Tehran –Free Zone- Bushehr –Free Zone-Hormozgan-Sistan -Tehran
Your 15-day tour will start in Tehran.
Day 1/Tehran
Midnight Arrival at airport about 1:00 a.m. ,You meet our representative ,will be transferred to hotel, check-in to hotel where you rest, get over your flight and adjust to the new time zone
7:30 you will be treated with a welcome breakfast followed by a full tour briefing from your guides.
At 11:00 we leave hotel for a day of sightseeing. First we head to Saadabad palace and have a visit to Green and the White house.
14:00 have lunch on your own. In the evening we proceed to Darband mountainside, do some short hiking on the old bricks and wander through its scenic rural neighborhood and interact with people. Indulge yourself in its local bazaar by tasting delicious sour fruit and relaxing in a teahouse and enjoying the serene atmosphere while savoring tea and sweets.
Head back to hotel at 21:00
- Transportation: tourism bus
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star Hotel
Day 2/Tehran
7:30 Breakfast
Today we have a full day city tour of Tehran. First we head towards Golestan palace in which awaits numerous cultural monuments and we have enough time to visit the Marble Throne, Karim Khani Nook, Salam Hall and The Building of Windcatchers. We will also visit the Museum of Ancient Iran.
13:30 have lunch on your own
After lunch due to conditions we might visit the Treasury of National Jewels Museum. Head back to hotel at 18:00
- Transportation: tourism bus
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day 3/ Tehran-Free zone
7:30 breakfast at hotel
8:45 check out
We start the day with a visit to Carpet Museum of Iran. 13:00 lunch on your own
After lunch you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Abadan a city in Khuzestan Province which is located in central west of Iran. It lies on Abadan Island (68 km or 42 mi long, 3–19 km or 2–12 miles wide, the island is bounded in the west by the Arvand waterway and to the east by the Bahmanshir outlet of the Karun River (the Shatt al-Arab), 53 kilometres (33 mi) from the Persian Gulf, near the Iraqi-Iran border. There is an international airport in Abadan. Abadan is thought to have been further developed into a major port city under the Abbasids' rule. In this time period, it was a commercial source of salt and woven mats.
18:30 check into hotel and settle in
- Transportation: tourism bus , airplane
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day 4/Free Zone
- 7:30 breakfast at hotel
Today we have a full day sightseeing in and around Abadan. Frist we head to The Shadegan ponds an hour drive out of town. At 12:00 return to Abadan and have lunch. We make our next stop at Khorramshahr War Museum. Here we will also learn about Iran-Iraq war. After that we walk along the Shatt al-Arab or Arvand Rud. Then head back to hotel
- Transportation: tourism bus
- Meals: breakfast, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day 5/Bushehr
7:30 breakfast
8:45 check out
Leaving Abadan towards Bushehr, we make our first stop at Ganaveh or Deylam for lunch passing through Mahshahr a county in Khuzestan Province. The capital of the county is Bandar-e Mahshahr. Bandar-e Mahshahr is an ancient city and port in the Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. The city's port is one of the most important in Iran, exporting gas and refinery products from Abadan.
Ganaveh is a county in Bushehr Province . The capital of the county is Bandar Ganaveh. The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Rig District. The county has two cities: Bandar Rig and Bandar Ganaveh. The people of Ganaveh speak Lurish language from southern Lurish dialect.
Deylam is a county in Bushehr Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Bandar Deylam. The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Imam Hassan District. The county has two cities: Bandar Deylam and Imam Hassan.
At about 15:00 drive about 3 hours towards Bushehr which lies in a vast plain running along the coastal region on the Persian Gulf coast of southwestern Iran, it is built near the ancient port city of Rishahr/Reshire (Sassanian, Riv Ardasher). The city structures are traditional in style, modest in proportion and cost. The strategic location of the city of Bushehr has been the main reason for the establishment of the port of Bushehr. During the 1st and 2nd Millennium BCE, the Peninsula of Bushehr was a thriving and flourishing seat of civilization called "Rey Shahr". The Persian Gulf and consequently the province of Bushehr enjoys a remarkable situation with trade in addition to its remarkable situation regarding military affairs. The old section of central Bushehr has many examples of traditional Persian Gulf architecture from the period 1870 to 1920. Bushehr is an export market for the farm produce of the neighboring and fertile Fars Province. Bushehr's industries include seafood canneries, food-processing plants, and engineering firms.
18:00 We will take you to your hotel to relax or to discover the city’s wide range of cultural options.
- Transportation: tourism bus
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: Hotel or guest house
Day 6/Bushehr
7:30 breakfast
Today we head north towards Borazjan approximately 70kms distance, to visit Achaemenian Palace. Borazjan is a city built based on the waters which flow from Giskan mountains into Dalaki river. Borazjan grew rapidly over the last two decades. The reason for the growth have been an ever increasing migration of villagers and nomads from the surrounding area to the city. The city is very old. The ruins around the city are over three hundred years old. The climate is dry and hot, and main products are dates, flour and tobacco. The cultivation of dates and the processing and packaging of dates is a very important industry. About half of the dates are shipped north to consumers in the rest of the country and half are shipped to Bushehr to be exported to other countries.
Then we drive back to Bushehr and have lunch. After lunch we have an afternoon city tour of Bushehr and its sights such as Rais Ali Delvari House.
- Transportation: tourism bus
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: Hotel or guest house
Day 7/Bushehr
7:30 breakfast
8:45 check out
Some points of interest lie outside the city. Today we travel about 240kms to Bandar Siraf also known as Bandar-e Ţaheri. Upon arrival to Bandar-e Ţāherī we visit Nosuri castle. Lunch is served in nature. then we head to Asaluyeh or Kangan.
Asaluyeh is a city in Bushehr Province located on the shore of the Persian Gulf best known as the site for the land based facilities of the huge PSEEZ (Pars Special Energy Economic Zone) project. Any visitor to Asaluyeh will immediately notice the series of Gas and Petrochemical complexes running along the coast, one of the largest collection of such facilities in the world. Before the arrival of PSEEZ, the primary industry was fishing, albeit a very small one. Asalouyeh was a sleepy coastal hamlet, on a narrow strip of land between the Persian Gulf and the Zagros Mountains. In 2006 part of the town's seafront was given a promenade with some landscaping and decoration.
Kangan is a county in Bushehr Province. Bandar-e Kangan is located 25 kms from Bandar-e Siraf.
Check into local home and settle in. In the late evening We will serve Iranian cuisine at one of the finest local restaurant.
- Transportation: toyota hiace
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: guest house or local home
Day 8/Free Zone
Today we start our morning with a long drive about 470kms to Bandar-e Pol. Along the coast of Hormozgan province is the nearest waterway towards Qeshm Island.
At 13:30 along the road we stop for lunch
Arrival in Bandar-e Pol at 17:30
Then we get on a vessel and head to Laft village.
At 20:00 check into local home
- Transportation: toyota hiace , tourism bus
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: hotel home
Day9/Free Zone
7:30 Breakfast
This morning we spend our day visiting the wonders of Qeshm Island. In the morning enjoy visiting laft village ,its architecture and its sites including Tala wells. After a scenic walk along the village we proceed to Sahali (also known as Soheylī) a village in Qeshm County, Hormozgan Province. Upon arrival to Soheyli we head out onto the water for a boat trip to The Mangrove forests of Qeshm.
Around 12:00 we stroll through Hara forests and en route stop at Tabl, a village in Qeshm County, Hormozgan Province for lunch. After lunch we travel along a spectacular Route and make our next stop at Chahkooh valley.The picturesque environs of Qeshm county is an excellent valley to visit especially for people who like geo-tourism sites and good landscapes. The island becomes more picturesque after sunset. So don’t miss it.
Then we head back to Tabl towards our stop for the night.
- Transportation: toyota hiace , boat
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: local home
Day 10/Free Zone
7:30 breakfast ,
8:45 check out
A full day sightseeing tour would include an excursion to Hengam island , Stars valley and Kharbes Cave. first we proceed to Kandaloo Jetty , an hour drive out of Qeshm. Then we head out onto the water for a cruise toward Hengam Island. Enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful island while having lunch
At 14:00 we head back to Kandaloo and continue discovering this amazing Island visiting spectacular landscape such as Kharbes Cave and A scenic walk along the Stars valley shouldn’t be missed as well. Kharbes Cave situated 15 km from Qeshm city, is famous for its unique architecture. Later in the evening we check into hotel.
- Transportation: toyota hiace , boat
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 3 star hotel
Day 11/ Hormozgan
6:00 check out
This is our earliest morning as we prepare for our boat trip towards Hormuz island. At 9:00 we arrive in Hormoz where local breakfast is waiting for you. After that take your time to visit this amazing island and its attractions such as Portuguese fort. At 13:30 lunch is served in a local restaurant nearby where you will enjoy speciality of Hormoz dishes.
In the afternoon we drive approx 2 hours to Bandar-e Abbas which is a port city and capital of Hormozgān Province on the southern coast of Iran, on the Persian Gulf. The city occupies a strategic position on the narrow Strait of Hormuz, and it is the location of the main base of the Iranian Navy. The closest river to Bandar Abbas is the River Shoor, which rises on Mt. Geno and flows into the Persian Gulf, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of the city. South of the city is the island of Qeshm.
18:30 check into hotel and dinner at hotel
- Transportation: toyota hiace , vessel
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 3 star or 4 star hotel
Day 12/Free Zone of Sistan and Baluchestan
Your journey to Iran won’t be complete unless you visit Chabahar.
5:30 check out then you are transferred to the airport for a flight towards Chabahar a city in Sistan and Baluchestan Province which is home to different natural and historical phenomenons which could attract every tourist. Chabahar is a free port (Free Trade Zone) on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. Chabahar is Iran's southernmost city. Due to its free trade zone status, the city has increased in significance in international trade. The name bases on Persian char that means four and bahar that means Spring. Hence, it means a place that all four seasons of the year are Spring time. Chabahar is Iran's closest and best access point to the Indian Ocean. For this reason, Chabahar is the focal point of Iranian development of the east of the country through expansion and enhancement of transit routes among countries situated in the northern part of the Indian Ocean and Central Asia.
Arrival in Chabahar at 10:00
After an early morning flight we set off towards Tis Fortress located on a hill. Then we proceed to Tiss village.
13:00 check into hotel and have lunch. At around 16:00 we proceed to local bazaar of Chabahar which is a perfect place for souvenir. Take your time , stroll through this bazaar and get lost in it. Later in the evening back at hotel traditional food is waiting for you.
- Transportation: tourism bus , Airplane , Vessel
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day 13/ Free Zone of Sistan and Baluchestan
7:30 breakfast at hotel.
Today we have an excursion in and around Chabahar. First we drive towards Gwadar.
Enroute we will visit Ficus religiosa or sacred fig tree.
We make our next stop at Mars or Martian Mounts. Then we continue our trip to Gwadar.
Around 12:30 we reach Gwadar and next we visit Gwadar Bay. Lunch is served in nature. Then we proceed to Pasabandar, a village near Gwadar Bay, 88 kms southeast of Chabahar which is the southernmost town of Iran. At 17:00 we head back to Chabahar
- Transportation: tourism bus
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day 14/Tehran
7:00 check out
7:30 Breakfast
Depart Chabahar and be transferred to airport for your flight to Tehran. 12:00 arrival in Tehran and check into hotel , followed by having lunch and half day city tour. Around 16:00 we head towards Darband or Darakeh or Farahzad for a short hiking through these neighborhood and enjoying the view of mountains.
In the late evening we go to a traditional restaurant where a banquet-style dinner is waiting for you. So enjoy and indulge yourself in Iranian cuisine. Then head back to hotel
- Transportation: tourism bus
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) ,soft drinks(Drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4star hotel
Day 15/departure day
Check out 5 hours before flight
You’ll be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight to your next destination
- Arrival/Departure time & journey duration stated in the itinerary are approximate and may be changed due to road traffic conditions and also official and unofficial holidays of some museums.