East and West of the Zagros Mountain Range
From Ecbatana to Golestan Palace
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Isfahan
Isfahan is located in the center of Iran and is famous for souvenirs and handicrafts. Moderate climate, cleanliness of the city, and famous historical monuments are another attraction of this city. Isfahan has 2 million people. Isfahan is famous for half of the world in Iranian culture.In Isfahan, in addition to Muslims, Christians, Jews and Zoroastrians, they live in the city and have their own fire temples, churches and synagogues.
Shiraz
Shiraz is located in south of Iran and is famous for its culture in Iran. Historical works from Zandieh era, the tomb of Hafez and Saadi (one of the most famous Persian poets) and some specialties food are the attractions of this city.Persepolis, Rostam, Pasargad and Bishapur are located near Shiraz
Hamedan
Hamedan is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities. It is possible that it was occupied by the Assyrians in 1100 BCE; the Ancient Greek historian, Herodotus, states that it was the capital of the Medes, around 700 BCE.
Kermanshah
Kermanshah is located in the western part of Iran.Kermanshah is the largest Kurdish-speaking city in Iran. Most of the inhabitants of Kermanshah are Shia Muslims, but there are minorities such as Sunni Muslims, Yarsanism and so on
Khorramababd
Khorramabad is a city and capital of Lorestan province. The city population is predominantly Lur and Lak, although the two groups are closely related. Although not a major tourist destination, it is quite scenic and possesses several attractions, such as five Paleolithic cave-dwelling sites.In the city center, a tall citadel called Falak-ol-Aflak (The Heaven of Heavens), a relic of the Sassanid era, is now a nationally popular museum.
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- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
Arrive in Tehran
Arriving Imam Khomeini airport in Tehran and transfering to the hotel. Staying in Tehran at night.
Visit Tehran
After having the breakfast visiting Golestan palace (the royal Qajar era complex and registered in UNESCO), National Museum of Iran (include Museum of Ancient Iran and the Museum of the Islamic Era), Niavaran Palace Complex, Nature Bridge. Staying in Tehran at night.
Transfer to Hamedan and visit the city
After having the breakfast driving to Hamedan, visit Abbasabad valley and Ganjnameh inscription (ordered by Darius the great and Xerxes), Ecbatana ancient city and museum (Capital of media era), Tomb of Esther and Mordechai, Alavian dome. Staying in Hamedan at night.
Visit Hamedan
After having the breakfast, we start driving to Lalejin (the centre of pottery and ceramic productions in the Middle east), Ali sadr Cave (the biggest water cave in the world). Then we return to Hamadan and visit Avecina Mausoleum (One of the most famous scientists in history), stone lion (From Parthians period). Staying in Hamedan at night.
Visit Mahallat Transfer to Isfahan
After having the breakfast, 5th day starts by driving to Mahallat (The largest region of Iran in terms of growing flowers and ornamental plants). After that driving to Isfahan and in the sunset arriving there. Staying in Isfahan at night.
Visit Isfahan
After having the breakfast, city tour in Isfahan starts by visiting: Naghsh e jahan square (biggest ancient square in the world and registered in UNESCO), 40 sotun palace (a persian garden that registered in UNESCO), Sheikh lotfollah mosque (one of the most beautiful buildings in the Islam world), Ali qapu palace, grand bazaar, acquainting with Persian carpet, Music museum (With the experience of Iranian music). Staying in Isfahan at night.
Visit Isfahan
After having the breakfast, start second city tour in Isfahan by visit: Isfahan Jame mosque (The Treasures of the history of Islamic Architecture of Iran, registered in UNESCO), Birds garden, Isfahan Aquarium, Isfahan Seashell Museum, Vank cathedral, Flower garden, Khaju bridge (One of the most beautiful bridge in the world). staying in Isfahan at Night.
Transfer to Varzaneh and Yazd
After having the breakfast driving to Varzaneh and visiting salt lake + sandy desert (An excellent and unique experience), Gurtan Castle and arriving to Yazd in the afternoon. Staying in Yazd at night.
Visit Yazd
After having the breakfast city tour in Yazd starts by visiting Zoroastrians fire temple, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Alexander's prison and Dolatabad garden (A persian garden that registered in UNESCO). Staying in Yazd at night.
Visit Abarkuh and Fars province
After having the breakfast, starts by driving to Shiraz and visiting attractions of this route includes: The Cypress of Abarkuh (one of the oldest living creatures in the world with an age of more than 8000 years), Pasargade (tomb of Cyrus the great and registered in UNESCO),Persepolis (ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid empire and registered in UNESCO), Naghsh e Rostam (tomb of Daius the great & Xerxes I & Artaxerxes I and Darius II) and arriving in Shiraz in the afternoon. Shiraz tour starts by Visiting Shahcheragh holly shrine(tomb of imam Reza's brother). Staying in Shiraz at night.
Visit Shiraz
After having the breakfast City tour in Shiraz starts by visiting: Eram garden (a persian garden that registered in UNESCO), Hafez or Sa'adi tomb (Famous poets of Persian literature), Nasir ol mol mosque (Known as the Pink Mosque of Iran), Vakil Historical Bath, Karim khan citadel (the residence of Karim Khan-king of Iran in 1751-1779). At last Transfering to Shiraz international airport and departure
Travelicious Review
Isfahan and Shiraz are two cities of golden triangle route in Iran tour program. But this tour has become more attractive with the addition of western Iran.
More about this tour
Tehran 1st , Isfahan 3rd , Shiraz 5th, Kermanshah 9th, Hamedan 13th and Khorramabad are the 22th most populated cities of Iran.
Isfahan is the most important Iranian city in historical terms.
Shiraz is located with many monuments from Zandieh era near Pasargad and Persepolis.
Kermanshah is a Kurdish and Khorramabad is a Lori city.
Hamedan is the capital of the Medes dynasty and the place of death of Avicenna
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