The Essential Tour of Iran

 

About Iranian Essential Tour

Perfect tour for the first-time visitor to Iran, this itinerary offers an essential introduction to the capital, Tehran and some of the most popular surrounding cities. Spend seven days exploring this rarely-visited country, only recently re-opened for tourism, before the crowds cotton on. In our Essential Tour, we provides an exciting opportunity for the ones who want to have a deep experience of well-known destinations of this remarkable country. We invited you to join us on this tour and travel through Iran discovering the maze of bustling alleys in traditional bazaars, the modern side of Iranian metropolis in Tehran, the magnificence of Persian architecture in Isfahan and the wonder of Iranian ancient village in Abyaneh.

Cultural Tours of Iran

An enigmatic country like Iran has its root deep into its custom, culture, history and religion. Every corner of Iran is so full of beautiful nature, exquisite architecture and ancient history that you may have a hard time deciding where to go. Tours are a great way to discover the country from those who know it best and we plan special cultural tours for you.

 

Considered Destinations: Tehran, Kashan, Qamsar, Abyaneh, Isfahan, Yazd, Kerman, Tehran.

 

Day1: Tehran

Arrive in Tehran and welcomed by Sepehr Aseman Travel Agency and transfer to your hotel. You will have time to rest before our tour begins.

After breakfast you will enjoy of our tour that we provided for you. At first, you will visit The carpet and Jewelry museums. The carpet museum is the most valuable Iranian Carpet from the 9^th century till the contemporary era and is considered as a rich source of research for researchers.

The jewelry museum with an area about 1000 square meters is equipped with a safety system built by the Germans and it was active before the revolution and closed and reopened to the public in 1990. Then you go to the Bazaar. Soon after we go to have lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Afterwards, you go to visit Saadabad Complex with 18 magnificent historic palaces that we will visit two of them. Then you will transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Tehran.

 

Day2: Kashan

In the morning, after breakfast we leave Tehran and drive to Kashan, a city of light and flower. We begin our tour with a visit to the historic houses of Borujerdiha and Tabatabaeiha.

Then we will stop by The Fin Garden, a historical Persian garden which was planted during the safavid period. Then we go to have lunch. Afterwards we go to the traditional bazaar that it has a lot of historical monumets. At night, you will transfer to the Saraye Ameri Boutique Hotel. Overnight in kashan.

 

Day3: Drive to Isfahan, En_route visit Qamsar and Abyaneh

Early morning you leave Kashan and drive to Isfahan. En_route you will visit Qamsar and Abyane.

Qamsar is located in Isfahan Province. Qamsar’s reputation is based on the Gulab and the quality of it’s rose. We visit the “Saray Khatun” which is a monument with the combination of Islamic and original Iranian architecture and also is a legacy that will remain in the history and memory of the Iranian’s people.

Then you have lunch and countinue on to abyaneh, a small village that is hidden in the Karkas mountains. You meet the people that speak, live and dress in the original Persian style. Also you will go to the Jame mosque in Abiyaneh. Afterwards you drive to Isfahan. As soon as you arrive in Isfahan you check into the hotel.

Day4: Isfahan

In the morning you have breakfast and you will leave the hotel to visit Jame mosque that is a gallery of Islamic architecture.

Then we will visit Menar Jonban, the tomb of Sufi with some historical bridges.

After that we go to The Vank Cathedral that is a most beautiful Armenian churches in the world.

At lunchtime you will go to the Ara khan restaurant.. After you had lunch, you pay a visit to Sio_se_pol (one of the eleven bridges in Isfahan) and Khaju Bridge and Hasht Behesht Palace (a safavid era place in Isfahan). Night is free at leisure. Overnight in Isfahan.

 

Day5: Isfahan and Drive to Yazd and En_route visit Naein and Meybod.

You leave your hotel to visit Naghsh-e-Jahan Square, the second huge square in the world. The monuments on the four sides of Naghsh_e jahan square includes; Ali Qapu Palace, Shah Mosque, Sheikh lotfollah Mosque and Qeysarie Gate and you will visit all.

Then you go to have delicious lunch in the Naghsh_e jahan traditional restaurant. You leave Isfahan to Yazd. On the way you will visit Naein and Meybod.

Naein is the widest city in Isfahan Province and one of the largest cities in Iran. In Naein, you visit The Jame Mosque and also The Pirnia house that was registered as one of the national phenomena and then you drive to Meybod.

Upon you arrive in Meybod, you will visit Narin castle, that is one of the ancient monuments in Sassanid era. After visiting The Naein and Meybod you will drive to Yazd. Overnight in Yazd.

 

Day6: Yazd

Yazd is the wedged between the northern Dasht_e kavir and southern Dasht_e Lut. Today’s tour begins with visiting Towers of Silence, It is located 15km from the Yazd city and near the Safaviyeh area on a mountain ridge called Dakhma. It is a stone chalet that The Zorastrians buried the deads in it.

And Zoroastrian Fire Temple; This elegant building, reflected in an oval pool in the garden courtyard.

Next you will visit The Amir chakhmagh Complex that in contains of a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, a cold water and a confectionary. Then we go to have lunch in Hamam khan restaurant. When you had lunch you can visit Bazaar at desire. Overnight in Yazd.

 

Day7: Kerman

Early morning, you drive to Kerman. A place of great heritage. The first place you go to visit is Ganj Ali Khan Complex that is a Safavid era building complex, located in the old center of the Kerman city. The complex contains of a school, a square, a caravanserai, a bathhouse, an Ab anbar, a mint, a mosque and a Bazaar. After that you will visit Vakil Bazaar. Soon after you go to Vakil traditional restaurant and enjoy of original Iranian food.

In the evening, we leave Kerman to Tehran. Finally, we transfer you to IKA. Based on departure flight time.

Hope to see you again.

 

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We offer tour packages with;

Good quality hotel

Safe and sound transportation

Online support team

A balanced itinerary and professional staff.

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We have just the perfect tour for you!

This tour can be extended to other cities of Iran according to your request

 

 

What’s Included?

• 6 Nights accommodation in 4/5 star hotels
• Professional Driver Guide
• Entrance Fees
• Iran Visa
• Insurance
• Domestic Flight

 

What’s not Included?

• International Flights
• Additional meals

 

• According to your request, this tour can be extended to other cities.
• Our tour prices are for 2 persons in DBL room.
• In Standard Tours, Hotels are 4-star.
• In Luxury Tours, Hotels are 5-star.