Ancient Capitals

14 days
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Explore your 14 days trip by visiting Ahvaz, Tehran and Yazd. Also visit the ancient places like Bishapour, Isfahan and Persepolis.

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Tehran
    • Explore Ahvaz and Shushtar
    • Visit the ancient city Bishapur, Shiraz and Persepolis
    • Discover the tourist attraction Pasargadae

What's this trip about?

    Explore your 14 days trip by visiting Ahvaz, Tehran and Yazd. Also visit the ancient places like Bishapour, Isfahan and Persepolis.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 34 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTehran
End CityTehran

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Attractions

  • Isfahan
  • Pasargadae
  • Persepolis
  • Shiraz
  • Tehran

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 13 Nights accommodation in 4*/5* hotels: Tehran - 2N, Ahwaz 2N, Shiraz-3N, Yazd - 1N, Kerman - 2N, Isfahan -3N
    • Professional English speacking guide(Or depends on nationality) for whole of the trip
    • All excursions & transfers by modern coach with experienced driver
    • Meals: BB ( 13 Breakfast )
    • One way domestic flight ( Tehran-Ahwaz )
    • Refreshment between way(mineral water,Tea or coffe )
    • Entrances fee according to itinerary
    • Visa support from Tehran and doing all related formalities to have your visa issued where Iran has an embassy or consulate
    • Hotels portgages

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Tehran

Arrive in Tehran early next morning. Just booked the hotel

Day 2: Tehran -Ahwaz

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight : Ahwaz

Arrive in Tehran. International flight should be arranged by clients. Transfer to the hotel. Today Half day city tour in Tehran: Visit the National Museum of Iran (National & Islamic Arts), Jewelry Museum and Golest...

Day 3: Ahwaz - Shush - Shushtar - Ahwaz

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight :Ahwaz

Excursion to Susa and Shushtar. In Susa visit Ziggurat of ChoghaZanbil, It is an ancient Elamite complex (UNESCO World Heritage), Apadana (Achaemenian palace),Mausoleum of Daniel e nabi,Afterwards beautiful watermills of Shushtar (UNESCO World Heritage). Drive Back to Ahwaz.

Day 4:

Ahwaz - Bishapur - Shiraz

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Shiraz

Drive to Shiraz via Kazerun.En route Visit Bishapur (the Ancient city constructed by the order of Sassanid king Shapur). Visit Tange-e Chowgan (Sasanid Kings reliefs) . Long Distance.

Day 5:

Shiraz

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Shiraz

After breakfast city tour in Shiraz include: Hafiz & Saadi Tombs, Nasirol Molk Mosque, Narenjestan Qavam Garden, Karim Khan citadel and Bazaar.

Day 6:

Shiraz - Pasargadae – Persepolis – Shiraz

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight : Shiraz

Today after breakfast have an Excursion to Pasargadae(was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great who had issued its construction (559–530 BC); it was also the location of his tomb and is today an ar...

Day 7:

Shiraz – Kerman

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight : Kerman

Drive to Kerman and en route visit remains of Bahram palace in Sarvestan and enjoy natural attraction on the way. Long distance.

Day 8: Kerman - Rayen - Kerman

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight : Kerman

Today have an excursion to Rayen and visit Rayen citadel, Shazdeh Mahan Garden(UNESCO world Heritage), and Shah Nematollah Vali Mausoleum. Back to Kerman and visit Jame Mosque(Friday) and Ganj Ali Khan Complex.

Day 9: Kerman – Yazd

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight : Yazd

Drive to Yazd. In Yazd visit Zoroastrian fire temple, Tower of Silence.

Day 10: Yazd - Nain – Isfahan

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Isfahan

Today City tour in Yazd include: Amir Chakhmaq square, Ancient part of city, Jame Mosque. Drive to Isfahan en route of Nain and visit Jame mosque of Na’in.continue driving toward Isfahan.

Day 11: Isfahan

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Isfahan

City tour to explore the capital of Safavid Persia, visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including pavilions of ChehelSutun, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-e Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion,...

Day 12: Isfahan

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Isfahan

Today you visit special sightseeing in Isfahan include: Vank cathedral in Armenian Quarter (Jolfa) ,historical bridges ( Khaju and Sio se pol) and Jame Atigh mosque(Located in the historic centre of Isfahan, the Masjed...

Day 13: ITsefharhaann -Kashan – Qom

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Tehran

Today drive to Kashan. In Kashan visit special sightseing include: Fin Garden(UNESCO World Heritage), Tabatabae’s House. In Qom visit Masoumeh holy shrine from outside.

Day 14: Departure

Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) and flight back. International flight should be arranged by clients.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,821
Price per day$202
Single supplement (single occupancy)$757
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Ghoghnos Reviews & Ratings

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Sep 2020

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The whole tour was a perfect experience

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Sep 2020

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Ghoghnos Tour & Travel Agency, active in the field of tourism for more than 35 years, has always been concerned with providing appropriate and various programs to obtain the optimum satisfaction of its customers. Planning and operating tours to Iran and familiarizing international tourists with cultural, historical, artistic and adventure attractions of Iran along with the scientific and social improvements of this ancient land are the services which have been provided by Ghoghnos. In doing so, we have been successful thanks to our experienced and learned tour guides. During the last 12 years, Ghoghnos has been active in attracting global tourists to Iran via close cooperation with well-known international agencies all over the world. Hence, we have introduced our self as one of the most reliable and customer-oriented agencies of Iran. Ghoghnos Tour & Travel Agency provides the following services: operating tours, issuing visa, issuing online tickets, reserving hotels all around Iran. Furthermore, we have been collaborating with famous international airlines like Emirates, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Air France, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Qatari and Oman Airways. Mr. H. Ahmadi, the directing manager of Ghoghnos, is one of the most experienced and innovative managers in the field of tourism. His motto (accordingly that of all the staff) has been “reliability and responsiveness”.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Consular visa charge
    • Tips to the drivers & Iranian Guide
    • Airport departure taxes outside Iran if applicable.
    • Excess baggage charges.
    • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc

Accommodation

,5 Star Hotels Tehran - Parsian Esteghlal (East Tower) 5* or similar Kerman - Pars 5 *Hotel or similar Shiraz - Chamran Grand Hotel 5* or Zandyieh 5* Isfahan - Abbasi 5 *Hotel or similar Yazd - Pasrian Safayie 5* or similar Ahwaz - Pars 5 *Hotel or similar   4 Star Hotels Tehran - Parsian Evin 4*or Parsian Enghelab 4* Kerman - Jahangardi 4* Hotel or similar Shiraz - Elysee 4 *Hotel or similar Isfahan - Parsian Ali Qapo 4* or Aseman Yazd - Arg e Jadid 4* or similar Ahwaz - Pars 5 *Hotel or similar
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Meals Included

13 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
ghoghn-AncCapGho

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