Explore Tour
price
duration
16 days
tour type
historical
Overview
On this tour, you can see many historical and beautiful places like Persian gardens and the splendid pavilions or palaces inside them, such as Golestan Palace, Chehel Sotun Palace, Fin Garden, Dowlat Abad Garden, and Eram Garden. You will also enjoy visiting museums like the unique Jewelry Museum in Tehran and the Music Museum in Isfahan. In the evenings, strolling in the cities would be truly pleasant and make you more familiar with the friendly people of Iran.
Staying one night in the historical house of Ameris and another night in a historical caravanserai will be an added bonus to the “Explore Iran” tour.The village of Abyaneh, near Kashan, is really worth visiting.
There are some historical complexes in different cities in Iran. Each one consists of different parts, like mosques and Persian bazaars. They are the impressive Nghsh-e Jahan square in Isfahan; the Vakil complex in Shiraz; and the Amir Chakhmaq complex in Yazd.
There are some really superb historical attractions near Shiraz, namely the magnificent Persepolis, Nqsh-e Rostam, and Pasargad.
On the “Explore Iran” tour, you will also visit many lesser-known places, for example, a traditional workshop for fabric weaving in Kashan, the water museum in Yazd, and the traditional place for storing ice (Yakhchal). You will see a really old cypress in the city of Abarkuh from 2000 B.C. In Hamedan, you will visit the largest water cave, Ganjnameh, which is a historical and also a natural site.
As you’ve noticed, on this tour you will explore several attractions in different parts of beautiful Iran. It will surely be a unique and memorable journey for you. Grab the chance and join us on the “Explore Iran” tour.
Tour Highlights
- Cultural Tours
- Duration: Days 16 / Nights 15
- City: Tehran – Kashan – Koohpayeh – Yazd – Shiraz – Isfahan – Hamadan – Tehran
Inclusions
- Hotels with four or five stars that include breakfast
- Airport transfer to the hotel and vice versa,
- Inland transfers by VIP bus or private car
- Full-time English (or your national language)-speaking Guide
- Entrance fees, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary
- Meals: Full board + refreshments (two bottles of water per person per day)
- Visa and insurance services
Exclusions
- The Iran visa fee is payable at the Iranian Embassy/Iranian Airport according to your nationality.
- International flight
- Any other services not mentioned above
- Driver and Guide Tips
Itinerary
Arrival to Tehran. Greetings by your guide and Transfer to the hotel. O/N in Tehran
Golestan Palace, Negarestan Garden, Jewelry Museum (from Sat to Tue), Tabiat Bridge at night. O/N in Tehran.
Drive to Kashan Kashan Highlights: Fin Garden, Boroujerdi House, Tabatabaie House, Mohtashami fabric weaving workshop. O/N in Kashan.
Drive to Koohpayeh Highlights: Abyaneh, en route. O/N in Koohpayeh Caravansary.
Drive to Yazd via Naein – Aghda – Meybod Highlights: Narin Qaleh – Pigeon Tower – Chaparkhaneh Caravansary – Historical Icehouse O/N in Yazd
Yazd Highlights: Dowlat Abad Garden-Amir Chakmaq-Water Museum-Jama Mosque-Tower of Silence-Prison of Alexander O/N in Yazd
Drive to Shiraz Highlights: Sarv-e Abarkuh and Aghazadeh House en route in Abarkouh. Abarkouh Icehouse. Pasargadae en route. O/N in Shiraz.
Shiraz Highlights: Hafez Mausoleum, Sa’adi Mausoleum, Shah Cheraq Holy Shrine, Vakil Complex, Quran Gate. O/N in Shiraz.
Shiraz Highlights: Eram Garden, Narenjestan Graden, Nasir-ol Molk Mosque, Karim Khan Citadel. O/N in Shiraz.
Drive to Isfahan Highlights: Persepolis and Naghshe-rustam en route. O/N in Isfahan.
Isfahan Highlights: Naqshe Jahan Square, Chehel Sotun Palace, Khaju Bridge. The Music Museum O/N in Isfahan.
Isfahan sightseeing Isfahan Highlights: Sio-se Pol bridge, Vank Cathedral, Jolfa distinct, O/N in Isfahan.
Drive to Hamadan via Arak. O/N in Hamadan: Eco Lodge Varkaneh.
Hamadan sightseeing Hamadan Highlights: Stone Lion, Ganjnameh Complex. Baba Tahir and Avicenna Mausoleum. Tomb of Esther and Mordechai O/N in Hamadan: Eco lodge Varkaneh
Hamadan Highlights: city of Lalejin – Alisadr Cave O/N in Hamadan: Eco lodge Varkaneh
Drive to Tehran and fly back home from Imam Khomeini Airport.
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