Iran is one of the travel destinations for Christmas. Every Christmas Iranian-Armenians celebrate the new year with families, friends and tourists who are interested to join. Here we offer a mix tour to Iran Attractions and History, and an introduction to Iranian Culture in celebrating Christian New year.
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Tour Type
Christmas Holiday Tour to Iran
Tour Highlights
Meeting Iranian-Christians and enjoy Christmas vibe in Iran
Best cost tour price and a special discount of season
About this Tour
Tour Include
Service to obtain the Iran visa tracking code
12 Nights’ Accommodation in 4 and 3* Hotels
Breakfasts
Domestic Flight Tehran to Shiraz
English Speaking guide
Transportation and Transfers
Travel Insurance (insurance rate may change based on the traveler’s age)
Tour Exclude
International Airfare
Visa stamp fee
Entrance fees to the attractions
Extra Lunch and dinners
Tips ; Portages
Itinerary
Day 1: Outstanding Full Day City Tour in Tehran
After the long flight to Tehran, at IKA airport, your guide will meet and greet you at the gate. Then you’re invited to your hotel and overnight there.
Day 2: Outstanding Full Day City Tour in Tehran- Shiraz
The first place to visit is the main hall of the Golestan complex, an amazing palace with more than 440 years of history, mesmerizing ornaments and decoration. In 2013 Golestan Palace was selected as a UNESCO world heritage site.
And visit the National Museum as the second amazing sightseeing place.
Walking to Tehran Grand bazaar and visiting the Persian Carpet section and having lunch in the famous Moslem restaurant.
Then gets ready for an evening flight to Shiraz.
Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 3: Exclusive Shiraz Day Tour
Rise and Shine in Shiraz beautiful city, having breakfast at the hotel and starting our day by visiting the fascinating Nasir Al Molk Mosque! For the fabulous rose tiles and reputation of pink color it is also known as Rose Mosque / Pink Mosque! The golden time to visit the pink mosque is in the morning from 8 to 10 am, when the sunlight passes through colorful glasses in the western praying hall. After visiting Nasir ol Molk Mosque, walking to the Zand Complex area, passing through the bazaar, and maybe a quick visit of the Vakil Mosque or the Karimkhan Citadel. Shirazi Ice-cream and Faloodeh are best in the Arg Ice-cream shop, which is located just next to the Karimkhan citadel. Then trying the traditional ice-cream or Faloodeh.
Overnight Shiraz.
Day 4: Wonderful day Excursion to Sepidan (Nomad Experience)
Today after breakfast we drive to the lovely Sepidan district! Sepidan is a four-season destination and there is always something extraordinary and remarkable to do there! In Spring trekking and visiting Nomad is such a great idea and so recommended by our trekking lovers, in summer visiting waterfalls and water trekking in valleys is so joyful, in Autumn visiting the Apple gardens and trekking in autumn colored nature and in Winter you can ski in the closest ski resort to the equator! So based on the time you can do one of these activities, or combine them with horse-back riding, visiting rural regions, schools and have lunch and dinner with a local family.
(Those family tourists who have experienced meeting these local families believe that it has been the highlight of their trip to let their children meet local Iranian children and get to know their living styles.
Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 5: Shiraz- Persepolis Tour -Yazd
In the morning, after having breakfast, we keep driving to the city of Wind-catchers! Yazd! Today, you will go on to Shiraz, visiting Persepolis, the spring capital of the Achaemenes dynasty. Persepolis or Takht Jamshid is the remaining royal palaces, tombs, and the ancient city of Parseh. Its history dates back to 2500 years ago when the first empire of the world was established! Persian Empire! Overnight in Yazd.
Day 6: Amazing walking tour of Yazd + Excursion to the desert camp
Good morning, Yazd!
Today we drift in two different worship sites! Yazd Jammeh mosque and the Zoroastrian Fire temple! Both are the most important religious spots in Yazd and have spiritual and visage beauties.
-Especial offer in Yazd: Desert Tour:
After lunch, we’ll have an excursion to a desert camp near Yazd.
The desert camp excursion is the bonus of all Iran tours for travelers. You cannot miss gathering by the fire and enjoying Chay – Atishi (Tea that is made on fire). Overnight in Yazd.
Day 7: Travel to History
Drive to Zeinodin Caravanserai and visit this Safavid circular structure and surrounding mountains. Then drive to Sar Yazd and visit the deserted fort of this village. Later visit the Caravanserai and cistern of Sar-Yazd.
Day 8: Drive to Isfahan via visiting Naein and Isfahan family dinner
In the morning we visit Jame Mosque and Traditional Workshop weaving cotton. Then drive to Isfahan, on our way to Meybod to visit Narin Castle. Overnight Isfahan.
-Especial offer in Isfahan: Gathering with an Armenian Family in Isfahan:
Having dinner with an Armenian family and hearing their life story. This family has been hosting different Travelers for years and is quite familiar with your country, people, and your food taste! So, prepare yourself for something special!
Day 9: Visit the Pearl of the Middle East! Isfahan!
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis called the ancient Iranian city of Isfahan 'a pearl in the Middle East' on his official Twitter account after his one-day trip to the city”
Today we drove to Isfahan, one of the capital cities in Iran. There we visit the Vank Cathedral, which is made by Armenian Christians who immigrated to Iran in the Safavi dynasty. This cathedral is full of picture stories and is so lovely to be visited.
Overnight in Isfahan.
Day 10: Isfahan day walking tour
After breakfast, we’ll have a walking tour of the spotlight of the city, Naghshe Jahan Square! Visiting the famous Jammeh Abbasi and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques which are admired for their beautiful tiling and architecture.
At Imam Mosque, you have the opportunity to have a friendly talk with a Mullah and ask about Islam and terms of being Muslim.
Then visiting the Ali Qapu palace, Chehel Seton Palace, and Grand Bazaar of Isfahan.
It’s unbelievable that this small area has this many places to offer! Each place is unique and charming in a different way.
Day 11: Isfahan-Abyaneh-Kashan
Drive from Isfahan via visiting the gorgeous village of Abyaneh & walking in the red color alleys and let the beautiful scenery find its place in our long-lasting memories, then go on to Kashan, you will have a visit Fin Garden, on your way. Then walking in the red color alleys and let the beautiful scenery find its place in our long-lasting memories.
Day 12: Kashan
Visiting Tabatabai and Boroujerdi old houses, and Sultan Amir Ahmad bath & Agha Bozorg Mosque. At the end drive to visit the oldest Ziggurat in the world from 7000 year ago in Sialk hills.
Overnight in Kashan
Day 13: Depart
Transfer to IKA airport to get back home.
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