Iran Highlight One Week Cultural And Historical Tour
About this tour
Tehran (2n) -Shiraz (1n) -Persepolis- Isfahan (2n) -Kashan ( 1n)
Intensive tour with a stay in the most famous cities of Iran Shiraz and Isfahan . During this varied Iran trip you will not get bored. Ideal for a short introduction to Iran and its hospitable people.
Tour Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
Transport: Airport transfer , driver guide to Isfahan Via Persepolis ,private car to IKA airport via Kashan
Accommodation: 5 nights stay at tourist class hotels ( 4/3* ) with breakfast and 1 night at train , private compartment
Included services: Visa invitation | Airport transfers by private driver | local transport between cities | Accommodation in tourist class hotel with breakfast | Local service desk |
Excluded services: International flight | Visa fee | Entrance
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tehran
Arrive at Tehran IKA airport, transfer to your hotel by privet transfer. Tehran overnight.
Day 2: Tehran to Shiraz
Metropolis Tehran is an “experience” not to forget. A modern metropolis where more than 10 million people live and work. The economic heart of the city is the bazaar in the south. The richer Tehrani live in the north where the air is just a bit fresher. North and South are connected by the 18 km long Valiasr street. Perhaps a million cars pass here every day.Tehran is too big and there is too much to do in a few days. So choose from a museum, a park, the bazaar, a palace, a tea house, an art gallery, a kebab shop and be surprised by spontaneous encounters with the surprisingly helpful Tehrani. By a local guide to go out you can see the most special places of the city in a short time. The return flight after a short, intense trip in Iran, you will be taken by our private driver away to the IKA international airport about 30km south of the capital Tehran. He makes sure you board on time, enjoying the memory of a special trip full of new impressions. Have night train to Shiraz. Train overnight. Alternative : Arrival at Shiraz International Airport or skip Tehran and overnight desert town of Kashan. Note: Optional city tours Travel extension with city excursions in Iran,half-days (morning / afternoon) of your choice, including local English-speaking guide, transport and entrance Price per person 50$ per person
Day 3: Shiraz
Shiraz, city of poets and gardens, is located in the heart of the ancient Persian empire. you will find beautiful parks and paradise gardens here. Our word paradise even comes from Persian. Shiraz has a wonderful climate and is a tourist friendly city where it is good to stay. Shiraz is a medium-sized Iranian city south of Esfahan towards the Persian Gulf. It has an international airport with flights to and from Dubai and Istanbul. There are bus connections to Esfahan, Yazd, Kerman and Bushehr and a sleeper train to Tehran. Shiraz has enough sights for a multi-day visit. The centre of the historic city is the imposing castle of Karim Zand. The nearby Vakil complex houses a traditional bazaar, a mosque and a bath / museum. A visit to Shiraz is a visit to Hafez. The mausoleum of this 14th century Persian poet is a busy park of the lovers. The medieval Sufi poet Saadi also has its own park / mausoleum with numerous worshippers. For the cultural traveller with a passion for ancient times, Shiraz is the perfect base for visiting the historical sites of Pasargad, Persepolis, Naqshe Rostam, Firuzabad and Bishapur. Shiraz overnight.
Day 4: Shiraz to Esfahan
Driver / Guide to Isfahan via Persepolis, ancient Persian capital. Start the day with a drive to the remains of Persepolis (approximately 1 hour) – once the centre of the Persian Empire and considered as one of the great cities of the ancient world. The Takhte Jamshid complex of palaces was known as the historic marvel of the country, constructed over 150 years as the ceremonial capital of Darius I’s Achaemenid Empire. Continue on to Naqsh-e-Rajab – the site of four limestone rock face inscriptions and bas-reliefs that date to early Sassanid times. While today only small ruins remain from those once-magnificent structures, the site is still impressive. Persepolis was started in the 5th century BC under King Darius I. Persepolis was to be the place where the most important religious ceremonies took place for 3 weeks around Norowz (New Year) on spring equinox on March 21st. Furthermore, envoys from the 28 vassal states with taxes and gifts were received on the same occasion. The valuables were stored in the treasury, and to take care of it all had the 10,000 immortals (soldiers). Persepolis was therefore only used 3 weeks a year, and in terms of construction and what was going on, there is an incredible amount of information from the 30,000 clay tablets found at Persepolis and not yet completed. Persepolis was not known in the Middle East, so none of the well-known storytellers of the time mention the place. This is why the site is excavated so late in history. Esfahan overnight.
Day 5: Esfahan
In Isfahan, the cultural capital of Iran, you stay in a centrally located hotel within walking distance of the famous square Naqsh-e-Jahan. Around here, there are many historical monuments from the golden era of Shah Abbas. A guide can explain the rich history and significance of the local traditions in a city exploration. In the neighboring part, Bazaar, you can admire the local handicraft at your convenience, or buy souvenirs. In the evening you can walk on the Khaju or sio se pol bridge. You will not get bored during the cultural highlight of the trip. Soak up the atmosphere of Esfahan during day tour of the city. Your find insight into life under the rule of Shah Abbas, also called Abbas the Great, who came to power in the 16th century and moved the kingdom’s capital to Esfahan city . start the tour at the immense Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which covers an area of 82,500 square metres and is surrounded by master architecture like the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Qeysarieh Portal and the Imam Mosque. Continue to Ali Qapu palace , a grand 17th-century interesting palace with six floors that can only be accessed by a spiral staircase.Walk to local bazaar, where you can walk the covered lanes and browse for fabrics, jewellery and other treasures with the locals. The bridges over the Zayandeh rud river are another great attraction of Esfahan. A bridge walk over the Si-ose pol and the Pol-e Khaju is a special experience, especially in the evening. With a bit of luck you will hear the magical sounds of a Tar echo under the arched arches.Other cultural highlights include the Vanck Church in the Armenian-Christian district of Jolfa, the Ateshgah, the Minar janban and the palaces Chehel sotoun and Hasht behesht.
Day 6: Esfahan to Kashan
you can have Esfahan tour at morning , then drive 220 km to nice historical city of kashan, Kashan is a medium-sized desert city in central Iran. The name is synonymous with antiques and that is not surprising because excavations have found objects from 6000 BC. The old center of this traditional city has largely retained its typical desert architecture. Hidden in the narrow alleys are beautiful merchant houses that testify to a glorious past.A visit to Kashan is definitely worth it. The city is an undiscovered gem with a cultural wealth of sights. Within walking distance are the Tabatabai and Borujerdi merchant houses, Hammam Khan, Agha Bozorg mosque and the handicraft bazaar. Surrounding the old town are the Fin Persian garden complex and the remains of the Tepe Sialk Zigurrat, an Iranian temple mountain built around 3000 BC.
Day 7: Kashan to IKA Departure Terminal, Robat Karim, Iran
This day is free for departure,Private car to Tehran IKA airport,220 km driving in Persian gulf high way would take you to IKA airport to fly back your country.
What's included
Transport: Airport transfer , driver guide to Isfahan Via Persepolis ,private car to IKA airport via Kashan Accommodation:5 nights stay at tourist class hotels ( 4/3* ) with breakfast and 1 night at train , private compartment Included services: Visa invitation | Airport transfers by private driver | local transport between cities | Accommodation in tourist class hotel with breakfast | Local service desk |
Excluded services: International flight | Visa fee | Entrance
What to know
Travel Advise: - Security & politics Iran is safe with a stable political situation Iranian politics are not directed against tourists. Iran is safe with a stable political situation and a moderately conservative government. Despite political contrasts, tourists are very welcome. Tourist visa simply be provided and the Iranian government is investing in tourism, utilities, health care and infrastructure. - Travelling as a woman in Iran A tour through Iran ,certainly in the big cities not much else than as a traveling man. Women are generally treated with great respect. You will not be bothered quickly, regardless of the usual interest and curiosity for tourists. The vast majority of Iranian men treat women politely and courteously. -Dress code in Iran It is true that women in Iran are obliged to wear a (loose) headscarf or scarf over their hair on the street and to dress modest. This can be uncomfortable especially in warm weather. The advantage is that it commands respect from the conservative part of the population.Iranian women are very actively involved in social life as you can see in the street scene and in offices. Men are not allowed to wear shorts on the street and short sleeves are not appreciated in shrines. Women are obliged to wear a (loose) headscarf on the street or to drape a scarf over their hair. It is also recommended to wear a suit (= manteau) or skirt over trousers. In principle, the arms, legs and neck should not be too exposed. Due to the climate, linen clothing is recommended in the warm areas. -Space for strict dress rules To enter an Islamic sanctuary, stricter rules apply, such as a black veil (= chador). Usually it can be borrowed at the entrance. Money and pay in Iran The currency of Iran is officially called Rial, but almost everyone in Iran uses the name Tuman. For example, 10000 Rials is 1000 Tuman. This makes converting prices to euros a challenging activity. payment with a credit card is NOT possible in Iran because of the American boycott. This means that you have to take cash with you. In Iran, euro / dollar are easy to exchange at exchange offices, banks and our office in Tehran. Therefore we advises travellers to bring sufficient cash in undamaged 20, 50 or 100 euro/ dollar banknotes. By exchanging 100 dollars ,it will may cover your expense of food , entrances fee and drinks during 7 days.
Route & locations
Tehran