Grand Iran and UAE Tour
Duration :
9 days
Itinerary :
Tehran, Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Kashan, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
- Day 1: Arrive Tehran – Arrive in the early morning and check in to your hotel. After a brief time to freshen up we take in the site of Tehran finishing up at a traditional local restaurant for dinner.(D)
- National Archaeological Museum
- Glass and Ceramic Museum
- Jewellery or Carpet Museum
- Traditional Iranian Restaurant with local music
- Day 2: Shiraz– After breakfast we check out and head to the domestic airport for a short flight to Shiraz. Known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we start touring the sites of this famous city. (B)
- Karim Khan Citadel
- Vakil Mosque & Bazzar
- Tombs of Hafez and Sa`adi
- Imamzadeh-ye Ali Ebn-e Hamze shrine
- Day 3: Shiraz & Persepolis –Upon arrival we will proceed with a tour of Persepolis before returning back to the city for a little bit of sightseeing for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we continue touring the sites of this famous city. (B)
- Half day tour of Persepolis Complex (UNESCO Site)
- Rock tombs of Naqsh-e Rajab & Naqsh-e Rostam
- Quran Gateway
- Day 4: Pasargadae / Isfahan – A short drive first takes us to the ruins of Pasargadae before continuing on to Isfahan renowned as the jewel of Persia. A sunset visit to the famous Isfahan bridges is a perfect end to the day. (B)
- Pasargadae – Tomb of Cyrus (UNESCO Site)
- Zayandeh River Bridges (Si-o-seh & Khaju Bridges)
- Day 5: Isfahan– Designed as a city for walking with its beautiful gardens, exquisite blue mosaic tiles of its buildings and marvellous teahouses, it is truly a highlight of any tour. (B, L)
- Imam Square (UNESCO Site)
- Ali Qapu Palace & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Chehel Sotun Palace (UNESCO Site)
- Vank Cathedral Museum
- Day 6: Kashan / Dubai – On the way back to Tehran Airport we stop in Kashan for a tour of this historic city that dates back over 6000 years. We take an early evening flight to Dubai. (B)
- Fin Garden (UNESCO Site)
- Sialk Hill
- Khan-e Borujedi
- Day 7: Dubai– Awaking in the metropolis of Dubai we have a full day sightseeing tour of this amazing desert city. (B, L)
- Photo stops at Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosqueh, Burj Khalifa, Sheikh's Palace
- Dubai Museum
- Abra Water taxi ride
- Spice Market
- Gold Souk
- Day 8: Abu Dhabi / Dubai – Located 140 km from Dubai is the capitol Abu Dhabi. A day sightseeing this amazing emirate gives insight into the diversity of this fast growing Arab nation. (B, L)
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Cultural Foundation
- Qasr Al Hosn Fort
- Heritage Village
- Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Dates market
- Drive by of Yas Island, Formula 1/Ferrari World, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island
- Day 9: Dubai and Depart – The day is free time before a flight back home. (B)