Description
Tour Name | : Iran at a Glance (Tour Code : IG1) |
Tour starts | : every Tue. & Thu. morning in Shiraz (You are recommened to be in Shiraz the night before at least.) |
Tour ends | : Wed evening in Tehran |
- Please let us know if the departure day doesn't match your program. We may have another program matching your schedule.
- There are many programs to extend your itinerary before/after this tour. Please contact us if you are interested.
- We can also arrange airport transfers and pre/post tour accommodation based on your arrival/deparute details.
WITH THIS TOUR YOU VISIT :
- more than 5 cities in 3 provinces of Iran
- 6 UNESCO World Heritage listings
- more than 37 tourist attractions
Price (in EUR) | D | S | D : based on sharing a DBL./TWN. room with another traveler S : Single-supplement, added to the price when you don't share the room |
Standard Class (with 3-4* hotels) | 495 | 125 | |
Superior Class (with 4-5* hotels) | 620 | 265 |
TOUR ITINERARY : | ||
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DAY 1 | SHIRAZ | |
Today’s program starts at Qavam Mansion with its beautiful orange garden, where we can visit a nice sample of Qajar era interior decorations. Nasirolmolk Mosque, or the Pink Mosque famous as the most colourful mosque of Iran is next followed by visiting Shahcheragh Shrine, one of the most important holy shrines in Iran. We will then stroll into Vakil Bazaar, to see one of the well-preserved samples of traditional roofed bazaars of Iran. On exit from the Bazaar, we see Vakil Mosque with its renowned spiral pillars and green marble minbar (pulpit). Vakil Hammam (Public Bath) is our next stop where you can see an elaborate sample of traditional Iranian bath houses with wax statues showing the relevant costumes and traditions. Karimkhani Citadel, the Zand dynasty’s headquarters is next. We will then drive to visit Eram garden, part of the city’s botanical gardens and a UNESCO world heritage site and end our program at Hafiz Memorial where Iranians gather to commemorate their most popular poet who lived in Shiraz in the 14th century. O/N Shiraz | ||
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DAY 2 | SHIRAZ > PERSEPOLIS > NAGHSH-E-ROSTAM > PASARGADAE > ISFAHAN | |
On exit from Shiraz, we visit the Quran Gate, which is believed to give blessing of the Holy Book to the travellers passing underneath. After an hour drive, we arrive in Persepolis to visit the magnificent remains from the ancient world in this 2500 years old ceremonial complex used for celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year at the spring equinox, during the Achaemenid Empire. A short drive takes us to Naghsh-e-Rostam, a necropolis for Achaemenid kings and a collection of Sassanid rock reliefs. Next is Pasargadae, where we visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great and remains of the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The program ends in Isfahan. O/N Isfahan | ||
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DAY 3 | ISFAHAN | |
Iranians claim Isfahan is half the world! One of the largest cities of the world in 16-17th centuries, and the capital of Safavid dynasty. We start today’s program in UNESCO World Heritage site of Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq., one of the largest city squares in the world, where we will visit Aliqapu Palace (in 6 floors), The Royal Mosque (one of the masterpieces of Persian Islamic architecture), Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (private mosque of the royal court) and Chehelsotoun (40-columns) Pavilion. We will then stroll through the labyrinth of Qeysarieh Bazaar, starting on the northern side of the square and ending at The Old Jameh Mosque of Isfahan , another UNESCO world heritage site, one of the oldest still standing mosques in Iran. We then visit Jolfa, the Armenian quarter of the city, where we visit Vank Cathedral, a showcase of Christianity in Iran. Our next stop will be on the banks for Zayandeh River, where we can visit several historical bridges, including Siosepol and Khaju, the two most beautiful bridges of the city. The tour ends with a walk on Charbagh Street, literally the four gardens, a historical street in the heart of Isfahan. O/N Isfahan | ||
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DAY 5 | ISFAHAN > ABYANEH > KASHAN > QOM > TEHRAN | |
En-route to Tehran, we first stop in Abyaneh (The Red Village) where we can visit a well-preserved old Iranian village famous for its red buildings. It’s a living architectural and anthropological museum. We procced to the city of Kashan, and see some beautiful historical houses. We also visit Fin Garden, an interesting sample of Persian gardens. Continuing towards Tehran, we stop in the city of Qom, where we can visit one the most important religious centres in Iran, The Holy Shrine of Hazrat-e-Masuma. On outskirts of Tehran, we finish today program with a visit to The Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini. [475km./295miles] | ||
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DAY 5 | TEHRAN | |
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Entrance Fees : EUR55.00/person for all the mentioned sites. You can select to pay this directly at the sites, or include it in the package.
Inclusions | Exclusions |
- 1 night accommodation in Shiraz with breakfast |
- International flights |
Description
Tour Name | …
Tour Name | : Iran at a Glance (Tour Code : IG1) |
Tour starts | : every Tue. & Thu. morning in Shiraz (You are recommened to be in Shiraz the night before at least.) |
Tour ends | : Wed evening in Tehran |
- Please let us know if the departure day doesn't match your program. We may have another program matching your schedule.
- There are many programs to extend your itinerary before/after this tour. Please contact us if you are interested.
- We can also arrange airport transfers and pre/post tour accommodation based on your arrival/deparute details.
WITH THIS TOUR YOU VISIT :
- more than 5 cities in 3 provinces of Iran
- 6 UNESCO World Heritage listings
- more than 37 tourist attractions
Price (in EUR) | D | S | D : based on sharing a DBL./TWN. room with another traveler S : Single-supplement, added to the price when you don't share the room |
Standard Class (with 3-4* hotels) | 495 | 125 | |
Superior Class (with 4-5* hotels) | 620 | 265 |
TOUR ITINERARY : | ||
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||
DAY 1 | SHIRAZ | |
Today’s program starts at Qavam Mansion with its beautiful orange garden, where we can visit a nice sample of Qajar era interior decorations. Nasirolmolk Mosque, or the Pink Mosque famous as the most colourful mosque of Iran is next followed by visiting Shahcheragh Shrine, one of the most important holy shrines in Iran. We will then stroll into Vakil Bazaar, to see one of the well-preserved samples of traditional roofed bazaars of Iran. On exit from the Bazaar, we see Vakil Mosque with its renowned spiral pillars and green marble minbar (pulpit). Vakil Hammam (Public Bath) is our next stop where you can see an elaborate sample of traditional Iranian bath houses with wax statues showing the relevant costumes and traditions. Karimkhani Citadel, the Zand dynasty’s headquarters is next. We will then drive to visit Eram garden, part of the city’s botanical gardens and a UNESCO world heritage site and end our program at Hafiz Memorial where Iranians gather to commemorate their most popular poet who lived in Shiraz in the 14th century. O/N Shiraz | ||
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DAY 2 | SHIRAZ > PERSEPOLIS > NAGHSH-E-ROSTAM > PASARGADAE > ISFAHAN | |
On exit from Shiraz, we visit the Quran Gate, which is believed to give blessing of the Holy Book to the travellers passing underneath. After an hour drive, we arrive in Persepolis to visit the magnificent remains from the ancient world in this 2500 years old ceremonial complex used for celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year at the spring equinox, during the Achaemenid Empire. A short drive takes us to Naghsh-e-Rostam, a necropolis for Achaemenid kings and a collection of Sassanid rock reliefs. Next is Pasargadae, where we visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great and remains of the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The program ends in Isfahan. O/N Isfahan | ||
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DAY 3 | ISFAHAN | |
Iranians claim Isfahan is half the world! One of the largest cities of the world in 16-17th centuries, and the capital of Safavid dynasty. We start today’s program in UNESCO World Heritage site of Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq., one of the largest city squares in the world, where we will visit Aliqapu Palace (in 6 floors), The Royal Mosque (one of the masterpieces of Persian Islamic architecture), Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (private mosque of the royal court) and Chehelsotoun (40-columns) Pavilion. We will then stroll through the labyrinth of Qeysarieh Bazaar, starting on the northern side of the square and ending at The Old Jameh Mosque of Isfahan , another UNESCO world heritage site, one of the oldest still standing mosques in Iran. We then visit Jolfa, the Armenian quarter of the city, where we visit Vank Cathedral, a showcase of Christianity in Iran. Our next stop will be on the banks for Zayandeh River, where we can visit several historical bridges, including Siosepol and Khaju, the two most beautiful bridges of the city. The tour ends with a walk on Charbagh Street, literally the four gardens, a historical street in the heart of Isfahan. O/N Isfahan | ||
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DAY 5 | ISFAHAN > ABYANEH > KASHAN > QOM > TEHRAN | |
En-route to Tehran, we first stop in Abyaneh (The Red Village) where we can visit a well-preserved old Iranian village famous for its red buildings. It’s a living architectural and anthropological museum. We procced to the city of Kashan, and see some beautiful historical houses. We also visit Fin Garden, an interesting sample of Persian gardens. Continuing towards Tehran, we stop in the city of Qom, where we can visit one the most important religious centres in Iran, The Holy Shrine of Hazrat-e-Masuma. On outskirts of Tehran, we finish today program with a visit to The Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini. [475km./295miles] | ||
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DAY 5 | TEHRAN | |
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Entrance Fees : EUR55.00/person for all the mentioned sites. You can select to pay this directly at the sites, or include it in the package.
Inclusions | Exclusions |
- 1 night accommodation in Shiraz with breakfast |
- International flights |
Privacy Policy
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of visa issue.Payment Types
Credit Card - Wire Transfer - Master/ Visa Card -Days : 5 | Nights : 4