21Days Explore Iran
Price from $9959 per person on twin sharing basis
Tehran – Zanjan – Hamadan – Kermanshah – Dezful – Ahvaz – Shiraz – Kerman – Yazd – Isfahan - Tehran
Day 01: Tehran
Arrive in Tehran. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.
Day 02: Tehran (B)
Today visit Golestan Palace/Museum Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site), National Museum, Jewels Museum, Galss and Pottery Museum.
Day 03: Tehran – Zanjan (B)
Today, drive to Zanjan en route visit Soltanieh Dome. On arrival in Zanjan, proceed for half day city tour and visit Bazaar, Rakhtshoe Khaneh, filigree workshop, Salt Men Museum.
Day 04: Zanjan – Hamadan (B)
This morning drive to Hamadan en route visit Pottery workshop in Laljin town. Later visit Ester & Mordekhai shrine (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Avesina & Baba taher Mausoleums, Alavian Dome and Ganjnameh inscription. Overnight in Hamadan.
Day 05: Kermanshah (B)
This morning first visit Ecbatan archeological site in Hamadan. Then drive to Kermanshah, en-route visit of Bistoun archeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Tagh-e-Bostan, kermanshah Bazaar. Later transfer to Hotel for check-in.
Day 06: Kermanshah – Dezful (B)
Today drive to Kermanshah, en-route visit of Falakol-aflak in Khoramabad. Arrive Dezful in the afternoon and transfer to Hotel. Later, enjoy sightseeing in city (Bazaar and so on).
Day 07: Dezful – Ahvaz (B)
Proceed for a full day tour to visit: Shoush: archeology Museum, archeology castle, Apadana Palace, Danial shrine, Chogha zanbil (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Haft tapeh Museum, Shushtar water mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then drive to Ahvaz
Day 08: Ahvaz (B)
Today proceed for excursion to Abadan and Khoramshahr to visit: War zone, War Museum, Naft Cinema, British district, Indian Mosque, Shadgan logan.
Day 09: Ahvaz – Shiraz (B)
Depart from Ahvaz and visit Bishabour archaeological site and Tang-e-choghan in Kazeroun. Arrive in Shiraz and transfer to Hotel.
Day 10: Shiraz (B)
Enjoy full day city tour of Shiraz to visit: Eram Garden, Zandien Complex: Citadel, Pars garden (Exterior view), Bazaar, Hammam (Anthropology Museum), Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque & Naranjestan Garden, Hafez & Sa’di Mausoleums
Day 11: Shiraz (B)
This morning proceed for excursion to visit: Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Naqsh-e-Rostam, Pasargad (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 12: Shiraz – Kerman (B)
This morning drive to Kerman, en-route visit Sarvestan Palace and Jameh Mosque in Neyriz
Day 13: Kerman (B)
Today you will be taken for a full day city tour of Kerman to visit Jebeliye dome, Zoroastrian Museum, Ganj-Ali khan complex, Bazaar, bath, caravanserai and FriDay Mosque
Day 14: Kerman (B)
Today proceed for full day excursion to visit Arg-e-Rayen, Shah-nematollah valli shrine, Bagh-e-Shazdeh (Prince Garden) (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Day 15: Kerman – Yazd (B)
Today drive from Kerman to Yazd en route visit Zeinaddin Caravanserai
Day 16: Yazd (B)
Today proceed for a full day city tour of Yazd to visit towers of silence, Zoroastrian Fire temple, Amir-Chakhmakh Mosque, Dowlat-Abad Garden and Bazaar, Water Museum, Emamzad-e-Roknodin, Fahadan complex, Jameh Mosque, Zoor-Khaneh.
Day 17: Yazd – Isfahan (B)
Depart for Isfahan en route stop at Meybod town to visit: Narein Castle (1st AC), Caravanserai (16 AC), Chapar khaneh (the oldest post office of Iran), Ice house, pigeon house. Drive to Nain to visit historical Jameh Mosque (8 AC) & Pirnia House (17th Century)
Day 18: Isfahan (B)
Full Day city tour of Isfahan to visit: Naqsh-e-jahan square (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Sheikh lotfollah, Imam Mosque, Aliqapue palace and Bazaar, Chehel-sotoun Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site ) Seis-e-Pol and Khaju bridges during Day. Overnight Isfahan
Day 19: Isfahan (B)
Continue with city tour of Isfahan and visit Vank Cathedral, Jolfa Armenian District, Hasht behesht palace, Jameh Mosque (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Also visit Sei-o-se pol and Khaju Bridges during night light.
Day 20: Isfahan – Tehran (B)
Today drive to Kashan en route visit Abyaneh village, a stop in Kashan to visit: Fin Garden, Tabatabai house, Aghabozorg theological school. Then drive to Tehran, upon arrival transfer to Airport Hotel for overnight
Day 21: Tehran (B)
Departure flight for onward journey.
Note: Tehran museums are closed on Mondays
Private program - can start any day of the week and can be modified or operated in reverse
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.
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