Area: 1,648,195 sq km Population = 75 million Capital: Tehran Country Code: 0098 Main touristic cities: Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kerman, Mashhad, Kish Island & Tabriz Language: Farsi Money: Iranian Rial (IR) 1 US$ ~ 10000 IR 1 € ~13700 IR
How Much?
Internet connection: 10000 IRR Short Taxi Ride ~ 5000 IRR Private Taxi ~ 50000 IRR Museum admission~ 3000 - 50000 IRR Liter of petrol= 4500 IRR 1.5L bottle of water = 4000 IRR Pot of tea in teahouse ~ 10000-30000 IRR Sausage sandwich ~ 25000 IRR Metro one-way ticket = 1500 IRR One way domestic flights = 45000 - 85000 IRR
Flight to Kermanshah – Excursion to Taq-e Bustan (It was customary for Sassanian Emperors to have their investiture carved in a prominent location on a mountain side immortalizing events of their reign. The images of investiture placed the king in the center, receiving the promise of guardianship of the kingdom from a divinity while under the protection of the second divinity), Continue to Bisotun(UNESCO World Heritage - Ref- 1222) and Return to Kermanshah visit Takiyeh Moaven ol Molk and Bazaar – O/N in Kermanshah.
Drive via Eslamabad and Pole- Dokhtar (Rest of Sasanid bridge) and alongside Karkhe river via Andimeshk to Susa (Visit Apadana mound, Museum and Daniel grave), Continue for visit of Chogha Zanbil(UNESCO World Heritge - Ref : 113) which was built about 1250 BC by the king Untash-Napirisha, mainly to honor the great god Inshushinak. Its original name was Dur Untash, which means 'town of Untash'. The complex is protected by three concentric walls which define the main areas of the 'town'. The inner area is wholly taken up with a great ziggurat dedicated to the main god, who was built over an earlier square temple with storage rooms also built by Untash-Napirisha - Arrive in Ahwaz – O/N in Ahvaz.
Drive to Shiraz– En route visit Bishapur with ruins of Sassanid Town and Reliefs in Tange Chowgan which is a rather large cave in which a huge statue of Shapour I has been carved. The length of cave entrance is about 16 m., with a height of less than 8 m. The height of statue is 7 m. high and its shoulders are 2 m. wide, and its hands are 3 m. long. It is said that in addition to this giant statue of Shapour I, the tomb of this great man is also situated in this cave most probably – Arrive in Shiraz – O/N in Shiraz.
Excursion to Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage - Ref: 114), Naghsh-e Rostam with rock graves and reliefs – Return to Shiraz – Stroll in Vakil Bazaar which is the main bazaar of Shiraz and is located in the historical center of the city. It is thought that the market originally was established by the Buwayhids, and was completed mainly by the Atabaks of Fars, and only was renamed after Karim Khan Zand in the 18th century. The Bazaar has beautiful courtyards, caravanserais, bath houses, and old shops which are deemed among the best places in Shiraz to buy all kinds of Persian rugs, spices, copper handicrafts and antiques. Like other middle eastern Bazaars there are a few numbers of mosques and Imamzadehs constructed adjacent or behind the Bazaar – Have traditional dessert – Visit Shah Cheragh sanctuary (From outside) – O/N in Shiraz.
Full day city tour: Include Naranjestan Garden, Nasr–Ol Molk mosque, Saadi or Hafez Tomb, Ali ebne Hamzeh mosque with mirror tiles interior and Quran Gate that was first built during the reign of 'Adud ad-Dawla. By the time of the Zand dynasty. The two Qur’āns are known as Hifdah-Man Travelers passing underneath the gates were believed to receive the blessing of the Holy Book as they began their trip– Dinner in a traditional restaurant – O/N in Shiraz.
Drive to Rayen – En route visit Mahan with Sufi Mosque include small museum and Shahzdeh garden ("Shahzadeh" means "prince" in Persian, and this was indeed the home with the vast gardens surrounding it of a prince of the Qajar Dynasty which ruled Iran from 1779 - 1925. It's situated in Mahan in the province of Kerman) – In Rayen visit Ruined fortress – Return to Kerman or follow some kilometers the road to Golbaf where you will see beautiful scenery of colored mountains and return to Kerman – O/N in Kerman.
Half day city tour in Kerman: Include Ganj Ali Khan Complex (It was built by Ganj Ali Khan who governed Kerman, Sistan and Kandahar provinces from 1596 to 1621 under Safavid Shah Abbas I. It consists of Schools, caravanserai, mosque, baths and shops), Caravanserai, Small mosque, Bazaar and Hammam – Drive via Rafsanjan to Yazd – Visit Tower of Silence and Amir Chaqmaq Takiyeh – O/N in Yazd.
Half day city tour: Include Friday and Rokn Od Din Mosques, Dowlatabad Garden with Wind tower and New Fire Temple – Drive to Isfahan via Nain with Jame Mosque which is located in Nain. It is dated to the 9th century. The interiors however are Seljuki in brick craftsmanship, and therefore allude to the 11th century - Pirnia House – Evening stroll in center of Isfahan – O/N in Isfahan.
City tour in Isfahan: Visit Imam & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques that is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square. It was built by the orders of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty - Ali Qapuo Palace, Bazaar, Have traditional lunch– In the evening stroll along old Bridges – Stop in teahouse – O/N in Isfahan.
City tour in Isfahan: Visit Chehel Sotun Palace, Friday Mosque, In the afternoon stop at Khaju Bridge (Is one of the most famous bridges in Isfahan and has roused the admiration of travelers since the 17th century. Shah Abbas II builts it on the foundations of an older bridge around 1650. It has 23 arches and is 105 meters long and 14 meters wide. It links the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter across the Zayandeh River. It also functions as a weir; the downstream side is formed as a series of steps carrying the water to a much lower level), Visit Vank Church and Armenian Museum – O/N in Isfahan.
Drive to Tehran – In Natanz visit Jame Mosque, In Kashan visit Fin Garden or Bagh-e Fin which is a historical Persian garden. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir Kabir, the Qajarid chancellor, was murdered by an assassin sent by King Nasereddin Shah in 1852 – Farewell Dinner in a traditional restaurant – O/N in Tehran.
Transfer to Tehran International airport (IKA) for departure.
Tour includes
Tour Doesn't include
1 - Accommodations and Breakfast 2 - English Tour Guide 3 - All Entrance fees 4 - All mentioned domestic flights 5 - Mentioned Meals 6 - All transportations (AC car)
1 - Personal expenses 2 - Visa Fees 3 - International flights
Tour Price - Euro
Valid up to: 20 July
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Travel notes:
Valide up to: 20 July
1- Best Seasons: May - June - July and Augest 2 - Payment options: Please be kind enough to wire the bill fare to the following account:
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