Royal Tour
Day 1: arrival in Tehran and the start of the tour
Upon your early morning arrival in Tehran airport, you will be cordially received by our representative carrying our logo who accompanies you to your hotel where you can take rest and you have time to take rest and get ready for tomorrow morning tour.
Your tour begins with archaeological museum.Then you will head to National Jewel museum in which you will visit the Priceless diamond Daryaye Noor. Lunch will be set in an Iranian Traditional restaurant.
Afterwards, you will visit Golestan Garden which is made of several grand buildings set around a lovely garden.
National Museum ,Tehran, Iran
Day 2: Tehran
The morning tour starts with Sa`dabad garden which dates back to Pahlavid dynasty. You can see some of these depending on the time and the preference of your tour guide. Afterwards, It is time to visit ceramic museum with impressive glass wares.
Day 3: Drive to Qazvin (130 km)
The foundation of this city dates back to Sassanid era (3rd century ), in the time of Shahpour the 1st. This city was once the capital of Iran in 16th century (Safavid era). Today you will visit the jaame mosque, Aliqapou palace, and then, the bazaar.
Imamzade Hossein, Qazvin
Day 4: Drive to Alamout castle
After an early breakfast you will head to Alamout (assassins) castle which is 120 km.
Day5: Drive to Masouleh (223km)
Masouleh is in Gilan province, North Iran Which is at least a millennium old, it is step like and earthy coloured. next, You can explore this wonderful and beautiful village. Stay overnight in Masouleh.
Day6: Drive to Sarein (300 km)
Today you will drive to Sarein via Astara and you will also drive along the Caspian Sea.
Sarein
Is a small town in North West Iran which is so famous for its hot spring resorts and the ski resort. Tonight you stay in Sarein.
Day 7: Drive to Ardabil(25 km)
The city tour start right after arriving in Ardabil.
The tour starts with Sheikh Safi- od Din Mausoleum,
Archaeology museum and Ilkhanid Mongol (jaame) mosque. You stay in Ardabil tonight.
Day 8: Drive to Kaleibar
Today we drive 226 km to visit Babak Khorramdin ciadel.The landscape is fantastic.Bābak Khorram-Din was one of the main Persian revolutionary leaders of the Iranian of the Khorram-Dinān. He was the leader of a local freedom movement fighting the Abbasid Caliphate. The Khorramdin rebellion of Babak spread to the Western and Central parts of Iran and lasted more than twenty years before it was defeated.
stay overnight in Kaleibar.
Day 9: Drive to Tabriz via Jolfa(140km)
Today’s excursion includes the historical border city of Julfa which is located near the Aras River and the fascinating forests of Arasbaran. Julfa is the stronghold of the Armenian Christians who possess a rich and unique culture of their own. We will visit the ancient churches there. The St. Stepanos Monastery (Maghartavank) is an Armenian monastery about 15 km northwest of Jolfa city, East Azarbaijan Province northeast Iran. Then we will drive 140 km to Tabriz. Stay overnight in Tabriz.
IL Goli Building ,Tabriz ,Iran
Day 10: Visiting Tabriz
Visitors enjoy the sightseeing here such as the former Shah Goli or the present Eil Goli (the Shah’s pool) which is the name of a large park in Tabriz. Then, we will visit the exotic bazaar which is one of the oldest bazaars of the Middle East and the largest covered traditional bazaar in the world. The next place to visit is Kabood Mosques Remains of a Great Mosque Kabood or Jahanshah Mosque which dates back to 870 CE after the supervision of Jahanshah’s wife, Jan Beigum Khatoon.
Day 11: driving 298 km to Takab
On the way we will visit Kandowan village where the people are still living in man made caves. In the we will visit the archaeological site of Takht-e Suleyman, in north-western Iran. The site includes the principal Zoroastrian sanctuary partly rebuilt in the Ilkhanid Mongo (13th century). Stay overnight in Takab.
Day 12: Drive to Hamedan (250 km)
The sightseeing starts by Hegmatane Archeological Palace. The next fascinating step will be Alavid Dome which is a four-sided interesting 12th century mausoleum belonging to the late Seljuk period.
Baba taher tomb which is located in a park, surrounded by flowers and winding paths. Baba Taher is known as one of the most revered and respectable early poets in Iranian literature.
Day 13: Hamedan
Today the 1st stop is Avicenna tomb, Avicenna was a Persian polymath who is famous as one of the most significant thinkers and writers of the Islamic Golden Age.
Afterwards, you drive to Alisadr Cave. Alisadr is the world’s biggest water cave, where you sit in a boat and visit the cave. This cave is located at 48°18’E 35°18’N, in the southern part of Ali Sadr village. After lunch you will drive back to Hamedan to visit the inscriptions of Darius the Great and his son Xerxes on Alvand mountain.
Tomb of Baba Taher-e Oryan
Day 14: Drive to Kermanshah (189 km)
On the way to Kermanshah,we will visit The carvings at Bisotun which are set high in the rock facing onto an important trade route for all travellers to see. The site is 30km to Kermanshah. the last one is Taaghe Bostan Which has a collection of Sassanid bass reliefs. Stay overnight in Kermanshah.
Day 15: Drive to Suhshtar via Khoramabad
On the way,we will visit the Falak-ol-Aflak castle in Khorram Abad, dating back to Sassanian period (224-651 AD). Stay overnight in Shushtar..
Day16: Visit , Shushtar, Susa and Choghazanbil
During the Sassanian era, it was an island city on the Karun River and selected to become the winter capital. we will visit the charming Shushtar Hydraulic water system.
Susa is the next stop. One of the oldest cities in the world. Excavations have uncovered evidence of continual habitation dating back to 4200 BCE. we will visit the ruins of Darius the Great’s Apadana palace (Achaemenid Dynasty 550-330 BC)Archaeological museum and Daniel Mausoleum.
Next, is Chogha Zanbil temple. It is one of the few extant ziggurats outside Mesopotamia (the other is Sialk). Archaeological excavations undertaken between 1951 and 1962 revealed the site , and the ziggurat is considered to be the best preserved example in the world. In 1979, Choqa Zanbil became the first Iranian site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Stay overnight in Ahvaz.
Day 17: Drive to Shiraz via Bishapoor(600Km)
On the way, we will stop to visit the Ancient Bishapour city dating back to Sassanian Dynasty ( 224-651 AD).
The next marvellous step will be Tang –e- Chogan which is a valley with a running river at north of the Ancient city of Bishapour. There are 6 giant rock carvings on walls telling the story of the Roman Empire defeat by Sassanid king, Shapour II (309 -379) and also king Bahram II (276–293) conquering Arabs and rebels. Stay overnight in Shiraz
Day 18: Shiraz
Shiraz is the city of Gardens, poetry, Rose and nightingales.
In full city tour of Shiraz you will visit The Eram garden, NasirolMolk mosque, Zand complex that includes ( Karim Khan castle, Vakil bath house, Vakil mosque and Vakil bazar).
Day 19: Shiraz
Drive to Persepolis and Necropolis (60 km).
Persepolis, this magnificent site embodies the columns and imposing gate ways leave you in no doubt that this is the finest jewel in the empire’s crown greatest success of the ancient Achaemenid Empire. It was the spring capital of Iran where the representatives of the neighbouring states came over in Nowruz (21st of March) to visit and bring gifts for the Kings; at other times of the year it was probably deserted. In perseppolis there are seven palaces which are either private or public
Necropolis, (Naghshe-E-Rostam). The rock tombs are magnificent, hewn out of a cliff high above the ground, the four tombs are believed to be those of Achaemenid Kings, so the eight Sassanid bass reliefs carved beneath the facades of Achaemenid tombs depict sense of imperial conquests and royal ceremonies.
Day 20: Drive to Yazd Via Pasargade (441 km)
Today you can visit The tomb of Cyrus the Great and his private and public palaces. Afterwards, you will head to Abarkooh to visit The Mud-ice house and the second oldest Cyprus. Then, drive to Yazd. stay overnight there.
Day 21: Yazd
Yazd is the oldest adobe city in the world with its mosques, the co- existing splendid fire temple.
Full day city tour of Yazd to visit the Towers of silence where Zoroastrians used to leave the dead bodies to be eaten by the vultures, Fire temple, Amir Chakhmagh complex and you will get a breath-taking perspective of the oldest adobe city. In the afternoon you will visit the old district of the city, Alexander`s prison and Dolat Abad garden. Stay overnight in Yazd.
Day 22: Drive to Isfahan
En-route to Esfahan you will stop in Meybod to visit the Caravanserai ,Safavid Mud-ice-house and Narin Castle.
Then, a short stop in Nain city in order to visit one of the oldest Jamee mosques of Iran. Finally, drive to Isfahan. The afternoon is on your leisure.
Day 23: Esfahan
Isfahan is the capital of Islamic Iran . The exquisite blue mosaics of Isfahan buildings. Its great Bazar and gorgeous bridges demand as much as your time to spare. You will visit Imam sq (Naghsh-e jahansq) and the bazar. After that, you will visit chehelsotoon palace (40 columned). This palace is another highlight of Esfahan which has been built in 17 century by the grace of Safavid Kings as governmental and ceremonial palace. You also visit Hasht Behesht(8 Paradise) Palace. Stay Overnight in Esfahan.
Isfahan. Chehelsotoon Palace.
Day 24: Isfahan
Today you will go to the old jaame mosque which is well-known as the bride of the mosques or the museum of art Museum. Afterwards, you will head to the wonderful Armenian Church (Vank). Stay overnight in Esfahan.
Day 25: Drive to Kashan
En route you will stop in Abyaneh UNESCO village which is located at the foot of Karkas mountain and in the vicinity of dessert. Appreciate the serenity of this quaint village with its splendid archaeology and meet the villagers who speak, live and dress in original Persian style. Stay in Kashan.
Day 26: Kashan
Kashan and its surroundings have been home to human settlements since at least 4th millennium BCE. Some of the most impressive surviving architecture is from Qajar era, where the mansions of the rich and powerful persons, either merchants or citizens have been decorated with stucco, coloured glass and lofty wind towers. In full day city tour of Kashan, you will visit the Historical houses such as Boroojerdiha and Tabatabaee houses, Soltan Mir Ahmad bathhouse, fin garden, Seyalk hills and bazaar.
Day 27: Departure
En route you will stop in Qom, the 2nd religious city of Iran after Mashhad, where is home to both the magnificent Hazrat-e Masoomeh shrine and the hard-line clerics who have ruled the country since 1980. Then, you will be transferred to the airport to leave Iran with fond memories.
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Includedinvitation letter for visaDomestic AirfareProfessional GuideAccomodationLocal transportationBreakfast
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Not IncludedIran visa fee at the airport or embassyDeparture Taxeslunch and dinnerEntry Feesportage feelaundry
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