The Last Supper Iran Tour Package-9 Days 9 Nights

Upon your Arrival at Isfahan international airport, you will be greeted by our driver and transferred to the hotel.

  Embark on a full day city tour of Isfahan. As you might have heard, Isfahan is one of the most popular Iran tourist destinations, so after a few hours rest your city tour begins in the city, by Chehel Sotun palace. The Chehel Sotun palace or forty columns palace is one of the nine Persian gardens registered by UNESCO, from the Safavid era.

You will undoubtedly be impressed by its exquisite murals and charming garden. Your next stop will be the most memorable landmark of the city which is called Naghsh-e-Jahan Square. This amazing square is considered as the second largest square of the world and another Iran UNESCO world heritage sites. It is surrounded by some of the most important historical sites of Isfahan including the Ali Qapu Palace in the western part , the Lotfollah Mosque in the eastern part, Shah Mosque on the south end, and the grand bazaar on the north end. It is Obvious that No trip to Isfahan would be complete without walking along the Zayanderood River and visiting Si-O-Seh pol & Khadju bridges especially at night so these sites will be your today’s last stops. Overnight Isfahan  

Have a delightful breakfast and then go out for today’s sightseeing tour. Your second day tour in Isfahan will cover the rest of the attractions of this historical and magical city. After meeting your guide at the hotel lobby, you will drive to Jolfa district to visit the impressive Armenian church, the Vank Cathedral with its beautiful and colorful wall painting. It is noteworthy that one of the largest Christian communities of the country lives in Isfahan. You will continue your tour to visit the Hasht Behesht palace, the Aligholi bath and the Jame Atigh mosque as another Iran UNESCO world heritage sites and one of the oldest mosques of Iran.

 After a leisurely breakfast, head toward Kashan through the charming village of Abyaneh. Thanks to its location on the Karkas hillside and its Altitude ,this picturesque village has one of the coolest weather. Its architecture, the costume and the culture kept by the locals are obviously worth a visit. Proceed to Kashan city to visit the Fin garden (UNESCO world heritage site) and the archeological site of Tappeh Sialk or the Sialk ziggurat. This Ziggurat is claimed to be one of the world’s oldest ziggurats, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. The discoveries in this region have revealed that this place was one of the primary centers of civilization in prehistoric ages.

Your next stops will be a few historical houses of the city such as The Tabatabaie and Boroujerdi Residences which will give you a distinctive idea of traditional and regional Persian residential architecture of the city. Among the highlights of this day tour you will see the Public bathhouse of Sultan Amir Ahmad originally built in Safavid era, Agha Bozorg mosque and the Kashan’s historic bazaar and its remarkable Timche-ye Amin od-Dowleh, Check-in at the hotel in Kashan, and enjoy a good night’s sleep.  

  It’s time to say goodbye to Kashan and Hello to Tehran, the country’s capital. along the way, you will have a stop at Nooshabad underground city. This ancient city is one of the outstanding examples of former Iranian architecture of this region used as a Shelter by inhabitants at the time of being attacked. Then you will continue your way to Tehran. Once you arrive at the city, you will drive to visit one of its recognizable landmarks which are called Golestan complex registered as one of  Iran UNESCO world heritage sites. The complex consists of several palaces and buildings dating back to the Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi periods. After visiting the historical Grand Bazaar as your last today’s attraction , you will be transferred to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.  

  After breakfast leave for a full day city tour of Tehran including the Carpet museum, The Archaeological or national museum, the Jewelry museum and the Azadi tower. The carpet museum founded by the last queen of Iran from Pahlavi dynasty, contains more than 140 pieces of precious carpets and valuable Glims from all over the country specially Kashan, Kerman, Isfahan, and Tabriz.

The archeological or national museum of Iran is one of the most important museums of the country including a large variety of archeological artifacts from different parts of Iran and its different eras and Iran’s national Jewelry museum holds one of the most impressive and unique jewelry complexes of the world so worth a visit. On your way to the Mehrabad airport for your flight to Tabriz, you will have a short stop at Azadi tower as one of the famous landmarks of the city completely covered by marble. The tower was built by order of the last king of Iran to celebrate the 2500th year of the foundation of the Imperial State of Iran. Transfer to the Mehrabad Airport for your flight to Tabriz. Upon your arrival at Tabriz airport, drive directly to Kandovan, the man-made inhabited rock village, located 60 km southwest of Tabriz. Enjoy the experience of staying the night at Laleh rocky hotel  

 This morning you will head to Tabriz as one of the most populated cities in Iran and the largest Northwest economic hub of the country. Your journey today includes the Blue Mosque (Masjid-e Kabud) famous for its navy blue tilework, built on 1465, then one of the historical and archeological museums of the city called The Azerbaijan Museum located just next to the Blue Mosque and more than 80 years old Sa’at Tower also known as Tabriz Municipality palace. Your next stop will be the largest covered bazaar in the world, Bazaar of Tabriz. This magnificent and old Bazaar is another world heritage site of Iran and offers a wide variety of goods in its sub bazaars such as carpet, shoe, gold and Jewelry and finally strolling through El Goli park as your today’s last attraction. You will be transferred to your pre-arranged accommodation and settle into your room.  

We can name today, the church day; as early in the morning you will travel to Maku to visit the oldest standing church in the world called the Monastery of Saint Thaddeus. You can also hear the other names for this church such as a black church or Qare Kelisa. Then you will visit the small but an impressive church located in this region called Chapel of Dzordzor dates back to the 9th to 17th centuries. Move toward Jolfa to have a visit to the Saint Stephanus Monastery. In fact, UNESCO has given all of these three churches a world heritage ranking. If you have time you will have a short stop at Choopan church before you head to your hotel and rest.  

Overland trip to Ardebil but on your way, you will visit the Babak castle, a Sassanid- period fortress at an altitude of 2300 m. You will have a marvelous view on your way to the top so the climb is well worth the effort. Your next stop will be the suspension bridge of Meshginshahr originally built in 2015. The bridge is 365 meters long and 80 meters in height and is considered as the largest suspension bridge in the Middle east.

Before your flight to Tehran in the afternoon let’s do some last minute sightseeing. you will go to see the Sheikh Safi Al-din Khanegah as one of Iran’s 23 registered World Heritage Sites dedicated to Sheikh Safi Al-din, the Safavid dynasty’s founder. Then visiting the natural attraction of the city, the Shurabil lake. Your last stop will be Sarein. The city is located About 27 km west of Ardabil and it is famous for its hot springs and their medicinal qualities. Take a flight to Tehran,  and then transfer directly to Imam Khomeini airport for your return international flight.