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Iran is the crown jewel of the Middle East. This country is a treasure trove of architectural wonder, with its glorious Islamic mosques, gardens, and palaces. History’s biggest empires left their mark here. The Mongols under Ghengis Khan, the Macedonians under Alexander the Great, and the Persians under King Xerxes have all been throughout present-day Iran, and their influence is everywhere. Above all the history and architecture is the Iranian people. Hospitality to strangers is the norm in this great nation. Any traveller willing to open their heart to Iran will enter as a stranger and leave as a friend—precisely what the Iranian people would want.

Itinerary

Day One, Oct 17 2027
Arrival in Tehran

• Arrive at Tehran airport and meet the driver in Arrivals before transferring to the hotel to relax for the evening.

• Overnight in Tehran.
Day Two, Oct 18 2027
Tour of Tehran

• Today we’ll take a day tour of Tehran, visiting sites such as Golestan Palace, a beautiful 15th-century complex with historical architecture and the National Museum, where we can see exhibits depicting ancient art.

• Afterwards, we will head to the National Garden Gate, then the bazaar, where we can get something to eat and explore the traditional shops.

• Overnight in Tehran.
Day Three, Oct 19 2027
Tehran to Kashan

• In the morning, we will continue our tour around the capital, visiting the Carpet Museum and Azadi Tower.

• In the afternoon, we depart for Kashan, a city known for its silk and glazed
earthenware tiles. Here we’ll relax and have dinner before settling down for
the evening.

• Overnight in Kashan.
Day Four, Oct 20 2027
Kashan

• After breakfast, we take a tour of Kashan, starting at Fin Garden and Borujerdi House.

• We will then take a walk down to the bazaar, which has beautiful domed roofs, before heading to the Soltan Hammam, a lovely bathhouse with stunning views from the rooftop.

• Afterwards, we will continue our journey and drive to Isfahan.

• Overnight in Isfahan.
Day Five, Oct 21 2027
Isfahan

• Today we will have a day tour of Isfahan, visiting Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Imam Khomeini and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques and Ali Qapu Palace.

• In the evening, we’ll spend time at Si-o-Se-Pol and Khaju Bridges before heading for dinner.

• Overnight in Isfahan.
Day Six, Oct 22 2027
Isfahan to Yazd

• We will start with a half-day tour of Isfahan, touring Chehel Sotoun Palace and the UNESCO site of Jame Mosque.

• In the afternoon, we will head to Yazd, said to be one of the oldest living cities in the world.

• Overnight in Yazd.
Day Seven, Oct 23 2027
Yazd

• After breakfast, we will take a day tour of Yazd. The city is over five thousand years old and home to Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest organised religions.

• We will visit Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Water Museum, Jameh Mosque, Dolat Abad Garden, Tower of Silence, Zoroastrian Fire Temple and the old district.

• Overnight in Yazd.
Day Eight, Oct 24 2027
Pasargadae

• This morning, we will head to the ancient ruins of Pasargadae, a UNESCO site that was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great.

• Depart for Shiraz in the afternoon.

• Overnight in Shiraz.
Day Nine, Oct 25 2027
Ancient City of Persepolis

• Visit the ancient city of Persepolis in the morning, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city was founded by Darius I and was renowned as the gem of the Achaemenid era. The vast site comprises reception halls, private palaces, a royal treasury and fortifications.

• Afterwards, we’ll continue onwards to Naghsh-e-Rostam, the Royal Necropolis, where we can see the remains of palaces and edifices.

• Overnight in Shiraz.
Day Ten, Oct 26 2027
Shiraz

• Today we’ll take a day tour of Shiraz. We will start by visiting the Pink Mosque to see the morning sunlight reflected through the stained-glass windows, creating a picturesque display of colours.

• Afterwards, we’ll see the Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine, Tomb of Hafez, Eram Garden,
Narenjestan House and the outside of Karim Khan Citadel.

• Overnight in Shiraz.
Day Eleven, Oct 27 2027
Tour Ends

• Here the tour ends, departure from Shiraz, or we can help arrange a domestic flight back to Tehran.

Iran Discovery Tour
Tour Price: £1595
Deposit: £500
Single room supplement: £290

Tour Price: £1595
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