5 day from Tehran to Shiraz
Iran Short Break Tours
5 day short break tour of Iran
Tehran, Esfahan, Shiraz & Persepolis
Following 5 day tour of Iran has been designed for travelers with limited time for their vacation in Iran, or those who flight to Iran on a transit flight, so they can have a very well planned itinerary to visit some of the must see see attractions of the country.
05 day itinerary
Tour type: Classic adventure
Day 1
Tehran arrival
After your arrival at the airport, your guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. Accommodation: 3 star at Mash’had hotel
Day 2
Tehran city tour / Flight to Esfahan
In the morning you will go to see National Museum of Iran, aging more than 70 years, containing 300,000 museum objects. Then you will have the visit of Iran Glassware and ceramic Museum, in order to see objects of 4th millennium B.C. up to the present time. After that you will go to see a UNESCO World Heritage: Golestan Palace that has many places to offer: The Marble Throne, Karim Khani Nook, Pond House, Picture House/Gallery, Brilliant Hall, Museum of Gifts, Containers Hall, Ivory Hall, Mirror Hall, Salam Hall, Edifice of the Sun (Shams ol Emareh), later transfer to airport for fly to Esfahan. Accommodation: 3 star at Setareh hotel
Day 3
Full day sightseeing in Isfahan
Today tour of Isfahan starts with the UNESCO world heritage: Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq. Once a royal polo field, this site was the official center of the city, when the city was the Safavid Capital (17th Century). We will visit the famous Imam Mosque (Royal Mosque), located in the southern side of the square with wonderful architecture and tile-work. We then visit the multistory Aliqapu Palace, stood on the western side of the square, from which the Safavid kings used to view the polo games and ceremonies. Then you will visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (or Ladies Mosque) that is located on the opposite side of the square. You can take a tour in a traditional Iranian Bazaar.
Then you will continue your tour to see Chehel-Sotun Garden (a UNESCO World Heritage in the category of Persian Garden). You can also visit Masjed-e Jame Esfahan – a UNESCO world heritage – in this day, a beautiful mosque with unique architecture (over 12 hundred years ago). Late evening you can take a walk in the bank of Zayande-rood river and see its famous bridges. Accommodation: 3 star at Setareh hotel
Day 4
Isfahan – Pasargadea – Necropolis – Persepolis – Shiraz
Depart Esfahan and travel to Shiraz via Pasargadae and Persepolis. Today you are going to visit the most famous attractions of Ancient Persia in Iran: Persepolis and Pasargadae, two UNESCO world heritages. First you will visit the great Pasargadae. Pasargadae is the capital of the Achaemenid Empire in time of Cyrus the Great and also a place for his tomb. We continue our tour by visiting Naghsh-e-Rostam, the Achaemenian necropolis. Then you will go to see Persepolis. The entrance of this ancient city is The Gate of All Nations, so you are welcomed to this city with every nationality that you have. The Apadana Palace, The Throne Hall and tombs of Kings are among various reception halls and palaces, private palaces, royal treasury and fortifications that you can see in Persepolis. Accommodation: 4 star at Royal hotel
Day 5
Shiraz sightseeing / End of the short great vacation
Today you are very welcomed in Shiraz, the city of gardens and nightingales. (Check out 12:00 PM). We will start our Shiraz tour by Karmikhani complex – Karim Khan Zand, the founder of Zand dynasty who chose Shiraz as his capital. Visiting Zandieh Complex: Karim khan’s citadel, Pars museum, Vakil bath (traditional Iranian bath), Vakil mosque, Vakil bazaar- the traditional bazaar of Shiraz and Moshir caravanserai. You can also visit Hafez & Saadi tomb (Shiraz is really famous for these two great Persian poets), and UNESCO World heritage Eram Garden. Departure from Shiraz International Airport late at night
What is the tour price per person? Note: Prices are valid until 15th March 2019
| Traveler | Rate Per Person | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 950 EURO | — |
| 2 | 650 EURO | 120 EURO |
| 3 – 4 | 620 EURO | 120 EURO |
INCLUSIONS – Whats included on 5 day short tour of Iran:
- Accommodation (4 nights) with daily breakfast included in DBL/TWIN rooms
- Authorization grant / code for visa
- All Transfers on Air conditioned Vehicles
- All the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Meet & assist services in Airport (Arrival and Departure)
- All road permits, taxes, parking charges, etc
- Daily bottled mineral water – Portages
- All entrance fees (Mentioned in Itinerary)
- Domestic flight > Route > Tehran to Esfahan
EXCLUSIONS – Whats Not included on Exquisite Iran Tour 14 day:
- International Flight Ticket
- Any meals (Lunch or dinner) if not mentioned on the itinerary
- Personal expenses, Travel Insurance, tips (not neccesary)
