PILGRIMAGE & NATURE TOUR

10 Days

WHAT’S INCLUDED/ EXCLUDED

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• 9 nights of accommodation
• Land travel in Iran by an air-conditioned vehicle
• Services of an Iranian English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
• Meals: all breakfasts, 0 lunches, 2 dinners (1 Persian night)
•Two bottles of mineral water per day (per person)

WHAT’S EXCLUDED
• International airfares, taxes, and surcharges
• Travel insurance
• Visa authorization number fee
• Visa costs
• Entrance fee
• Tips

Day 1: Mashhad

Salam!
Welcome to Mashhad, the main hub of pilgrimage tourism in Iran.
Today your tour guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Check in and stay at the hotel before heading to an Iranian restaurant for dinner.
Enjoy a pleasant evening with good Iranian cuisine.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Dinner

Special information:
If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent know.

Day 2: Mashhad

Today you will visit the shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of the Shiites in the world, and you will be amazed by the spiritual atmosphere, amazing architecture and beauty of this holy shrine.
After the pilgrimage, you can walk in the markets around the shrine and the city.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Holy Shrin of Imam Reza
Free time

Day 3: Mashhad

Today after breakfast, drive to Toos and visit the tomb of Ferdowsi, the burial place of the great Iranian poet. The author of the most famous book of Iran called Shahnameh.

Then, drive to Torqabe, One of the most famous and even popular tourist places in Mashhad.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Tomb of Ferdowsi
Torghabe

Special information:
The approximate driving time today is about 2 hours.

Day 4: Rasht

This morning you will fly from Mashhad to Rasht, the capital of Gilan Province. The city of Rasht is one of the most important commercial and cultural centers in northern Iran and is known as the creative city of food.

Then reach Masouleh a charming village known for its unique mountain houses and terraced architecture, offering a beautiful and pleasant setting amidst breathtaking mountain scenery.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Masouleh Village

Special information:
The flight from Mashhad to Rasht is about an hour and a half.
The distance from Rasht to Masouleh is about 60 KM.
The approximate driving time today is about 2 hours.

Day 5: Rasht

Today drive to Anzali one of the most important and oldest ports in the Caspian Sea, known as the Pahlavi Port.
Explore the city of Anzali with your guide.Visit the Anzali lagoon . This area is known as a haven for a wide range of migratory waterfowl and is a good place for bird watching.
Visit the first drawbridge in Iran and the Anzali Palace.
Stroll through the city and finally head to the Caspian Sea coast and enjoy its nature.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Anzali lagoon
Anzali Palace
Ghazian Bridge
Caspian Sea coast

Special information:
The Approximate driving time today is about 2 hours.

Day 6: Chalus

This morning after breakfast, head to Chalus. On the way, stop for a few hours in Ramsar, one of the most beautiful cities in Mazandaran province, which has earned the title of the bride of northern Iranian cities. Visit the magnificent Ramsar Palace and enjoy its beautiful nature and urban landscape. Then head to Chalus.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Ramsar palace

Special information:
The distance from Rasht to Chalus is about 200 Km.
The approximate driving time today is about 4 hours.

Day 7: Chalus

Spend more time in nature and on the beaches today. Take a cable car to the Namak Abrood Mountains and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Namak Abrood Cable car.

Day 8: Tehran

Today you will drive from Chalus to Tehran, enjoy the road and its natural scenery. Finally, have dinner with an Iranian family.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner

Included activities:
Persian night

Special information:
The distance from Chalus to Tehran from Chalus road is about 170 KM.
The approximate driving time today is about 4 hours.

Please note that the Chalus to Tehran road sometimes has heavy traffic, in this case your guide and driver will choose the best alternative route to Tehran.

Day 9: Tehran

Today, explore Tehran, the largest city in Iran.
Visit the Freedom Tower one of the most famous symbols of Iran.
Then head to the north of Tehran to visit a holy Shrin, Saad Abad palace and a local Bazzar.
Finally, spend your last night on this trip in Darband, one of the most popular recreational places in Tehran.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Freedom tower
Saad Abbad palace
Tajrish Bazzar
Holy Shrin
Darband

Day 10: IKA airport-Departure flight

Your trip comes to an end today and you will be transferred to IKA International Airport.