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8-day journey Iran

Contrary to what sometimes is suggested, Iran is a very safe and hospitable country and a great experience for individual travellers. It is probably the richest country in the Middle East in our art historical point of view, with its Persian culture and Farsi language. The people of Iran are  proud of their Persian past and are very eager to show visitors around. There are excellent flight connections, good roads and charming historic hotels. There are some restrictions; women are obliged to wear a scarf and no alcohol is served.

Program

Day 1. Amsterdam - Tehran
Flight from Amsterdam to Tehran and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2. Tehran-Yazd
Early transfer to domestic airport for departure to Yazd, one of the oldest desert cities with   narrow alleys and traditional mud houses. Marrakech must have looked like this 100 years ago! The water comes through underground channels (qanat) from the mountain located 50 kilometers away. Yazd is also the centre of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroaster. There is still a holy fire burning in the temple since 470 AD. Just outside the city are the 'Towers of Silence’, where the corpses of Zoroaster's followers where left to vultures.

Day 3. Shiraz - Yazd
Drive along a mountainous landscape and vast dry high plains to Shiraz, the capital of the Fars province. En route stop at Pasar Gade, to honor the tomb of Cyrus, who is buried in a gigantic stone cenotaph. Then visit world-famous Persepolis, at the foot of the Mount of Mercy. Darius the First built a terrace with the most beautiful stone carvings which offers a magnificent view over the whole complex. During the annual New Year celebration (Noruz, on March 21) the delegates of the people of Persia came to the site to honour their king.

Day 4. Shiraz - Isfahan
Shiraz is famous for its poets, gardens and nightingales and in one of those beautiful parks the famous poet Hafez is buried. In the centre of Shiraz there is a great palace to visit with a beautiful courtyard. On the edge of the city you will find the best examples of Persian gardens. At the end of the flight to Isfahan. Overnight in Abbassi Hotel *****

Day 5. Isfahan
The most beautiful city in Iran is made for walking along beautiful bridges, the impressive Imam Naqsh-e Jahan square, incredible mosques and palaces and an oriental bazaar.
Highlight is the immense square with the two mosques and the six-storeys high Qapo Ali Palace. The bazaar is divided into sections, each offering their own products. Rugs, antiques, gold jewelry, clothing, pots and pans, books and water pipes, everything is sold here. Under the bridges crossing the main river you will find terraces and tea houses.

Day 6. Isfahan - Tehran
There is still much more to do and see in the beautiful city of Isfahan. Go and visit the Christian and Armenian Jolfa district, with its Vank Cathedral, beautifully decorated with frescoes. At the end of the day evening flight to Tehran.

Day 7. Tehran
Since 200 years the capital of Iran and a modern city with very important and interesting 
museums. The highlight is the Archaeological Museum, where all the treasures from the past are exhibited. It is also possible to visit the former palace of the Shah or the museum with the world-famous crown jewels and the Peacock Throne. The bazaar is the largest of Iran with 10 km covered streets packed with shops and stalls.

Day 8. Tehran - Amsterdam
Transfer to the airport for return flight to Amsterdam.

Best travel time: Spring and Autumn

Prices start from € 2250 per person

Included:

•  flight 
•  7 overnights including breakfast and dinner
•  three domestic flights
•  private transfers
•  excursions and entrance fees with English-speaking guides.
  

Not included:

•  single room supplement, insurance, visa (to obtain upon arrival) and gratuities.