Iran Tour from Historic Silk Road to New Silk Road – Special for Chinese Travelers

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8 Days/ 7 Nights

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Tour Highlights

• Explore the Historic Silk Road and its connection to today’s New Silk Road • Visit Iran’s cultural gems: Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Kashan • Step into history at Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam • Wander through world-famous Persian gardens (UNESCO) • Enjoy unique bleisure experiences: mix of sightseeing and networking • Shop in lively bazaars and discover Silk Road crafts like carpets and copperware • Stay in traditional boutique hotels for authentic Persian hospitality

About this Tour

For centuries, the Silk Road was more than a trade route – it was a bridge of cultures, ideas, and friendship between China and Persia. Caravans full of silk, spices, and stories passed through Iran’s deserts, gardens, and royal cities, leaving behind a heritage of art, architecture, and hospitality.

Today, this special journey reconnects you with that ancient path, linking the Historic Silk Road with the New Silk Road. Designed exclusively for Chinese travelers, the tour combines breathtaking sightseeing with a touch of bleisure – the balance of leisure and business. From the vibrant capital Tehran, to the poetic soul of Shiraz, the dazzling masterpieces of Isfahan, and the timeless charm of Kashan, you will walk in the footsteps of Silk Road merchants while experiencing Iran in a modern way.

Tour Include

7 nights’ accommodation in 4 and 3 star hotels
7 Breakfasts
English speaking guide based on itinerary
Airport transfers
Travel Insurance (insurance rate may change based on the traveler’s age)
Transportation with a private car based on the itinerary

Tour Exclude

Visa stamp fee
Entrance fees to the attractions
extra lunch or dinner
Tips and Portages
extra cost for special offers

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Tehran: Gateway to the New Silk Road

Arrive in Tehran, the dynamic capital of Iran. After airport transfer, check in at your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner full of Persian flavors while meeting your fellow travelers. This marks the beginning of your Silk Road adventure.

Day 2 – Tehran Highlights & Cultural Encounters

Discover Tehran’s cultural treasures: the elegant Golestan Palace (UNESCO), the bustling Grand Bazaar, and the National Museum of Iran with priceless Silk Road artifacts. In the afternoon, join a cultural exchange program, blending leisure and business opportunities in the spirit of bleisure. Evening free to shop or relax in a traditional teahouse.

Day 3 – Flight to Shiraz: City of Poetry and Roses

Fly to Shiraz in the morning. Visit the magical Nasir al-Molk Mosque (Pink Mosque), stroll through the fragrant Eram Garden, and explore Vakil Bazaar, once a vital stop for Silk Road caravans. End your evening with tea and traditional music in a cozy Shirazi house.

Day 4 – Ancient Wonders: Persepolis & Necropolis

Step into history at Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire and a jewel of the Silk Road. Walk among grand palaces and carvings that once impressed traders and kings. Continue to Naqsh-e Rostam, where Persian rulers rest in monumental rock-cut tombs. Return to Shiraz for a relaxed evening.

Day 5 – From Shiraz to Isfahan via Pasargadae

Travel north, stopping at Pasargadae, the resting place of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire. Arrive in Isfahan, a city so enchanting it is called “Half of the World.” In the evening, stroll by the glowing bridges over the Zayandeh River, including the romantic Si-o-se-pol Bridge, once crossed by Silk Road travelers.

Day 6 – Isfahan: Jewel of Persian Art

Explore Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO), one of the largest and most beautiful squares in the world. Visit the Imam Mosque, the delicate Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and the grand Ali Qapu Palace. In the bazaar surrounding the square, watch artisans craft carpets, miniatures, and copperware – living traditions of Silk Road trade. Optional evening program for bleisure networking.

Day 7 – Isfahan to Kashan: Historic Houses & Gardens

Travel to Kashan, a charming Silk Road city famous for rose water, carpets, and architecture. Visit the elegant Tabatabaei Historical House with its delicate design and the lush Fin Garden (UNESCO), a masterpiece of Persian garden culture. Spend the night in a boutique hotel, experiencing the warm hospitality of Kashan.

Day 8 – Departure from Kashan

After breakfast, transfer directly from Kashan to the airport for your return flight to China. Take home memories of a journey that connected the Historic Silk Road with the New Silk Road, blending culture, leisure, and modern opportunities.

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