8 DAYS GLANCE OF PERSIA TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Tehran - Tour of Tehran Commences - Arrival Day
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Upon your pre-dawn arrival in Imam Khomeini (IKA) airport in Tehran, meet with
our local representative. We will transfer you to your hotel and have little
break. Afterwards we will pick you up again our morning tour of Tehran
commences.
Tehran is a modern megalopolis, prides itself in having unique museums with
immense and unrivaled collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset
of history to the present era.
Our tour begins with a trip to the Archeological Museum, it is one of the rare
places in the world where we will have the special opportunity of visiting and
experiencing the "evolution of mankind through the marvelous display of
historical relics.
Next on the agenda is our very much-awaited chance to savor the distinctive
flavor of Iranian cuisine. Lunch will be set in an exquisite traditional Iranian
restaurant where we will sample a wide range of delightful Persian dishes and
desserts.
Afterwards, TravelShop Turkey will lead you to visit a world of jewels in a
priceless Crown Jewels Museum which is one of the two greatest diamonds,
Darya-e-Noor (sea of light).
Moreover we will get a chance to see a variety of Persian hand-woven carpets and
rugs in the Carpet Museum which houses more than 100 spectacular pieces from all
over Iran. On top of that, we will also be given an insight into the history of
these carpets.
At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Tehran.
Day 2 - Tehran - Shiraz
(Breakfast and lunch included)
A morning visit to Sa'ad Abad Complex with an immense 1,100,000 square meters
and 18 magnificent historical palaces (2 of which we will visit) will
undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on we.
After we will having a trip to the Reza Abbasi Museum to learn more about the
world of Iranian arts. It is the place which boasts a diverse collection of
different art forms.
Our Tehran excursion will end at the Ceramic Museum where we will be able to
witness its construction with glorious ancient archaeology.
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to the airport for an hour flight
to Shiraz. Shiraz is crowned as the heartland of Persian culture and this city
of sophistication will never fail to conjure up images of roses and
nightingales, gardens and poetry. This gorgeous city in the province of Fars is
home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa'adi. Also, historical sites from
different eras stretching back 6,000 years ago can be found there.
Upon arrival, meet with our staff, and you will be transferred to your hotel and
given your room key. Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 3 - Shiraz City Tour
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Early in the morning pick up from your hotel. The relish in the highlights of
Shiraz is when it was the capital of Iran during the Zand Dynasty. Be inspired
by the glorious Karim Khan palace, the splendid Vakil mosque, Vakil Bazaar and
Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and interesting ethnic souvenir
shops and Nasir Almolk mosque.
Next, we will stop for a mouth-watering Iranian lunch at one of the traditional
restaurants of Shiraz.
After lunch, we will visit Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh and be prepared to marvel at its
beauties. Take a stroll through the Jahan Nama Garden and witness its tall and
proud cedars. Not forgetting the two famous Persian poets, hafez and Sa'adi,
whose mysterious poems are everlasting in the Persian language, we will get a
chance to pay homage to their tombs.
At last, Murti's Tour will accompany you to visit the Delgosha Garden and
Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city of
Shiraz will perpetuate in our mind.
At night have dinner in a restaurant with specific atmosphere in the north of
Shiraz. After dinner transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Shiraz
Day 4 - Shiraz - Persepolis - Esfahan
(Breakfast and lunch included)
After breakfast, TravelShop Turkey will pick you up from your hotel and shall
start our tour today. Today we will have an excursion in Persepolis. Be prepared
to be inspired by the magnificence of Persepolis. This gem of ancient Persia
which dates back 2530 years ago is the result of the exquisite works of a
conglomeration of fine artists and architects from various nations under the
Achaemenid Empire.
Then, we will visit Koh-e-Rahmat which is sided east of Persepolis and
considered as a sacred mountain in ancient Persia.
Followed by Necropolis where we will marvel at the massive tombs of Old Persian
kings. Necropolis is a collection of a variety of awe-inspiring historical
relics from different pre-Islamic eras.
In the evening, we will leave our hotel and take pleasure in a tea party along
the salt lake of Shiraz amidst its scenic mountainous lakes. Afterwards we will
return to Shiraz airport and have your flight to Esfahan. Upon arrival, we will
transfer to your hotel. Take a walk along the Zayandeh-rood River and be
captivated by Esfahan's unforgettable bridges and interesting banks. Overnight
in Esfahan
Day 5 - Esfahan City Tour
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Esfahan, the legendary city which never fails to enchant its visitors, is the
pearl of traditional Islamic archeology. This city is revived by the works of
contemporary artists. Esfahan prides itself in having fascinating historical
garden palaces. Legend has it that the city was founded at the time of tahmoures
or Keykavous and because of its glories has been entitled "Half the World".
Our full day tour includes the famed Imam Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), a huge square
second in the world to Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Tour the architectural
marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace, Chehel Sutoon and
Hasht Behesht Palaces, and also visit one of the most famous bazaars in Iran,
where we can purchase the arts and crafts for which Esfahan is so well renowned.
At the end of the tour, transfer you back to the hotel. The rest of the day is
yours. overnight in Esfahan.
Day 6 - Esfahan City Tour
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Esfahan's Jame' mosque holds in itself the passage of several centuries of
historical Islamic evolution. This mosque is a gallery of Islamic architecture
in which the progress of the architecture from the outset of Islam till recent
times is evident. Then we will visit Vank Church which is one of the most
beautiful Armenian churches in the world and will undoubtedly capture the
attention of every Christian.
our day will conclude with a visit to Monar Jomban, the tomb of a Sufi with its
shaking minarets and some historical bridges. Overnight in Esfahan.
Day 7 - Abyaneh - Kashan
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Today, we will visit the UNESCO recognized village of Abyaneh, it is located at
the foot of Mount Karkas and in the vicinity of desert. Appreciate the serenity
of this quaint village with its splendid archaeology and meet the dwellers who
speak, live and dress in the original Persian style.
Next, hop on to Kashan and visit Tabatabaiha and Boroojerdiha houses and some
other historical places specially chosen by our tour guide and be acquainted
with the previous century's architecture, the Qajar era.Rest in kashan for few
hours and then en route to IKA visit Imam Tomb and Qom where we will pay homage
to the holy shrine of Fatima.
Day 8 - End of the Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. It's time to say goodbye to you. We
hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in future in one
of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing
TravelShop Turkey.
8 DAYS GLANCE OF PERSIA TOUR INCLUDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Imam Khomeini (IKA) Airport
- Domesic flight from Tehran to Shiraz
- Domestic flight from Shiraz to Esfahan
- 1 night accommodation in Tehran
- 2 nights accommodation in Shiraz
- 3 nights accommodation in Esfahan
- 2 different guided Tehran City Tour
- Guided Shiraz Tour
- Guided Persepolis Tour
- 2 different guided Esfahan City Tour
- Guided Abyaneh and Kashan Tour
- All breakfast and lunch during the tour
- Professional English speaking guide
- All entrance fees for all museums mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
8 DAYS GLANCE OF PERSIA TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person |
Shared Double |
Single |
|
€ 939.00 |
€ 989.00 |
|
€ 999.00 |
€ 1,099.00 |
|
€ 1,152.00 |
€ 1,452.00 |
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