Tehran Bolt-on
3 Days
Spend a few days in buzzing Tehran either before or after your trip getting to know the capital of Iran. Visit Tehran’s most iconic sights, including the opulent Golestan Palace and shop up a storm in the Grand Bazaar. Take some time out to experience the mountain air with a trip out to the beautiful town of Darband on the outskirts of the city. Visit Tehran’s Glassware and Ceramics Museum, which is set in the former Egyptian Embassy mansion, among beautiful gardens. To compliment your visit to the Glassware and Ceramics Museum try your hand at painting your very own Persian tile which will be yours to take home, a perfect introduction or end to your Persian adventure.
BOLT-ON HIGHLIGHTS
- Wander the epic mirrored halls and admire the colourful tile work of the Golestan Palace and shop up a storm in the Grand Bazaar
- Learn how to paint your very own Persian ceramic tile, which will be fired by a master craftsman and delivered to you to take home
- Gain a unique insight into one of Iran’s most prominent crafts with a visit to the Glassware and Ceramics Museum
- Enough free time for independent adventures to explore Tehran, Iran’s capital city
3 Days
TEHRAN
$725 AUD*
Trip code: IKA3 *from
The itinerary for this bolt-on is slightly different depending on whether you choose to do it before or after the trip. If you would like to book this bolt-on as a stand alone trip, that’s fine too! As always with Inverted Atlas, the choice is yours!
Day 1 / Arrive Tehran
Arrive in Tehran at any time with a convenient airport transfer to take you to the trip hotel/hostel.
Day 2 / Tehran (BL)
This morning we will head out to the Glassware and Ceramic Museum. The exterior of the museum is a sight in itself. The museum is housed in the mansion of the former Egyptian Embassy which sits among an elaborate, but somewhat wild garden. The building is now home to ceramics and glassware from all periods of Iranian History.
Complementing our visit to the museum, next we will engage in a Persian tile painting class. A master craftsman will draw your name onto a tile in Farsi for you to paint. The tile is then fired and delivered to your accommodation in time for you to take home. The art of Persian tiles and ceramics occupies a place of prominence in the history of Islamic art; it has gained a worldwide reputation for some of the most brilliant and colourful combinations.
After our Persian tile workshop, the remainder of the day is free for you to explore Tehran on your own.
Day 3 / Tehran (BL)
We start off big this morning in Tehran with a visit to the Grand Bazaar for a short walk through and time for browsing before heading to the opulent Golestan Palace. The palace was once the official residence of the Qajar dynasty and was once used to host royal receptions. Today the palace houses a variety of antique furniture and extravagant diplomatic gifts presented to the Shah’s of Iran by visiting foreign dignitaries. The palace is known for its traditional geometric Persian garden, as well as it’s elaborate tile and mirror work.
This afternoon we will take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and visit the town of Durband, located in the mountains on the outskirts of the city. Fresh mountain streams run around the little shops and restaurants and all manner of tasty kebabs can be ordered.
In the late afternoon return to your hotel, and at 17.00 you will join your trip leader and traveling companions on the main trip at the hotel.*
* If you have booked this bolt-on as a stand-alone trip, services will end on arrival at the hotel/hostel this afternoon.
Day 1 / Tehran (L)
This morning we will head out to the Glassware and Ceramic Museum. The exterior of the museum is a sight in itself. The museum is housed in the mansion of the former Egyptian Embassy which sits among an elaborate, but somewhat wild garden. The building is now home to ceramics and glassware from all periods of Iranian History.
Complementing our visit to the museum, next we will engage in a Persian tile painting class. A master craftsman will draw your name onto a tile in Farsi for you to paint. The tile is then fired and delivered to your accommodation in time for you to take home. The art of Persian tiles and ceramics occupies a place of prominence in the history of Islamic art; it has gained a worldwide reputation for some of the most brilliant and colourful combinations.
After our Persian tile workshop, the remainder of the day is free for you to explore Tehran on your own.
Day 2 / Tehran (BL)
We start off big this morning in Tehran with a visit to the Grand Bazaar for a short walk through and time for browsing before heading to the opulent Golestan Palace. The palace was once the official residence of the Qajar dynasty and was once used to host royal receptions. Today the palace houses a variety of antique furniture and extravagant diplomatic gifts presented to the Shah’s of Iran by visiting foreign dignitaries. The palace is known for its traditional geometric Persian garden, as well as it’s elaborate tile and mirror work.
This afternoon we will take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and visit the town of Durband, located in the mountains on the outskirts of the city. Fresh mountain streams run around the little shops and restaurants and all manner of tasty kebabs can be ordered.
Day 3 / Depart Tehran (B)
Depart Tehran at any time with an included airport transfer to ensure you don’t miss your flight home.
Dates & Prices
* Note the Luxe style bolt-on is designed for booking in conjunction with our Iran trip ‘Quest of the Shah’s‘ but can be booked as a stand alone trip. This trip can also be booked for any date you wish on a private basis – please contact us for pricing.
Keen to have a chat to someone? No worries! Give us a call on 02 7229 1926 and one of our journey specialist will be happy to secure your place or answer any questions you may have!
Duration: 3 Days
Trip style: Bolt-on
Group size: Maximum 15
Trip code: IKA3
Cost: $1426.00 AUD twin share *from
Single supplement: $228.00 AUD *from
Inclusions
- 2-nights accommodation at the trip hotel/hostel
- Transport by airconditioned vehicle
- Either an arrival or departure transfer
- Handmade Persian tile to take home
- Services of local guides
- Meals as specified in itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
- All entrance fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary
Trip price does not include
- International or domestic airfares
- Meals not included as per trip itinerary including drinks and mini bar
- Visa for Iran
- Additional accommodation before or after the trip
- Any expenses associated with COVID-19
- Items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, souvenirs, porterage etc.
- Travel insurance – please note comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas
Road rating – Quest
This trip is a short stay at the same accommodation the whole time, all transport is provided. There is a significant amount of walking involved in this trip, mainly while exploring, sightseeing and wandering through museums.
This trip involves a strict dress code for women, who should come prepared with either floor length dresses with long sleeves or long trousers with kaftans that reach the knees, along with head scarves. The dress code is not optional, and it is illegal for women to keep their hair uncovered while in Iran. Men are advised to wear long trousers.
A note about fitness
To get the most enjoyment out of this trip at minimum you should be able to walk up to 2.5km during scheduled sightseeing, be confident walking over uneven surfaces and be able to carry your own luggage to the hotel.
In addition, you should be in good health, with no major chronic conditions requiring frequent medical attention. For more information please see our booking conditions.
Single supplement
Traveling by yourself? No problem, we love single travellers and don’t believe in penalising them by charging half the trip price again for our single supplement. With us you are only paying the actual cost to have a room all to yourself. If you’re up for making a new friend, you can elect to share with another single traveller of the same sex and only pay the twin-share price. The choice is yours!
Please note that the ‘Explorer’ bolt-on includes dormitory accommodation, a single supplement can be requested for this trip and would include accommodation in a single room at the trip hostel.
Itinerary disclaimer
This itinerary is correct at the time of upload to our website and we have composed it in good faith. From time to time we may elect to make changes before departure, if we are making a big change we will of course notify you, however if it is a small change this will be reflected in the final trip notes. So, make sure you download these prior to departure. Small changes prior to departure are usually made with the groups best interests in mind and come about due to liaising with our best resources – our past travelers and of course our trip leaders! The ability to change and evolve depending on what our travelers enjoy is what makes us such a great trip operator.
While we strive to operate our trips exactly to the letter of the itinerary, sometimes we may need to make changes on the ground while the group is on the road. This is all part of the adventure of traveling and we would ask that you come on your trip with an open mind and a good sense of humour because as much as we want it to, everything doesn’t always go to plan. In fact, these impromptu situations often make the best stories that you can have a laugh with your friends about later.
Age requirements
Minimum Age: 18 years
On the Explorer version of this trip, dormitory accommodation is included and is not suitable for children.
There is no upper age limit for this trip, but you should consider the above fitness requirements prior to booking. If you are 65 years or over, you will be asked to complete our Health Check Form and have your medical practitioner sign it to confirm you are in good health and able to participate safely on this trip.
Travel insurance
Please note that comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas. Insurance must include provision for medical situations, emergency medical repatriation to your home country and personal liability at a minimum. Proof of valid travel insurance will be requested by your trip leader on arrival at the pre-departure meeting. Please have this paperwork available for them. If you are unable to provide proof of comprehensive travel insurance, you may not be allowed to join the trip and no refund will be payable.
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Dates & Prices
* Note the Luxe style bolt-on is designed for booking in conjunction with our Iran trip ‘Quest of the Shah’s‘ and the Explorer style bolt-on our ‘Hell’s Hottest Heart‘ and ‘Persian Village Explorer‘ trips, but either can be booked as a stand alone trip. This trip can also be booked for any date you wish on a private basis – please contact us for pricing.
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