Arzhan Tour

The Pillars of Persia

Recommended for Spring, Autumn and Winter
Duration: 9 days and 8 nights covering cities of Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan

This tour allows you to explore part of legacy of the ancient Persia. This tour particularly is recommended if you have time or budget restrictions. Taking this tour, enables you to achieve basic round trip including the most inspiring experience Iran has to offer.

Itinerary: In: June 15, 2008              Out: June 23, 2008
             In: September 15, 2008      Out: September 23, 2008
             In: October 6, 2008           Out: October 14, 2008
             

Masjed-e- Sheikh Lotfollah, Isfahan                                                Christina M. Hartman

Day 1/  HOME COUNTRY- TEHRAN, Depart from home country to Tehran. Arrive at Tehran, reception by our representative, transfer to hotel.
 

Day 2/ TEHRAN, Morning Rest. Lunch at a traditional Restaurant with live traditional music. Visit Museum of Antiques, Contemporary & Arts, and Carpet Museums. Overnight at hotel./B
 

Day 3/ TEHRAN- SHIRAZ, Flight to Shiraz. Transfer to hotel. City tour including visit to Naranjestan Orangery, Narirol Molk Mosque. In the afternoon, visit Sa’adi and Hafez Mausoleums (two of the great Persian poets) and Afif Abad Garden. Overnight at hotel./B
 

Day 4/ SHIRAZ- PERSEPOLIS, Visit Persepolis, Necropolis, and Pasargadae (the tomb of Cyrus The Great). In the afternoon, optional visit to Khajooy-e- Kermani. Overnight at hotel./B
 

Day 5/ SHIRAZ-FIROOZ ABAD- ISFAHAN, Driving to Firooz Abad to visit Sassanid monuments including Castle of Daughter and Fire Temple. Meet with nomads and learning about their natural lifestyle. In the evening, flight to Isfahan. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel./B
 

Day 6/ ISFAHAN, Visit Naghsh-e- Jahan Square including Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, and Ali Ghapoo Palace. In the afternoon, visit 40 Columns (Chehel Sotoon). Overnight at hotel./B
 

Day 7/ ISFAHAN- TEHRAN, Visit Vank Church, Jame Mosque, and Shaking Tower. In the afternoon, visit Khajoo, Allah Verdi Khan Bridges, and Hasht Behesht Garden. In the evening, flight to Tehran, transfer to hotel, Overnight at hotel./B
 

Day 8/ TEHRAN, In the morning, Sa'd Abad and Golestan Palaces. In the afternoon, visit St. Serkis church, dinner, overnight at hotel./B
 

Day 9/ TEHRAN-HOME COUNTRY, Transfer to the airport for flight back home. The tour ends here.
 

(B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner

Imam Square (Meydan-e- Naghsh-e- Jahan), Isfahan                   Christina M. Hartman

Services included:

Tourist visa*, accommodation in a three and two star hotels in a **twin shared bedroom with private facilities. English speaking tour guide throughout the trip, entrance fees, all land transport, and transfers including all government taxes.

Services not included:

Return International air tickets, meals, beverages, domestic flights, all personal extras such as laundry, long distance calls, tips, and travel insurance***.

*Granting visas is at the discretion, and subject to approval, by Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
** Single room available upon request.
***Available through Darwan Tour & Travel Co. Ltd.