year-old monument of Taq-e Bostan is our first touring spot of the day before heading to Hamedan for afternoon sightseeing of tomb of Avicenna (10th century philosopher and scientist), tomb of Baba Taher first (11 century poet), Dome of Alavian and the tomb of biblical Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, most important Jewish site in Iran. Overnight Hamedan (B, L) Bou Ali Hotel 4 Star
• Day 17-Tuesday Ali Sadr Cave-Soltanieh-Zanjan
  Early morning drive to Ali Sadr Cave, world’s largest water cave. Driving to Zanjan in afternoon visiting the Dome of Soltanieh, the largest brick dome in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight Zanjan (B, L) Grand Hotel 4 Star
• Day 18-Wednesday Tabriz
  Drive to Tabriz for a free afternoon before visiting beautiful Il Goli Garden. Overnight Tabriz (B, L) Gostaresh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 19-Thursday Tabriz
  Today touring in Tabriz includes; Grand Bazaar (UNESCO world heritage site), Kaboud Mosque (Blue Mosque) and Azerbaijan Museum. After the tour you will be transferred to Tabriz Airport for a flight to Tehran. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab hotel 4 Star
• Day 20-Friday North Tehran
  Full day sightseeing in north of Tehran, visiting Sa’d Abad and Niavaran palaces also Tajrish Bazaar following with farewell dinner. Overnight Tehran (B, L, D) Enghelab hotel 4 Star
• Day 21-Saturday Tehran
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to IKA Airport for your departure flight (B)

Inclusions:

• • Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• • Inbound & Outbound Airport Transfers
• • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• • Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• • Daily Breakfast & Lunch, 3 Dinners
• • 20 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• • Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Persia in Leisure

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12 Days/ 11 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1-Monday Tehran
  Welcome to Tehran! You will be met by our representative at IKA airport and transfer to your hotel. Tonight we get to know our tour guide and fellow travellers at the tour briefing and welcome dinner Overnight Tehran (D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 2-Tuesday Central Tehran
  Today we spend a full day sightseeing in Tehran and visit the National Museum of Iran - where some of the exhibited items date back to 35,000 years ago - UNESCO world heritage site of Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar and the National Jewellery Museum accommodating the world’s most magnificent jewellery collection. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 3-Wednesday Qom-Kashan
  Departing after breakfast for Kashan visiting Fatima al-Masoumeh Shrine (interior visit might be restricted) en-route to Kashan. Overnight Kashan (B, L) Negin Traditional Hotel 3 star
• Day 4-Thursday Kashan
  Our touring in Kashan starts with Persian Garden of Fin (UNESCO world heritage site) following by Borujerdi House, a fine example of Persian desert vicinity architecture. Overnight Kashan (B, L) Negin Traditional Hotel 3 star
• Day 5-Friday Abyaneh-Isfahan
  We start the day with driving to Abyaneh Village for a short visit before continuing to amazing Isfahan for an evening walk from Si-o-seh Pol (Thirty Three Bridges) to Khajou Bridge. Overnight Isfahan (B, L, D) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 6-Saturday Isfahan
  Our touring day starts with visiting the Safavid Emperors’ palaces of Chehel Sotoun, Hasht Behesht and Aaliqapu. Then we take a walk along Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO world heritage site) to visit Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques before heading to Armenian district of Jolfa for a tour of Vank Cathedral. Overnight Isfahan (B, L) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 6-Sunday Isfahan
  Enjoy a free day for self-exploring Isfahan. Overnight Isfahan (B, D) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 7-Monday Pasargad-Shiraz
  Drive to Shiraz after breakfast. On our route to Shiraz we first visit Izad Khast Complex then continue our way to another UNESCO world heritage site; Pasargadae Complex containing the tomb of Great Cyrus, founder of Achaemenid Empire and early Achaemenid Palaces. Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 8-Tuesday Shiraz
  Today we discover the beauty of Shiraz by visiting Bagh-e Eram (UNESCO world heritage site), Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan-e Qavam (Qavam’s Orange garden), Arg-e Karimkhani (Karimkhan’ Citadel), Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cheragh Mausoleum, Hafezieh and Sa’dieh (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 9-Wednesday Shiraz
  We take another free day in Shiraz before our big day excursion to ancient city of Persepolis. (B, D) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 10-Thursday Persepolis
  We leave Shiraz in the morning for a full day excursion of Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage site) capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire with its palaces and temples dating back to 500 BC, we will also visit Naqsh-e Rostam Inscriptions (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors) before heading back to Shiraz for an evening flight to Tehran. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 11-Friday North Tehran
  Full day sightseeing in north of Tehran, visiting Sa’d Abad and Niavaran palaces also Tajrish Bazaar following with farewell dinner. Overnight Tehran (B, L, D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 12-Saturday Tehran
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to IKA Airport for your departure flight (B)

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Inbound & Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast, 9 Lunches plus 5 Dinners
• 11 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Simply Persia

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16 Days/ 15 Nights

Itinerary

• Day 1-Sunday Tehran
  Welcome to Tehran! You will be met by our representative at IKA airport and transfer to your hotel. Tonight we get to know our tour guide and fellow travellers at the tour briefing and welcome dinner Overnight Tehran (D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 2-Monday Central Tehran
  Today we spend a full day sightseeing in Tehran and visit the National Museum of Iran - where some of the exhibited items date back to 35,000 years ago - UNESCO world heritage site of Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar and the National Jewellery Museum accommodating the world’s most magnificent jewellery collection. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 3-Tuesday Qom-Kashan
  Departing after breakfast for Kashan visiting Fatima al-Masoumeh Shrine (interior visit might be restricted) en-route to Kashan. Overnight Kashan (B, L) Negin Traditional Hotel 3 star
• Day 4-Wednesday Kashan
  Our touring in Kashan starts with Persian Garden of Fin (UNESCO world heritage site) following by Borujerdi House, a fine example of Persian desert vicinity luxury architecture. Overnight Kashan (B, L) Negin Traditional Hotel 3 star
• Day 5-Tursday Abyaneh-Isfahan
  We start the day with driving to Abyaneh Village for a short visit before continuing to amazing Isfahan for an evening walk from Si-o-seh Pol (Thirty Three Bridges) to Khajou Bridge. Overnight Isfahan (B, L, D) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 6-Friday Isfahan
  Our touring in Isfahan starts with visiting the Safavid Emperors’ palaces of Chehel Sotoun, Hasht Behesht and Aaliqapu. Then we take a walk along Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO world heritage site) to visit Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques before heading to Armenian district of Jolfa for a tour of Vank Cathedral. Overnight Isfahan (B, L) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 7-Saturday Isfahan
  Enjoy a free day for self-exploration in Isfahan. Overnight Isfahan (B, D) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 8-Sunday Naein-Meybod-Yazd
  Morning departure to Yazd with couple of stops en-route to visit the 9th Century Jame Mosque along with Old Bazaar in desert city of Naein and 1st Century Narin Castle in Meybod. Overnight Yazd (B, L) Safaieh Hotel 4 star
• Day 9-Monday Yazd
  We spend the day for a full day sightseeing tour of Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Badgir (wind towers), Grand Mosque of Yazd, Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Zoroastrian Tower of Silence. Overnight Yazd (B, L) Safaieh Hotel 4 star
• Day 10-Tuesday Meymand-Kerman
  Today we take the road to stone village of Meymand (UNESCO world heritage site) with its hand-dug houses amid the rocks before heading to Kerman. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 11-Wednesday Kerman
  Our touring in Kerman includes morning visit of Ganjali Khan Complex and Jabalieh Dome a 2nd millennium BC monument. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 12-Thursday Mahan-Rayen
  After breakfast we leave Kerman for an excursion of Shazdeh (Prince) Garden in Mahan (UNESCO world heritage site), mud brick castle of Rayen and amazing rock formations; Kalouts in desert. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 13-Friday Pasargad-Shiraz
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to IKA Airport for your departure flight Drive to Shiraz after breakfast. On our route to Shiraz we first visit a UNESCO world heritage site; Pasargadae Complex containing the tomb of Great Cyrus, founder of Achaemenid Empire and early Achaemenid Palaces. Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star(B)
• Day 14-Saturday Shiraz
  Today we discover the beauty of Shiraz by visiting Bagh-e Eram (UNESCO world heritage), Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan-e Qavam (Qavam’s Orange garden), Arg-e Karimkhani (Karimkhan’s Citadel), Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cheragh Mausoleum, Hafezieh and Sa’dieh (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 15-Friday Persepolis
  We leave Shiraz in the morning for a full day excursion of Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage) capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire with its palaces and temples dating back to 500 BC, we will also visit Naqsh-e Rostam Inscriptions (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors) before heading back to Shiraz for an evening flight to Tehran. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 16-Saturday Tehran
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to IKA Airport for your departure flight (B)

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Inbound & Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast, 13 Lunches & 3 Dinners
• 15 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Tehran- North Extension

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11 Days/ 10 Nights

Itinerary

• Day1: arrival to Tehran. Meet and assist at IKA. Transfer to the hotel (enghelab 4 *)
• Day 2: Full day sightseeing in Tehran, visit “National museum”, “Golestan” palace (UNESCO world heritage), grand bazar, and “Jewelry National Museum”. Overnight stay at the hotel (enghelab 4 *)
• Day3: Head for “Masouleh” village- Visiting “Abbasi” Complex, “Shahi” water reservoir, “Qajarieh” Palace and ancient gate in “Qazvin” en route- Overnight stay at traditional house hotel
• Day4: visit “Masoule” village, “Roudkhan” castle and “Abolhasan Lahiji” mausoleum in Lahijan. Overnight stay in Ramsar Grand Hotel 4*
• Day5: Head towards Noshahr, visit “Namakabroud” complex. Overnight stay in Narenjestan Hotel 4*
• Day6: Visit “Sisangan” forest and hot mineral water spa in “Lavij” village. Overnight stay in local house
• Day7: Head towards Gorgan, visit “Behshahr” garden (world heritage site), and “Miankaleh” Bay. Overnight stay in Tourist Inn in “Naharkhoran” Road in Gorgan 2*
• Day8: Visit “ kaboudval” waterfall and Gorgan museum. Overnight stay in Tourist Inn in “Naharkhoran” Road in Gorgan 2*
• Day9: Head towards Gonbad early morning, visit “Gonbade Ghabous” (Unesco world heritage). Continue to the unique historic cemetery of “Khaled nabi”. Return to Gorgan. Overnight stay in Tourist Inn in “Naharkhoran” Road in Gorgan 2*
• Day10: Free time till noon. Afternoon flight to Tehran. Overnight stay at the hotel (enghelab 4 *)
• Day 11: According to flight time, transfer to IKA and fly back home

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Inbound & Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast, 13 Lunches & 3 Dinners
• 15 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips – driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Truly Persia

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18 Days/ 17 Nights

Itinerary

Welcome to Tehran! You will be met by our representative at IKA airport and transfer to your hotel. Tonight we get to know our tour guide and fellow travellers at the tour briefing and welcome dinner Overnight Tehran (D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 2-Monday Central Tehran
  Today we spend a full day sightseeing in Tehran and visit the National Museum of Iran - where some of the exhibited items date back to 35,000 years ago - UNESCO world heritage site of Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar and the National Jewellery Museum accommodating the world’s most magnificent jewellery collection. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 3-Tuesday Qazvin-Soltanieh-Zanjan
  Morning drive to Qazvin to visit Abbasi Complex, Shahi water reservoir, Qajarieh Palace and ancient gate, then on our way to Zanjan we visit the Dome of Soltanieh, the largest brick dome in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight Zanjan (B, L) Grand Hotel 4 Star
• Day 4-Wednesday Ali Sadr-Hamedan
  Early morning drive to Hamedan visiting Ali Sadr Cave the world’s largest water cave en-route. Overnight Hamedan (B, L) Bou Ali Hotel 4 Star
• Day 5-Thurday Hamedan
  Full day sightseeing in Hamedan including sightseeing of tomb of Avicenna (10 century philosopher and scientist), tomb of Baba Taher first (11 century poet), Dome of Alavian and the tomb of biblical Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, most important Jewish site in Iran. Overnight Hamedan (B, L) Bou Ali Hotel 4 Star
• Day 6-Friday Qom-Kashan
  Departing after breakfast for Kashan visiting Fatima al-Masoumeh Shrine (interior visit might be restricted) en-route to Kashan. Overnight Kashan (B, L) Negin Traditional Hotel 3 star
• Day 7-Saturday Kashan
  Our touring in Kashan starts with Persian Garden of Fin (UNESCO world heritage) following by Borujerdi House, a fine example of Persian desert vicinity architecture. Overnight Kashan (B, L) Negin Traditional Hotel 3 star
• Day 8-Sunday Abyaneh-Isfahan
  We start the day with driving to Abyaneh Village for a short visit before continuing to amazing Isfahan for an evening walk from Si-o-seh Pol (Thirty Three Bridge) to Khajou Bridge. Overnight Isfahan (B, L, D) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 9-Monday Isfahan
  Our touring day starts with visiting the Safavid Emperors’ palaces of Chehel Sotoun, Hasht Behesht and Aaliqapu. Then we take a walk along Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO world heritage site) to visit Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques before heading to Armenian district of Jolfa for a tour of Vank Cathedral. Overnight Isfahan (B, L) Piroozi Hotel 4 Star
• Day 7-Tuesday Naein-Meybod-Yazd
  Morning departure to Yazd with couple of stops en-route to visit the 9th Century Jame Mosque along with Old Bazaar in desert city of Naein and 1st Century Narin Castle in Meybod. Overnight Yazd (B, L) Safaieh Hotel 4 star
• Day 10-Wednesday Yazd
  We spend the day for a full day sightseeing tour of Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Badgir (wind towers), Grand Mosque of Yazd, Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Zoroastrian Tower of Silence. Overnight Yazd (B, L) Safaieh Hotel 4 star
• Day 11-Thursday Meymand-Kerman
  Today we take a tour of stone village of Meymand (UNESCO world heritage site) with its hand-dug houses amid the rocks before heading to Kerman. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 12-Friday Kerman
  Our touring in Kerman includes morning visit of Ganjali Khan Complex and Jabalieh Dome a 2nd millennium BC monument. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 13-Saturday Mahan-Rayen
  After breakfast we leave Kerman for an excursion of Shazdeh Garden in Mahan (UNESCO world heritage), mud brick castle of Rayen and amazing rock formations; Kalouts in desert. Overnight Kerman (B, L) Gowashir Hotel 3 star
• Day 14-Subday Pasargad-Shiraz
  Drive to Shiraz after breakfast. On our route to Shiraz we first visit a UNESCO world heritage site; Pasargadae Complex containing the tomb of Great Cyrus, founder of Achaemenid Empire and early Achaemenid Palaces. Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 15-Monday Shiraz
  Today we discover the beauty of Shiraz by visiting Bagh-e Eram (UNESCO world heritage site), Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan-e Qavam (Qavam’s Orange garden), Arg-e Karimkhani (Karimkhan’s Citadel), Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cheragh Mausoleum, Hafezieh and Sa’dieh (the tombs of two of the greatest Iranian poets). Overnight Shiraz (B, L) Parseh Hotel 4 Star
• Day 16-Tuesday Persepolis
  We leave Shiraz in the morning for a full day excursion of Persepolis (UNESCO world heritage) capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire with its palaces and temples dating back to 500 BC, we will also visit Naqsh-e Rostam Inscriptions (the tombs of Achaemenid and Sassanid Emperors) before heading back to Shiraz for an evening flight to Tehran. Overnight Tehran (B, L) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 17-Wednesday North Tehran
  Full day sightseeing in north of Tehran, visiting Sa’d Abad and Niavaran palaces also Tajrish Bazaar following with farewell dinner. Overnight Tehran (B, L, D) Enghelab Hotel 4 Star
• Day 18-Thursady Tehran
  Tour concludes after breakfast with following transfer to IKA Airport for your departure flight (B)

Inclusions:

• Iranian visa invitation letter with reference number issued by ministry of foreign affair
• Inbound & Outbound Airport Transfers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees to various sites as per itinerary
• Daily Breakfast & Lunch, 3 Dinners
• 17 nights 4 & 3 Star accommodation or the best available category
• Compulsory local travel insurance with 10,000 Euros cover

Exclusions:

• Tips - driver and guide
• Meals where not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary

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