Overview
What’s Included
- Meals
4 breakfasts
- Transport
Transportation within and between the cities by a professional full trip English speaking driver guide with sedan car or VAN (based on tour size) 1 domestic flight
- Accommodation
4 nights’ bed & breakfast in above mentioned hotels (or similar)
- Additional Services
Visa Authorization letter, Travel insurance, Tour permits, taxes and governmental fees
- Not Included
- Visa collection fee payable to the embassy or Iran airport - International flights - Tip to driver guide - Lunches and dinners - All entrance fees - Whatever is not mentioned in included services
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Mashhad
Mashhad
Upon arrival in Mashhad, Iran’s spiritual capital, our friendly guide will pick you up and you settle into your hotel and prepare for a day of religious and cultural immersion. Start with a visit to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Shia Muslims. Spend the afternoon exploring the vast complex, which includes courtyards, mosques, and museums. In the evening, take a leisurely walk through the surrounding bazaars where you can shop for local handicrafts and enjoy traditional Persian cuisine.
Accommodation: Almas 2, 5* Hotel
Transportation: Private driver-guide
Day 2: Welcome to Iran!
Arrival in Mashhad
Begin your day with a visit to the Goharshad Mosque, adjacent to the Imam Reza Shrine, known for its stunning architecture and historical significance. Afterwards, visit the Tomb of Ferdowsi, the celebrated Persian poet, located 25 kilometers from Mashhad in the town of Tus. In the afternoon, return to Mashhad and visit the Nader Shah Afshar’s Tomb and Museum. Spend your second night in Mashhad, soaking in the spiritual atmosphere of this holy city.
Accommodation: Almas 2, 5* Hotel
Transportation: Private driver-guide
Day 3: Mashhad to Qom
Mashhad to Tehran (Flight) and Drive to Qom (140 km, approx. 2 hours)
Take a morning flight from Mashhad to Tehran, a journey of about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival in Tehran, drive approximately 140 kilometers south to Qom, which takes around 2 hours. Check into your hotel and visit the Holy Shrine of Fatima Masumeh, the revered sister of Imam Reza. Spend the afternoon exploring the shrine and the surrounding religious sites. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and a peaceful night in Qom.
Accommodation: Karimeh, 4* Hotel
Transportation: Private driver-guide
Day 4: Qom
Qom and Jamkaran
Start your day with a visit to the Jamkaran Mosque, located 6 kilometers from Qom. The mosque holds significant religious importance and is a pilgrimage site for many Shia Muslims. Spend the morning in prayer and reflection at the mosque. In the afternoon, return to Qom and visit the Al-Ghadir Garden and the Old Bazaar, where you can shop for religious artifacts and local products. Conclude your day with a visit to the Qom Seminary, one of the most important religious education centers in the Shia world. Spend your last night in Qom, enjoying the serene environment.
Accommodation: Karimeh, 4* Hotel
Transportation: Private driver-guide
