Iran · Castles & Palaces

5-Day Tehran and Damavand Sightseeing Tour with Palaces and Bazaars

5 Days Round trip from استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the majestic Sa'ad Abad Palace and Golestan Palace
  • 02 Stroll through the famous Tehran Bazaar
  • 03 Marvel at the alluring Niavaran Palace
  • 04 Visit the Carpet Museum, National Museum, and Jewellery Museum
  • 05 Enjoy an optional visit to Milad Tower
  • 06 Witness enchanting views of Mount Damavand

Embark on an exciting journey to Tehran, the capital of Iran, and explore its famous palaces, bazaars, museums, and monuments. Discover highlights such as the National Museum, Golestan Palace, Niavaran Palace, Milad Tower, Sa'ad Abad Palace, and the Carpet Museum. You will also drive to the Damavand mountainside to admire panoramic views of the snow-clad mountain ranges.

Continue to Tajrish Square, walk through its bazaar, and see its colourful booths of spices and nuts.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tehran, Mount Damavand
Languages Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Persian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tehran and Niavaran Palace Visit

  • Arrive in Tehran and connect with your tour representative.

  • Visit Niavaran Palace, dating back to the Qajar and Pahlavi eras.

  • Continue to Tajrish Square, walk through its bazaar, and see its colourful booths of spices and nuts.

  • Head to the tomb of Saleh to admire its beauty.

  • Return to the hotel.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

2
Day 02

Sa'ad Abad Palace and Music Museum

  • Head to one of the biggest historical sites in Tehran, Sa'ad Abad Palace. A series of historical houses and tall trees make it a very pleasant place to visit, along with its gardens.

  • Make a brief visit to the music museum located near the palace and have lunch in nearby restaurants.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

3
Day 03

Carpet Museum and National Jewelry Museum

  • Visit the wonderful Persian carpets in the Carpet Museum.

  • Proceed to the National Jewelry Museum to see the fine imperial jewellery sets belonging to former Persian kingdoms and eras.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

4
Day 04

Damavand Excursion and Optional Tower Visits

  • Go on a short trip to the Damavand summit mountainside via Haraz Road and spend 2 hours on this beautiful mountain road.

  • Stop in Damavand town to enjoy the view of this volcanic summit and the spa.

  • Return to Tehran.

  • After that, visit two famous Tehran towers, Milad and Azadi. (Optional)

Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

5
Day 05

Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Ancient Iran Museum

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Golestan Palace, located in the middle of Tehran.

  • Go on a tour around Tehran's Grand Bazaar and the Ancient Iran Museum.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

Tour ends.

Golestan Palace, Mount Damavand, Milad Tower

Where this trip takes you

Golestan Palace, Mount Damavand, Milad Tower

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Vehicle in accordance with the number of people

  • Foreign-language-speaking Iranian guide

  • Half board with snacks

  • Entrance fees according to the itinerary

  • Spa entrance

  • 3-star hotel accommodation

What's Not Included

  • International transportation

  • Iranian dedicated SIM card purchase

  • Domestic trip insurance

  • Probable therapeutic costs

  • Iranian visa

Know before you go

  • UNESCO World Heritage sites in Tehran

  • Palaces that go back to the Qajar and Pahlavi eras

  • Persian carpets and exclusive imperial jewellery

  • Northern and central bazaars with their own special features and products

  • Damavand mountainside views and spa experience

  • Tehran has a classic part of the city that has kept its old face and traditions. On the other side, there is a modern part in the north of the city, where luxury houses and lifestyle are common.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Imam Khomeini Terminal, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour start
استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran.

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