Premium Iran & Turkey

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 27 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 15-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-35886
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Tehran, Iran
  • Ends Istanbul, Turkey
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the joys of local cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including dinner in the home of a local family in Kashan, a home cooked meal with a Zoroastrian couple in Taft, a cooking class with a celebrated chef in Selcuk, and traditional dinner at a local’s home in Cappadocia.
  • Stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, uncover the secrets of Sagalassos, explore the legendary ruins of Troy and discover Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Million.
  • Step into a fairy tale at Cappadocia’s enchanting Splendid Cave Hotel, and stay in the heart of Yazd in a beautiful traditionally decorated hotel, your two Feature Stays for this adventure.
  • Uncover the architectural wonders of Tehran, learn about the role religion plays in the city of Yazd, enjoy the artistic atmosphere of Shiraz, experience the grandeur of Esfahan and explore one of the greatest cities of antiquity in Persepolis
  • Enjoy a cruise around the hidden coves and islets of Turkey’s southern coast during an Exclusive Experience guided by a local couple who have been navigating the waters for years.
The Premium Iran & Turkey tour starts in Tehran and ends in Istanbul. The Premium Iran & Turkey is a chill out tour that takes 27 days taking you from Tehran to Istanbul and through other destinations in Asia.

Explore Iran and Turkey on a 27-day Premium adventure, encompassing the best of these historically and culturally rich countries. Go behind the headlines and uncover the true Iran, a welcoming country of open-hearted people. From breath-taking mosques to stepped hillside villages, Ancient Persepolis and Zoroastrian towers, the beauty of the Iranian landscape is a reflection of its inhabitants. Journey to Turkey, a land of infinite variety that mixes the cosmopolitan delights of Istanbul with ancient cities and natural wonders. Visit a dazzling architectural world, from the Blue Mosque and Ephesus, to the bizarre rock-landscape of Cappadocia.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Tehran
  • Day 2: Tehran
  • Day 3: Kashan
  • Day 4: Yazd
  • Day 5: Yazd
  • Day 6: Shiraz
  • Day 7: Shiraz
  • Day 8: Shiraz
  • Day 9: Esfahan
  • Day 10: Esfahan
  • Day 11: Esfahan
  • Day 12: Tehran
  • Day 13: Istanbul
  • Day 14: Canakkale
  • Day 15: Selcuk
  • Day 16: Selcuk
  • Day 17: Pamukkale
  • Day 18: Kas
  • Day 19: Kas
  • Day 20: Antalya
  • Day 21: Antalya
  • Day 22: Konya
  • Day 23: Cappadocia
  • Day 24: Cappadocia
  • Day 25: Cappadocia
  • Day 26: Istanbul
  • Day 27: Istanbul
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Comfortable hotel (21 nights), Feature Stay (5 nights)
Meals
  • 25 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Transport
  • Private vehicle , Boat , Plane
Guide
  • An expert tour leader
Included Activities
  • Tehran - Welcome Dinner
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Tehran - City Tour
  • Tehran - National Museum of Iran
  • Tehran - Golestan Palace
  • Tehran - Old Bazaar
  • Kashan -Tabatabaei Historical House
  • Kashan - Bazaar
  • Kashan - Fin Gardens (entrance fee and guide)
  • Kashan - Home-cooked Dinner
  • Yazd - Traditional sweet shop visit and tasting
  • Yazd - Zoroastrian Fire Altar and Towers of Silence
  • Yazd - Amir Chakhmaq Complex
  • Yazd - City Tour
  • Yazd - Home-cooked Dinner
  • Abarkooh - Cypress of Abarkooh
  • Abarkooh - Ice Houses
  • Shiraz - Saadi and Hafez Tombs
  • Shiraz - Eram Garden
  • Shiraz - City Tour
  • Shiraz - Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
  • Shiraz - Vakil Bazaar
  • Shiraz - Aramgah-e Shah-e Cheragh
  • Persepolis - Entrance and guided tour
  • Persepolis - Naqsh-e Rustam Necropolis
  • Pasargad - Pasargadae (entrance fee and guide)
  • Esfahan - Si-o-Seh Pol Bridge
  • Esfahan - Qeysarie Bazaar
  • Esfahan - Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
  • Esfahan - Naqsh-e Jahan Square
  • Esfahan - Ali Qapu Palace
  • Esfahan - City Tour
  • Esfahan - Vank Cathedral
  • Tehran - Tabiat Nature Bridge
  • Qom - Shrine of Fatima Masumeh
  • Istanbul - City Tour
  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
  • Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
  • Troy - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
  • Sirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting
  • Selcuk - Cooking class
  • Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
  • Kayakoy - Village visit
  • Kas - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
  • Sagalassos - Archaeological site visit
  • Antalya - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Antalya - Antalya Museum
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Cappadocia - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Cappadocia - Sunset drinks
  • Cappadocia - Zemi Valley walk
  • Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Cappadocia - Carpet weaving co-op
  • Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
  • Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
  • Cappadocia - Kizilcukur Valley
  • Cappadocia - Home-cooked dinner
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Tehran and from Istanbul are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Premium Iran & Turkey tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Premium Iran & Turkey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 25 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 May 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Premium Iran & Turkey tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Premium Iran & Turkey tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you
  • Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. It is very important that you adhere to a strict dress code – particularly for women – in what may be quite warm weather. Upon arrival in Iran, all women must wear a headscarf and must also have their arms and legs covered. Men must also be conservatively dressed.
  • Alcohol is strictly forbidden in Iran and severe penalties will be incurred by anyone attempting to bring it into the country. Drug laws are also extremely strict, and travellers face lengthy jail terms if caught. Other prohibited items include pork, material deemed obscene by Iranian law (which can include non-pornographic materials like fashion magazines), and controversial literature. These will all be confiscated by customs officials. Upon arrival, you as a foreigner will likely be whisked through customs but note that random bag checks do occur.
  • It's becoming increasingly difficult to confirm preferred hotels in Iran due to limited four-star options in the region. While we will always look to the next suitable alternative, in some cases these may not be centrally located. It's important to note that local star ratings may not match those you are used to. In some locations, the three-star hotels are a better quality (and location) than the four-star hotels and are priced accordingly.
  • Iran and Turkey are big countires and you’ll cover a lot in two weeks, which means some long travel days and a busy itinerary. All land travel is in private air-conditioned buses, with regular stops along the way.
  • In 2022, Ramadan will take place from 2 April to 1 May. Travelling during this holy month can be a rewarding cultural experience. However, some regular services may not be available during the daytime, such as restaurants or coffee bars, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
  • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.
  • Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
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