In the footsteps of Ancient Persia

Iran’s cities, UNESCO sites & Spice Road caravanserais

Best time to travel

Oct – May

Ideal length

12 nights

Perfect for

All

From (incl flights)

€3,499 pp

At a glance

International return flights from Dublin to Tehran.
Meet & greet on arrival in Tehran, all private transfers and your short domestic flight.
12 nights’ accommodation in Tehran, Kerman, Zein-o-din, Yazd, Shiraz and Isfahan.
Discover some of Iran's many UNESCO listed sights including Persepolis & Naghsh-e-Jahan Square.
Admire beautiful Islamic architecture on privately guided city tours of Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz and Isfahan.

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Introduction

Walk in the footsteps of Ancient Persia as you explore landscapes dense in UNESCO-listed sites and amazing feats of engineering. Lavish gardens, romantic palaces, ancient bathhouses and Spice Road caravanserais echo the legacy of Persian culture. Alongside expert, local guides, explore the extraordinary cities of Iran and the monuments found between them, spending nights in historic hotels and getting to know the warm hospitality of Iranian people.

Here at OROKO, we are experts in creating bespoke holiday journeys along the lesser-explored routes of Iran. We’ve spent years exploring its wonders and have created long-standing partnerships with the finest luxury accommodations and local guides to ensure you experience a seamless journey throughout.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Tehran.

You will be greeted on arrival by an OROKO representative and privately transferred to your luxury hotel in the city centre. Enjoy an overnight stay, discovering the city’s rich history and culture.

Walk through the multicoloured rooms of Golestan Palace.

With your private guide, explore the vibrant halls and manicured gardens of the palace, one of the oldest UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll also visit the National Museum and Crown Jewels Museum.

Fly to Kerman.

During your two nights in the city, discover the medieval mudbrick citadel of Rayen and the historic gardens and mausoleums of Mahan with your guide. Also enjoy a guided tour of Kerman, visiting the Ganjali-Khan Complex, Vakil Historical Bathhouse and the Friday Mosque of Kerman.

Spend a night in a Silk Road caravanserai.

Transfer to this 16^th-century inn in Zein-o-din for your overnight stay. Be immersed in history as you sleep in your stilted room, feast on traditional dishes and gaze out at the starry desert sky from the caravanserai’s rooftop.

Explore the historical cities of Yazd and Shiraz.

Enjoy a two night stay in Yazd, exploring the city with your guide. Transfer to Shiraz, stopping en route at the 4,000-year-old cypress tree in Abarkooh and the UNESCO-listed Pasargadae. Arrive in Shiraz for a two night stay and explore the city with your guide.

Journey to Isfahan.

Transfer to the city for a three night stay, stopping en route at the ruins of Persepolis and the Royal Tombs. Tour Isfahan with your guide, crossing the historic bridges of Shahrestan, Khajou and Sio-se-pol and visiting historic mosques, palaces and bazaars.

Return to Tehran.

During your transfer, visit the mosques and tombs of the Natanz Islamic Complex and explore Kashan city, stopping by the Persian Garden of Fin and Taba-Tabai House. Continue your journey to Tehran for an overnight stay.

Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Espinas International Hotel

Espinas International Hotel exquisitely captures the spirit of cosmopolitan downtown Tehran. Rich natural materials blend with modern design elements and a distinctive Iranian flair.

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Kerman Pars Hotel

Located in the heart of Kerman, Pars Hotel is the perfect base to explore this historic city. With an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, cinema and billiards lounge, activities are abounding at the hotel.

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Zein-o-din Caravanserai

Dating back to the 16th-century, the Zein-o-din Caravanserai is one of the few inns of the ancient Silk Road that is still in use and one of only two rounded caravanserais ever built in Iran

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Moshir al-Mamalek Garden Hotel

Iran’s first garden hotel, Moshir al-Mamalek features traditional architecture and an original garden dating back to the Qajar era. Flowing creeks, rivers, fountains and parrots can be found in the gardens.

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Zandiyeh Hotel

In the centre of Shiraz, the Zandiyeh offers glamour with traditional Iranian elements. Stroll through the courtyard admiring the water features.

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Abbasi Hotel

The Abbasi Hotel is a 300-year-old building in the heart of historic Isfahan. Colours interplay, patterns come to life and past meets present in the paintings and decorations of the Abbasi.

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