IRAN AUTHENTIC BUDGET TOUR

7-Day Iran Value Experience

A 7-day budget-friendly journey through Iran’s highlights. Explore Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz using local transportation while discovering Persian history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, authentic experiences, and warm hospitality.

What’s Included / Excluded

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔️ Visa Authorization Code
✔️ Arrival and departure airport transfers
✔️ 6 nights’ accommodation in hostels, traditional guesthouses, and 2-star or 3-star hotels
✔️ Transportation throughout the tour by bus, domestic flight, train, taxi, and metro
✔️ Services of an English-speaking Iranian tour guide throughout the journey
✔️ Meals: Daily breakfast and 2 dinners, including a Persian Night experience
✔️ Two bottles of mineral water per person per day

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

❌ International flights, taxes, and airline surcharges
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Visa authorization code processing fee
❌ Visa application and issuance fees
❌ Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
❌ Tips and personal expenses

Day 1: Tehran Arrival

Salam!Welcome to Iran!
Upon arrival at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your accommodation.
After check-in and some time to rest, start your first introduction to Tehran. Depending on your arrival time, visit Azadi Tower, one of Iran’s most famous symbols, and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide and taste delicious Persian cuisine.

✔️ Accommodation:
Overnight in Tehran

✔️ Meals:
Dinner

✔️ Included Activities:
• Azadi Tower
• Panoramic city tour (depending on arrival time)

✔️ Special Information:
If your arrival time is late, please inform your travel agent in advance.

Day 2: Tehran City Tour

After breakfast, explore the heart of Tehran using local transportation and experience the city like a local.
Visit the National Museum of Iran, the most important archaeological museum in the country, and discover the rich history of Persian civilization.
Continue to the National Garden Gate and Tehran Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in Iran.
In the afternoon, head to northern Tehran to visit a holy shrine and explore Tajrish Bazaar, a colorful local market. End your day in Darband, one of Tehran’s most popular recreational areas.

✔️ Accommodation:
Overnight in Tehran

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• National Museum of Iran
• National Garden Gate
• Tehran Grand Bazaar
• Holy Shrine
• Tajrish Bazaar
• Darband

Day 3: Tehran – Isfahan

Today, leave Tehran behind and travel to Isfahan, one of the most beautiful historical cities in Iran.
Take a morning bus to Isfahan. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation and start a walking tour with your guide.
Visit the magnificent Naqsh-e Jahan Square and enjoy its beautiful atmosphere, especially during the evening when the square becomes a gathering place for locals.

✔️ Accommodation:
Overnight in Isfahan

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Evening walking tour

✔️ Special Information:
The distance from Tehran to Isfahan is approximately 450 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 6 hours.

Day 4: Isfahan City Tour

Today, discover Isfahan, known as “Half of the World,” with your guide.
Start your morning at the magnificent Naqsh-e Jahan Square, one of the largest historical squares in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the masterpieces of Persian architecture, including Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Chehel Sotoun Palace.
Continue walking through the traditional bazaar around the square, famous for Persian handicrafts, carpets, and local arts. Visit the Armenian Quarter of Jolfa and admire the beautiful Vank Cathedral.
In the evening, visit the historic Si-o-Se Pol and Khaju Bridges, where locals gather to enjoy the atmosphere and traditional music.

✔️ Accommodation:
Overnight in Isfahan

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Isfahan city tour
• Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Shah Mosque
• Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
• Ali Qapu Palace
• Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Vank Cathedral
• Si-o-Se Pol Bridge
• Khaju Bridge

Day 5: Isfahan – Shiraz

This morning, leave Isfahan and continue your journey to Shiraz, the cultural capital of Iran.
Travel by bus and enjoy the landscapes of central Iran. Upon arrival in Shiraz, check in to your accommodation and begin exploring this beautiful city.
Visit Eram Garden, one of Iran’s most beautiful Persian gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the historic Vakil Complex and discover the traditional bazaar, bathhouse, and Zand-era architecture.

✔️ Accommodation:
Overnight in Shiraz

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Eram Garden (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Vakil Complex
• Shiraz Bazaar

✔️ Special Information:
The distance from Isfahan to Shiraz is approximately 480 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 6 hours.

Day 6: Shiraz – Persepolis – Shiraz

Today, discover the glory of ancient Persia.
Start your morning by visiting Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, famous for its colorful stained-glass windows.
Then travel to Persepolis, the magnificent ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Explore the impressive ruins and admire the remarkable stone carvings from more than 2,500 years ago.
In the evening, enjoy your final night in Iran with a special Persian dinner at an Iranian family’s home and experience the warmth of Persian hospitality.

✔️ Accommodation:
Overnight in Shiraz

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner (Persian Night)

✔️ Included Activities:
• Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque)
• Persepolis (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Persian Night with an Iranian family

✔️ Special Information:
The distance from Shiraz to Persepolis is approximately 60 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 2 hours.

Day 7: Shiraz – Departure Flight

Your journey through Iran comes to an end today.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Shiraz International Airport for your departure flight.

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

YOUR IRAN ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!

Join Melody Travel on a 7-day journey through Iran’s most iconic cities. Discover Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz while experiencing Persian history, local culture, delicious cuisine, and the warm hospitality of Iranian people.
✔️Book your journey today and create unforgettable memories with Melody Travel.