Glance of Persia

9 Days & 8 Nights

Tour Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Sites :

Golestan Palace- Isfahan Jameh Mosque- Naqsh-e Jahan Square - Pasargad Palace & Tomb of Cyrus the Great -

Persepolis- Naqsh-e Rostam - Fin Garden 

Other Highlights: 

Vank Cathedral - Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque - Ali Qapu Palace - Qeysariyeh Bazar- Khajou & Sio-Se Pol bridges- Zayandeh Rood River -Quran Gate- Nasir-ol Molk (Pink) Mosque -Traditional Bazar of Vakil – Saray Moshir-Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine - Hafez Mausoleum- Abyane Historical Village- Abbasi traditional house - Tehran Old Grand Bazar- National Jewels Museum - Maharlou Lake (Pink Lake)-Oljaito Mehrab-Carpet Studio- The Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini-Azadi Tower-Milad Tower-Nature Bridge-Agha Bozorg Mosque

Tour quick overview

Start Tour : Shiraz
Shiraz (2 Nights)
4 hours,48 minutes ( 480km ) By: bus
Isfahan
Isfahan (3 Nights)
2 hours , 10minutes ( 217KM ) By: bus
Kashan
Kashan (1 night)
2 hours , 13 minutes ( 245km ) By: bus
Tehran
Tehran
45 minutes, ( 49km ) By: bus
TEHRAN
End Tour : TEHRAN

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: SHIRAZ

Day Highlights

Arrival (Shiraz International airport)

Pink Mosque (Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque)

Traditional bazaar of Vakil and Saray-e Moshir

Maharlou Lake

Shah Cheragh holy shrine

O/N Shiraz

Maharlou Lake
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Pink Mosque (Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque) (2)
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Pink Mosque (Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque) (3)
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Pink Mosque (Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque)
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Shah Cheragh holy shrine
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Vakil Mosque
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Nadiatrip’s tour director welcomes you at Shiraz International airport.

Morning sightseeing in Shiraz starts with Pink (Nasir-ol Molk) Mosque, which is famous as Pink Mosque. Sunrays will paint the floor and the columns colors by passing through the colorful window glasses. with colorful ceramics & windows. One of the most elegant and most photographed pieces of architecture in Shiraz, the Pink Mosque was built at the end of the 19th century.

Next we have a short visit here in  traditional bazaar of Vakil and SarayMoshir which are located all in the oldest part of shiraz.

After visiting Vakil complex,we will visit “Shah Cheragh” magnificent mausoleums, with the dazzling mirror mosaics Art.

It is time to visit a very Famous Nature Highlight in Shiraz.it is called Maharlou Lake (Pink Lake)In the evening.

O/N Shiraz

DAY 2: SHIRAZ

Day Highlights

Persepolis (UNESCO WHS)

Naghsh-e Rostam, (Ancient Necropolis)

Quran Gate 

Tomb of Iranian Famous Poet (Hafiz Tomb)

O/N Shiraz.

(UNESCO WHS) Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam)
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Tomb of Iranian Famous Poet (Hafiz Tomb) (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Persepolis (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Persepolis (3)
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(UNESCO WHS) Persepolis
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Tomb of Iranian Famous Poet (Hafiz Tomb)
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We have an excursion to the impressive (UNESCO WHS) Takht-e Jamshid or as Greek historians Herodotus called it, “Persepolis

Numerous palaces, gates, stairs with reliefs, halls, the treasury used to protect the Achaemenid Empire’s legendary treasures are to be visited.

then, you will visit Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, the rock reliefs and some tombs of the Achaemenid emperors.

In the evening, you will enjoy by walking around Quran Gate 

Afternoon in Shiraz you will visit the Tomb of Hafez, the world famous Iranian poet, whose masterpiece Divan inspired German poet Goethe to verify the “West-Eastern Divan” in 1814.

O/N Shiraz.

DAY 3: SHIRAZ & ISFAHAN

Day Highlights

leave Shiraz to Isfahan (“Half of the World”)

(UNESCO WHS) Pasargadae

O/N Isfahan

(UNESCO WHS) Pasargadae (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Pasargadae (3)
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(UNESCO WHS) Pasargadae (4)
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(UNESCO WHS) Pasargadae
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Esfahan
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In the morning time, we will leave Shiraz to Isfahan, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the other name of the city is “Nesf-e Jahan” which means “Half of the World”.

Isfahan is the city of Islamic architecture.

one the way to Isfahan, visiting (UNESCO WHS) Pasargad. where Cyrus the Great is resting for centuries.

O/N Isfahan

DAY 4: ISFAHAN

Day Highlights

Vank Cathedral (Jolfa Armenian district)

(UNESCO WHS) Jame-Mosque 

Oljaito Mehrab

Khaju Bridge 

sio sepol Bridge

Zayandeh rood river

 O/N Isfahan

(UNESCO WHS) Jame Mosque (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Jame Mosque (3)
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(UNESCO WHS) Jame Mosque
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Oljaito Mehrab
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sio sepol Bridge
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Vank Cathedral (Jolfa Armenian district)
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walking around  Armenian district (Jolfa) and visit Vank Cathedral, which is the example of the colorful architecture to mirror Christians’ religious and spiritual concepts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              After that, we will visit Jame-Mosque (UNESCO WHS) and its incredible Oljaito Mehrab.  

In the evening, you will walk around Khaju Bridge and sio sepol Bridge (Zayandeh rood river).

O/N Isfahan

DAY 5: ISFAHAN

Day Highlights

(UNESCO WHS) Naghsh-e-Jahan Square

(UNESCO WHS) Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

(UNESCO WHS) Ali-Qapu palace

Isfahan Traditional Bazaar 

Persian Carpet studio

 O/N Isfahan

(UNESCO WHS) Ali-Qapu palace (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Ali-Qapu palace
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(UNESCO WHS) Imam Mosque
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(UNESCO WHS) Naghsh-e-Jahan Square
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(UNESCO WHS) Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (2)
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(UNESCO WHS) Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
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We have a great day in Isfahan, the masterpiece of Islamic archeology, by visiting (Naghsh-e-Jahan Square) (UNESCO WHS), then visiting,Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, every viewer can be absorbed by its dome color which is going to be changed from dawn to dusk. 

The Ali-Qapu palace is the next site, which means “great gate”. it is very famous in naturalistic wall paintings. 

Traditional Bazaar is the other important part of the main square.

Next we are going to have an amazing experience of weaving the Persian Carpet in a famous carpet studio. Now you have free time to stroll in the covered bazaar with your tour guide. You might like to have a look at the different particular types of handicrafts around the bazaar and buy a prestigious souvenir.

O/N Isfahan

DAY 6: ISFAHAN- KASHAN & ABYANEH

Day Highlights

Abyaneh historical village

(UNESCO WHS) Fin persian Garden 

Abassi traditional house

Agha Bozorg Mosque

O/N Kashan

(UNESCO WHS) Chehel-Sotun Persian Garden
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(UNESCO WHS) Fin persian Garden
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Soltan amir ahmad traditional bathhouse (2)
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Soltan amir ahmad traditional bathhouse
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Tabatabaie traditinal house
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Traditional House In Kashan
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Early in the morning driving to Kashan, en route to Kashan we will visit Abyaneh village. The historical village has special historical houses, which are constructed with peculiar reddish hue mud.

In addition, inside the city Kashan we will visit Fin Garden (UNESCO WHS) a nice example of Persian garden.

In the evening , we will visit Abassi traditinal house & Agha Bozorg Mosque.

 

 

O/N Kashan

DAY 7: KASHAN-TEHRAN

Day Highlights

Drive to Tehran

The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Azadi Tower

Milad Tower

O/N Tehran

Azadi Tower
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Milad Tower (2)
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Milad Tower
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Tehran Capital City
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The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (2)
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The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
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After breakfast, we will drive to Tehran.

on the way to Tehran, we will visit The mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The shrine is flanked by four 91m-high towers symbolizing Khomeini’s age when he died. The huge gold central dome is adorned with 72 tulips, Inside the vast main hall, covered with 12,000 carpets each 12 sq. meters, Khomeini's tomb itself is enclosed in a stainless steel zarih, a cage-like casing through which pilgrims pay their respects and no small number of bank notes. Men and women approach respectfully from different sides.

Construction of the complex, covering 20 sq. km, began in 1989, but parts of it are yet to be completed. The plan is for the ceiling of the interior to be covered with tiny mirrors, as is the case with many other Shia shrines. it is not possible to carry professional camera inside the shrine (only normal one with permission if you are lucky)

we will have a photo stop at Azadi Tower, the last symbol of Tehran and a unique construction with traditional and modern architecture.

We will have a light city tour in the northern part of capital city (Milad Tower which is new and modern symbol of capital city. Aerial photography of the city from Milad tower is another amazing activity. Milad Tower, is a multi-purpose tower in Tehran. It is the sixth-tallest tower .it is the new symbol of modern Tehran.it helps you to have total viewpoint about the whole city and its vast area).

 O/N Tehran

DAY 8: TEHRAN EXCURSION AND DEPARTURE

Day Highlights

(UNESCO) Golestan Palace

Tehran old Grand Bazaar 

Tabi'at Bridge (nature bridge)

 

O/N Tehran

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National Museum
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Nature Bridge
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Tehran
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The second day in Tehran is a real experience of Persian life.

we will visit (UNESCO WHS) Golestan Palace, the first royal building in the capital city Tehran.

Close to the palace is Tehran Old Grand Bazaar ,which is one of the largest covered bazaars in the world, Tehran bazaar’s history dates back to more than a thousand years ago but the oldest parts of the current bazaar were built during the Safavid era in the 17th century.

enjoy by visiting Treasury of National Jewels Museum. (or alternatively visit Glass and Ceramic Museum) Here is the most dazzling collection of gemstones and jewelry, which are very famous in the world.

The National Jewelry Treasury is housed within the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the heart of Tehran.  It is Open during Saturday to Tuesday, 14.00 - 16.30.
Closed on Wednesdays, weekends and Public and Bank Holidays.

In the evening, it is time to visit and walking through Tabi'at Bridge (Nature Bridge) which is the largest pedestrian overpass Tehran. The 270-metre bridge connects two public parks.

DAY 9: TEHRAN-DEPARTURE

Day Highlights

Departure (Imam Khomeini International Airport)

Azadi Tower
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IKIA airport
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Milad Tower (2)
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Milad Tower
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Tehran(Azadi-Milad Towers)
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Early in the morning you have a transfer for departure flight to IKAI airport.

End Tour : TEHRAN

Services Included

  • Accommodation in hotels or local house as per itinerary or similar, including daily breakfast.
  • The prices are based on 3-4 star hotels.
  • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary including their applicable entrance fees.
  • Transportation with A/C.
  • English speaking guide and other main languages.
  • Half board
  • Domestic flight (based on the itinerary if it is mentioned)

Services Excluded

  • Application of visa & visa fee
  • Porter tips at hotels & waiter tips at restaurants
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Driver & Tour Guide tips
  • All personal nature expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, minibar, gifts, etc.
  • Daily refreshment
  • Anything not mentioned in the Included list

Notes

. Visa fee must be paid by the passengers to the consular section of Iranian embassy upon receiving their visa.

. The passengers must indicate the city in which they like to get their visa (where there is an Iranian embassy consular section) upon purchasing the tour.

. Any other service(s) not specified in “Services Included” section of this proposal.

. Hotels can be changed based on clients’ request or unavailability. Rates may change according to room categories/hotels changes.

.  Above mentioned durations are based on Iranian calendar.

. Working days in Iran are Saturday – Wednesday. Thursdays are half day however many offices are closed on Thursdays.

. The National Jewelry Museum is open on Saturdays to Tuesdays, if the program in Tehran is not match the days; we will visit Reza Abbasi Museum instead.

Cancellation Policy

• 2 months before the day of the tour no cancellation fee
• 1 month  before the day of the tour 10 % cancellation fee
• 20 days  before the day of the tour 30 % cancellation fee

• 1 week before the day of the tour 50 % cancellation fee
• 48 hours or no attendance in the tour no amount of the booking price will be refunded.

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