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8-Day Dreams of Persia Tour from Tehran: Kashan, Underground City, Isfahan, Izadkhast, Shiraz | Hotel Breakfast Included | Ticket Admission Included
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Tehran Airport pick-up service
• City tour in: TEHRAN, KASHAN, ISFAHAN, SHIRAZ
• City tour in: TEHRAN, KASHAN, ISFAHAN, SHIRAZ
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Tehran
Welcome to Iran!
Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon (variable schedule based on arrival flights), we will begin the visit to TEHRAN, the capital of the country, a modern city with almost ten million inhabitants. We enter the Tajrish Bazar, a small and active bazaar full of activity and life. Inside we visit the Imamzadeh Saleh Sanctuary, one of the most popular Shiite shrines in Iran, magnificent blue architecture, dedicated to a descendant of the prophet. Tehran is on the slope of the Alborz Mountain range, some peaks exceed 5000 meters, and at its foot - on the edge of Tehran - is DARBAND VILLAGE, with its mountain atmosphere, its waterfalls, its green paths, its numerous Tea houses and its restaurants. Dinner included. Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Parsian kowsar hotel(21 Molee Alley Vali-es Asr Squ) - 2
Day 2 — Tehran
We include a visit (with guide and tickets included) to the great metropolis. We begin by going to the 437 meters high MILAD TOWER, its views are impressive (if it´s a foggy day with low visibility, instead of the Milad Tower we will go to the Azadi Tower). We visit the National Museum, the largest historical and archaeological museum in the country, where we can learn more about this land, the cradle of civilizations. Afterwards, we visit the Golestan Palace, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, a site of palaces and gardens which construction began in the 16th century. Lunch included.
14.00 hrs.- In the afternoon, we will visit the National Jewelry Museum, property of the central bank, an amazing collection of precious stones and metals, highlighting the "peacock throne" and the "earth globe". Free time; we will drop you off in the Grand Bazaar area, with its many covered streets, alleys and hundreds of shops.
Note: Sometimes the jewelry museum is not open, in that case, we would visit the carpet museum that shows Persian carpets, some from the 16th century.
Golestan Palace
Grand Bazaar
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Parsian kowsar hotel(21 Molee Alley Vali-es Asr Squ) - 3
Day 3 — Tehran - Mausoleum - Shrine of Imam Khomeini - Qom - Kashan
Total Distance: 269 km
Note: Today we will visit traditional and religious places. It will be important for you to be respectful and dress with an appropriate attire.
08.00 hrs- Tehran- departure.
08.45 hrs- Mausoleum-Shrine of Imam Khomeini. We will stop on the outskirts of Tehran to visit the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, considered the founder of the Islamic Republic and whose construction began in 1989, after his death. The immense complex of over 20 square kilometers is a cultural and tourist center that also houses a seminary and a university of Islamic studies.
10.00 hrs- Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini- departure.
11.45 a.m. - Qom, arrival and time to visit the provincial capital and one of the holiest Shiite religious centers in the Islamic world that houses the Mausoleum of Fatima Masuma, sister of the eighth Shiite Imam, Imam Reza. Tens of thousands of pilgrims visit Qom every year. Qom is known for being a major center of Shia Islamic studies and is home to numerous religious schools and seminaries, as well as Al-Mustafa Islamic University, which attracts students from all over the world. Accompanied by an Islamic scholar we will visit the sacred mausoleum (courtyards and outdoor areas) and he will introduce us to Islam in its Shiite branch, enveloping us in the atmosphere of this holy place. After that, we´ll visit Imam Khomeini´s house. Free time in the city´s bazaar, with its many shops specializing in prayer and religious objects. Lunch included.
15.15 hrs- Qom, departure.
16.45 hrs- Fin Garden, among arid landscapes, at the gates of Kashan, we will discover the wonderful Fin gardens dating back to the sixteenth century, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in an area of thermal springs and surrounded by a wall. We´ll stroll through the gardens, the palace and the baths.
17.45 hrs- End Garden, departure.
18.00 hrs- Kashan, a pleasant city whose historic center, with numerous monuments and historic mud-brick houses, are very beautiful. Free time in the historic center, with a lively tourist life.
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Baba afzal( Harram Alley , Farhang 31, Fazel Naraghi, Kamalolmolk Sq., Fin-e Kashan, Iran), Adib house( Adib Hotel, Movahhedpour St., Fazel Naraghi St., Kashan, IRAN ) - 4
Day 4 — Kashan - Underground City - Caravanserai Abouzeyd - Abyaneh - Isfahan
Total Distance: 279 km.
08.30 hrs- Kashan, after breakfast we begin the panoramic tour of Kashan, where we visit the Agha Bozorg mosque/madrasa, a beautiful and original construction whose ground floor is occupied by the madrasa while on the upper floor is the great mosque that reminds us of the constructions made by the Persians in India. The center of Kashan has several ancient houses/palaces; We will visit one of them, the Boroujerdi house-museum, from the nineteenth century, where we will be surprised by its mural paintings, in which the rich merchant who built it wanted to show the places he had visited, and the ventilation system to give freshness to the palace in the summer. We will also enter the hammam "soltan bath", with its blue tiles it is one of the most beautiful historical baths in Iran. Flower drinks are typical in Kashan, so to get to know them, we will visit one of the factories-shops of these unique flower drinks, see how they are made and have a delicious tasting. Afterwards, we head to the outskirts of the city where the great archaeological site of Tappeh Sialk is located. We are impressed to know that there existed here a civilization, the Elamite, highly developed 7,500 years ago, one of the first of humanity.
11.30 hrs- Kashan, departure,
12.00 hrs- Noush Abad, stop to visit the "underground city", a complex of tunnels and galleries built over 1500 years ago to protect against invasions.
13.30 hrs- Noush Abad, departure. Our route continues south.
14.15 hrs- Abouzeydabad, stop for a traditional lunch included in an old restored caravanserai very close to desert dunes.
15.15 hrs- Abouzeydabad, departure. We entered a mountainous area.
16.15 hrs- Abyaneh, stop to get to know one of the most charming villages in Iran, in a valley 2500 meters above sea level. Its cool climate, red clay houses, its own cultural traditions (including an ancient dialect and traditional dress) and its mausoleum will leave us with indelible memories.
18.00 hrs- Abyaneth- Departure.
20.30 hrs- Isfahan. Arrival at the end of the day. We are in a city with an impressive architectural and cultural heritage: mosques, palaces, bridges and bazaars with delicious handicrafts. This city, inhabited for over 5000 years, was the capital of the Persian Empire. Upon arrival, we´ll walk across the historic Si-O-Se Pol Bridge, "the bridge of thirty-three arches" illuminated.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Isfehan traditional(Isfahan, Hakim Street, next to Hakim Mosque, Qalandarha Bagh Alley) - 5
Day 5 — Isfahan
After breakfast we begin the visit of ISFAHAN, the main tourist destination of Iran, the third city of the country. We start by walking through the Armenian quarter; This community has lived here for centuries and has always been respected. We walk through its quiet streets and visit the cathedral (Kelisa-ye Vank), a small museum that allows us to learn about Armenian culture and history. We also visit the 17th century Bethlehem Church with its impressive frescoes. Afterwards we head to the historic center, making a first stop at the Jame Mosque, the largest mosque in Iran that still celebrates worship and we get emotional in its immense courtyard when we hear the call to prayer. This mosque has been declared a World Heritage Site. We continue to the main square of the city, Naghsh Jahan, one of the largest public squares in the world with more than half a kilometer in length, declared a World Heritage Site, and where the "three powers" are located: the political, with the Ali Qapu Palace that we will enter to see its view over the square; the commercial, with probably the best bazaar in Iran to buy handicrafts; and the religious one, with two mosques in the square. We visit the Imam Mosque, built 400 years ago with its various sections and blue tiles. Inside the venue, we meet with an imam who will talk to us about Islam and will be able to guide us in our doubts. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we visit the Chehel Sotun Palace, with its fountains, gardens, paintings and public bath. We also include the entrance to the Museum of Music, a small museum that shows us how Persia was the cradle of many of the instruments that are played today and we will attend a small concert of traditional Persian music to discover the great beauty of Iranian music. Free time at the bazaar.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Isfehan traditional(Isfahan, Hakim Street, next to Hakim Mosque, Qalandarha Bagh Alley) - 6
Day 6 — Isfahan - Izadkhast - Qalat - Shiraz
Total Distance: 437 km.
08.00hrs- Isafahan, departure. We continue south, crossing arid landscapes.
10.00 hrs- Izadkhast, stop to get to know this small town with adobe architecture, with its old quarter, its ruined castle and its caravanserai.
11.00 hrs- Izadkhast, departure, among mountains.
14.00hrs- Qalat, time for a walk in this charming town with a long history with stone houses, and gardens where a Christian community lives; we will visit its small church surrounded by charming gardens that has endured since the time of the Qajar. Lunch included.
16.30 hrs- Qalat, departure.
17.30 hrs- Shiraz. We are at the center of Persian culture, inhabited for more than 4000 years. A city of nightingales and poets, it was the capital of Persia for a period in the 18th century. In the afternoon we will visit 2 of the mausoleums of the great names of Persian literature born in Shiraz, the gardens and the mausoleum of Hafez of Shiraz, a Sufi poet and mystic of the 14th century and who today remains one of the most beloved figures by the Iranian people, who memorize his verses or seek advice in his texts and the gardens and mausoleum of Saadi, another great Persian poet of medieval times with a deep sensitivity. popular in this city.
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Karim khan hotel(Karimkhan Hotel, Roodaki St.) - 7
Day 7 — Shiraz - Persepolis - Shiraz
07.30 hrs- Shiraz, departure to visit 60 km away, the most impressive archaeological site in Iran.
08.30 hrs- Persepolis. This World Heritage Site was built 2700 years ago to be the capital of the Achaemenid empire. Its stone palaces, its carvings showing historical and ritual scenes, as well as details about the kings and the court, show us one of the first great cultures of humanity.
10.00 hrs- Persepolis, departure. Nearby we will visit Naghsh Rostam, the cemetery of the emperors with their tombs in the stone.
After the visit, we´ll return to Shiraz, where we´ll visit the Nasir Almolk Mosque (Pink Mosque) to admire the light filtering through the colorful stained glass windows, the Naranjestan Qavam Garden, and the Zandyeh compound, which includes the Vakil Bazaar, Saray-e Moshir, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bath, and Karim Khan Citadel.
We will return to the hotel for a short break and before heading out for dinner with a local family in their home (Note: if there is a case this is not possible, a dinner in a restaurant with live music will be included).
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Karim khan hotel(Karimkhan Hotel, Roodaki St.) - 8
Day 8 — Shiraz - Tehran
Today we include a flight to Tehran. Schedules are subject to frequent modifications and will be informed at the time of booking (at the time of preparation of this itinerary, the flight is scheduled to depart at 12:40 hrs.). Arrival at TEHRAN airport.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: TEHRAN, KASHAN, ISFAHAN, SHIRAZ
- Experiences: visit with an Islamic scholar to the Fatima Mausoleum in Qom, Flower drinks factory visit and tasting in Kashan , meeting with an imam to talk about Islam and traditional Persian music concert in Isfahan, dinner with a local family at their home in Shiraz
- Ticket admission: Imamzadeh Saleh Shrine, Milad Tower, National Museum, Golestan Palace and National Jewelry Museum in Tehran, Khomeini Mausoleum, Courtyards of the Mausoleum of Fatima and house of Khomeini in Qom, Fin garden, Agha Bozorg Mosque, Boroujerdi House, Hammam Soltan in Kashan; Tappeh Sialk archaeological site in Kashan, underground city of Noush Abad, Armenian Cathedral, Bethlehem Church, Jamé Mezuita, Ali Qapu Palace, Imam Mosque, Chehel Sotun Palace and Music Museum in Isfahan, gardens and mausoleum of Hafez and Saadi, Persepolis, Naghshe Rostam, Pink Mosque and Zandyeh compound in Shiraz
- Flights included: Shiraz/ Tehran
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 2 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 3–4 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days to 4 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 5–12 days before | 70% | Cancellation Made Within 5 days to 12 days prior to departure, Refund 70% of total purchase amount |
| 13–22 days before | 80% | Cancellation Made Within 13 days to 22 days prior to departure, Refund 80% of total purchase amount |
| 23–32 days before | 90% | Cancellation Made Within 23 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 95% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 95% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Once the domestic flight ticket is successfully booked, it is non-refundable and cannot be changed.
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated.
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated.
Important info
Special notes
【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
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