Overview :
It is a spiritual quest in its perfect sense with the tales of great Iranian Sufies and holy figures enjoying local and national appeal, a journey of self-discovery and revelation. We cover northeast of Iran to northwest getting familiar with Sufies, Mystics and literary figures from different historical periods. In this trip we also experience breathtaking natural landscapes and four world heritage sites.
Highlights :
Visiting palaces and museums in Tehran
Boating and bird watching in Anzali lagoon
Getting surprised by unique villages of Masuleh and Kandovan
Enjoying local markets and interacting with locals
Getting relaxed in Sarein spas
Services :
What's Included
Visa Application Process.
full board (18 Meals)
All transportation including transfer from/to hotel, Best quality land vehicle.
Professional escorted Tour Guide of your choice language and trained driver.
All entrance fees, sightseeing, permits, excursions and activities as per the itinerary.
Mid-day refreshment including drinking water throughout.
Accommodation in 4* Hotel in Double Occupancy Room.
What's Excluded
International flight.
Visa fee payable when collecting your visa from an Iranian embassy or consulate or upon arrival.
Tip for guide and/or driver.
Entrance fees for sights not included in the itinerary.
Tour Itinerary :
Day 1: Full Day City Tour of Downtown Tehran
We will be greeted by our tour guide in Imam Khomeini Airport and then we will be transferred to hotel. Our tour starts with Golestan Palace, the only world heritage site and one of the oldest buildings in Tehran. Our next stop is National Museum which is the oldest museum in Iran housing objects from prehistory
to Islamic era. Crown Jewels Museum with its bewitching royal jewels astonishes us. The last place we visit is Milad Tower with over 400m height.
Overnight in Tehran
Day 2: Full Day Northern Tehran Tour
Our second day in Tehran is dedicated to the North of the city and its highlights. This is where the Iranian upper class lives. We start our tour visiting Sa’adabad and Niavaran Palaces, the residence of Iran’s last Shahs (monarchs) and their household. Sa’adabad Palace is a complex consisting of 20 mansions (now used as museums) dispersed inside a vast garden at the foot of Darband Mountain. Niavaran Palace built during Qajar and Pahlavi eras is a smaller palace housing monuments where royal belongings and artistic works are on display. Then, we experience the local life in cozy Tajrish Bazaar and Darband Recreational Area.
Overnight in Tehran
Day 3: Enjoying Ramsar
In the morning, we drive to Ramsar, a small city on the coast of Caspian Sea, through one of the most scenic roads of Iran, i. e. Chalous Raod. This is a main road that connects Tehran with the North of Iran where large numbers of people from Tehran travel to on holidays. Having reached Ramsar, we enjoy entertaining activities such as riding cable cars and watching spectacular views or strolling along beautiful Caspian Coast.
Overnight in Ramsar
Day 4: Drive to Lahijan And Anzali
In the morning we visit Mar Mar Palace in Ramsar. This palace located inside a pleasant garden was built about 8 decades ago upon the order of Reza Shah. Then, we drive to LAHIJAN to visit the shrine of Sheikh Zahed Gilani, a highly revered 13th century Sufi Master, and also Tea farms. The city of ANZALI is our destination.
Overnight in Anzali
Day 5: Anzali and Masuleh
Overnight in Anzali
Day 6: Visiting Astara
Overnight in Astara
Day 7: Visiting Sarein and Ardabil
Overnight in Sarein
Day 8: Visiting Tabriz
Overnight in Tabriz
Day 9: Full Day City Tour of Tabriz
Overnight in Tabriz
Day 10: Visiting Jolfa
Overnight in Tabriz
Day 11: Transfer to Tabriz Airport to Take Flight Back Home
Reviews :
”We were not disappointed in anything. The trip was carried out perfectly, which was undoubtedly because of the good work of Iran Marcopolo and its wonderful staff.
Jadwigafrom Poland
”The trip was so great. Very good program and interesting sites.
Jerzyfrom Poland
”Our trip to Iran was fantastic and Mandana was a super guide. Thank you for all the arrangements.
Sejafrom India
Questions & Answers :
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Notes :
Price Change
Depending on the group size, the tour price will change. Tour size can vary from one person to above 20 persons.
Hotel
You will be accommodated in 4-star hotels. Hotels could be replaced with similar hotel in the same category.
Single Supplement
A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. The price of the single suplement will be quoted at the time of booking.
Currency
The Iranian currency is Iranian Rials (IRR). However it’s common by the locals to use Toman instead of Rials on daily business. Note that 1 Toman = 10 Rials. You should also note that International payment systems and bank cards are not available in Iran. So make sure to bring enough cash for your whole journey.
Weekdays in Iran
States offices, administration, post office and banks are generally open from 7:30 – 12:00 and reopen after a lunch break until 16:00. Thursdays are working hours until 12:00, which might vary depending on the city or office.
Friday is weekend in Iran.
Visa
We offer visa assistance to those who are traveling with us. For some nationalities a visa is required to enter Iran. A visa can be Collected from the Iranian embassy or consulate in your country of residence or at the Iranian airports upon arrival. However, upon arrival visas are not available for the US, British and Canadian Citizens and a visa needs to be Collected prior to Departure. For more information about Visa Click Here.
Policies :
Location
Your trip will start in Tehran and finish in Tabriz.
Payment
You need to pay 30% of your tour total amount as deposit if you’re booking prior to 30 days from departure date. If you’re booking after 30 days, you must pay the full amount. Payment should be made through wire transfer to the bank account given in your quotation sheet.
Insurance
You must have a valid travel insurance during your stay in Iran. You’ll need to provide your insurance certificate when applying for visa either at Iranian embassy in the country of your residence or at the Iranian airports. You will have the option to purchase travel insurance from Iranian companies upon arrival.
Availability
Our departures will become available to you once deposit or total amount is paid depending on your purchase date. Departures will be Available once at least 2 Persons have Secured their Spot. If you plan to travel alone on one of our tours, you need to contact us to check if it’s Available.
Cancellation
If you cancel prior to 30 days from departure, your deposit will not be refunded. If you cancel 29 to 15 days before your departure date, 50% of your payment amount will be refunded. If you cancel 14 days before departure you will get no refund at all.
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