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A Gate to Iran Tales
I am coming back
It was full of regrets. I am talking about the first time I visited Iran. I stayed in an OK hotel having OK foods and an OK guide. My friend, on the other hand, went there on this luxury tour. When they told me about the details, it made me realize how much I missed out on my trip.
The diversity and the hospitality of the people and the beautiful culture made me want to go back again. However, I decided to go with this week-long luxury tour package to experience all the essentials of Iran with a different traveling style.
I’ll tell you the reasons why I had regretted the first time I visited Iran through the itinerary of this journey!
Starts in: | Tehran |
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Ends in: | Tehran |
Destinations: | Tehran, Kashan , Isfahan, Shiraz |
Duration: | 7 Days |
Age Range: | 7 - 80 |
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Accommodation: | 5 nights at 5-star hotels, 1 night at the eco-lodge |
Grand Bazaar, Tehran
Handicraft store, Isfahan Bazaar
Golestan Royal Palace, Tehran
Abyaneh, Kashan
Naqshe Jahan square, Isfahan
Naqshe Jahan Square, Isfahan
Persepolis, Shiraz
Story of the Day
It was calming to relieve all my muscle pain in a beautiful pool at our hotel on the first night. It was a privilege I now understood the importance of, considering last time, our hotel did not even have a decent bathtub!
Experiences
Tehran’s Largest Pedestrian Overpass
(Depending on arrival time)
(Depending on arrival time)
Story of the Day
I rested so well at night. Therefore, during this day, even though we went to so many places such as the Bazar, the royal palace, and the museums, I did not feel tired at all. Last time, I could not rest because of a concern I had about the next day of the schedule. However, this time my agency was kind enough to give me 24/7 support. Therefore, I did not have any worries or unanswered questions about the days to come.
Experiences
A UNESCO World Heritage
City life & crowded streets, shopping, modernity intertwined with the history
Historical ancient monuments, oldest artifacts date back to Lower Paleolithic period
Story of the Day
I thought it was impossible to stay at a lovely lodge in the middle of a desert in Iran! But, there it was like a dream coming true this time! The previous time, I had to camp because people I went with did not know about that place at all.
Experiences
Features of Iran's traditional residential architecture
Ziggurat dates back to 3000 BC, oldest settlement dates to around 6000 BC
Story of the Day
Naqshe Jahan. To see this square and its historical surroundings in Isfahan for the second time made me think I could come back just for this a hundred of times. It was this day that made me realize how happy I was to come back here again this time!
Experiences
A UNESCO World Heritage
An architectural masterpiece of Iranian architecture. First built of the four monuments of Naqsh-e Jahan square during the Safavid Empire
A UNESCO World Heritage
The official residence of Persian Emperors of the Safavid dynasty. Historically valuable paintings and mosaic work, acoustic rooms
Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
An Iranian family invites us to their home for a homemade dinner
Story of the Day
I did not know what happens under the Khaju bridge late at night last time. I got to see people of all ages sing and dance all night long under this historical bridge in Isfahan.
Experiences
Jolfa Square is the heart of the Armenian community in Isfahan.
A UNESCO World Heritage
A walking tour of Zayanderud river and bridges, Gathering of songs and music
Story of the Day
This tour included a VR experience of Perspolis while walking through the magnificence of the Achaemenid Empire ancient structures. That experience made me realize what I had seen without the virtual eyes was a very tiny piece of what this ancient civilization looked like hundreds of years ago.
Experiences
The capital of the Achaemenid empire dating back to 559–530 BC, A UNESCO World Heritage
A grand ceremonial complex, The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC, A UNESCO World Heritage
A group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff, from both the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods, Also known as Naqsh-e Rostam
Story of the Day
I took a flight back to Tehran. I remembered all the good memories I made during the past week in Iran. Last time, I took the bus, and it was long and tiring, which made me forget half the good things I had felt during my journey. I’ll make sure to choose the luxury options going anywhere from now on. The comfort is worth it all.
Experiences
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Orsi stained glasses create a colorful spiritual feeling of awe
Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
We’ve defined 6 different moments for our Iran tours. All of our Iran tour packages include every one of them. Each site or experience has different aspects. However, each moment makes one of those aspects bolder during your experience. These moments are a way for you to express your preferences and have flexibility. We’ve designed the most efficient tours based on our previous experiences with other travelers. As you fill the booking form, you tell us what your preferences are and which moments connect to you more deeply. This way, you get to decide to enhance or reduce each moment during your Iran tour. We’ll make any changes necessary to your itinerary to align with your needs.
We have brought together a wide and diverse range of guides on our Iran tours. A huge part of your journey is to connect to your guide and have joyful conversations together. Since we want to organize Iran tours that are experience oriented, we’ve made it possible for you to have a say in choosing your guide. Usually, we would arrange a guide for you based on the knowledge we have from our guides and also you. However, you could also tell us in the booking form your preferences about your guide characteristics or specific knowledge and we’ll make sure to match a guide for you based on your requests.
This package is the most efficient one for your amount of time. You’ll see all the essentials of Iran while traveling with peace of mind. You’ll also have enough free time to dive deeper into the local culture and Iranian people’s lives. We have put the most important cities of Iran that could have fit into your time limit. All UNESCO heritage sites are fit into your package, as well.
All bookings and contracts are settled through SAE Event GmbH, a registered travel agency in Austria. As a result, all transactions and processes are done based on the European legal system. So you would have the advantage of working with a local tour operator under EU-law. Visiting Iran with locals was never that hassle-free.
We care about food. The meals are not full board so that you can choose them based on your personal preferences. Persian cuisine is popular for its diversity and deliciousness. We’ll introduce a wide range of restaurants to you so you could try what best suits your taste. In the end, we’ll expose you to a ray of delicious local Persian dishes during your trip.
Airport pick-up, drop-off
Transfer from CIP Terminal of Imam Khomeini International Airport
Domestic business class flight from Shiraz to Tehran
All land transportation by SUV
5 Nights at 5-star hotels
1 Night at eco lodge
6 Buffet Breakfast
2 Dinner
Daily snacks & drinks
Local English-speaking Cultural Guide
Chief Experience Officer throughout your trip
24/7 Support
Entrance Fees to the mentioned monuments in the itinerary
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card
Wi-Fi Modem
Official Iran Visa reference number
International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance
Other expenses such as laundry, mini bar used in the room, etc.
You have the opportunity to book any tour as a private tour aligned with your schedule and timing. Our Iran private tours have high flexibility. Therefore, you can tell us all your needs on the booking form to turn any tour into a private one. You could see Iran private tour prices during different months in the chart below. Also, you can send us your booking request without any charges.
Months | Price / person |
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January, February | 1680 € |
March, April, May | 1990 € |
June, July, August | 1680 € |
September, October | 1850 € |
November, December | 1680 € |
In case you cancel your tour booking, cancellation fees will apply:
• Up to 60 days prior arrival: 0% of the package price
• 59 to 30 days before arrival: 20% of the package price
• 29 to 15 days before arrival: 35% of the package price
• From 14 days before arrival to actual arrival: 75% of the package price
• No show: 90% of the package price
Your tour prices vary regarding your preferences and the season of your travel. After finalizing the price of the tour you have selected, you should pay a deposit equal to 20% of your tour cost. Then, we will issue a booking confirmation. You should transfer the rest at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the tour.
Yes, all of our tour schedules have the flexibility to change as a private tour. You could let us know your preferences and sites you’d like to visit, and we’ll change your itinerary accordingly. Also, you could let us know if you connect with a particular moment before your trip on the booking form or during your journey. So, we’ll put more of that moment in your plans. Such changes can also be made on each day during your trip with the consent of your guide.
Yes, you could change the duration of your trip before, during, or at the end of your trip. The private tours have more flexibility in the sense that you could add days in between your travels or at before and after your journey.
If your passport is not from the United States, Canada, or England, your visa process will take less than two weeks. We could help you to get an Iran visa. If you book any of our Iran tours, your visa fee (different than application fee) will be waived, and we’ll give this service to you free of charge. If you need more information about the visa application form and the visa requirements, you could check out our article about the Iran visa.
Yes, the services we have included in our packages are of high quality and decent. Most accommodations are +4 stars, and all transfers are with an air-conditioned vehicle. However, if you need to enhance or lower the quality of your services, you could let us know in the booking form. We’ll make the changes to your package accordingly.
No, they are not fixed. The main characteristic of our “Moments” feature is flexibility. You could add or reduce any moment on your journey based on your likes and dislikes. You could read more about our moments feature in our article about all moments.
Yes, you could let us know the qualities you’d like your guide to have, and we’ll align one of our guides that match your preferences and is the best fit for you.
This tour is only offered as a private tour, so you cannot join a group for this package.
You could book this package all year round. It has a different unique taste in each season. However, the spring, the end of summer and the beginning of fall are the best seasons for this package. During the summer, these cities could get a bit warm. They could also get a bit cold during the winter season.
We will recommend the best options in each city or village we visit together. We usually recommend restaurants that offer the most authentic and local dishes of that region. If you have any dietary restrictions, please do let us know in the booking form, so we prepare the best recommendations for you. Your guide can also give you different options for food during your stay here.
During this package, you’ll also spend a night or two at an Iranian family’s house and have dinner with locals.
It’s better if you book your trip at least a month before coming to Iran. However, during high season meaning March and April, if you’d like to come, it’s better to reserve your packages at least two months before to make sure you don’t miss out on booking the best hotels. Also, the visa process for specific countries such as England, the United States, and Canada will take longer. Therefore, if you are citizens of those countries, make sure to reserve a tour at least three months before your trip.
Yes, you could get insurance services from us if you’d like. For more information and requirements for the insurance, please check our article about Iran travel insurance.
During these tour packages, all your needs besides your meals are covered. Therefore, you could bring enough money for food or anything you’d want to purchase as souvenirs or gifts for yourself and others. For more information, you can read Iran travel cost article.
One of the other services we offer during this tour is a local debit card. You could let us know how much you’d like to spend and we’ll charge your card with the same amount based on the daily currency rates. You could let us know to add to the card during your trip based on your needs as well.
Yes, due to the daily rate fluctuations of international flights, we have not included them. However, if you’d like, we could reserve them for you.
Depending on your arrival time, we’ll plan for those days. We have included the different options and recommended schedule for these days on your itinerary.
If you have a particular health issue, disease, food allergies, or any other sensitivities, please let us know in the booking form. So, we can guide you in the right direction so you won’t face any issues during your trip. If you use specific medications, please be sure to have enough of it during your journey. If you get ill or face any health particular issues during your trip for which you’d need a doctor, we would do all the necessary coordination for you. There is nothing about which you should be worried during your journey.
The Way to Vivid Iran
Visit the beauty and essentials of Iran without hassle just in 5 days
A Week to Remember
Visit the Glory of Iran in Isfahan and Persian Empire at Persepolis
An Adventure to Real Iran
Experiencing most famous cities of Iran including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd
IranAmaze organizes a variety of tours for all travel interests and types. If you’d like to see all of our Iran tours and get to know the diverse experiences you could have in Iran, please visit our Iran tours page.
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Tehran Bazaar and Persian Carpet are symbols of Iranian lifestyle and culture.
How many hours do you think it takes to set all the small pieces of Turquoise on those pieces?
The mystery of seeing a tiny bit of your reflection in the magnificent mirrors of Golestan palace.
She makes handicrafts and tell travelers stories from the old times every day.
There is a reason it’s called Naqshe Jahan which means the image of the world.
The water fountain holds it all together by freshening the air at this historical corner.
Persepolis with its many stories hidden behind these stone structures since ancient times.