Iran: Treasures of Persia Group Tour

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With this 11 day group tour you will experience the rich and varied history of Iran and its unique cultural heritage. This tour reveals the best of that legacy, including the supreme Islamic architecture of Isfahan and Shiraz, the ancient Achaemenian capital of Pasargadae and the splendid bas-reliefs of the Palace of Persepolis.

Day 1: Fly to Tehran
Fly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Tehran with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. (N)

Day 2: Tehran
Early morning arrival and transfer to the Azadi Grand (or similar) for immediate occupancy. Afternoon visit to Tehran’s museums. Stay overnight at the Azadi Grand. (B)

Day 3: Fly to Shiraz
This morning, take a flight to Shiraz. Guided city tour of Shiraz including visits to the Hafez and Saadi tombs, the Narenjestan-e-Ghavam historical house, the Nasir-ol-Molk mosque and the Vakil bazaar. Stay at the Pars International Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights. (B, D)

Day 4: Persepolis • Naghsh-e-Rostam
Visit Persepolis, Darius the Great’s summer capital, to view the magnificent stone terrace and palace. Continue to Naghsh-e-Rostam, the site of the royal tombs and Sassanian rock reliefs. (B)

Day 5: Pasargadae • Yazd
Drive to Yazd, via Pasargadae, the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenian empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in sixth century BC. View the Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great, Tall-e-Takht and the presidential palace. Continue to Yazd and stay at the Dad Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights. (B, L)

Day 6: Yazd
Tour the Dowlat-Abad garden, the Zoroastrian fire temple, an abandoned Zoroastrian ‘Tower of Silence’ and the Jameh mosque. (B, D)

Day 7: Na’in • Isfahan
Drive to Isfahan, stopping at Na’in to view the Jameh mosque and Pirnia House. Stay at the Abbasi Hotel (or similar) for 3 nights. (B, L)

Day 8: Isfahan
Full-day tour of the city’s monuments, including Naghsh-e Jahan Square, the Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques, and the Khaju Bridge. Conclude with a visit to the Ali Qapu palace. (B, D)

Day 9: Isfahan
Full-day visit to the Vank Cathedral, the Chehel Sotoun palace and the Jameh mosque of Isfahan, which is inscribed as a Unesco world heritage site. During the day enjoy a traditional Persian music performance. (B, D)

Day 10: Natanz • Kashan • Tehran
Drive to Tehran, stopping at Natanz and Kashan en route to visit the Fin gardens and the former merchant’s house of Taba-Tabai. Stay at the Novotel Hotel (or similar) for 1 night. (B)

Day 11: Fly to London
Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport and fly to London with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. (B)

Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Important information

Dress code
Iran is an Islamic republic and visitors are required to conform to the Islamic dress code. For women, it is essential that all the body is covered, except the hands and face.

Standard tour
This tour is based in 3- and 4-star accommodation.

Single supplement
From £645pp.

*** Special Offer*** Save up to £400 per person on specific dates, if booked before 30 June 

Departure Dates & Costs per Person

01 Oct 2020: £2795 £2395