iran
Around Iran in 25 days
25 days
25 people
adventure
tour overview
day 1:
Tehran- arrival
Today’s Highlights: Royal Palaces of the
Capital, Darband Village
Welcome to Tehran! On arrival at airport
we will be waiting to transfer you to hotel.
You will meet and greet with your guide
there. After a short break, Tehran city tour
starts with Royal Palace of Niavaran and
Saad Abad, the kings’ residence of Qajar
and Pahlavi dynasty. Explore Darband
village and sit down to dinner.
Return to hotel.
day 2:
tehran
Today’s Highlights: Golestan Palace,
Natioanl Museum, National Jewelry
Museum, Great Bazaar
Today, city tour starts with National Museum,
the largest archeological and historical
museum in Iran and one of the
world’s largest museums, and then Golestan
Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage.
Time for lunch until 14:00 when National
Jewelry Museum opens.
We will close the day wandering Tehran
Great Bazar and communication with local
people.
Return to hotel
Note: National Jewelry Museum working
days: Saturday to Tuesday 14:00 to
16:30
day 3:
isfahan
Today’s Highlights: Kashan, Abyaneh
We leave Tehran toward south. On the
way stop by Kashan, the first city in Iran
as some historians say. Discover magnificent
historical houses with unique architecture
to make the desert heat mild for
inhabitants; they are built in depth bellow
the ground surface: Tabātabāei House
and Boroujerdiha House. As strolling in
the city we will visit Sultan Amir Ahmad
Bathhouse, Traditional Bazaar and try
Persian drinks (Sharbat) made from rose
water, flowers and plants at a place called
Sharbat Sara. The last stop in Kashan is
Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage as a
sample of Iranian garden).
Get back on the road and stop in Abyaneh
the red stair stepped historical village.
After exploring the village we will proceed
toward Isfahan and arrive there in the evening.
day 4:
Isfahan
Today’s Highlights: Naghsh-e Jahan
Square, the old Bridges
Use a full day to explore the World Heritage
of Naghsh-e Jahan Square which is
composed of Abbasi Jame Mosqu, also
known as Imam/Shah Mosque, Ali Qapu
Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and
Bazaar. Spend some free time in bazaar
to learn about arts and crafts and sample
some delicious “Gaz”, a famous candy of
Isfahan.
The evening is time to hang out on Isfahan
old bridges: Sio-se Pol and Khajou
Bridge.
Return to Hotel.
day 5:
Isfahan
Today’s Highlights: Chehel Setoun
Palace, Vank Cathedral, Music
Museum.
Isfahan city tour continues with Chehel
Setoun Palace the UNESCO World
Heritage, and Jame Mosque, one of the
oldest religious structures in Iran. Isfahan
Music Museum is the next point where
you will admire live Persian music in addition
to learn about Iranian musical instruments.
At the end of the daily tour visit
Vank Cathedral and wander the Armenian
Quarter.
Return hotel.
day 6:
isfahan to yazd
Today’s Highlights: Desert & Meybod
Leave Isfahan in the morning heading to
Yazd city the UNESCO World Heritage.
On the way stop over in desert of Varzaneh
to enjoy trekking in sand dunes,
camel riding and other desert activities
for desert lovers. Continue to Meybod City
and visit Naarin Fortress, Pigeon Tower
and Historical Ice-house.
Arrive in Yazd in the evening. Rest in hotel
day 7:
Yazd
Today’s Highlights: Explore the city of
wind catchers and Qanats
Today is dedicated to travel around the
adobe city of Yazd. Amirchakmaq Complex
including: Mosque, Caravanserai,
Tekyeh, Bathhouse and Cistern. Then visit
Water Museum where you can find how
desert people supply water from centuries
ago by building underground waterways
called ‘‘Qanat” and then visit Zoroastrian
Fire Temple, there is a fire which
has been burning for 1400 years.
In the evening: Tower of Silence (Zoroastrian
Grave) and Dolat Abad Garden
(UNESCO World Heritage as a sample of
Iranian garden). Return to hotel.
day 8:
Yazd
Today’s Highlights: Bogh’e Seyed
Roknoddin Mosque, walking tour in
old part of city, Lari’s House
One more day in the adobe city and discover
Bogh’e Seyed Roknoddin a delicate
architecture, then Jame Mosque;
walking tour the backstreets and visit
Lari’s House, the house of nobles, and
Alexander Prison. Finally, explore Yazd
traditional bazaar (Khan Bazaar).
Free time to visit a famous confectionary
known as Haj Khalifeh to buy or try traditional
confections.
Return to hotel
day 9:
Yazd to Shiraz
Today’s Highlights: Pasargadae
Take a full day to reach Shiraz, the city of
Poetry and Gardens. On the way stop by
Pasargadae, the capital and burial site of
Cyrus the Great as UNESCO World Heritage.
Arrive in Shiraz in the evening. Free time.
day 10:
Shiraz
Today’s Highlights: Nasir Almolk
Mosque, Naranjestan Qavam Garden,
Zandyeh Complex.
Today, we set out for Nasir Almolk
Mosque (also known as Pink Mosque) to
admire the shedding lights through the
colorful glass of windows. Then go to see
Naranjestan Qavam Garden. Walking
tour starts in Zandyeh Complex including
Vakil Bazaar, Saray-e Moshir, Vakil
Mosque, Vakil Bathhouse and Karim
Khan Citadel.
Return to hotel to take a short break then
get ready to have a family dinner with a
local family at their place.
day 11:
shiraz
Today’s Highlights: Persepolis,
Naghsh-e Rostam, Eram Garden, Hafez
Tomb
Take a half day tour to Persepolis the
world heritage and Naghsh-e Rostam,
the rock cut tombs of Achaemenid Kings.
Drive back to Shiraz and complete visits
in with Qur’an Gate, Eram Garden the
world heritage and the great poet’s tomb
Hafez-e Shirazi.
Return to hotel.
day 12:
Shiraz to Boushehr
Today’s Highlights: Explore the seaport
Take morning drive to Bandar-e Boushehr,
the historic seaport. It takes about 4.5 hours
to get there. After a short break we will visit
Bazaar, Saadat School, and Malek Mansion.
Return to hotel.
day 13:
Boushehr
Today’s Highlights: Persian Gulf
Use a full day to enjoy Persian Gulf.
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day 14:
Boushehr to Ahvaz
Today’s Highlights: Heleh Protected
Area, Bandar Mahshahr
Drive to Ahvaz in the morning. It takes a
full day. On the way, stop in Heleh Protected
Area (weather permitting) and
Bandar Mahshahr.
day 15:
Ahvaz, Susa, Shushtar
Today’s Highlights: Hydraulic System,
Chogha Zanbil, Tomb of Daniel
Today, city tour includes Historical Hydraulic
System the world heritage site,
then transfer to Susa to visit Chogha Zanbil
the Zigurat (UNESCO World Heritage),
Tomb of Daniel the Prophet, Salasel
Castle and Darius Palace.
Overnight Ahvaz
day 16:
Shahr-e Kord to Khoram Abad
Highlights: Falakol Aflak Castle
In the morning drive to Khoram Abad
the capital of Lorestan province known
as the Land of Tulips and Waterfalls. It
takes about 4 hours to drive there. After
a short break in hotel we will wander the
city to visit Falakol Aflak Castle and walk
around the Keeyow Lake in the evening
and get familiar with the city atmosphere.
Overnight Khoram Abad
day 17:
Khoram Abad
Today’s Highlights: Sherez Canyon
On this day we are heading to the amazing
canyon of Sherez and spend a full day
to explore this wonder land.
Overnight Khoram Abad
day 18:
Khoram Abad to Kermanshah
Today’s Highlights: Boroujerd City,
Anahita Temple
Continue the journey to the most west
of the country, to the Kurdish region of
Kermanshah. On the way we will stop by
Boroujerd, the historical city with many
natural heritages. The city is also known as
the paradise of tourism in Iran. We will visit
Boroujerd Jame Mosque, Tabatabaie
Historical House, Qale Hatam Bridge
and Goldasht resort. Keep on driving toward
Kermanshah. Not too far away from
the destination we will stop in Anhita
Temple and then head to Kermanshah to
take rest in hotel.
day 19:
Kermanshah
Today’s Highlights: Tagh-e Bostan,
Behistoun
City tour starts in the morning including
Taq-e Bostan complex of inscriptions belongs
to Sassanid Empire, next visits are
Tekyeh Moaven al-molk with unique
tiling, Behistoun Inscription (UNESCO
World Heritage) and Traditional Bazaar.
day 20:
Kermanshah to Hamedan
Today’s Highlights: Quri Qale Cave
Leave Kermanashah in the morning but
before leaving the zone we must see Quri
Qale Cave, the largest water cave in Asia
with 65 million years old.
Arrive in Hamedan in the evening and rest
in hotel.
day 21:
Hamedan
Today’s Highlights: Hegmataneh Hill,
Avecina’s Tomb
Hamedan excursions dedicate to visit
Hegmataneh Hill the remnants of the
3000 year old city which is the first capital
of Persian Empire. Stroll in the city to communicate
with local people when visiting
Avecina’s Tomb, Ganjname Inscription
and Baba Taher the poet’s tomb.
day 22:
Takab
Walking around the village and surrounding
nature we will continue the journey toward
Takab where you will find the UNESCO
World Heritage of Takht-e Soleyman.
Rest in hotel.
day 23:
Tabriz
In the morning of the third day of trip
you will fly to Tabriz, the city of pioneers.
City Excursions start with Traditional Bazaar
(UNESCO World Heritage) and Blue
Mosque. Then visit Eli Goli Park and walking
in Vali Asr Cobblestone St.
Return to hotel
day 24:
Tabriz & Kandovan
Completion of visits in Tabriz with Azerbaijan
Museum, House of Constitution
and Tomb of Poets: Maqbarat Alshoara.
In the afternoon drive to Kandovan the
handmade rocky village and accommodate
in rocky hotel of Kandovan.
day 25:
Departure time
Hercul Kermanshah
Avecina’s
INCLUDED / EXCLUDE/free of charge
Hotel accommodation ( B&B)
Visa authorization number ( free of charge)
An English/Spanish (Language requested) Tour guide
Transportation during the hole trip
Airport transfers
Daily refreshments
Admission ticket
A family dinner as a gift from Tatilat Royaee
International ticket
Travel Insurance
Daily meals( lunch & dinner)
visa collection fee
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