TRIP HIGHLIGHTS & ITINERARY
With a rich history and some of the most beautiful architectural styles on the planet, Iran offers endless adventures. Take an Iran journey with us and we’ll show you the secrets of this fascinating country. You will visit the ancient city of Pasargadae, Shiraz with its beautiful Persian gardens, the oasis city of Yazd with its unique architecture and Zoroastrian Community. Also, included in the trip is a full day excursion to Persepolis, one of the most important sites of the ancient world.
Tour Highlights
Journey to Tehran. The city of colorful lights, intriguing sounds and never-ending motion
Meet Iranian people and be welcomed to their country
Wander through the bazaar in Kashan
Spend the day in Isfahan exploring Imam square and its mosques
Visit beautiful Na’in and Meybod, and amazing Mesr Desert
Visit Yazd, the city of Zoroastrians
Discover Persepolis, tomb of Darius the Great
Visit Nasir Al Molk, the pink mosque in Shiraz and many more…
Free Special Entertainments (Optional)
» Half a day experiencing the Nomadic life and staying alongside an Iranian nomad family that is likely to be one of the most memorable parts of your journey.
» Half day Persian hospitality tour to spend time with an Iranian family, learn and help to cook homemade foods and eat like Iranian people.
» One-day tour of Iran’s Northern railway and crossing the Alborz mountains on SURFIRAN’s private train (Departure every Thursday 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM).
» Watch a Zurkhaneh performance. Zurkhaneh is a form of traditional martial arts in Iran, where men practise callisthenics and other body-building exercises in a ring. In 2010 Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh rituals inscribed on the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
» Visit an old system of water supply called Qanat.
Accomodation
We use good quality hotels rated at the Iranian Local House and 3-star level on this tour. Local star ratings may vary slightly from international standards. Accommodation is based on double or twin en-suite rooms with air conditioning.
All couples will have a private double room.
Single travelers must pay extra to have their private room.