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Tehran-Hamadan-Kermanshah-Ahvaz-Shiraz-Isfahan (13 days)
Overnight: Tehran (2) Hamadan (1) Kermanshah (1) Ahvaz (2) Shiraz (2) Isfahan (3) Tehran (1) From: 2,300 Euros Days 1 & 2 Tehran 3 drive to Hamadan 4 drive to Kermanshah 5 drive to Ahvaz 6 excursion to Susa 7 drive to Shiraz via Bishapur 8 excursion to Pasargadae & Persepolis 9 Shiraz, fly to Isfahan 10 & 11 Isfahan 12 drive to Tehran via Natanz & Kashan 13 depart for home. This scholarly program explores three ancient capitals of Ecbatana, Susa, and Pasargadae while uncovering some of the fascinating highlights of this country such as the Temples of Anahita at Kangavar and Bishapur, and five of the outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bisotun, Choqa Zanbil, Persepolis, Pasargadae and Naqsh-e Jahan Square. |
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Day 01. TEHRAN
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Archaeological section of the National Museum, and the Glass and Ceramics Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/2).
Day 02. TEHRAN
Full day city tour of Tehran to include the Carpet Museum, Golestan Palace, lunch at a local restaurant, and the Crown Jewels Museum. Overnight: Tehran (2/2).
Day 03. TEHRAN - HAMADAN (350 km)
Morning drive to Hamadan. Afternoon city tour to include Ecbatana, Alaviyan Tomb Tower, Tomb of Esther and Mordecai, Tomb of Avicenna, Ganjnameh, dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Hamadan (1/1).
Day 04. HAMADAN - KERMANSHAH (160 km)
Drive to Kermanshah, stop en route at Kangavar to see the Temple of Anahita, drive on to Bisotun, lunch at a local restaurant, Tagh-e Bostan. Overnight: Kermanshah (1/1).
Day 05. KERMANSHAH - AHVAZ (680 km)
Drive to Ahvaz over and across the Zagros Mountains down to the lowlands of Khuzestan plain, en route stop at Pol Dokhtar to see the 3rd century Sassanian bridge. Overnight: Ahvaz (1/2).
Day 06. Excursion to SUSA (220 km)
Full day excursion to Haft Teppe, Susa, lunch at a local restaurant, Ziggurat of Choqa Zanbil, Shushtar. Overnight: Ahvaz (2/2).
Day 07. AHVAZ - BISHAPUR - SHIRAZ (680 km)
Drive to Shiraz, en route visit to Sarab-e Bahram, picnic lunch, Kurangoon, Bishapur and Tang-e Chogan. Overnight: Shiraz (1/3).
Day 08. Excursion to PERSEPOLIS and PASARGADAE (280 km)
Full day excursion to Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Naqsh-e Rajab, lunch at a local restaurant, Pasargadae, and Vakil Bazaar. Overnight: Shiraz (2/2).
Day 09. SHIRAZ - ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the main highlights of the city of Shiraz to include the Eram Gardens, Citadel of Karim Khan Zand, Pars Museum, Vakil Mosque, lunch at a local restaurant, Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque, Naranjestan Museum, and tombs of Hafez and Sa’di. Evening flight to Isfahan. Overnight: Isfahan (1/3).
Day 10. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/3).
Day 11. ISFAHAN
Half day city tour of Isfahan to see the great 12th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Isfahan, on to Armenian Quarter to visit Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the balance of the day at Naqsh-e Jahan Square for shopping and dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight: Isfahan (3/3).
Day 12. ISFAHAN - NATANZ - KASHAN - TEHRAN (420 km)
Drive to Tehran via Natanz to see its monumental portal to a Sufi shrine complex of the 13th century, 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Natanz. In Kashan visit Tabatabai’s House and Borujerdi’s House, drive past Teppe Sialk, lunch at a local restaurant, and Fin Gardens. Drive on to Tehran with a tea break en route and a photo stop at the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 13. TEHRAN
Return flight home.
International arrival and departure transfers.
Services of the lecturer and/or national guide.
Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys.
Hotel accommodations as specified in double occupancy.
All internal air travel by Iran Air.
All meals with soft drinks.
Bottled mineral water.
All admission to museums and sites.
All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc.
All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost
Passport & Iran visa fees.
Round trip international airfare.
Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
Excess baggage charges.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Sadr-e Isfahan’s control. | |
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Tehran-Isfahan (8 days)
Overnight: Tehran (1) Isfahan (5) Tehran (1) From: 1,300 Euros Day 1 Tehran 2 drive to Isfahan via Kashan & Natanz 3-7 Isfahan, fly to Tehran 8 depart for home. This in-depth tour of Isfahan uncovers all the prominent landmarks of Isfahan including the unsurpassed UNESCO World Heritage Site of Naqsh-e Jahan Square as well as some of the less frequently visited but more notable places in and around the city and explores a host of well-preserved jewels of this remarkable place. |
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Day 01. TEHRAN
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Archaeological section of the National Museum, and the Glass and Ceramics Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 02. TEHRAN - KASHAN - NATANZ - ISFAHAN (420 km)
Drive to Isfahan via Kashan to visit Tabatabai’s House and Borujerdi’s House, drive past Teppe Sialk, lunch at a local restaurant, and Fin Gardens. Stop at Natanz to see its 13th century monumental portal to a Sufi shrine complex, the 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque. Overnight: Isfahan (1/5).
Day 03. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/5).
Day 04. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour of Isfahan to see the 10th-century Jurjir Portal, 17th-century Hakim Mosque, the 12th-century Jami‘ Mosque, Minar Ali and Harun Vilayat, lunch at a local restaurant, Darb-e Imam, Hammam-e Aligholi, Minar-e Sareban, Imamzadeh Jafar Mausoleum, Kamal od-Din Ismail Mausoleum. Overnight: Isfahan (3/5).
Day 05. ISFAHAN (200 km)
Full day excursion to 12th-13th century Jami‘ Mosques and minarets of Dashti, Ziyar, Ashtarjan, Aziran, and Barsian with picnic lunch. Overnight: Isfahan (4/5).
Day 06. ISFAHAN (100 km)
Morning at the Armenian Quarter to visit St. Mary’s Church, Church of Bethlehem, and Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon excursion to the shrine complex of Pir-e Bakran. Overnight: Isfahan (5/5).
Day 07. ISFAHAN - TEHRAN (420 km)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight to Tehran. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 08. TEHRAN
Return flight home.
International arrival and departure transfers.
Services of the lecturer and/or national guide.
Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys.
Hotel accommodations as specified in double occupancy.
All internal air travel by Iran Air.
All meals with soft drinks.
Bottled mineral water.
All admission to museums and sites.
All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc.
All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost
Passport & Iran visa fees.
Round trip international airfare.
Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
Excess baggage charges.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Sadr-e Isfahan’s control. | |
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Tehran-Mashhad-Yazd-Isfahan (10 days)
Overnight: Tehran (1) Mashhad (2) Yazd (2) Isfahan (3) Tehran (1) From: 1,300 Euros Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Mashhad 3 Mashhad, excursion to Tus & Neyshabur 4 fly to Yazd via Tehran 5 Yazd 6 drive to Isfahan via Nain 7 & 8 Isfahan 9 drive to Tehran via Kashan & Qom 10 depart for home. This tour explores many of the celebrated landmarks of central Iran while concentrating on Persian visual arts and architecture that flourished between the 10th and 17th centuries culminating in the production of some of the world's finest works of Islamic art and architecture setting the standard for civilization throughout much of the Islamic world. |
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Day 01. TEHRAN
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Islamic period section of the National Museum, Reza Abbasi Museum, and the Carpet Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 02. TEHRAN - MASHHAD (850 km)
Morning flight Mashhad. Afternoon city tour to visit the holy shrine of Imam Reza (A) and Astan-e Qods Museums. Overnight: Mashhad (1/2).
Day 03. Excursion to TUS & NEYSHABUR (280 km)
Full day excursion to Tus and Neyshabur to visit the tombs of Ferdowsi, Attar & Khayyam. Overnight: Mashhad (2/2).
Day 04. MASHHAD - YAZD (1300 km)
Morning flight to Tehran and connection flight to Yazd. Afternoon visits in Yazd include Tekkeh of Amir Chaqmaq, Zoroastrian fire temple, and Towers of Silence. Overnight: Yazd (1/2).
Day 05. YAZD
Full day city tour of the city of Yazd to include the 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque, shrines of Seyyed Rokneddin and Davazdah Imam, Prison of Alexander, lunch at a local restaurant, Water Museum, Dawlatabad Gardens. Overnight: Yazd (2/2).
Day 06. YAZD - MAYBOD - NAIN - ISFAHAN (185 km)
Drive to Isfahan, stop en route in Maybod to see its mud-brick citadel, urban caravanserai and Ice House, in Nain stop at Mohammadiye to see the traditional wool-weaving, lunch at Nain Tourist Inn, visit the 10th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Nain and the Ethnological Museum before driving on to Isfahan. Overnight: Isfahan (1/3).
Day 07. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/3).
Day 08. ISFAHAN
Half day city tour of Isfahan to see the great 12th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Isfahan, on to Armenian Quarter to visit Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the balance of the day at Naqsh-e Jahan Square for shopping and dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight: Isfahan (3/3).
Day 09. ISFAHAN - KASHAN - QOM - TEHRAN (420 km)
Drive to Tehran, stop in Kashan to visit Tabatabai’s House and Borujerdi’s House, Teppe Sialk, Fin Gardens, and lunch at a local restaurant. Drive on to Tehran via Qom to visit the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (A) and a photo stop at the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 10. TEHRAN
Return flight home.
International arrival and departure transfers.
Services of the lecturer and/or national guide.
Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys.
Hotel accommodations as specified in double occupancy.
All internal air travel by Iran Air.
All meals with soft drinks.
Bottled mineral water.
All admission to museums and sites.
All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc.
All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost
Passport & Iran visa fees.
Round trip international airfare.
Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
Excess baggage charges.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Sadr-e Isfahan’s control. | |
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Tehran-Ahvaz-Shiraz-Isfahan (10 days)
Overnight: Tehran (1) Ahvaz (2) Shiraz (2) Isfahan (3) Tehran (1) From: 2,300 Euros Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Ahvaz 3 excursion to Susa 4 drive to Shiraz via Bishapur 5 & 6 Shiraz & Persepolis, fly to Isfahan 7 & 8 Isfahan 9 drive to Tehran via Natanz & Kashan 10 depart for home. This tour will give an overall impression of the most significant historical sites of ancient and medieval Iran. A jewel in the crown of this journey is the mesmerizing ziggurat of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Choqa Zanbil and the other main highlights include Bishapur, Persepolis, and Naqsh-e Jahan Square. |
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Day 01. TEHRAN
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Archaeological section of the National Museum, and the Glass and Ceramics Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 02. TEHRAN - AHVAZ (850 km)
Full day city tour of Tehran to include the Carpet Museum, Golestan Palace, lunch at a local restaurant, and the Crown Jewels Museum. Evening flight to Ahvaz. Overnight: Ahvaz (1/2).
Day 03. Excursion to SUSA (280 km)
Full day excursion to Haft Teppe, Susa, lunch at a local restaurant, Ziggurat of Choqa Zanbil, Shushtar. Overnight: Ahvaz (2/2).
Day 04. AHVAZ - BISHAPUR - SHIRAZ (680 km)
Drive to Shiraz, en route visit to Sarab-e Bahram, picnic lunch, Kurangoon, Bishapur and Tang-e Chogan. Overnight: Shiraz (1/3).
Day 05. Excursion to PERSEPOLIS (120 km)
Full day excursion to Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Naqsh-e Rajab, lunch at a local restaurant, back to Shiraz and visit Vakil Bazaar. Overnight: Shiraz (2/3).
Day 06. SHIRAZ - ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the main highlights of the city of Shiraz to include the Eram Gardens, Citadel of Karim Khan Zand, Pars Museum, Vakil Mosque, lunch at a local restaurant, Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque, Naranjestan Museum, and tombs of Hafez and Sa’di. Evening flight to Isfahan. Overnight: Isfahan (1/3).
Day 07. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/3).
Day 08. ISFAHAN
Half day city tour of Isfahan to see the great 12th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Isfahan, on to Armenian Quarter to visit Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the balance of the day at Naqsh-e Jahan Square for shopping and dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight: Isfahan (3/3).
Day 09. ISFAHAN - NATANZ - KASHAN - TEHRAN (420 km)
Drive to Tehran via Natanz to see its monumental portal to a Sufi shrine complex of the 13th century, 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Natanz. In Kashan visit Tabatabai’s House and Borujerdi’s House, drive past Teppe Sialk, lunch at a local restaurant, and Fin Gardens. Drive on to Tehran with a tea break en route and a photo stop at the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 10. TEHRAN
Return flight home.
International arrival and departure transfers.
Services of the lecturer and/or national guide.
Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys.
Hotel accommodations as specified in double occupancy.
All internal air travel by Iran Air.
All meals with soft drinks.
Bottled mineral water.
All admission to museums and sites.
All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc.
All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost
Passport & Iran visa fees.
Round trip international airfare.
Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
Excess baggage charges.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Sadr-e Isfahan’s control. | |
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Tehran-Shiraz-Kerman-Yazd-Isfahan (13 days)
Overnight: Tehran (1) Shiraz (3) Kerman (2) Yazd (2) Isfahan (3) Tehran (1) From: 2,300 Euros Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Shiraz 3 Shiraz 4 excursion to Persepolis & Pasargadae 5 drive to Kerman 6 excursion to Rayen & Mahan 7 Kerman, drive to Yazd 8 Yazd 9 drive to Isfahan via Nain 10-12 Isfahan, fly to Tehran 13 depart for home. This package combines many of the greatest historical sites of ancient Persia and Islamic Iran namely the impressive archaeological ruins, masterpieces of Persian architecture in central Iran, majestic landscapes along the old caravan routes, and the supreme works of Islamic art and architecture of Isfahan itself. |
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Day 01. TEHRAN
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Archaeological section of the National Museum, and the Glass and Ceramics Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 02. TEHRAN - SHIRAZ (950 km)
Full day city tour of Tehran to include the Carpet Museum, Golestan Palace, lunch at a local restaurant, and the Crown Jewels Museum. Evening flight to Shiraz. Overnight: Shiraz (1/3).
Day 03. SHIRAZ
Full day city tour to explore the main highlights of the city of Shiraz to include the Eram Gardens, Citadel of Karim Khan Zand, Pars Museum, Vakil Mosque, lunch at a local restaurant, Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque, Naranjestan Museum, tombs of Sa’di and Hafez, and Vakil Bazaar. Overnight: Shiraz (2/3).
Day 04. Excursion to PERSEPOLIS and PASARGADAE (280 km)
Full day excursion to Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Naqsh-e Rajab, lunch at a local restaurant, and Pasargadae. Overnight: Shiraz (3/3).
Day 05. SHIRAZ - KERMAN (700 km)
Drive to Kerman, stop en route to see the ruins of Sarvestan Palace, drive along the edge of the magical landscape of the Sand Desert, picnic lunch at Neiriz and visit its 10th-century Jami‘ Mosque. Overnight: Kerman (1/2).
Day 06. Excursion to RAYEN and MAHAN (220 km)
Full day excursion to the citadel of Rayen, stop at Mahan to have lunch at the Shazdeh Paradise Garden, and visit the 15th-century Shrine of Shah Nematollah Vali. Overnight: Kerman (2/2).
Day 07. KERMAN - YAZD (340 km)
Morning city tour of Kerman to see the city’s main monuments including the 3rd-century fortress, Ice House, Jabbalieh, 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque, the Old Bazaar, and the 17th-century Ganj Ali Khan Complex. Lunch at a local restaurant before skirting the central Iranian desert following the ancient caravan route to Yazd, passing some of the great royal caravanserais along the way. Overnight: Yazd (1/2).Day 08. YAZD
Full day city tour of the city of Yazd to include the 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque, shrines of Seyyed Rokneddin and Davazdah Imam, Prison of Alexander, lunch at a local restaurant, Water Museum, Tekkeh of Amir Chaqmaq, Dawlatabad Gardens, modern Zoroastrian fire temple, and Towers of Silence. Overnight: Yazd (2/2).
Day 09. YAZD - MAYBOD - NAIN - ISFAHAN (185 km)
Drive to Isfahan, stop en route in Maybod to see its mud-brick citadel, urban caravanserai and Ice House, in Nain stop at Mohammadiye to see the traditional wool-weaving, lunch at Nain Tourist Inn, visit the 10th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Nain and the Ethnological Museum before driving on to Isfahan. Overnight: Isfahan (1/3).
Day 10. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/3).
Day 11. ISFAHAN
Half day city tour of Isfahan to see the great 12th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Isfahan, on to Armenian Quarter to visit Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the balance of the day at Naqsh-e Jahan Square for shopping and dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight: Isfahan (3/3).
Day 12. ISFAHAN - TEHRAN (420 km)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight to Tehran. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 13. TEHRAN
Return flight home.
International arrival and departure transfers.
Services of the lecturer and/or national guide.
Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys.
Hotel accommodations as specified in double occupancy.
All internal air travel by Iran Air.
All meals with soft drinks.
Bottled mineral water.
All admission to museums and sites.
All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc.
All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost
Passport & Iran visa fees.
Round trip international airfare.
Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
Excess baggage charges.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Sadr-e Isfahan’s control. | |
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Tehran-Shiraz-Yazd-Isfahan (11 days)
Overnight: Tehran (1) Shiraz (3) Yazd (2) Isfahan (3) Tehran (1) From: 1,300 Euros Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Shiraz 3 & 4 Shiraz & Persepolis 5 drive to Yazd via Pasargadae 6 Yazd 7 drive to Isfahan via Maybod & Nain 8 & 9 Isfahan 10 drive to Tehran via Natanz & Kashan 11 depart for home. This tour incorporates many of the celebrated landmarks of central Iran, from the imposing ancient ruins to the evocative tombs of the highest figures in classical Persian literature, and from the historical city of Yazd with its amazing desert architecture and the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence to Iran’s finest works of Islamic art and architecture. |
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Day 01. TEHRAN
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Archaeological section of the National Museum, and the Glass and Ceramics Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 02. TEHRAN - SHIRAZ (950 km)
Full day city tour of Tehran to include the Carpet Museum, Golestan Palace, lunch at a local restaurant, and the Crown Jewels Museum. Evening flight to Shiraz. Overnight: Shiraz (1/3).
Day 03. Excursion to PERSEPOLIS (120 km)
Full day excursion to Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Naqsh-e Rajab, lunch at a local restaurant, back to Shiraz and visit Vakil Bazaar. Overnight: Shiraz (2/3).
Day 04. SHIRAZ
Full day city tour to explore the main highlights of the city of Shiraz to include the Eram Gardens, Citadel of Karim Khan Zand, Pars Museum, Vakil Mosque, lunch at a local restaurant, Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque, Naranjestan Museum, and tombs of Sa’di and Hafez. Overnight: Shiraz (3/3).
Day 05. SHIRAZ - YAZD (360 km)
Drive to Yazd via Pasargadae, picnic lunch, stop en route at Abarkuh to see its 14-century Jami‘ Mosque. Overnight: Yazd (1/2).
Day 06. YAZD
Full day city tour of the city of Yazd to include the 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque, shrines of Seyyed Rokneddin and Davazdah Imam, Prison of Alexander, lunch at a local restaurant, Water Museum, Tekkeh of Amir Chaqmaq, Dawlatabad Gardens, modern Zoroastrian fire temple, and Towers of Silence. Overnight: Yazd (2/2).
Day 07. YAZD - MAYBOD - NAIN - ISFAHAN (185 km)
Drive to Isfahan, stop en route in Maybod to see its mud-brick citadel, urban caravanserai and Ice House, in Nain stop at Mohammadiye to see the traditional wool-weaving, lunch at Nain Tourist Inn, visit the 10th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Nain and the Ethnological Museum before driving on to Isfahan. Overnight: Isfahan (1/3).
Day 08. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/3).
Day 09. ISFAHAN
Half day city tour of Isfahan to see the great 12th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Isfahan, on to Armenian Quarter to visit Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the balance of the day at Naqsh-e Jahan Square for shopping and dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight: Isfahan (3/3).
Day 10. ISFAHAN - NATANZ - KASHAN - TEHRAN (420 km)
Drive to Tehran via Natanz to see its monumental portal to a Sufi shrine complex of the 13th century, 14th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Natanz. In Kashan visit Tabatabai’s House and Borujerdi’s House, drive past Teppe Sialk, lunch at a local restaurant, and Fin Gardens. Drive on to Tehran with a tea break en route and a photo stop at the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 11. TEHRAN
Return flight home.
International arrival and departure transfers.
Services of the lecturer and/or national guide.
Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys.
Hotel accommodations as specified in double occupancy.
All internal air travel by Iran Air.
All meals with soft drinks.
Bottled mineral water.
All admission to museums and sites.
All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc.
All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost
Passport & Iran visa fees.
Round trip international airfare.
Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
Excess baggage charges.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Sadr-e Isfahan’s control. | |
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Tehran-Shiraz-Isfahan (8 days)
Overnight: Tehran (1) Shiraz (2) Isfahan (3) Tehran (1) From: 1,300 Euros Days 1 & 2 Tehran, fly to Shiraz 3 & 4 Shiraz & Persepolis, fly to Isfahan 5-7 Isfahan, fly to Tehran 8 depart for home. This classic tour reveals all the most popular attractions of the cities of Shiraz and Isfahan including the two prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Iran: Persepolis and Naqsh-e Jahan Square. |
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Day 01. TEHRAN
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Archaeological section of the National Museum, and the Glass and Ceramics Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 02. TEHRAN - SHIRAZ (950 km)
Full day city tour of Tehran to include the Carpet Museum, Golestan Palace, lunch at a local restaurant, and the Crown Jewels Museum. Evening flight to Shiraz. Overnight: Shiraz (1/2).
Day 03. Excursion to PERSEPOLIS and PASARGADAE (280 km)
Full day excursion to Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Naqsh-e Rajab, lunch at a local restaurant, Pasargadae, and Vakil Bazaar. Overnight: Shiraz (2/2).
Day 04. SHIRAZ - ISFAHAN (450 km)
Full day city tour to explore the main highlights of the city of Shiraz to include the Eram Gardens, Citadel of Karim Khan Zand, Pars Museum, Vakil Mosque, lunch at a local restaurant, Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque, Naranjestan Museum, and tombs of Hafez and Sa’di. Evening flight to Isfahan. Overnight: Isfahan (1/3).
Day 05. ISFAHAN
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/3).
Day 06. ISFAHAN
Half day city tour of Isfahan to see the great 12th-century Jami‘ Mosque of Isfahan, on to Armenian Quarter to visit Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the balance of the day at Naqsh-e Jahan Square for shopping and dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight: Isfahan (3/3).
Day 07. ISFAHAN - TEHRAN (420 km)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight to Tehran. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Day 08. TEHRAN
Return flight home.
International arrival and departure transfers.
Services of the lecturer and/or national guide.
Travel in private air-conditioned coach for all journeys.
Hotel accommodations as specified in double occupancy.
All internal air travel by Iran Air.
All meals with soft drinks.
Bottled mineral water.
All admission to museums and sites.
All gratuities for restaurants, local guides, drivers, etc.
All airport and state taxes if applicable.
Not included in land cost
Passport & Iran visa fees.
Round trip international airfare.
Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
Excess baggage charges.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Sadr-e Isfahan’s control. | |
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