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A Taste of Ancient Persia alongside Discovering the Pearl of the Persian Gulf
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Looking for a terrific travel destination in autumn? Visiting Iran during fall gives you a chance to immerse in its beautiful, refreshing, colorful nature, pleasing rainfalls, and nice cool weather covering the whole country. However, at this time of the year, the southern part of Iran enjoys a more scrumptious climate than northern Iran, which is slightly cooler. Although Iran is famous for being a historical and cultural destination, fewer people know Iran as a country with eye-catching beaches and exciting water sports. On this planned itinerary, besides traveling through the Iran Classic Route, you will take a trip to the southern part of Iran, Kish Island, to try something different during your journey. Kish Island, one of the sumptuous Islands of the Persian Gulf, hosts thousands of Iranian and international travelers at any time of the year, especially in autumn and winter. This free zone, with various high-quality hotels and restaurants near peaceful costs and recreational waterfronts, provides a convenient stay you have never imagined. During your visit to Kish Island, you can relish the panoramic view of sunrise and sunset, take pleasure in cycling around the island, experience adrenaline-pumping water sports, and explore ancient historical relics of the territory. Therefore, by taking this tour, you will not only get familiar with Iranian culture and history, but you will also have the opportunity to have breathtaking moments on one of the exquisite beaches of Iran.
Highlights
- Digging deep into the history of ancient Persia by strolling through the relics of hundreds of years ago
- Exploring Kish Island, one of the luxuries Islands of Pesian Gulf
- Getting familiar with spectacular post Islamic architecture in Isfahan
- Discovering one of the brilliant traditional architectures in Yazd
- Wandering through the city of poetry, and literature and its magnificent gardens
Ideal Length of the Trip
15 daysWhen to go
October to MarchStart city
TehranFinish city
ShirazItinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Tehran. Transfer to the hotel. Your journey in Iran begins with a full day sightseeing in the Capital of Iran. Golestan Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is the first place to visit. The National Museum of Iran will be your next stop. This museum is the treasury of a collection of pre-Islamic and post Islamic items such as metal objects, pottery vessels, textile remains, and some scarce coins and books. Milad Tower will be the last place you visit today.
Overnight in Tehran.
Day 2
Have breakfast at the hotel. Then move to Mehrabad Airport for your flight to Kish Island.
Arrive in Kish. Transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can spend your free time enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Kish sandy beaches, and have a cup of coffee at one the wonderful cafés by the sea. If you desire, you can also ride a bicycle along side the Island costs.
Overnight in Kish.
Day 3
On the second day of your visit, you will experience thrilling moments by doing several water sports in one of the beaches, having good recreational services near your place of stay. Mir Mahna Beach, Marjan Beach, Fisherman Beach, Simorgh Beach are among the best amusement parks in Kish Island. Jet-skiing, speedboat, parasailing, diving, shuttle, and banana are the exciting activities you can try at these resorts.
Besides, there are massage parlor, swimming pool, and coffee shops on these beaches for the comfort of the travelers.
For lunch, there many good traditional restaurants and fast foods or food courts to choose from.
In the afternoon, you can experience motorcycling or electronic scooters on the beach line.
Overnight in Kish.
Day 4
The third day of your stay will be dedicated to exploring the ancient relics of the Island like Kariz underground city which belongs to 2500 years ago. After that, you will head toward the ancient city of Harirah, constructed during the Ilkhanid period.
Foodland is our suggestion for the lunch time. You can taste modern food with quality in this amazing place.
In the evening, you will go to Dolphin Park to see playful dolphins, doing stunning movement, which amaze the audiences. Moreover, you can visit the Bird Garden by train, which is so interesting.
Overnight in Kish
Day 5
Flight to Tehran. Transfer to the hotel. Today your city tour begins by visiting Saad Abad Palace built during the Qajar period. Reza Abbasi Museum, holding a collection of Iranian carpets and rugs will be your next place to discover.
In the evening, you can either stay at the hotel or go to Darband, one of the popular neighborhoods of north Tehran, where people usually gather to eat Lunch or dinner or have a cup of tea while enjoying the fresh environment.
Overnight in Tehran
Day 6
Drive to Kashan. Visit Abyaneh, a village famous for its red houses.
Overnight in Kashan
Day 7
Your city tour begins by visiting Fin Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site from the Safavid era.
Your tour will go on by visiting three of Kashan's most amazing traditional houses of the Qajar era, including Tabatabai House, Āmeri House, and Borujerdi House.
Drive to Isfahan. Overnight in Isfahan
Day 8
The first day of your visit in Isfahan get started by visiting Isfahan Jameh Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site believed to be one of the most outstanding examples of Islamic architecture in Iran.
Naghsh- e Jahan Square, a complex including Aliqapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfolah Mosque, and Qeysarieh Bazaar, will be your next stop.
Overnight in Isfahan
Day 9
Today you will see Vank Cathedral in the New Julfa district of Isfahan.
You will be taken to Chaharbagh St to enjoy the beautiful view of the historical Sio-Se Pol and Khaju Bridges at night, giving a well-favored luster to the appearance of the Zayandehrud river with their play of lights.
Overnight in Isfahan.
Day 10
Move to Yazd through Naein. In Naein, visit the wonderful handicrafts Rock workshops of Mohammad Abad. In Naein, you can also explore the historical sites like the traditional Bazaar and Jameh Mosque of Naein, which are very old but have still preserved their beauty.
If time allows, you can also look at Pirnia House, also known as Desert Anthropology Museum.
Continue your way to Yazd. Overnight in Yazd.
Day 11
Go to Yazd Fire Temple to see the unbelievable never-ending burning fire, beside which Zoroastrians practice their religion.
Then, continue your way to visit Yazd Jameh Mosque. As you are heading toward Alexander’s Prison (A National heritage site) in Yazd, it would be a miss if you do not wander about the traditional texture of the Fahadan locality.
Your next stop would be at the splendid Amir Chakhmaq Square; a complex including a mosque, a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, a cold water well, and a confectionery. You can also enjoy the picturesque view made by the illumination of the building after the sunset which is so magnetic for the visitors.
Dowlat Abad Garden (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is another popular historical site in Yazd you are going to visit. The most outstanding part of this garden is its 33.8-meter-tall wind tower, which is the tallest wind tower in the world.
Overnight in Yazd
Day 12
Leave for Shiraz. On your way, visit the Tower of Silence, where ancient Zoroastrians put their dead bodies and let the vultures eat the corpses. They believed that earth, fire, and water were sacred elements and should not get polluted by burning or burying dead bodies.
Then move to Abarkuh to visit the 4000-year Cypress of Abarkuh. Aghazadeh house is considered to be the most beautiful traditional mansion in Abarkuh.
Pasargadae is your last stop today; the tomb of Cyrus the Great (a UNESCO World Heritage), founder of the Achaemenid kingdom and owner of the first human rights cylinder.
Arrive in Shiraz. Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 13
Your city tour begins with visiting the wonderful Nasir al Molk Mosque or Pink Mosque.
Not far from the pink mosque is a beautiful traditional house and garden, Narenjestan- e Ghavam, decorated with colorful flowers, fountains, and date palms. After that, you will go to see Zandieh Complex, including Vakil Bazaar and Bath.
In the afternoon, you will be taken to visit Eram Garden, which is a historical and unearthly Persian garden with a wide range of plants in it. Following that garden, you can also explore the Tomb of Saadi, known as Saadieh. It is the mausoleum of Saadi, one of the greatest poets of the medieval period, also called the "The Master of Speech."
Overnight in Shiraz
Day 14
Drive to Marvdasht to visit Persepolis (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid dynasty.
Naghsh-e Rostam (Necropolis) is the next site you are going to see. It is an archeological place, and its significance lies in housing the sepulchers of four Achaemenid kings, particularly Darius the Great, in its mountains and the unique rock reliefs carved within the façade of the mountains of this limits. You can spot four more rock reliefs in Naghsh-e Rajab, another historical place within a few hundred-meter distances from Necropolis.
Drive back to Shiraz, and visit the lovely Tomb of Hafez or Hafezieh, which was constructed in honor of the illustrious Persian poet Hafez. The tranquil ambiance, the tomb, and the fragrance of the flowers, especially bitter oranges in the spring, tempt any visitors to spend a few hours there.
Overnight in Shiraz
Day 15
Transfer to the Dastgheyb International Airport for your departure flight.
Included
- Arrival & departure airport transfers
- Service to obtain the Iran visa tracking code
- Travel Insurance
- 14 nights of accommodation in standard-grade hotels
- English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- Meals: 15 breakfasts
Excluded
- Visa stamp fee
- International airfare
- Entrance fees
- Tips to local guides and drivers