1. Day 1

   Transfer to the hotel. Tehran City Tour. Visit National museum, Golestan palace (UNESCO site) & Bazar area, Nature Bridge and Liberty square, transfer to the airport for TehranAhwaz flight. O/N Ahwaz.

2. Day 2

   Excursion to 3 UNESCO sites which are Susa ancient city, Elamite ziggurat (Chogha Zanbil) and Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System. O/N Ahwaz.

3. Day 3

   Drive to Shiraz, on the way visit ancient city of Bishapur and Chogan gorge decorated with Sassanid Bas Reliefs. O/N Shiraz.

4. Day 4

   Shiraz city Tour. Visit Pink mosque, Narenjestan palace, Vakil complex including the fortress, Bazar and the mosque, Eram Garden (UNESCO site) and Hafez tomb. O/N Shiraz.

5. Day 5

   Excursion to Persepolis (UNESCO site) & Necropolis & Pasargadae. O/N Shiraz.

6. Day 6

   Drive to Kerman, on the way visit Maharloo salt lake, Sarvestan Sassanid Palace, and Neyriz Jame mosque. O/N Kerman.

7. Day 7

   Excursion to Lut desert to see the Shahdad desert with its Kalouts (the hottest place on the earth), then Visit Rayen citadel and Mahan town. O/N Kerman.

8. Day 8

   Kerman half day city tour, then drive to Yazd, on the way visit Zeinodin Caravansary. O/N Yazd.

9. Day 9

   Yazd City Tour. Visit tower of silence, Zoroastrian fire temple, old town, Jame mosque, Amirchakhmagh square, water museum and Dowlat Abad garden (UNESCO site). O/N Yazd.

10. Day 10

    Drive to Saryazd village, Chak Chak Zoroastrian temple and Meybod town. O/N Yazd.

11. Day 11

    Drive to the heart of Dashte Kavir desert. On the way visit Kharanagh village, Garmeh oasis and Mesr village. O/N Farahzad Desert.

12. Day 12

    Half day desert tour (camel riding) in the area, drive to Isfahan, on the way visit Naein city. In the evening visit the historical bridges in Isfahan. O/N Isfahan.

13. Day 13

    Isfahan City Tour. Visit Naghshe Jahan square, Aali Qapu palace, Sheikh lotfollah mosque, Royal mosque and Chehel Sotun palace. O/N Isfahan.

14. Day 14

    Isfahan City Tour. Visit Armenian neighborhood called “JOLFA” to see Vank cathedral. Then visit Isfahan Jame mosque and Bazar area. O/N Isfahan.

15. Day 15

    Drive to Kashan. On the way visit Abyaneh village. visit Agha Bozorg mosque, explore the traditional Bazar and discover Aminoddole Caravanserai in the Bazar. O/N Kashan.

16. Day 16

    Kashan half day city tour, visit Fin Garden (UNESCO site) and Tabatabayee house Excursion to Maranjab desert and see the wonderful salt lake. O/N Kashan.

17. Day 17

    Drive to Tehran, on the way visit Qom holy shrine and Imam Khomeini shrine. O/N Tehran.

18. Day 18

    Transfer to the Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).

• What is the Iranian Calendar?

  The official calendar in Iran is set according to the solar system in measuring years and using Iranian months. Farvardin is the first month and Esfand is the last month in Iranian. Farvardin 1st which is equal to March 21st is the beginning of Noruz. Furthermore, lunar calendar is another calendar used for religious rites and traditions. Solar years run 10 days ahead of Lunar years and it makes each year to be different from next year. If you want to have delightful times in your travel, you better take into account the aforementioned points about the calendars in Iran. For example, Iranian Muslims in Ramadan do various activities like fasting_ they don’t eat or drink_ and this would affect all people’s lives who are in Iran. Friday is a weekend and a holiday in Iran.

• Are there insect bites in Iran?

  Insects are found everywhere and it’s just the matter of how dangerous they might be that concerns many tourists. Mosquitoes which are abundant in Iran don’t carry any diseases like malaria but can cause irritation and infected bites. There are some ways to mollify the itchy feeling caused by bites. Beware of insects like bees and wasps that may be troublesome and bring severe allergy for you. In case, carry an adrenaline injection or something with the similar functioning if you are allergic to bee or wasp stings.

• What is the Iranian Calendar?

  The official calendar in Iran is set according to the solar system in measuring years and using Iranian months. Farvardin is the first month and Esfand is the last month in Iranian. Farvardin 1st which is equal to March 21st is the beginning of Noruz. Furthermore, lunar calendar is another calendar used for religious rites and traditions. Solar years run 10 days ahead of Lunar years and it makes each year to be different from next year. If you want to have delightful times in your travel, you better take into account the aforementioned points about the calendars in Iran. For example, Iranian Muslims in Ramadan do various activities like fasting_ they don’t eat or drink_ and this would affect all people’s lives who are in Iran. Friday is a weekend and a holiday in Iran.

• How are public restrooms in Iran?

  There are some dissimilarities between Iranian’s restrooms (Muslims’) and that of westerns’which are called “urinals”. In each and every hotels, guest-houses, restaurants, motels and alike buildings you can find convenience while using restrooms. However, it is more likely to find Iranian ones outside in any parts of the country rather than those of westerns’. Thus, it is recommended that you should be informed of such issues for having an enjoyable trip.

• How are public restrooms in Iran?

  There are some dissimilarities between Iranian’s restrooms (Muslims’) and that of westerns’which are called “urinals”. In each and every hotels, guest-houses, restaurants, motels and alike buildings you can find convenience while using restrooms. However, it is more likely to find Iranian ones outside in any parts of the country rather than those of westerns’. Thus, it is recommended that you should be informed of such issues for having an enjoyable trip.

• What’s the importance of dressing in Iran?

  Considering the Islamic rules and beliefs about the appropriate manner of dressing in Iran, women need to cover their body modestly and they ought to be real gentlewomen. Having a long shirt, a scarf and pants on by a woman in Iran represents a proper dressing.

• How is the Telecommunication in Iran?

  Due to the availability of IDD service in Iran, telecommunication is easily accessible. Three major operators in Iran are “MTN Irancell”, “RighTel” and most importantly “MCI”, which stands for Mobile Telecommunication Company. MCI provides its services and supports almost in every cities and villages of Iran. The other two operators are supportive of people in telecommunication but they are not as powerful as MCI. Above all, these three operators have high speed rate internet of 3G and 4G services.

• Is insurance necessary?

  Getting your insurance license prior to the departure from your country is surely needed. So, the best way in doing so is to insure yourself before arriving in Iran.

• How is the weather like in Iran?

  Since Iran is vast and located in a nice geographical position, it has got various types of climates differing from place to place and time to time. It’s hot and dry at the center. We have humid and rainy weather in the north but humid and hot weather in the south of Iran. Thanks to the Zagros mountain range in the west, we have cold weather. In each of these areas, you can feel different seasons. January is considered as the coldest month and August as the hottest one. During the spring and fall you can experience a delightful journey in that temperature is ideally desirable everywhere.

• Can I drink alcohol beverages?

  The use of alcoholic drinks under any circumstances is strictly forbidden and can bring dissatisfactory consequences in Iran.

• How does Iranian food look like?

  Iranian foods are not as spicy and hot as those of Indian or Thai. Rice (simply cooked or flavored with saffron, barberries, herbs or raisins) together with different kinds of khoreshts (stew dishes in Iranian cuisine) are commonly served by most Iranian people as the main dish for either lunch or dinner. Vegetables like onions, eggplants, beans, carrots, garlics, parsleys and tomatoes, and meats like fish, lamb, beef and chicken are seen more often in Iranian cuisine. Kebab is a delicious and popular dish in Iran that is readily available in most restaurants along the roads. Fresh and healthy ingredients make Iranian foods so tasty. By the way, some western dishes may be available in some major hotels and restaurants. Don’t worry about fast foods. They can be found anywhere and Iran is no exception.

• Money talks, but what kind of money? Where can it be exchanged?

  The Iranian Rial is the currency used commonly in Iran. Nevertheless, Iranians express the prices of their goods in “tomans”. If you want to exchange money, you can do it at places such as the airport bank, city banks or exchange bureaus. Your guide would help you in this case. For tipping drivers or guides and when dealing with the purchase of items like handicrafts and carpets, Dollar and Euro are useful currencies. There is no limit about the amount of money you can have and bring to the country, but exchange enough money so that you wouldn’t face any problems dealing with personal expenses as well as those not included in your tour cost. The recommended maximum amount is $6,000.

• When is the best time to visit Iran?

  People have different tastes in many things including weather. For some, cold weather is nice but this may seem otherwise for others. Therefore, the best time depends on the kind of weather visitors like and prefer. Many places in Iran are hot in summer and cold in winter, having snow and rain in some parts. Visitors may find it difficult during Ramadan beacuse fasting is practiced daily from dawn to sunset and accordingly many stores providing food are close during the day. On holidays namely times around the Iranian New Year at the end of March, cities are crowded with people like to spend time outside and have fun.

• Can everyone visit Iran?

  The answer is a big YES. People with all nationalities, cultures and races are warmly welcome to visit Iran and experience it at least once. There is just one exception. Owing to the fact that there exist political disagreements between Iran and Israel, the citizens of Israel are not permitted to enter under any circumstances.

• Is it safe to travel to Iran now?

  One of the major concerns of tourists when they think about travelling to Iran is safety. This is not just about Iran but rather about all countries. The recent news about terrorism in Iran’s neighborhood has enhanced fears about its security. Despite all these drawbacks being highlighted, Iran offers the best security and is one of the safest places in the Middle East. Some areas, especially those close to the border between Iran and Afghanistan or Iran and Iraq are seen as high risk and less secure places. So, these places are not recommended as safe destinations for tourists.

• How is the medical service in Iran?

  Accidents are considered as one of the main reasons that people seek for medical treatment. If you need a hospital in emergency cases, best doctors are easily available and accessible in Iran. Many of these doctors have been trained so professionally in different parts of the world such as Europe or North America; therefore, you won’t have any problems in case of speaking English to your doctors. In rural and more remote areas, medical facilities and treatments are not very advanced.

• How is the Telecommunication in Iran?

  Due to the availability of IDD service in Iran, telecommunication is easily accessible. Three major operators in Iran are “MTN Irancell”, “RighTel” and most importantly “MCI”, which stands for Mobile Telecommunication Company. MCI provides its services and supports almost in every cities and villages of Iran. The other two operators are supportive of people in telecommunication but they are not as powerful as MCI. Above all, these three operators have high speed rate internet of 3G and 4G services.

• How is the weather like in Iran?

  Since Iran is vast and located in a nice geographical position, it has got various types of climates differing from place to place and time to time. It’s hot and dry at the center. We have humid and rainy weather in the north but humid and hot weather in the south of Iran. Thanks to the Zagros mountain range in the west, we have cold weather. In each of these areas, you can feel different seasons. January is considered as the coldest month and August as the hottest one. During the spring and fall you can experience a delightful journey in that temperature is ideally desirable everywhere.

• Can I drink alcohol beverages?

  The use of alcoholic drinks under any circumstances is strictly forbidden and can bring dissatisfactory consequences in Iran.

• How does Iranian food look like?

  Iranian foods are not as spicy and hot as those of Indian or Thai. Rice (simply cooked or flavored with saffron, barberries, herbs or raisins) together with different kinds of khoreshts (stew dishes in Iranian cuisine) are commonly served by most Iranian people as the main dish for either lunch or dinner. Vegetables like onions, eggplants, beans, carrots, garlics, parsleys and tomatoes, and meats like fish, lamb, beef and chicken are seen more often in Iranian cuisine. Kebab is a delicious and popular dish in Iran that is readily available in most restaurants along the roads. Fresh and healthy ingredients make Iranian foods so tasty. By the way, some western dishes may be available in some major hotels and restaurants. Don’t worry about fast foods. They can be found anywhere and Iran is no exception.

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