7 Day Nowruz Festival Tour

The Tour of Celebrating the Persian New Year

From € 970

Starts in:

Tehran (If you are at other locations, tell us)

Ends in:

Tehran

Destinations:

Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz

Duration:

7 Days

Age Range:

7 - 70

Physical Rating:

1/5

Group Size:

2 - 10

Accommodation:

6 nights at 4-star hotels

Tour Description

The season of new beginnings starts with the Iranian new year called Nowruz at the spring equinox. Everyone buys new clothes, put new smiles on their faces, find new hopes and dreams for the upcoming year and welcome the beauty that comes with change. Iranians have many traditions of welcoming this newness in different ways all around this ancient land. However, one tradition that is mutual among them is community gatherings specially on the first day of Nowruz and visiting elders during these holidays.

This Nowruz tour package in Iran travel agency shows you the unique ways people prepare for the Nowruz celebration from how they prepare their city to how they take an inner journey of love. It will also take you deep into the experience of local communities in Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz from ancient times to today’s modern society. It is one of the most magical experiences to see the different ways people have been celebrating Nowruz for the past thousands of years. The stories heard and shared in Nowruz will bring so much newness to your perspective of what culture Iran tours has to offer travelers from around the world.

The season of new beginnings starts with the Iranian new year called Nowruz at the spring equinox. Everyone buys new clothes, put new smiles on their faces, find new hopes and dreams for the upcoming year and welcome the beauty that comes with change. Iranians have many traditions of welcoming this newness in different ways all around this ancient land. However, one tradition that is mutual among them is community gatherings specially on the first day of Nowruz and visiting elders during these holidays.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 | Tehran Vibes

    Experiences

    • Airport pick up
    • Tajrish Bazaar
      Local People and Nowruz Vibes
    • Sa’dabad Complex
      300 hectare complex built by the Qajar and Pahlavi
    • Welcoming Dinner
      Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Tehran

    Story of the Day

    We’ll stroll through the Tajrish Bazaar. It will be a scene full of local people preparing for Nowruz celebration. The shops will be filled with Haft Seen decoration items such as little goldfish, grass plants and many nuts and delicious traditional sweets. The traditional music is played by street musicians and we’ll trace the joy of Nowruz on everyone’s faces. It’s the happiest time in Iran. Afterward, we could visit Sa’dabad royal palace to your day plan. The palace has many Nowruz related events and the nature during spring in its gardens is quite extraordinary.

  • Day 2 | Beginning of the new year

    Experiences

    • Local Family Gathering
      New Year Arrival Celebration
    • Delicious Nowruz Persian Dish
      Sabzi Polo
    • Elder Visits
      Tradition called “Eyd Didani”
    • Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Tehran

    Story of the Day

    The moment of the new year is quite important in every culture. Iran is no different. We’ll be visiting a local family. Sit around haft seen table, wear traditional clothes, read poems and new year prayers until that moment arrives. Then we’ll have the most delicious Nowruz dish called Sabzi Polo which is herbed rice with fresh fish. Then we’ll visit elders of the family to hear their many memories of Nowruz in Iran.

  • Day 3 | Tehran sightseeing

    Experiences

    • Golestan Royal Palace
      UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Museum of Ancient Iran
      First Iranian Museum
    • Azadi Tower
      Symbol of Modern Contemporary Architecture
    • Milad Tower
      The highest tower in the city (435) with the best view
    • Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Tehran

     

    Story of the Day

    This is the day to get to know the capital city of Iran called Tehran. We’ll visit the most important monuments of this big city from the historical ancient sites to the modern contemporary architecture of Iranians.

  • Day 4 | Isfahan

    Experiences

    • Naqsh-E Jahan Square
      UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
      Eastern side of Naqsh-E Jahan Square
    • Shah Mosque
      South side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square
    • Ali Qapu Royal Palace
      A symbol of Iran’s Islamic heritage
    • Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Isfahan

    Story of the Day

    We’ll be heading to Isfahan. The first spot we’ll visit is the Naqsh-E Jahan square full of tourists from around the world and also locals traveling from different parts of Iran. It’s no wonder there is so many people visiting this site during this time. The beautiful architecture of the buildings around, the many handicraft local shops and the fountain with the plants in the middle of the square makes it a perfect place to hang out in Nowruz time. Then we’ll be visiting a local family again to experience the differences among the different regions’ Nowruz traditions and how they do “Eyd Didani” and all.

  • Day 5 | Isfahan

    Experiences

    • Vank Cathedral
      Fusion of Armenian and Islamic architecture
    • Jameh Mosque of Isfahan
      A UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Qeysarriyeh Bazaar
      One of the greatest and luxurious trading centers in the Safavid era
    • Amoo Nowruz Performance
    • Walking alongside Zayandeh Rud River
      Historical Bridges of Isfahan
    • Traditional Live Iranian Music
    • Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Isfahan

    Story of the Day

    We’ll start by exploring the Jolfa neighborhood to see how Armenians celebrate Nowruz. We’ll be visiting the many hips and contemporary handicraft stores in the neighborhood while also visiting some of the most beautiful churches of Iran. Afterward, we’ll head to the old Isfahan Bazaar and Jameh Mosque. Then, it’s time to attend some Nowruz related performances such as Naqqali (Iranian dramatic storytelling) and Amoo Nowruz (a fictional figure in Iranian folklore) play. After taking in the joy of diving deep into the Nowruz cultural event, we’ll go to the main hangout spot of the town along the Zayandeh Rud River. That would be a place in which many tourists camp. We’ll walk along the historical bridges and listen to the soothing sounds of traditional music played by musicians under the bridge.

  • Day 6 | Shiraz

    Experiences

    • Pasargadae
      A UNESCO World Heritage Site, The capital of the Achaemenid Empire
    • Persepolis
      A UNESCO World Heritage Site, The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
    • Necropolis
      City of the dead
    • Hafezieh & Saadie
      Ancient Persian poet’s tombs
    • Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Shiraz

    Story of the Day

    Shiraz will be our next destination. A city filled with ancient Nowruz traditions, history and mythical stories. Therefore, visiting this city and paying respect to the founders of this country won’t be a waste of your journey. In fact, it will be one of the most grounding experiences visiting Cyrus, the great tomb and strolling through the historical city of Persepolis. There is also many exciting Nowruz related events happening in Persepolis which will be the added bonus of visiting this ancient site. During the night, we’ll visit two popular poet’s tombs whose poems are always a part of Nowruz gatherings and remembered by Iranians in most celebrations.

  • Day 7 | Shiraz & Tehran

    Experiences

    • Pink Mosque
      Also known as the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
    • Vakil Complex
      A combination of a citadel, a mosque, a bath, and a bazaar
    • Eram Garden
      A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Persian garden
    • Fly from Shiraz to Tehran
    • Airport drop off

    Story of the Day

    Shiraz will be so full of life that we’ll need to spend another day in this city to explore it all. Our last memories of this journey to Iran will be one of the dreamiest images full of colors and smells of Nowruz in Shiraz. We’ll visit the Pink mosque to see the light and color fall in love from the reflection of the windows inside. Then, we’ll walk through the old neighborhood of Vakil smelling the orange flowers coming to arrive in spring time. Afterward, we’ll continue our spring walk to one of the most beautiful gardens of Iran called Eram garden which is full of beautiful flower blossoms. Then we’ll hold these smells and sights in our hearts and fly back to Tehran.

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What’s included?

 Visa

Official Iran Visa reference number

Airport pick-up, drop-off
Domestic flight from Shiraz to Tehran
All land transportation by Air-co vehicle

6 night stay at 4-star hotels

6 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Daily snacks & drinks

Local English-speaking Cultural Guide
Chief Experience Officer throughout your trip
24/7 Support

International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance
Other expenses

Inclusion

Visa

Official Iran Visa reference number

Transportation

Airport pick-up, drop-off
Domestic flight from Shiraz to Tehran
All land transportation by Air-co vehicle

Accommodations

6 night stay at 4-star hotels

Meals

6 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Daily snacks & drinks

Guide & Support

Local English-speaking Cultural Guide
Chief Experience Officer throughout your trip
24/7 Support

Additional Services

Entrance Fees to the mentioned monuments in the itinerary
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card + Internet Data

Exclusions

International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance
Other expenses

Your Flexibility Options

  • You could tell us in the booking form your preferences about your guide characteristics or specific knowledge. We’ll make sure to match a guide for you based on your requests.
  • We’ve done our best to schedule your day efficiently. We wanted you to have enough time familiarizing yourself with the Nowruz festival while you also get to rest in-between. However, if you want to have more or less of either one, we are open to adjusting the itinerary based on your preferences.

Pricing

For Private Tours

A 30% Surcharge would apply for solo travelers.
Volume discounts would apply for groups.

Months Price / person
March
€ 970

Enquiry Form

Booking Terms & Conditions

Payment method

After finalizing the price of the tour you have selected, you should pay a deposit equal to 25% of your tour cost. Then, we will issue a booking confirmation. You should pay the rest (75%) in cash at the beginning of your tour in our office in Iran.

Cancellation policy

In case you cancel your tour booking, cancellation fees will apply:

• Up to 90 days before arrival: We’ll fully refund the paid deposit.

• 90-60 days before arrival: We’ll refund 50% of the paid deposit.

• 60-30 days before arrival: We’ll refund 25% of the paid deposit.

• From 30 days before arrival to actual arrival: We will hold the deposit (25% of the package price) as a cancellation fee.

How Is This Trip Responsible?

We support traditional festivals by participating in the ceremonies and by introducing them to others

We follow the locals while we are at the festivals so that we would minimize the impact

We provide our travelers with necessary information (e.g. Etiquette) before beginning the tour

We facilitate your interaction with locals

We have local guides and drivers to collaborate with us

We go to local restaurants the meals

We choose guest houses rather than hotels

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