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HIGHLIGHTS OF PERSIA

Tehran, Kashan, Abyaneh, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Kerman, Mahan, Tehran
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Duration

16 days and 15 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

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Overview

 

The Beauty of Iran Awaits You

“Come see the wonders of Iran for yourself!”

 

 

Tourism in Iran is diverse, providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains, to beach holidays by the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea, but the main reason that tourist visit Iran is because of Iran Cultural and Iran History and places such as Persepolis, Naghsh-e Rostam, Naghshe Jahan and other places in Iran also we have near 23 UNESCO World Heritage.

 

 

1st Day: Arrival in Tehran
A professional tour guide will meet and greet you early morning in Imam Khomeini international Airport (IKA). Then, we will go the Espinas Palace hotel in Tehran for taking a rest.
Tehran, Iran’s capital and the largest city in Western Asia and home of over 14 million people. Nestled at the foot of the Mount Damavand. Tehran boasts a fantastic array of sites. We will start to explore the city in the afternoon.
• Tajrish bazaar
Dinner in Darakeh mountainsides (Delicious national delicious foods are our suggestion to you)

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2nd Day: Tehran / Kashan
After breakfast, we will travel to the charming oasis town of Kashan, reputedly the home of the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus (Matthew 2:1 – “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi [Traditionally Wise Men] from the east came to Jerusalem.”), said in later tradition to be kings named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar that brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We will reside in the Saraye-Ameriha hotel.
• Fin Garden (A UNESCO world Heritage Site)
• Borujerdiha Historical House

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3rd Day: Kashan / Abyaneh / Esfahan
After breakfast, we will drive to the ancient city of Abyaneh which is a village in Barzrud Rural District. Abyaneh is characterized by a peculiar reddish hue, the village is one of the oldest in Iran, attracting numerous native and foreign tourists year-round, especially during traditional feasts and ceremonies.
• Historical village of Abyaneh

Afterwards, we will drive to Esfahan. Esfahan’s natural and architectural beauty has led Iranians to refer to the city as ‘Nesf-e jahan’, translating as ‘half of the world’ – testament to its abundance. We will stay in Abbasi hotel, a 300-year-old building which is an unrepeatable heritage in Esfahan architectural style, from the glorious Safavid era, and spend the next two days for visiting the different attractions. Indeed, Esfahan is home of finest handy crafts in the world.
• Grand Bazaar of Esfahan (if we arrive soon and there wasn’t time limitation!)
• SioSe Pol Bridge
• Chobi Bridge
• Khaju Bridge

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4th Day: Esfahan
After breakfast we start exploring some other unique attractions of Esfahan.
• Naghsh-e-jahan square (a UNESCO world Heritage Site)
• Ali Qapu Palace
• Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
• Mesgarha Bazaar
• Chehel-Sotun Palace (a UNESCO world Heritage Site)
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5th Day: Esfahan / Yazd
After visiting Esfahan, head through the craggy landscape towards Yazd, pausing to admire the stunning views of the Zagros Mountains. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd has a unique Persian architecture. It is nicknamed the city of wind catchers. The City and province of Yazd holds many wonders of historic and architectural significance. We will stay in Arg-e-Jadid hotel for two nights.
• Zoroastrian Fire Temple

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6th Day: Yazd
We will continue enjoying Yazd, a city with more than 3000 years’ ancientness.
• Yazd Water Museum
• Amir Chakhmagh Complex
• Congregational Mosque of Yazd
• Lariha House Museum
• Dowlat Abad Garden (One of the 9 gardens as UNESCO world Heritage Sites)

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7th Day: Yazd / Shiraz
We will go to Shiraz. Shiraz was the Iranian capital during the 18th century Zandiye dynasty and synonymous with poetry, pomegranates, and all things beautiful. Shiraz is home of the tombs of two of Iran’s most famous poets, Hafiz and Sadi. We will stay in Aryo Barzan hotel. Shiraz is known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we continue touring the sites of this famous city.
• Tomb of Hafez & memorial hall
• Tomb of Sa`adi

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8th Day: Shiraz
Shiraz was the Iranian capital during the 18th century Zandiye dynasty and synonymous with poetry, pomegranates, and all things beautiful. Shiraz is home to the tombs of two of Iran’s most famous poets, Hafiz and Sadi. Shiraz is known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we continue touring the sites of this famous city.
• Eram Garden (a UNESCO world Heritage Site)
• Vakil Mosque & Bazaar
• Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
• Karim Khan Citadel
• Jameh-ye Atigh Mosque (if there wasn’t time limitation!)
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9th Day: Shiraz / Pasargadae / Persepolis / Shiraz
A long drive takes us to the ruins of Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage Site, tomb of Cyrus the Great and former capital of the Achaemenid Empire).
• Pasargad – Tomb of Cyrus the great (a UNESCO world Heritage Site)

Stroll through the ancient (2540-year-old) city of Persepolis for a real sense of Iran’s unique history and remarkable heritage.
• Persepolis Complex (A UNESCO world Heritage Site)
• Rock tombs of Naqsh-e Rajab & Naqsh-e Rostam

Finally, we come back to Shiraz at the end of day.

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10th Day: Shiraz / Dasht-e Lut
After breakfast, we settle in for a long drive to the Kaluts which is best seen at sunrise or sunset due to the dramatically changing color. We will stay in Gandom Berian local houses.
• Kaluts / Lut Desert (A UNESCO world Heritage Site)

 


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11th Day: Dasht-e Lut
Traversing dunes, rock corridors, kaluts, meteorite fields and rocky plateau, this expedition will be carried out by the team on foot, with support and water supply from 4WD vehicles.
• Kaluts / Lut Desert (A UNESCO world Heritage Site)

 

 

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12th Day: Dasht-e Lut / Kerman
We will stay in Pars hotel and start visiting Kerman after breakfast from early morning. The desert trading city has long been a staging point for travelling between Persia and the Indian subcontinent and today it remains the best place from which to explore southeastern Iran. The city has a mud-brick core centered around the historic and very lively bazaar. This is surrounded by ever-expanding low-rise, blond-brick suburbs punctuated by qanat-fed parks.
• Ganjalikhan Square
• Ganjalikhan Caravanserai
• Kerman Bazaar
• Ganjalikhan Bath
• Vakil Bath

 

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13th Day: Kerman / Mahan / Kerman
After breakfast we settle in for a long drive to the remote city of Kerman. Afterwards, an excursion to the ancient city of Mahan give us amazing insight into the old trading routes that came through this region.
• Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine
• Shahzadeh Mahan Historical Garden (A UNESCO world Heritage Site)

We will come back to Kerman at night for rest and dinner.
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14th Day: Kerman / Tehran
A morning flight brings us back to Tehran where we finish our tour with visits to the best sights in this unique capitol city. We will stay in Ferdowsi International Grand hotel.
• National Museum of Iran (archeological Museum from Paleolithic era to…)
• Carpet Museum of Iran
• Iranian Handicrafts Market (Gharani & Iranshahr St.)
Lunch in the Tehran Bozorg Bazaar (Delicious national foods are our suggestion to you)
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15th Day: Tehran
On our last day in Tehran, we will go for shopping and visiting some museums.
• National Jewelry Museum
• Golestan Palace (2 places)
• Tehran Bozorg Bazaar
Lunch in the Tehran Bozorg Bazaar (Delicious national foods is our suggestion to you)

 

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16th Day: Departure from Tehran
After breakfast, you will be free to depart anytime. We will drive you to the Imam Khomeini international Airport (IKA).
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Available until April, 20, 2019

 

 

Envisaged Hotels or Similar Categories

City / Area -Nights Stay Name Grade
Tehran 1 Espinas palace hotel 5*
Kashan 1 Saraye-Ameriha hotel Local house
Esfahan 2 Abbasi hotel 5*
Yazd 2 Arg-e-Jadid hotel 4*
Shiraz 3 Aryo Barzan hotel 4*
Dasht-e Lut 2 Gandom Berian local houses Local house*
Kerman 2 Pars hotel 5*
Tehran 2 Ferdosi International Grand hotel 4*

 

Group Inclusive Tour

Group size Per person in DBL room SGL SUP HB FB
21-23 Pax 1129 € 173 € 120 € 240 €
8-12 Pax 1469 € 173 € 120 € 240 €

 

  • Services Included:

– Land Services and Land Transportation in each city as mentioned in the itinerary.
– Airport transfers with staff assistance.

-Tourist vehicle with air conditioning system

– Professional licensed guide.

– All cost of the guide (insurance, food, accommodation, fuel, parking charge, toll, etc).

– Hotels or Similar Categories in each city as listed in the itinerary. (In room, with breakfast)
– Daily refreshments.

– Domestic flight, train and bus tickets between cities, if mentioned in the itinerary.
– Airports Taxes and fuel surcharges of the domestic flights in Iran.
– Sightseeings with principal entrance fees, as mentioned in the itinerary.
– A photographer with a professional camera that will take videos and photos from all of the group members and landscapes will be accompanied by the group on request and with additional charge.

 

  • Services Excluded:

– Any international air tickets.

– Any expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar used in the room, tips, porter charges, etc.

– Tips

– Any other services not specified in the itinerary.

 

  • Payment Terms:

– 40% of payments should be paid immediately when confirming the services.

– 30% of payments should be paid 45 days prior to the date of departure.

– The remains should be paid at least 20 days prior to the arrival date.

Note: Late payment will result in cancellation of tour and applying cancellation policy.

 

  • Cancellation Policy:

– Cancellations received between 60-31 days in advance 25% cancellations of the total invoice – Cancellations received between 30-21 days in advance 50% cancellations of the total invoice – Cancellations received between 20-11 days in advance 75% cancellations of the total invoice – Cancellations received less than 10 days in advance 100% cancellations

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • • Services Included:
  • - Land Services and Land Transportation in each city as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • - Airport transfers with staff assistance.
  • -Tourist vehicle with air conditioning system
  • - Professional licensed guide.
  • - All cost of the guide (insurance, food, accommodation, fuel, parking charge, toll, etc).
  • - Hotels or Similar Categories in each city as listed in the itinerary. (In room, with breakfast)
  • - Daily refreshments.
  • - Domestic flight, train and bus tickets between cities, if mentioned in the itinerary.
  • - Airports Taxes and fuel surcharges of the domestic flights in Iran.
  • - Sightseeings with principal entrance fees, as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • - A photographer with a professional camera that will take videos and photos from all of the group members and landscapes will be accompanied by the group on request and with additional charge.

Itinerary

Included/Excluded

  • Specialized bilingual guide
  • Private Transport
  • Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
  • Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
  • Additional Services
  • Insurance
  • Drink
  • Tickets

Tour's Location

Tehran, Kashan, Abyaneh, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Kerman, Mahan, Tehran

FAQs

When and where does the tour end?
Your tour will conclude in San Francisco on Day 8 of the trip. There are no activities planned for this day so you're free to depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to give yourself time to fully experience the wonders of this iconic city!
When and where does the tour start?
Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which gives you a chance to settle into your hotel and explore Los Angeles. The only planned activity for this day is an evening welcome meeting at 7pm, where you can get to know your guides and fellow travellers. Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change until your final documents are released.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour, however you can book for an arrival transfer in advance. In this case a tour operator representative will be at the airport to greet you. To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.
What is the age range?
This tour has an age range of 12-70 years old, this means children under the age of 12 will not be eligible to participate in this tour. However, if you are over 70 years please contact us as you may be eligible to join the tour if you fill out G Adventures self-assessment form.
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