CLASSIC BUDGET TOUR

9 days

WHAT’S INCLUDED/ EXCLUDED

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
•8 nights of accommodation in hostels, traditional guests houses, 2* or 3* hotels
•Transport: bus, plane, train,taxi & metro
• 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: Tehran

Salam!
Welcome to Iran. When you arrive at the Tehran IKA airport, meet your leader and transfer to hotel. check in and get rest for first day. If you arrive early, maybe step into the city and check out the freedom tower and have a panorama city tour. Then head out to dinner with your guide and get to know over some Iranian cuisine.

Overnight in Tehran

Meals:
Dinner

Optional activities:
Freedom tower
Panorama city tour

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

Day 2: Tehran

Today after breakfast start your city tour, take metro and go to the center of Tehran and visit some historical monuments. visit Iran national museum which is the most famous and important museum in Iran, then stroll through grand bazaar.
After finishing our visit in Tehran, we will head to the train station. This evening, we will take the train to Shiraz, the cultural capital of Iran. The journey time is about 15 hours.

Overnight in Train

Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner

Included activities:
Iran national museum
National garden gate
Tehran grand bazaar

Day 3: Shiraz

This morning, upon arrival in Shiraz, you will be transferred to your accommodation and then begin a city tour of Shiraz with your guide. you will visit the Eram Garden, the beautiful botanical garden of Iran, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then enter a huge historical brick complex in the heart of the city and spend a few hours exploring it. You will visit the Citadel, the Bazaar and much more.

Overnight in Shiraz

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Eram Garden( UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)
Vakil Complex

Day 4: Shiraz

Today early in the morning visit a beautiful colorful mosque( Nasir Almolk Mosque)
Then take a taxi and head to the most beautiful capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Persepolis.
This is where you will be shocked by the elegance and art of stone carving from more than 2,500 years ago.
Finally, spend the evening with an Iranian family and tasting delicious shirazi cuisine.

Overnight in Shiraz

Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner

Included activities:
Pink mosque
Persepolis (UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)

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

Day 5: Yazd

This morning after breakfast, we leave Shiraz. We take the morning bus to Yazd, the ancient city and city of windcatchers incentral Iran. Once we arrive in Yazd, we will head to our accommodation and begin a walking tour of the city towards Amir Chakhmaq Square.

Overnight in Yazd

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Amir Chakhmaq Square

Special Information:
The distance from Shiraz to yazd is about 450 KM.
The approximate driving time today is about 6 hours.

Day 6: Yazd

After breakfast, you will start your fascinating day by visiting Zoroastrian monuments such as the Tower of Silence. Then you will go to see the 1500-year-old eternal fire and your guide will tell you about Zoroastrian culture, customs and religion. Then you will go to see the world's tallest wind catcher in a beautiful garden.
Here you will admire the Yazdi artists for their access to water through the qanats ( underground canals) and access to cool air through the wind catchers in the desert.
In the afternoon, head to the ancient city of Yazd and visit a mosque that has the tallest minaret. Then you will walk through the alleys of the historical and adobe part of Yazd and get to know the life style of the people in the desert.
And finally, you will enjoy the sunset and the city's wind catchers from the rooftops of the old houses.

Overnight in Yazd

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Silence Tower
Fire Temple
Dolat Abad Garden ( UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)
Friday Mosque
Ancient city ( UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)

Day 7: Isfahan

Leave Yazd this morning and begin a journey by bus to Isfahan, one of the most beautiful historical cities in Iran.
Upon arrival in Isfahan, head to your accommodation and begin a city tour with your guide.
Head to the city's historic and amazing square and enjoy its unique view.

Overnight in Isfahan

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Naghsh e Jahan Square

Special Information:
The distance from Yazd to Isfahan is about 320 KM.
The approximate driving time today is about 5 hours.

Day 8: Isfahan

Start your morning by learning about Isfahan through a city tour with your leader. First, go to the Magnificent Naqsh-e Jahan Square. ( UNESCO Heritage Site)
Visit its many highlights like its Shah Mosque,Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Ali Qapoo Palace and Cehelsoton palace. Visit its Bazaar and shops, known for its Handicrafts, Print on fabric and carpets, you’ll stop and enjoy the designs of the local craftsmanship. In the afternoon, head to the Armenian Quarter in Jolfa and visit its unique cathedral.
Then head to the historic 33 bridge and Khaju bridge, here enjoy listening to local singers singing under the bridges.

Overnight in Isfahan

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Isfahan - City tour
Naghshe Jahan Sq ( UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)
Shah mosque
Sheik lotf Allah Mosque
Ali Qapoo palace
Chehelsoton palace ( UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)
Vank Cathedral
33 bridge
Khaju bridge

Day 9: Departure Flight

Today is the last day of your trip in Iran.
You can leave Iran from Isfahan International Airport.
Otherwise, if your departure flight is from Tehran, your transfer will be to IKA Airport.

Meals:
Breakfast

Special information:
The distance from Isfahan to IKA Airport is about 430 KM.
The approximate driving time today is about 5 hours.