Persian Treasury
Travel ID: CT/11
Explore the history of Persian Silk Road in Iran. Travel around this ancient region and see the feast of spiritual bazaars, gardens, Zoroastrian fire temples, and gorgeous mosques. Iran plateau is the home to the old holy city of Choghazanbil that its ziggurat, a UNESCO world heritage site, never got finished because of Ashurbanipal’s invasion, also the home to the world’s sixth tallest tower Milad Tower in the capital, Tehran. You can visit the mausoleum of such brilliant soul as Avicenna, the most famous philosopher-scientist of the Islamic world in the city of Hamedan. Also, you become familiar with the journey of the Jewish prince and Prophet, Daniel, to Iran that his tomb is in the ancient city of Susa for centuries now.
Tour Itinerary Duration
16 Days & 15 Nights
TehranDay 01Arrive in Tehran Airport(IKA), greetings & transfer to the hotel. O/N in Tehran.
TehranDay 02Full day city tour to Tehran: We will visit National museum of Iran, Golestan palace or Jewelry museum, and Bazaar. O/N in Tehran.
Tehran – HamedanDay 03Drive to Hamedan; visit the Tomb of Avicenna, the Stone Lion, and Ganj Nameh. O/N in Hamedan.
Hamedan- KermanshahDay 04In the morning, visit Hegmatane Hill that is a historic hill. Drive to Kermanshah via Kangavar where you will visit Behistun Inscription and Taq-e Bostan grottoes. O/N in Kermanshah.
Kermanshah- KhoramabadDay 05In the morning, visit Takieh Moaven ol Molk and Bazaar, and then drive to Khorramabad. O/N in Khorramabad.
Khoramabad–AhwazDay 06Drive to Ahwaz via Susa. In Susa, visit Apadana Palace, Museum, and Tomb of Daniel. Also, visit Chogha Zanbil; the temple of Elamite city, and in Shushtar, visit the ancient Water Mills. Drive to Ahwaz. O/N in Ahwaz.
Ahwaz-ShirazDay 07Full day drive to Shiraz. En route, visit Sassanid ruins of Bishapour and Tang-e-Chowgan rock reliefs. Drive to Shiraz. O/N in Shiraz.
ShirazDay 08Full day visit of former Achaemenid capital “Persepolis” (UNESCO World Heritage site), Naghsh-e Rostam Necropolis. We will return to Shiraz to visit Qoran Gate, Hafez tomb, and take a glance at Shah Cheragh holy shrine at night or Ali Ibn Hamzeh holy shrine decorated inside with mirror tiles. O/N in Shiraz.
ShirazDay 09After eating breakfast, start full day city tour to Shiraz including a visit to Narenjestan or Eram Garden, Nasirol Molk Mosque which is one of the most beautiful mosques in Shiraz with nice tile works, Tomb of Saadi; the most famous poet in Iran, Vakil mosque, Vakil Bazaar ( closed on holidays), and Karimkhan castle. O/N in Shiraz.
Shiraz-KermanDay 10Full day drive to Kerman; en route, see Maharlu and Bakhtegan salt lakes and visit the ruins of Sassanid Palace in Sarvestan. Head toward Kerman. O/N in Kerman.
KermanDay 11Drive to Rayen via Mahan. In Mahan, visit the Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah Vali and former royal Shazdeh Garden, then visit ruines of a fortress in Rayen. Return to Kerman and visit Ganj Ali Khan complex, Bazaar and caravansary. O/N in Kerman.
Kerman-YazdDay 12In the morning, drive to Yazd. In Yazd, visit Amir Chaqmaq complex and Zoroastrian Towers of Silence. O/N in Yazd.
Yazd -IsfahanDay 13In the morning, visit Jameh Mosque, Dowlatabad Garden with Wind Tower and Fire temple. In the afternoon, drive to Isfahan via Nayin. In Nayin, visit Jame mosque and Caravansary. Head toward Isfahan. O/N in Isfahan.
IsfahanDay 14Full day city tour to Isfahan begins from Naqsh-e-Jahan square surrounded by Imam mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and Bazaar. In the evening, stroll along old bridges. O/N in Isfahan.
Isfahan –TehranDay 15Drive to Tehran. En route, visit Jameh Mosque in Natanz , and visit Broujerdis House and Fin Garden in Kashan. O/N in Tehran.
Tehran-IKADay 16Departure: Transfer to the international airport IKA for your return flight.
Tours to Iran
Tour highlight
- Golestan Palace
- Avicenna Tomb
- Hegmatane Hill
- Apadana Palace
- Choghazanbil Ziggurat
- Bishapour and Tange Chowgan rock reliefs
- Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Nasirol Molk Mosque
- Sarvestan Palace.
- Amir Chaqmaq Complex.
- Imam Square (UNESCO World Heritage)
- 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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