The Achaemenid Persian empire was the largest that the ancient world had seen, the first to unify several different peoples and cultures into one large heterogeneous state; extending from Anatolia and Egypt across western Asia to northern India and Central Asia. Its formation began in 550 B.C.
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Duration:9 days/ 8 nights
Start:Tehran
Finish: Tehran

Day 1: Arriving in Tehran & start the tour

On your pre-dawn arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport, you will be met by our representative carrying our logo show card (transfer information) that will direct and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Tehran commences.

Tehran is a modern metropolis town, heritages awesome palace from Pahlavi and Qajar dynasty. In the morning tour is began by visiting Golestan Palace and Tehran grand Bazaar. Golestan Literally means rose land palace. This is marvellous inheritance from Qajar. The significant attribute of this palace is Marble Throne. You will also visit National Museum of Iran and Jewellery Museum. Here is the most dazzling collection of gemstones and jewellery known in the world.

At last you will visit Milad Tower also known Tehran Tower, which is a multi-purposed and sixth-tallest tower in the world. You will also enjoy of a traditional dinner at Milad’s tower restaurant. Overnight Tehran.

Attention: Jewellery museum is open 14:00-16:30 from Saturday to Tuesday. So if the museum was closed depends on your schedule you will visit Carpet museum instead. The dazzling beauty and excellent quality of Persian carpets are well-known all over the world so visiting this place is highly recommended.

Day 2: Fly to Shiraz, the city of gardens

After breakfast and check out hotel you will transfer to Mehrabad airport to fly to Shiraz.

Today you will visit mixture of Iran symbols in different highlights. Bazaar, mosque, traditional house and garden can be visited through your journey in Shiraz.

In the morning, Pink mosque (Nasir al Molk) is really worthy to visit. Sun lights display pink lights through this five concave mosque and represent eye catching perspective.Next, visit Zandyie complex which includes Bath, mosques, bazaar and citadel. Royal district constructions which are built during Karim Khan Zand’s Monarchy. Overnight Shiraz.

Day 3: Shiraz excursion

You are going to visit Eram Garden; you will also take a stroll through the Jahan Nama Garden and witness its tall and proud cedars, Hafez Tomb and Aliebne Hamze shrine. Finally you will visit Quran Gate and Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city of Shiraz will remain in your mind. Overnight Shiraz.

Day 4: Visiting the great Persepolis

In the morning drive 1hr toward magnificent palace complex Persepolis Palace and Necropolis (Naghshe Rostam). Persepolis literally means Persian land. The glories part of tour and UNESCO world heritage. You will also visit Pasargadae. Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great also the location of his tomb is today an archaeological site and one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage. Overnight Shiraz.

Day 5: Road trip to Kazerun

After breakfast and check out hotel you will drive toward Kazerun. En route you will visit Bishapur including Statue of Shapur I, Bishapur, Chogan Gorge in Kazerun. Overnight Behbahan.  

Day 6: Driver toward Susa and Shushtar.

After breakfast you will transfer to Susa and Shushtar.  In the Achaemenian times Shushtar’s name was Šurkutir. The modern name, Shushtar, is connected with the name of another ancient city, Susa. Shushtar means "greater (or better) than Susa (Shush).

You will visit Daniel’s Tomb, Chogha Zanbil and Shushtar water Mills. Overnight Shushtar.

Day 7: Visiting Bisotun inscription

After breakfast and check out hotel you will drive toward Kermnashah.

Bisotun in Kermanshah features remains from Median, Achaemenid, Parthian, Sassanid, Ilkhanid, Timurid and Safavid eras. At Kangavar, visit ancient temple of Anahita. Overnight Kermanshah.

Day 8: Fly back to Tehran

After breakfast and check out hotel you will transfer to airport to fly to Tehran. You will have the rest of the day to explore the city on your pace. Overnight Tehran.

Day 9: Departure day

Take a flight back to home and leave Iran with wonderful memories.