A Tour to Iran’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Travel ID: CT/15
It is a-dream-come-true for the art and history lovers. In this tour, you can truly see and absorb all the glory of Iran. With twenty-one UNESCO world heritage sites, Iran is one of the countries in the world with the most tourist attractions. Imagine visiting the magnificent prehistoric ruins in Persepolis and Pasargadae, stunning architecture in Isfahan, ornate domes and minarets in Yazd, dreamy Persian gardens in Shiraz and Kerman, Tabriz ancient bazaars, and many more breath taking monuments plus the scrumptious Persian cuisine and super friendly people; it will be an amazing trip of a life time.
Tour Itinerary Duration
20 Days & 19 Nights
TehranDay 1Arrive into Tehran IKA, Welcome and Greetings by ourguide, Transfer to hotel. O/N in Tehran
TehranDay 2Full day city tour in Tehran starts with a visit to Archaeology Museum, Golestan Complex (UNESCO world heritage), and National Jewelry Museum or Glass and Ceramics Museum. Then, we will see the portal of Baghe Melli . We will also visit Tabiat Bridge O/N in Tehran
Tehran - AhvazDay 3We will enjoy Morning Stroll through Great Bazaar of Tehran. Then, we will go to the airport for the flight to Ahvaz.Accommodation in the hotel for taking a rest.
Visit the bridges across Karun River P.M. O/N in Ahvaz
Ahvaz- Shusa-Chogha Zanbil- ShushtarDay 4Ahvaz Drive to Susa (UWH), visit Apadana Mound, the Tomb of Daniel, Haft Tepe where is an archaeological site, Chogha Zanbil (UWH), city of Shushtar (UWH) with Qajar Water Mills, and then go back to Ahvaz. O/N in Ahvaz
Ahwaz-ShirazDay 5Drive to Shiraz, en route visit Bishapur with ruins of Sassanid Town and Reliefs in Tange Chowgan, arrive in Shiraz and have accommodation in Hotel. O/N in Shiraz.
ShirazDay 6After eating breakfast, visit Eram Garden(UWH), Nasir ol Mulk Mosque, the Tomb of Hafez and Saadi who were great Persian poets. Visit Qoran Gate, and visit Vakil Mosque and Bazaar, if time permits . Take a glance at Shrine of Ali Ebn e Hamzeh Holy Shrine, and the Holy Shrine of Shah Cheragh. O/N in Shiraz
Shiraz -Persepolis-PasargadaeDay 7Early morning excursion to Persepolis (UWH), the ruins of the ancient Persian capital, the necropolis (Naq sh-e-Rustam) of the Achaemenid, Pasargadae (UWH) the tomb of Cyrus The Great. Back to Shiraz.O/N in Shiraz
Shiraz- KermanDay 8Kerman full day city tour: drive to Kerman via Estahban; and visit Sassanid Palace on the way to Sarvestan. The palace was constructed in the 5th century AD, and it was either a gubernatorial residence or a fire temple.O/N in Kerman
Kerman, Mahan, Rayen. arge Bam, KermanDay 9Morning excursion in Mahan, visiting the Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah Vali and former royal Shazdeh Garden
(UWH), visiting ruined fortress in Rayen, driving toward Bam, Visiting Arge Bam (UWH), and returning to Kerman. O/N
in Kerman
Kerman-YazdDay 10In the morning, visit Ganjali Khan Complex in Kerman, drive to Yazd trough Fahraj village, and visit Jameh Mosque there.Accommodation in Yazd. O/N in Yazd
Yazd- IsfahanDay 11In the morning, drive from Yazd to Mehriz, visit Pahlanpour Garden(UWH), drive back to Yazd, visit Zoroastrian Fire Temple where the flames have been burning for hundreds of years, visit beautiful Dowlatabad Garden(UWH), Drive from Yazd to Isfahan in the afternoon. En route, visit Jameh Mosque of Naein.O/N in Isfahan
IsfahanDay 12Full day city tour to Isfahan, visit Naghshe Jahan Square (UWH) including Imam & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, Ali
Qapou Palace. walk in Gheysarieh Bazaar. Also visit Chehel Sotun Palace (UWH). At night, stroll around the significant old bridges over Zayandehrud . O/N in Isfahan
Isfahan- Kashan-TehranDay 13We will start our day visiting Jameh Mosque (UWH). Then, we will drive to Kashan. En route, we will visit Jameh Mosque of Natanz and its Ceramic Workshop and Archaeological museum. We will go to Kashan to visit Fin Garden(UWH) and Tabataie’s House. Then, we will continue to Tehran. O/N in Tehran
Tehran- Qazvin- zanjanDay 14In the morning, drive to Qazvin. In Qazvin, visit Chehel Sotun (Pavilion) and Imam Zadeh Hosein Shrine. Drive to Zanjan.
En route, visit Soltanieh Dome (UWH). In Zanjan, visit Archaeological Museum. If time permits, visit Seyed Ebrahim Monument as well. O/N in Zanjan
Zanjan-ArdabilDay 15Drive to Ardabil via Khalkhal Road. In Ardabil, visit the Tomb of Sheikh Safi (UWH) and Museum of Anthropology. Enjoy free time in the evening. O/N in Ardebil
Ardabil- TabrizDay 16Drive to Tabriz via colorful hills of Khajeh and Meshkin Shahr. Visit Tabriz Bazaar (UWH) and Arg-e-Ali Shah remained from 14th century. Go to El Goli Park in the afternoon. O/N in Tabriz
Tabriz- Jolfa- Qareh Kelisa-TabrizDay 17Full day city tour. Drive to Jolfa, enjoy the landscapes. Once in Jolfa, visit St. Stepanos monastery (UWH). Later,drive to Qareh Kelisa and visit St. Thaddeus monastery (UWH). Drive back to Tabriz, en route visit Marand. O/N in Tabriz
Tabriz- B.anzali18In the morning, visit Blue Mosque, and then drive to B.Anzali. (Anzali port) O/N in B.Anzali
B.anzali -TehranDay 19Visit Fish Market and the lagoon in B.Anzali. Then Drive to Tehran. En route, visit Museum of rural House of Gilan. Continue to Tehran. O/N Tehran
Tehran - DepDay 20Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
Travel to Iran
Tour highlight
- Milad tower
- Niavaran or Saadabad palace
- Anahita temple
- Apadana palace
- Tagh e Bostan & Bistoun
- Hafez tomb
- Persepolis & Naghsh e Rostam
- Pasargadae
- Narenjestan or Eram garden
- Dowlat abad garden
- Amirchakhmagh Complex
- Tower of silence
- Imam square with Imam and Sheikh lotfollah Mosque
- Alighapou palace
- Chehel Sotoun Palace
- Fin garden
Services included
- Visa
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Accommodation
The prices include
- Accommodation in the hotels as per program
- Generally half board or full board
- All transfers
- All land transportation
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees according to program
- Visa support
- Tip and portages in restaurants and hotels
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