Iran Classic Tour

A morning excursion is arranged to take you to the Legendary City of Persepolis, the royal ceremonial palace complex of Achaemenids. Darius the Great founded this astonishing city in 512 BC. After visiting the palace complex, we take the ride towards Naghsh-e Rostam (Necropolis) where King Darius was buried. As well as the rocky tombs of Persian Kings, you will visit the magnificent Sassanid reliefs. Naghsh-e Rajab is the next point to visit. Later, we drive back to Shiraz, and it’s time to listen to some heavenly poems of a great Persian poet in Tomb of Sa’adi. At the end of the day Quran Gate would be visited. We drive back to the hotel to take some rest and get prepared for tomorrow's ride.

Early in the morning, we depart from Shiraz to Isfahan. On the way, you visit Pasargadae, the tome of Cyrus the Great, who established justice through the vast Persian Empire and was the first man who talked about human rights. This site was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You move towards Isfahan and after checking in your hotel you have free time to walk around its historical streets and rest for the next day. In the evening, you walk on 2 famous historical bridges, Si o se Pol and Khaju Bridge and enjoy talking to local people around the main river of the city, Zayande Rud River.

Today, you will discover why Isfahan is known as “Half the World”. You start a fresh day by going to Naghshe Jahan Square(a UNESCO World Heritage Site) ,the third largest historic square in the world which has 4 important monuments in its 4 corners. The first point is Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque) with its wonderful blue dome. The next is Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque which people call it Ladies Mosque due to its gentle interior designing. Ali Qapu Palace is the other site around the square. You can walk in Qeysarie Bazar to buy traditional Isfahani handicrafts as souvenirs for your friends and family. After lunch,you move to Chehel Sotoun Palace and then to Jolfa District to visit Vank Cathedral and walk around the Armenians neighborhood. In the evening, you walk in the historical Hasht Behesht Palace and finally end your day by going to a traditional restaurant or your hotel.

Today we leave the fantastic city of Isfahan and move towards Tehran. In the middle of the route there is a tiny historical town which is popular for its historical houses. You will visit Fin Garden, one of the Persian Gardens in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and then Sialk Archeological Hills. The next place to visit is Boroujerdiha Historical House which is a good sample of Iranian architecture in the 19th century. We continue driving to Tehran and we'll stay at your hotel.

Today is the last day of your tour to Iran. You visit the most important sites in the central area of Tehran. The first point is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Golestan Palace which contains a group of royal structures and is a monument that can present the contemporary art and history of Iran. Then, you visit Iran National Museum which exhibits some ancient objects of Persia. Then, we transfer you to the airport to leave Iran and your memorable journey. We promise you will miss these fantastic days.