14 Days Persia Health and Lifestyle Tour

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Duration

14 Days 13 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Group Size

Min:1 - Max:15 Pax

Languages

English

Start in

Tehran

End in

Shiraz

Availability

All Months

About this tour

The Persia Health and Lifestyle Tour is a unique and immersive experience that combines the best of Iran’s rich cultural heritage with an emphasis on health and wellness. This 14-day tour offers a balance of sightseeing, physical activities, and relaxation, all tailored to promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Explore the fascinating city of Tehran and discover its vibrant culture and history, while also participating in yoga and meditation sessions to rejuvenate your mind and body. Visit the stunning cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, home to some of Iran’s most iconic landmarks, and enjoy outdoor activities.

Indulge in the delicious and nutritious Persian cuisine, with meals carefully selected to support your health and wellbeing. Throughout the tour, expert guides will provide insights into the local culture, history, and lifestyle, and offer tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle beyond the tour.

With accommodations at carefully selected hotels and transportation provided, the Persia Health and Lifestyle Tour is the perfect way to explore Iran while also focusing on your physical and mental wellbeing. Join us on this unique journey and return home feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and inspired to continue living a healthy and balanced life.

Highlights

  • This tour provides a holistic and immersive introduction to Persia's health and wellness practices, as well as its rich history and culture.
  • Visit 13 amazing UNESCO World Heritage in Iran
  • It’s a small group tour and the meals and accommodations are full-board
  • Experience the healing benefits of natural hot springs, mineral water baths, and traditional Persian medicine.
  • Participate in yoga and meditation classes in scenic locations such as the desert.
  • Indulge in healthy Persian cuisine, including local herbs and spices known for their medicinal properties.
  • Visit historical sites such as Persepolis and Pasargadae, and learn about the ancient Persian views on health and wellness.
  • Engage in workshops and discussions with local healers and health experts to gain deeper insight into the Persian approach to health and lifestyle.
  • Relax and rejuvenate in carefully selected accommodations, including traditional Persian guesthouses.

Included/Excluded

  • 13 nights in 4* hotel/traditional house
  • All transportations in private vehicle
  • All airport transfers
  • Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver
  • 13 breakfasts
  • Daily refreshment (2 bottles of water/ fruits/ snacks)
  • Visa authorization code fee
  • Travel insurance
  • SIM card
  • International Flights
  • Visa Stamp Fee
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance Fees
  • Meals

Itinerary

Welcome to Iran. To be met by your tour guide at the airport (IKA airport), you will be transferred to your hotel. Visit Sa’dAbad and Niavaran Palace. The Sa’ad Abad Palace Complex was built by Qajar and Pahlavi monarchs. Today, the official residence of the President of Iran is located adjacent to the complex. In the evening we take a walk on the Nature Bridge. Nature bridge is located in Ab-o-Atash Park in Tehran. It has won an international prize for architectural design. The reason it is named nature bridge is that it connects 3 parks and it is one of the most popular parks in Tehran.

O/N Tehran

We start our city tour by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Golestan Palace, part of a complex of royal buildings that were once enclosed within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran’s historic arg, or citadel along with Tehran’s Grand Bazaar. Then, after having lunch we will visit Iran National Museum with all its amazing remains of ancient and historical Iran. In the late afternoon, we can spend some time on 30th Tir Street surrounded by all the street food trucks among locals.

O/N Tehran

In the morning, we will leave Tehran for Kashan. On our way, we will visit Ouyi Underground City to discover the magical architecture of Nushabad underground city (dated back to the Sassanid era). Then we drive to Kashan and visit historical houses like Tabatabaee, and Borujerdi. Then we visit the beautiful Fin Persian Garden, one of the historical Persian gardens. For lunch and dinner, we will have local food.

O/N Kashan

In the morning, we will visit a distillery garden and enjoy firsthand herbal distillate like rosewater and other beverages in Niasar. Then on our way to Mahallat, we visit Chal-e-Nakhjir Cave and walk hundreds of meters underground with 70 million years old history. And finally, in Mahallat we experience hydrotherapy in Mahallat hot springs.

O/N Mahallat

* During May, We will visit the Rose Garden and the presses of preparing Rose perfume.

In the morning, we will leave Mahallat for Isfahan. In Isfahan, we go to Khorasgan Naghashi’s Traditional Bathroom and get familiar with the traditional way of washing, massaging, and debating. Then we visit a traditional Zurkhane (Ali Gholi Agha) and get familiar with the traditional system of athletics (Varzesh-e Pahlavāni). in the afternoon, we spend time strolling along the Zayandeh River Bridges and Si-o-Se-Pol Bridge. And for dinner, we have local food for dinner.

O/N Isfahan

In the morning, after having breakfast, we visit Naghsh-e Jahan Square, Shah Mosque,  Lotfollah Mosque and Aliqapoo Palace. Then in the evening, we will drive to Yazd.

O/N Yazd

In the early morning, we will drive to Ardakan to visit Ardakan Qanat and experience gently sloping underground water channels. Then we drive to Meybod to get amazed by the pottery art. We have lunch in Shah Abbasi Caravanserai. Then we come back to Yazd to stroll in old town lanes in Fahadan Neighborhood. After that, we visit Dowlat Abad Persian Garden and learn about the technique of woodwork, qanat, and windcatcher as the tallest old wind catcher in the world. Then for dinner, we have local food.

O/N Yazd

In the morning we visit the Fire Temple and its grounds in Yazd. Then drive to Taft, to be welcomed in a Zoroastrian way, getting familiar with this authentic religion and the beliefs that remain alive.  We visit the Tower of Silence, or Dakhma, where the bodies of the deceased were placed, to avoid contaminating the earth as a Zoroastrian funerary tradition and Then we have lunch at Nartitee. After lunch, we walk and get relaxed in the pomegranate garden and try some meditation techniques together then we bake local bread called Sirog. After that, we drive back to Yazd.

O/N Yazd

After having breakfast, we drive to Kerman. On our way, we visit the pistachio garden in Rafsanjan. Then we have a local lunch in Kerman. After having lunch, we visit Ganjalikhan Complex including Hammam, water cistern, caravanserai & Bazaar. Then we finish the day by having local food for dinner.

O/N Kerman

Today we get surprised in Lut Desert as the world’s 27th-largest desert and a UNESCO world heritage site, and experience one of the most enjoyable adventures in your trip.

O/N Kerman

Today we drive to Meymand, a UNESCO world heritage site. We experience stay-at-hand-dug dwellings, as of the primary habitats of man in Iran with approximately 2 – 3 thousand years of history, and feel the close relationship between life and nature.

O/N Meymand

In the morning we leave Meymand for Shiraz, on the way to Neyriz we will visit Jame Mosque one of the oldest mosques in Iran related to the Seljuq dynasty (10th A.D).

O/N Shiraz

Today we explore the amazing city of Shiraz. We start by visiting Nasir-al Molk Mosque (aka Pink Mosque). Then continue by visiting Zolvanyari Carpet Company the only manufacturer of organic handmade carpets in the world and getting familiar with dyeing methods. Then we find enticing dining options between dazzling local food in Vakil Bathhouse. After having lunch, we visit Vakil Bazaar and the Zandiyeh Ensemble, and historical monuments like Karim Khan Castle.

O/N Shiraz

Today we explore Persepolis Nagh-e-Rostam and Pasargadae (all UNESCO world heritage sites) and take time in these ancient Achaemenid gems. Then we have local food in Ojagh Seyyed Karim eco-lodge for lunch. Then we drive to Shiraz to depart from the international airport of Shiraz.

Frequently asked questions

You have 2 options to book the tour: click on the book Now button and reserve your tour or send us an inquiry and we get back to you for more information. Also, if you have any questions before making your decision, contact us on WhatsApp: +98 902 017 2888, Online Chat or Email ([email protected])

Except for the visa-free countries (the Republic of Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Georgia, Armenia, Venezuela, Egypt, Malaysia and China.) other nationalities need to apply for Iran visa before their trip to Iran. If you are buying a tour package from us, do not worry about it at all. We take care of your visa and it's included in your tour package.
The process is like: you send us your documents, we apply for your visa and you collect it upon arrival at the airport or any other collecting point you choose (it can be Iran embassy or consulate anywhere in the world).
For more information about Iran visa visit our blog article for Iran Visa Ultimate Guide.

It’s not compulsory, but since you need to have access to the Internet, having a SIM card will be necessary. This tour includes Special Iran Travel Deal which has a SIM card for travelers.

Yes, having travel insurance is required at passport control when you are entering Iran. This tour includes Special Iran Travel Deal which has travel insurance for travelers. For more information please read about Iran Travel Insurance.

Where to change somehow depends on the amount of money you’d like to exchange. If it’s a small amount you can change at the airport or your hotel after getting to Iran. But for larger amounts, we suggest exchanging at an exchange store in the city, while you are visiting the downtown with your guide. Your guide will also assist you in choosing the best place for doing the exchange.

Yes, To Iran Tour offers airport transfers. The distance from IKA to Tehran downtown is about 50 km and having an airport transfer will be a great solution when you just arrive in Tehran. This tour includes Special Iran Travel Deal which has airport transfers for travelers.

International credit or debit cards are not accepted in Iran, so you must bring cash and conduct frequent exchanges. However, there is a solution to this problem: the “Iran tourist Card”. You can use this prepaid debit card for tourists instead of cash. Upon request, please let our support team know so that they can prepare it for you.

According to To Iran Tour’s terms and conditions, cancellations must be made by the customer in writing to To Iran Tour before the tour departure is confirmed. Applied cancellation fees are mentioned in the cancellation box of each tour. It differs between packages and day tours as in high and low season. You can contact To Iran Tour on WhatsApp: +98 902 017 2888 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

All non-Iranian nationals older than 12 years, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and present a valid vaccine certificate on arrival. The vaccination certificate must be in English, showing full vaccination of 2 doses. However, there are no obligations regarding the date of the vaccination. Or they should present a negative PCR test.

Based on the group size or the road quality and the tour type, minibuses, vans or VIP buses will be used for the tour which are all private vehicles. All the vehicles are AC equipped and have the standard of EURO5 or EURO4.

Hotels are usually 4* or Traditional resorts with the same quality. Private or single rooms are not available in some traditional local houses. The basic price includes shared beds in double and twin rooms in hotels. Single rooms cost an extra fee.

Considering the locality and having an authentic experience, some traditional hotels or ecolodges do not have beds. But they all have sleeping equipment with comfortable mattresses and blankets.

Important Notes

Use private Minibus / Van / car depending on your group size

Meals are not included in the package, but if you are a vegetarian or allergic to any food, let us know in advance to take the necessary measures in our arrangements with your guide.

High season (Mar-May & Sep-Oct):

You receive a full refund of the tour price if You cancel at least 45 days before the start date of your tour.
45-30 days prior to arrival: 5%
29-15 days prior to arrival: 15%
14-7 days prior to arrival: 25%
6-3 days prior to arrival: 50%
less than 72 hours prior to arrival: No show

Low season (Nov-Feb & Jun-Aug):

You receive a full refund of the tour price if You cancel at least 30 days before the start date of your tour.
29-15 days prior to arrival: 5%
14-7 days prior to arrival: 15%
6-3 days prior to arrival: 25%
less than 72 hours prior to arrival: 75%

The basic price includes shared beds in double and twin rooms in hotels. Obviously, single rooms cost an extra fee.

- The priority of sightseeing may be changed. It is due to the time of your arrival, your guide’s discretion, and the official and unofficial holidays of some museums. Also, some activities in the itinerary may be changed depending on the weather conditions.

- During May, We will visit the Rose Garden and the presses of preparing Rose perfume.

- Yoga & meditation in special locations is optional, depending on group demand & your tour guide.

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Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 2 - 15 Pax 2 15 20%

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ToIranTour - Iran's spices - 15 Days Persia Health and Lifestyle Tour
Ed
11/21/2019

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Taking this tour with Sima as a guide, was a blessing. She helped and guided us every step of the trip. The food was amazing. We learned a lot about persian lifestyle!

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