If you have time or budget restrictions to consider & have
no particular sights in mind, you can still achieve a basic round trip
including the most inspiring experiences Iran has to offer. You will visit
some of the greatest mosques & palaces, experience the bustle of the bazaars
and enjoy the quiet contemplation of Persian gardens and the imposing
desert ruins of Persepolis on route.
Visit
the magnificent city of Isfahan - the most
celebrated sight in Iran, Shiraz, city of roses
& nightingales and Persepolis, originally
founded by the great Achaemenian king Darius I in 522 BC.
The optional 4-day extension takes you to the Zoroastrian centre of Yazd and to Kashan and to the UNESCO protected village of Abyaneh.
| Day |
City |
Details |
| 1 |
London - Tehran  |
Depart London Heathrow Terminal 3 on direct Iran Air flight
at 17.00 |
| 2 |
Tehran |
Arrive 02.30 and transfer to hotel. In Tehran visit Sa'ad-abad
Palace complex, one of the royal family and court's former residences.
Lunch at a traditional teahouse. On to either the Crown Jewels or
the Carpet & Archaeological museums. |
| 3 |
Tehran - Shiraz |
Morning flight to Shiraz. Optional half-day tour to visit
Narenjestan Palace & Nasirol Molk mosque & Eram
Gardens. |
| 4 |
Shiraz - Persepolis
Shiraz - Isfahan |
Full day tour to the wind swept ruins of Persepolis
& Naghsh-e-Rostam, the tomb of the three powerful Achaemenian Kings
carved into huge rocks. After lunch drive back to Shiraz. Visit the
tomb of the Persian mystic poet Hafez with its beautiful gardens. On to a traditional tea-house for ice-cream and tea. Evening flight to Isfahan. |
| 5 |
Isfahan |
Full day tour of Isfahan's Royal square with
its magnificent buildings; some of the greatest examples of Islamic
architecture, including the Royal (Imam) Square, the Shah & Sheikh
Lotf-Allah Mosques & Ali-Qapu Palace. On to the Bazaar spanning 5
kilometres. Evening visit to the beautiful Si-o-Se & Khaju bridges. |
| 6 |
Isfahan |
Full day tour of Isfahan. Visit Chehel Sotun
(Forty Columns) and Hasht Behesht (Eighth Heaven) Palaces. On to Jolfa,
Armenian quarters of the city, to see Vank Cathedral & the Shaking
Minarets. In the evening visit a Zoorkhaneh (House of Strength) to
watch this traditional Iranian sport; a combination of physical and
spiritual aerobics, with participants chanting to the powerful drums
of their master. |
| 7 |
Isfahan - Tehran |
Free time to shop or explore the city. Evening flight
to Tehran. |
| 8 |
Tehran - London |
Depart for London at 08.45, arriving Heathrow Terminal
3 at 11.45 |
EXTENSION 4 days: Isfahan
- Yazd - Kashan - Tehran
| Day |
City |
Details |
| 7 |
Isfahan |
End of the tour in Isfahan. Rather than flying back to
Tehran, stay the night in Isfahan. |
| 8 |
Isfahan - Yazd |
Morning drive to Yazd through the desert. Visit the Atashkadeh
(fire temple) where the sacred fire has been burning since 470 AD.
On to Jame'h mosque. |
| 9 |
Yazd - Kashan |
Morning visit to the Towers of Silence, ancient Zoroastrian
burial grounds. After lunch drive to Kashan. |
| 10 |
Kashan |
In Kashan visit the beautiful Fin Garden,
the old houses of Borujerdi (Samovar merchant) and Tabatabaei (carpet
merchant). Take a walk through the old part of town. |
| 11 |
Kashan - Tehran |
Early morning drive to Abyaneh, a picturesque village
dating back 1600 years & UNESCO protected world heritage site.
Afternoon drive to Tehran. |
| 12 |
Tehran - London |
Depart for London 08.45, arriving at Heathrow Terminal
3 at 11.45 |
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| Out |
Return |
Extension Return |
| Sunday 4th October 2009 |
N/A |
Thursday 15th October 2009 |
| Sunday 27th December 2009 |
Sunday 3rd Jan 2010 |
Thursday 3rd January 2010 |
| Thursday 1st April 2010 |
Thursday 8th Apr 2010 |
Monday 12th April 2010 |
| Sunday 3rd October 2010 |
Sunday 10th October 2010 |
Thursday 14th October 2010 |
Direct flight on Iran Air - Heathrow terminal 3 6-hour
flight
London/Tehran IR 710 Depart 17.00 Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays arrive
02.30
Tehran /London IR 711 Depart 08.45 Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays arrive
11.45
8 DAY TOUR:
Package price per person £1695
Single room supplement £345
Visa consular fee £95
The cost of the tour includes:
Direct return economy flights on Iran Air between London and Tehran*, UK airport tax, arranging tourist visas, full board accommodation in five star or best available hotels in twin bedded rooms with private facilities, entrance fees to museums and sites as per the itinerary; local transport; coach or minibus depending on numbers, English speaking national guide throughout the trip, all transfers, land transport and internal flights including local taxes.
*Magic Carpet Travel acts as agents of Facts Travel Ltd ATOL 4109 for the international flight component of this tour at £345 including taxes. Land-only price is £1200 should you wish to join the tour in Tehran, or arrange your own flight.
The cost excludes:
All personal extras such as tips, porterage and laundry, any optional tours, travel insurance - available through Magic Carpet Travel.
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4 DAY EXTENSION:
Package price per person £545
Single room supplement £ 195
The cost of the extension includes:
Four nights accommodation at the best available hotels in twin bedded rooms
with private facilities, full-board throughout,
all transfers, land transport & internal flights including local airport
taxes, English speaking professional tour guide throughout the trip, all
entrance fees as per the itinerary.
The cost of the extension excludes:
All personal extras such as tips, porterage and laundry, any meals not
mentioned.
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