Cultural Treasures, 15 Days

Tehran- Hamadan - Kermanshah - Andimeshk - Dezful -Susa -Tschoqa Zanbil -Shuschtar -Ahvaz - Bischapur - Shiraz - Persepolis - Naqsch-e Rostam - Pasargadae - Kerman - Mahan - Yazd - Isfahan - Teheran


Day 01, Tehran:
Arrive Tehran airport from Frankfurt; greetings and transfer to the hotel. O/N in Howeyzeh Hotel (2 nights)

Day 02, Tehran:
Full day city tour in Tehran; visit Archaeological & Islamic Arts Museum, Jewel Museum, Bazaar.

Day 03, Tehran- Hamadan (340 km):
Drive to Hamadan; visit the Tomb of Esther and Mordkhai, Alawian Dome, the Tomb of Avicenna, the Stone Lion of Alexander, Ganj Nameh and Mardom Park. O/N in Bu Ali Hotel

Day 04, Hamadan - Kermanshah (190 km):
Drive to Kermanshah via Kangavar where you will visit Anahita Temple. Continue to Kermanshah, en route visit Bisotun rock and Taq-e Bostan grottoes. In Kermanshah visit Bazaar. O/n in Azadegan Hotel

Day 05, Kermanshah - Andimeshk (350 km):
In the morning visit Takieh Moaven ol Molk then drive to Andimeshk and en route visit Pol-e Dokhtar bridge and the Vally of Karkheh River. Continue to Andimeshk. O/N in Andimeshk Grand Hotel

Day 06, Dezful - Susa - Chogha Zanbil - Shushtar - Ahvaz (220 km):
Drive to Ahvaz via Dezful and Susa. Visit Imamzadeh Sadre Rudband in Dezful and in Susa visit Apadana Palace, Museum and Daniel's grave. Also visit Elamite temple of Choghazanbil and in Shushtar visit Qajar Water Mills. Continue to Ahvaz. O/N in Fajr Hotel

Day 07, Ahwaz - Bishapur - Shiraz (580 km):
Full day drive to Shiraz, en route visit Sasanid ruins of Bishapour and Tange Chowgan rock reliefs. Continue to Shiraz. O/N Aryo Barzan or Eram Hotel (2 nights)l

Day 08, Persepolis - Naghsh-e Rostam - Pasargadae - Shiraz (240 km):
Full day excursion to Persepolis, Naghsh-e Rostam with rock graves and reliefs and Pasargade with Cyrus tomb. Return to Shiraz. Visit the Tomb of Hafez and The Holy Shrine of Shah Cheragh (from outside) and / or Ali ebne Hamzeh mosque with mirror tiles interior.

Day 09, Shiraz - Kerman (570 km):
Full day drive to Kerman; en route see Maharlu and Bakhtegan salt lakes and visit the ruins of Sassanid Palace in Sarvestan. Continue to Kerman. O/N in Tourist Inn or Akhavan Hotel (2 nights)

Day 10, Kerman - Mahan - Kerman (350 km):
Drive to Rayen via Mahan, in Mahan visit the Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah Vali and former royal Shazdeh Garden, after visit of ruined fortress in Rayen, return to Kerman or follow some kilometers the road to Golbaf where you will see beautiful scenery of coloured mountains and return to Kerman.

Day 11, Kerman - Yazd (370 km):
In the morning visit Bazaar and Ganj Ali Khan complex with Caravanserai and Bath. Then drive to Yazd. Upon arrival visit The Tower of Silence and Amir Chaqmaq Takieh. O/N in Karavan Hotel or Tourist Inn

Day 12, Yazd - Isfahan (340 km):
In the morning visit Friday Mosque, Rokn od Din Mosque, Fire Temple and Dowlat Abad Garden with wind tower. Then drive to Isfahan via Nain. In Nain visit Friday Mosque and traditional Pirnia house, continue to Isfahan. O/N Espadan or Azadi Hotel (2 nights)

Day 13, Isfahan:
Full day city tour in Isfahan beginning from Imam Square with Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, Ali Qapu Palace and Bazaar. In the evening stroll along old bridges.

Day 14, Isfahan - Tehran:
Full day city tour in Ifahan, visit Chehel Sotun Palace, Vank Church and old Friday Mosque. In the evening transfer to the airport and flight to Tehran. O/N in Howeyzeh Hotel

Day 15, Tehran:
Transfer to the international airport for departure flight.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to individual day of arrival, we may have to change the itinerary slightly, as public holidays or days of closure at museums and other attractions may cause a possible variation. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility.

Bisotun Darius relief

Bostan Grotto Front

Teheran Bastan Mus Rhyton Ekbatana 5.cen BC

Choga Zanbil Elamite pyramid

Persepolis relief bull and lion

YAZD Wind towers

YAZD Roknod Din inside dome

Isfahan Lotfullah Mosque inside

Isfahan Khaju Bridge evening

Isfahan Siose Pol Derwish

 



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Individual Tour - Rates in Euro per person from/to Tehran(land only), valid till 31.12, 2008

Prices include following services:
  • accommodation as indicated
  • meal plan: breakfast
  • all transportation and transfers
  • all entrance fees
  • pick up and drop off in the airport
  • english speaking local driver-guide
Price does not include:
  • visa fees at the respective embassy (about 50,- EUR p.P.)
  • international or domestic flights
  • airport taxes
  • personal expenses
  • fees for cameras and videocams
  • additional meals

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