WHY SMALL GROUP TOURS ARE THE BEST WAY TO VISIT IRAN
You must have heard a lot about the mysterious country of Iran and its profound cultural and historical background. But is it better to travel to Iran in group tours or as individuals?
If you are reading this text you might possibly love traveling and having adventures and have probably traveled to a lot of places around the world and have several other destinations in your future traveling plan. Among all the destinations you can choose to travel to, Iran is a mysterious region with hospitable people and can be the best place for experiencing an enjoyable and lovely trip. Iran, a less known country, is full of tourist attractions and 28 sights from among its countless sights have been REGISTERED IN THE LIST OF UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTS so far consequently, it is worth thinking about the most optimum way to travel to this country. Whether to travel individually as a solo traveler, to travel with family by family cars or traveling on tours with other people. Although each of these ways of traveling has its own attractions as well as challenges, traveling on tours is one of the best ways we can suggest.
Sharing the cost of meals, accommodations, and transportation among a group reduces your travel expenses and provides some group perks such as reduced pricing on some tours and other activities. Travel with INBOUND PERSIA TRAVEL AGENCY would be EASIER, SAFER and more COMFORTABLE. Vacations are meant as an escape from the daily grind. It is a time to relax and unwind, explore and discover. So, let someone else take care of the details. This is valuable time that doesn’t have to be spent worrying about how you’re going to get there, what you’re going to do when you get there and where your next meal is coming from. Traveling with a group can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to live your dream. Communicating and gaining experience with people’s interaction is one of the most important results of traveling. Having years of experience as a tour operator in Iran, we are pleased to inform you that our group tours have been held repeatedly through years and people from all around the world participate in these tours. So you have a chance to travel at a reasonable price, socialize with different nationalities and have great memories of Iran.
We offer you 10 Day Iran tour with the main attractions to experience Iran hospitality, Persian culture, Persian cuisine, and architecture. We hope Iran will be an unforgettable host for you. Our group tour offer is 10 days tour only 990 Euro that include Visa Services, Hotel, Breakfast, Transfer, Transport, Driver, and Guide. Iran is the perfect place to travel on your own and according to your budget. Traveling in Iran is a lot easier than most people assume. Come along with Inbound Persia Travel Agency to travel around IRAN. Stay in touch with our capable team to book your tour and travel to Iran.
Trip Highlights :
Tehran
Kashan
Abyaneh Village (Rural Life)
Isfahan
Yazd
Desert Tour
Persepolis , Necropolis
Qalat Village ( Nature Tour)
Shiraz
Trip Itinerary :
Day 01: Tehran
Transfer from IKA Airport to the hotel
Arrival at IKA International airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour start tomorrow. Overnight in Tehran.
Day 02: Tehran
Sightseeing: Glolestan Palace, Saad Abad Palace , Nature Bridge (Tabiat Bridge)
In the morning we pay a visit to Golestan Palace. Golestan Palace is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. This amazing Palace in 2003 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Afterward, we will visit Saad Abad Complex with an immense area of 1,100,000 square meters and 18 magnificent historical palaces (2 of which we will visit). This palace was built by Pahlavi dynasty and it will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on us. In the night or in the evening we will visit Nature bridge and walk through this amazing and masterpiece of Iranian architecture and enjoy this place and then returning to the hotel. Overnight in Tehran.
Day 03 : Kashan , Isfahan
Sightseeing : Azadi Tower, Tabatabai and Boroojerdi Houses, Fin Gardens , Abyaneh Village , Si-o-Seh Pol Bridge
We will leave Tehran and drive to Kashan, stopping to admire Azadi Tower as we depart Tehran. Kashan is a popular tourist destinations in Iran and attracts a large number of tourists each year. Kashan has a 7000 year history and we will visit the beautiful UNESCO REGISTERED SITE ( Fin Garden ) during our stay. Also we will visit both Tabatabai and Boroojerdi House, outstanding examples of upmarket historical houses typical of Kashan.Then we Leaving Kashan and we will visit Abyaneh village, a historical Iranian mountain village located at the foot of the Karkas mountain. Appreciate the serenity of this quaint village with its splendid archaeology and meet the local people, dressed in traditional local Iranian dress, who speak an ancient form of the Persian language and live in the original Persian style. After visiting Abyaneh and having lunch, you will be transferred to Isfahan and after hotel check-in, start exploring Isfahan.
As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities– architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagine, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians, and Chinese coming to its court– the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan nesf e jahan (Isfahan is half of the World).
Together with your expert guide, you will begin your exploration of the city by visiting some of the centuries-old, still elegant bridges that span Zayandeh River. The 14th-century Shahrestan Bridge, for example, evokes the greatest aqueducts of ancient Rome and is the oldest bridge in Iran. Other famous bridges on Zayandeh River are Sio-ce-pol and Khaju. There are sluice gates below the bridge to let the water runoff Zayandeh River in the spring, and there are beautiful stone archways above each gate. These archways provide a great acoustic place for every man who wants to sing. You can always find a man or a group of men singing under the bridge. The songs are usually about betrayal or unrequited love. You have the chance to chat with these men and listen to their songs.Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 04 : Isfahan
Sightseeing : Imam Square (Naghshe Jahan Square) Ali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque , Shah Mosque and Isfahan Grand Bazaar and Chehel setoon Palace
As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world's greatest cities architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagination, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians, and Chinese coming to its court– the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan nesf e jahan (Isfahan is half of the World). Imam Square of Isfahan is one of the largest city squares in the world and Built by Shah Abbas I the Great at the beginning of the 17th century. This amazing site in 1979 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Must see this place. Imam square is surrounded by important historical buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side, you can find Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square and the northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. They are an impressive testimony to the level of social and cultural life in Persia during the Safavid era. Afterward we will visit Chehel Sotoun, literally meaning forty columns, is a royal pavilion that was built by Shah Abbas I as a place to receive ambassadors and international guests. The Chehel Sotun Palace, along with eight other gardens, is registered as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE under the name of the Persian Gulf. Overnight in Isfahan.
Day 05 : Yazd
Sightseeing : Zurkhaneh ,Amir Chakhmagh Square and Excursion in the city
We take up our tour by travel to the historical and UNESCO REGISTERED CITY OF YAZD. The City of Yazd is located in the middle of the Iranian plateau, 270 km southeast of Isfahan, close to the Spice and Silk Roads. Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is recognized as a WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY UNESCO. Yazd is among the unique historical provinces in Iran and one of the most beautiful mud-brick cities in the world. The wide range of tourist attractions brings all through the year tourists from around the globe. The city has acquired many titles throughout centuries: the City of World's Wind-Catchers, The City of Bicycles, The City of Sweets, The City of Qanats, and The City of Fire and Sun. In the evening we will visit zurkhaneh. It is a combination of martial arts, strength training, and music. Way before bodybuilding, Persians used to practice weightlifting in Zoorkhaneh. We can see this tradition present in ancient Iranian stories too. Afterward, we visit Amir chakhmagh square and afterward we walk through the city and enjoy this mud-brick city. Overnight in Yazd.
Day 06 : Yazd
Sightseeing : Jameh mosque of Yazd , Fahadan neighborhood , Alexandra Prison , Dowlat Abad Garden and Sunset in the desert .
In the morning we drive to visit the Fahadan neighborhood and walk through the old part of the city and enjoy in this magnificent mud brick city. We start by visiting Jameh mosque of Yazd and walking through narrow alleys to arrive to Alexandra Prison then we will visit some beautiful shops ,Art house and factories in the way then we will have a lunch and after that we will visit Dowlat Abad Garden, one of the ninth PERSIAN GARDENS registered in UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES. In the evening we will drive to desert and spending time in desert and enjoy starry sky and magnificent sunset on the duns. Overnight in Yazd.
Day 07 : Shiraz
Sightseeing: Persepolis and Necropolis (Naghsh e Rostam )
Our excursion for Today is Persepolis. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. It seems that Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as of the seat of government but also, and primarily, as a showplace and a spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire such as Nowroz (New Year, March 21st). This amazing place in 1979 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. The next is Necropolis(Naghsh e- Rostam). Opposite Rahmat mountain, ten minutes drive to the north, proudly stands the Necropolis, the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to Elamite and Sassanid periods. Stay overnight in shiraz.
Day 08 : Shiraz
Sightseeing : Nasir al Mulk Mosque , Naranjestan Garden , Zand Complex
This morning we highly recommend an early visit to Nasir-al-mulk mosque, where the morning light provides a quite incredible glow in the building. It was built in the Qajar era, it took 12 years to complete it in 1888. Its interior reveals a magnificent masterpiece of design with stunning colors. This is a space where light and worship intertwine. The mosque comes to life with the sunrise and the colors dance throughout the day like whirling Dervishes. It reflects on the ground, walls, the arches and the towering spires. It even reflects on the visitors as if a colorful ball is hit by the first sun ray and has exploded into thousands of butterflies all around. Continue your exploration in Shiraz at the beautiful orange-scented Narenjestan Garden, laid out in the 19th century during the Qajar Dynasty. Then we walk through the old city and we will visit Khan school . This building was constructed in the early 18 century AD, by the governor of Shiraz at the time "Allah Verdi Khan" and his son "Imam Qoli Khan" with the support and patronage of Shah Abbas in Safavid era. Khan School is one of the most famous monuments and popular and well-received Fiqhi centers under the reign of the Safavid. The building is full of balance, Islamic Arts and colorful tiles. This building was academy of "Mulla Sadra" who is an Iranian researchers and scientists. Its great arches decorated with beautiful tiling and the anthemion ornamentation used in its architecture, the invocation and inscription of holly numbers in different sections of it, all add up to its enriched attractiveness.Then we will visit the bazaar , Vakil Bazaar and other monuments such as Karim khan citadel , Nazar Garden (Pars Museum) and Vakil Mosque. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day 09 : Shiraz
Nature Tour
Sightseeing : Qalat village , Eram Garden and Hafez Tomb
Perfectly hidden between willow and plane trees, cool weather and cozy atmosphere, and being away from the bustle of the city, Ghalat Village is a beautiful oasis to see. If you are interested in rural tourism or hiking a mountain, this is an exceptional choice for you. Ghalat Village is located almost 36 Km from the northwestern side of Shiraz. The city of flowers and poems is already filled and surrounded by gardens and greeneries and Ghalat Village is definitely one of the best of them.In the morning we will drive to visit Qalat village and in the evening we will Visit Eram Garden. In 2011 thisfantastic botanical garden was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Must see this garden it is amazing. Afterward you will visit ,Hafez tomb. One of the most greatest Iranian poetries. Stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day 10 : Shiraz to Tehran
END TOUR
Transfer To Tehran
Our tour finish and you will depart from Shiraz to Mehrabad airport in Tehran and then you will transfer to IKA airport to depart from Iran , the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.
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