Armenia & Iran Historical Tour

14 days/13 nights
Small Group (2-13)
Any Date
Breakfast
Age: 0+
Price:
By request

The Highlights of the Tour

Experience the unique itinerary from Armenian to Iranian greatest sights Explore Echmiadzin Cathedral - the mother church of Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world Admire the amazing orange garden with a palace in Shiraz city Walk along the largest square of Isfahan Visit the city of Elam period in Iran Taste unique oriental dishes
Echmiadzin Cathedral - Eram Garden - Tebriz Bazaar

ITINERARY

Introduction

Day 1 - Arrival

Day 2 - Geghard - Garni - Yerevan - Ararat

Day 3 - Echmiadzin - Zvartnots - Sevan - Yerevan

Echmiadzin Cathedral - Zvartnots - Sevan
The day will start with a trip to Echmiadzin, the religious center of Armenia. Here you will see Echmiadzin Cathedral and visit Echmiadzin museum-treasury. It houses the famous spear that pierced the body of Christ, fragments of the Noah’s Ark, the crown of thorns, the cross on which Christ was crucified, and many other Christian relics. On the way back you will have the opportunity to visit the ruins of the temple of Zvartnots. Further on the program is a trip to Lake Sevan – a pearl of Armenian nature and one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world.
Overnight: hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Noravank - Areni - Tatev - Goris

Day 5 - Armenia-Iran border - Tabriz

Day 6 - Tabriz City Tour - Shiraz

Day 7 - Shiraz City Tour

Day 8 - Persepolis - Pasargadae - Yazd

Day 9 - Yazd City Tour

Day 10 - Isfahan City Tour

Day 11 - Isfahan City Tour

Day 12 - Tehran - Tabatabaei House - Fin Garden

Day 13 - Tehran City Tour

Day 14 - Departure

Transfer to the airport, departure

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

  • Private airport transfers according to your flight information
  • Accommodation in 3-4* hotels
  • Meals – breakfast
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles (vaccinated drivers)
  • English speaking guide service for all days (vaccinated guides)
  • All admission fees
  • 24 hours office support
  • Inner flight in Iran
  • Visa reference code for Iran
  • Wine and brandy tasting in Armenia
  • 1 bottle (0,5 l) of water per day

The tour price doesn't include

  • Flights (available upon request)
  • Medical insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Dinners and lunches
  • Additional night66 USD

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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

OWN AGENCY IN ARMENIA AND GEORGIA

With agencies operating in Georgia, we are able to provide clients with the best price and quality services.

CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

We choose only the best hotels located in the city center close to the main sights.

GUIDES WITH 8+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 8 years. All our guides are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport. All our drivers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

TRAVEL WITH KINDRED SPIRITS

We host over 3,000+ tourists per year. Our clients are mostly from Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada. Average age of our travelers is from 45 to 80.

TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Cascade (Yerevan)

LucyTour

Iranshahr

Goris

Ahrab

Setareh

PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents:

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

First aid kit:

bandaids / plasters, special medicine or drugs in permanent use, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, lip balm

Essentials:

Credit/debit cards, cash (cards can be used in city, cash in regions), moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter

Dressing:

There are no restrictions regarding clothes; scarf or shawl is advisable for churches (obligatory in Georgia for women)

Spring / Autumn:

long pants/jeans, long sleeve blouses, light raincoat, jacket, comfortable waterproof shoes, umbrella

Summer:

T-shirts, shorts, long sleeve blouses for evening, sandals, umbrella, sun protection, sun glasses, sunhat

Winter:

Warm coat, warm wool sweater, long warm trousers, long boots (waterproof), scarf, gloves

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