Iran, at a glance

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  1st day: arrival in Shiraz

  After arriving at the hotel, our adventure will begin in Shiraz. The visits include the Karim Khan Citadel and will continue in the historic Vakil complex, which includes: the mosque, the bazaar, and the public baths. Next, we will visit the Narenjestan-e Qavam garden and the Nasir al Molk mosque. In the evening, we will go to visit the tomb of Hafez.

• day 2

  2nd day, Shiraz

  For our second day in this city, we will go to see Pasargadae. After having our meal and admiring the bas-reliefs of Naqsh-e Rostam, we will head to Persepolis (60 km away), a site with extraordinary remains of the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. We will return to the hotel and enter the city from the north by passing through the Gate of the Quran.

• day 3

  3rd day, Shiraz

  For our last day in Shiraz, we will visit the Eram Garden and the tomb of Saadi. After lunch, you can, at your convenience, stroll through the city to feel its poetry.

• day 4

  4th day, from Shiraz to Isfahan

  After having our breakfast, we will head towards one of the most beautiful cities in Iran: Isfahan (480 km). We will arrive in the afternoon, which will give us enough time to visit two ancient bridges that span the Zayanderoud River: the Si-o-se Pol and the Khaju Bridge.

• day 5

  5th day, Isfahan

  Today, we will go to Naqsh-e Jahan (Royal) Square. Four magnificent sites border it: the Royal and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques, the Ali Qapu palace, and the traditional bazaar. Then, a visit to the Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sotoun palaces is a must.

• day 6

  6th day, from Isfahan to Tehran

  This afternoon, we will leave Isfahan for Tehran (450 km), but we will have plenty of time to explore the Armenian Cathedral of Vank and the Friday Mosque.

• day 7

  7th day in Tehran

  On the last day of our trip, we discover the Golestan Palace, the National Museum, and the National Jewelry Museum.

• day 8

  8th day, leaving Iran

  And finally, the time to say goodbye to Iran has arrived. We will be transported early in the morning to the airport to take our return flight.