12-day tour of Iran: Qingming Festival is the right time to travel
The Qingming Festival holiday is coming soon! Sisters, do you want to go to Iran to experience the exotic culture? Take a look at this 12-day Iran travel guide to explore this mysterious country!
Iran, formerly known as Persia, has a history of more than 5,000 years. 🏰The ancient monuments of Persepolis and Imam Square in Isfahan reflect their glorious past. 🌄Explore the ancient city of Yadzd and experience its unique customs. Don't miss this mysterious country!
🚩Route suggestion:
Day 1: Arrive in Tehran, free time after airport pick-up, stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 2-3: Visit the cultural heritage of Tehran, such as Golestan Palace. Then head to Kashan to explore the historical buildings of the Rose City and stay overnight in Kashan.
Day 4-6: Go to Isfahan and visit attractions such as the thousand-year-old village and Persian garden. After that, we will visit the major historical sites of Isfahan throughout the day and stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 7-8: Visit the Pomegranate Castle and the old town of Yadzd, then tour the major historical buildings in Yadzd and stay overnight in Yadzd.
Day 9: Visit the palace ruins and imperial relics of Shiraz, and stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day 10: After visiting the popular attractions in Shiraz, fly to Tehran and stay in Tehran.
Day 11: After visiting the historical sites in Tehran, we end our trip to Iran and return home.
Day 12: The trip ended and we arrived home safely.
Must-see attractions:
Gulistan Palace ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Tehran District 12 Fifth Khordad Avenue Arg Sqr, Panzdah-e-Khordad St, Iran
- Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday to Sunday 08:00-16:00; Thursday to Friday closed all day
- Tour duration: 2-3 hours
- This palace witnessed the glory of the Qajar dynasty rulers, and the interior decoration is exquisite and worth a visit.
National Museum of Iran ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: میدان امام خمینی، خیابان امام خمینی، ابتدای خیابان سی تیر, Yarjani St, شماره یک Iran
- Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 open; Thursday to Friday 09:00-18:00 open
- Visiting time: 1-3 hours
- The museum is an important window to understand the history of the ancient Persian Empire, allowing you to deeply experience the cultural heritage of Iran.
Persepolis ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Fars Province, Marvdasht, Persepolis street, Iran
- Opening hours: 09:00-16:30
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- As one of the famous ancient sites in Iran, Persepolis exudes a strong historical atmosphere and should not be missed.
Travel tips:
- Specialty prices 🛍️: In Iran, saffron and black dates are popular souvenirs, with reasonable prices, suitable for bringing to relatives and friends.
- Food exploration: Tehran’s cafes and Chinese restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, with high ratings and moderate per capita consumption.
- Airport transportation: You can plan your trip to the airport in advance. Tehran has complete transportation facilities to ensure a smooth arrival.
- Climate in March: Iran in March is warm and comfortable during the day, but cool at night, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket and long pants.
A trip to Iran is not only a journey of exploring exotic customs, but also a baptism of the soul. We hope that your trip to Iran will be full of beauty and touching moments!