Iran Glory Tour

Shiraz, Isfahan, and Kashan are the three important historical and cultural cities of Iran.

The main historical monuments are located inside these cities or in their surroundings.

Iran Glory Tour

Is a short trip which provides an opportunity for you to visit the high lights of Iran in 8 days.

On your early morning arrival at Tehran airport, you will be met by our representative carrying a card with our logo (transfer information) who will transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our late-morning tour of Tehran commences. Iran glory tour offers the major highlights of Iran in just eight days to those who are facing a lack of time and are interested to visit as much as possible. So Iran glory tour is what we highly recommend to you.

Tehran

A modern metropolis prides itself on having unique museums with immense and unrivaled collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era.
Our late morning tour(Iran Glory Tour) begins with a trip to the Archaeological Museum, one of the rare places in the world where we have the special opportunity to visit and experience the “evolution of mankind” through the marvelous display of historical remains.

Lunch will be in an exquisite traditional Iranian restaurant.

Afterward, we will visit a world of jewels in the priceless Crown Jewels Museum one of which includes one of the two greatest diamonds, Darya-e-Noor (sea of light).
At the end of the day, we will get a chance to see a variety of Persian hand-woven carpets and rugs in the Carpet Museum. Stay overnight in Tehran.

National Jewel Museum

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A morning visit to Saad Abad Complex. This palace dates back to the Pahlavi dynasty (20th century).

Our Tehran excursion will end at the Ceramic Museum. Then, we will have a tasty Iranian lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Afterward, we will transfer to the airport to fly to Shiraz. Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Shiraz is the center of Persian culture and above all, it is the city of roses and nightingales, gardens, and poetry.

The excursion starts with 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 the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque.

Next, we will have an Iranian lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in Shiraz.
This gorgeous city is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Saadi.

Hafez

He is one of the great poets who impressed everyone with his mastery. His poems give us a special feeling and the peace in his tomb is really atmospheric.

Hafez Tomb

Saadi

He is a philosopher and mystic poet. About seven previous centuries he traveled to different countries and cities. Then, he collected all his experiences in verse and rhyme prose in two books named Boustan and Golestan.

These two books give you lots of inspiration and information. We will visit their tombs.

Saadi Tomb

In the evening, we will visit Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh mausoleum. After that, Jahan Nama Garden. Finally, we will visit the Delgosha Garden and Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city of Shiraz will remain in our mind.

Stay overnight in Shiraz. We invite you to try an unforgettable experience of Iran family dinner with an Iranian family to get acquainted with their lifestyle, hospitality, and traditions. Spending an evening with an Iranian family is as valuable as a long trip to Iran.

Our visit for today is Persepolis. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C. , Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire.

It seems that Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as  the seat of the king but also, primarily, as a showplace and a spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire such as Nowruz (New Year, March 21st).

Persepolis, Fars province, Iran

Next is Necropolis. Opposite the mountain of Rahmat, ten minutes to the west of Persepolis, proudly stands the Necropolis, the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings(550-330 B.C). The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to Elamite(3200-539 B.C.) and Sassanid periods(224-651 A.D). Then, drive toward Isfahan and stay overnight there.

Isfahan is the pearl of traditional Islamic archaeology. Because of its glories, it 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.

Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace, Chehel Sutoon, and Hasht Behesht Palaces, and also visit one of the most famous bazaars in Iran. Stay overnight in Isfahan

Isfahan’s Jame’a(Congregational) mosque displays several centuries of historical Islamic evolution. This mosque is a gallery of Islamic art and architecture in which the progress of Islamic art and architecture from the outset of Islam through to recent times is evident.

isfahan jame mosque

Then, we will visit Vank Church, one of the world’s most beautiful Armenian churches. Our day will conclude with a visit to Monar Jomban, the tomb of a Sufi with its shaking minarets and some historical bridges. The evening is free for leisure.

On the way to Kashan, we will visit the UNESCO villagers who speak, live, and dress in the original Persian style.
Next, drive to Kashan and visit Tabatabaei and Borujerdi houses in Kashan and some other historical places.

Abyaneh, Isfahan Province, Iran

Today visit Qom (if it is possible) before being transferred to the airport, Depart Iran the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.