Iran is one of the oldest cradles of civilisation and the list of
significant ancient attractions is endless. It is a vast  country almost the size of
western Europe, divided into three contrasting regions: mountains, deserts, and forests.
Being a strict Muslim country,
Iranians are a proud people, yet display great tolerance, and offer the visitor
overwhelming hospitality. The original Iranians were the Persians who
migrated from the north and it is of course the Persian culture & history that
fascinates travellers from around the world.
We have put together some example
itineraries for your consideration. As with all journeys organised by Eastravel,
each one is arranged on an individual basis and is tailor-made according to the personal
preference of each client. It is also possible to combine Iran with other countries
in the Arabian Gulf such as Dubai or Oman. Iran can also be
incorporated as a Stop-Over to the Far East or en-route to Australia & New
Zealand!
Persian
Highlights - 5 days/4 nights
Day 01:
Arrive Tehran in the morning and transfer to the Hotel Laleh or Azadi for overnight. After
lunch you will be taken on a tour of the  city to visit the National Jewels Museum
where you can see the breathaking pieces used by Afsharieh, Qajar and Pahlavi Kings. In
the evening you will visit a traditional restaurant for dinner.
Day 02: 
After breakfast a
half day tour begins with a visit to the Carpet Museum where you can witness the beauty
and art of Persian carpets dating back to the 17th century. Following this is a
visit to the Ancient Museum which records to the history of Persia. After lunch
transfer to the airport for a flight to the city of Shiraz. Arrive and transfer to
the Homa Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 03:
After
breakfast begin a tour of the ancient sites of Persepolis & Necropolis followed after
lunch by a tour of the beautiful old city of Shiraz itself. In the evening transfer
to the airport for a flight to the former capital city of Isfahan. Arrive and transfer to
the Hotel Abbasi for dinner and overnight.
Day 04:
After breakfast is
a full day tour of Isfahan. You will see Naqsh-e-Jahan Square. Imam Mosque.
Chehlsotoun & Ali Qapou Palaces. several ancient bridges and Vank Cathedral in Jolfa.
In the evening transfer to the airport for a flight back to Tehran for dinner and
overnight at the Hotel Laleh or Azadi.
  
Day 05: After breakfast
transfer to the airport for departure.
Persian Discovery
- 9 days/8 nights
Day 01:
Arrive Tehran in the morning and
transfer to the Hotel Laleh or Azadi overnight. After lunch you will be taken on a tour of
the city to visit the National Jewels Museum where you can see the breathaking pieces used
by Afsharieh. Qajar and Pahlavi Kings. In the evening you will visit a traditional
restaurant for dinner.
Day 02:
After breakfast a half day tour
begins with a visit to the Carpet Museum where you can witness the beauty and art of
Persian carpets dating back to the 17th century. Following this is a visit to the Ancient
Museum which records to the history of Persia. After lunch transfer to the airport for a
flight to the city of Kerman. Arrive and transfer to the Grand Tourist Inn for dinner and
overnight. Evening city sightseeing is included.
Day 03:
After breakfast visit the Princes
Garden and Vakil Bath before driving 35 Km south to the city of Mahan to see the shrine of
Shah Nematollah-e-vali and Shahzadeh Garden. From Mahan proceed out into the desert
to explore the ancient fortified Citadel of Bam. Return to Kerman for dinner and
overnight.
Day 04:
After breakfast commence an
exciting overland discovery journey across southern Iran from Kerman to Shiraz. Arrive in
the afternoon for dinner and overnight at the Hotel Homa.
 Day 05:After breakfast begin a tour of
the ancient sites of Persepolis & Necropolis followed after lunch by a tour of the
beautiful old city of Shiraz itself. Dinner and overnight in Shiraz.
Day 06:
After breakfast visit the
tombs of the great Poets Hafez and Saadi. ancient Vakil Mosque and the bazars. Late
afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Isfahan. Arrive and transfer to the
Hotel Abbasi for dinner and overnight.
Day 07:
After breakfast is a full day tour
of Isfahan. You will see Naqsh-e-Jahan Square. Imam Mosque. Chehlsotoun & Ali
Qapoo Palaces. several ancient bridges and Vank Cathedral in Jolfa. Dinner and overnight
in Isfahan.
Day 08:
A full day at leisure for shopping
and exploring this fascinating city on your own. In the evening transfer to the airport
for a flight back to Tehran. Arrive and transfer to the Hotel Laleh or Azadi for
dinner and overnight.
Day 09:
After breakfast transfer to the
airport for departure.
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