Marco Polo’s Persian Odyssey: From Tabriz to Hormuz

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12 Overnights 13 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

10 people

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Marco Polo Journey in Iran: A Unique Persia Travel Package

Embark on an extraordinary Marco Polo Journey in Iran, a 13-day adventure that retraces the legendary explorer’s path through the heart of Persia. This meticulously designed Persia Travel Package offers a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling bazaars of Tabriz to the serene shores of Hormuz Island, this tour showcases Iran’s unparalleled heritage, charming villages, and UNESCO-listed landmarks, providing a captivating experience for history enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

The Route is: Tehran 🚌 Tabriz 🚌 Zanjan 🚌 Hamedan 🚌 Kashan 🚌 yazd 🚌 Kerman 🚌 Mahan 🚌 Bandar- Abbas 🚌 Hormoz Island

SeasonAll around the year
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATIONTehran/Tehran
StyleCulture
Hotel Rate3-4 star
VehicleDepends on the size of the group

The journey begins in Tabriz, Marco Polo’s first stop in Persia, where the magnificent Grand Bazaar and the architectural beauty of the Blue Mosque await. As the tour unfolds, you’ll explore the iconic rock-carved homes of Kandovan Village, marvel at the ancient Zoroastrian site of Takht-e Soleyman, and visit the historic domes and caves of Hamedan. Each destination on this Persia Travel Package is steeped in culture and history, offering insights into the stories and lifestyles that inspired Marco Polo’s writings.

Continuing south, the itinerary weaves through Kashan’s stunning historical houses, Yazd’s Zoroastrian heritage sites, and the lush gardens of Mahan. The journey culminates with a ferry ride to Hormuz Island, where the colorful geological formations and Portuguese Castle offer a striking finale. This Marco Polo Journey in Iran invites you to walk in the footsteps of an explorer, uncovering the treasures of Persia while creating memories that will last a lifetime.

  • The first & last day of programs, depend on your flight time, so the necessary changes will be made accordingly.
  • This itinerary can be tailor-made according to your interests.
  • Possibility of all the visits depends on the week days.

Bulk discount adult
#Discount groupFrom (Person)To adultValue
11 Person11 €0
22 Persons22 €1600
33 Persons33 €2700
44 Persons44 €4000
55 Persons55 €5000
66 Persons66 €6000
77 Persons77 €8400
88 Persons88 €9600
99 Persons99 €10800
1010 Persons1010 €12000

Itinerary

Day 1:✈ to Tabriz/City Tour in Tabriz

Welcome to Tabriz. The first city in Persia that Marco visited and called there the most important station between Istanbul and India. The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz is still charming for visitors and we spend time to discover it. Also, a visit of Saint Mary church and Armenian museum is planned.

Day 2:City Tour in Tabriz 🚌 to Kandovan

Visiting a couple of places in Tabriz like the Blue-Mosque, Azerbaijan museum and Il-Goli Park is in the itinerary. Then we drive to Kandovan, a small but iconic village, where the people are still living in hand-digged houses in ash.

Day 3: 🚌 to Zanjan via Takht-e Soleyman

Marco didn’t visit Takht-e Soleyman but it’s a pity if you miss there. An ancient UNESCO site which was an important temple for Zoroastrians for many years. Then we continue driving to Zanjan and see Qezel-Ozan river, which was mentioned by Marco enroute.

Day 4: 🚌 to Hamedan

Traveling from Zanjan to Hamedan with 2 stops on the way. First, Soltanyeh Dome, a UNESCO world heritage with magnificent architecture and second, Alisadr Cave, one of the longest water-caves on the earth.

Day 5: City Tour in Hamedan

A full day sightseeing in Hamedan, the oldest capital of Iran goes back to 500 BC. Visiting Hegmataneh, a UNESCO world heritage site, walking in the old part of the town to visit the lifestyle, Avicenna tomb, Ester tomb, Alavian dome and Ganjnameh ancient inscriptions.

Day 6: 🚌 to Kashan

Driving to center part of the country with stops enroute. The first station is Saveh, a town with an ancient story told by Marco Polo and there we visit The Jame Mosque of Saveh and listening the story of three wise men, who followed a star from the East to Bethlehem in search of a newborn king, Jesus. Then we continue the road to Qom with a stop enroute to visit a stone-made Caravanserai.

Day 7: City Tour in Kashan

A day to discover the town. Fin garden is the first place and then ancient Sialk hills. The sightseeing continues in the Bazaar to Agha-Bozorg mosque, Brujerdiha house and Soltan-Ahmad bathhouse.

Day 8: 🚌 to Yazd

Continuing the desert road to Yazd through wonderful stops in Ardestan, Naein and Meybod to visit mosques, fire temple and old castles enroute. Some of them are mentioned by Marco Polo.

Day 9: City Tour in Yazd

A full day sightseeing in Yazd to visit the Zoroastrians tower of silence and fire temple, the water museum and Qanats, Amir-Chakhmaq square, Jame mosque and Bazaar and continuing walking to Ziaieh school through narrow adobe-style allies of the old town.

Day 10: 🚌 to Kerman

A day on the road to reach Kerman with stops enroute to visit Zein-al-Din Caravanserai and Meymand village.

Day 11: City Tour in Kerman and Mahan

A full day sightseeing in Kerman and an excursion to Mahan. Visiting Ganjali-Khan complex, Jame and Malek mosque, Jabaliyeh dome, The Green dome and Ardeshir castle. In Mahan we visit a beautiful oasis called Shazdeh garden and Shah-Nemat-Allah-Vali mausoleum.

Day 12: 🚌 to Bandar-Abbas

A day on the road through Rayen to visit an ancient huge castle and in Manujan to visit the ancient castle of Manujan.

Day 13: An excursion to Hormuz island ✈ Back Home

In the last day, we travel by ferry to Hormuz island to visit the unique culture of the people there. Visiting Portuguese castle and some geological landscapes is a part of the itinerary. Then we come back to Bandar-Abbas and you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home.  

  • Visa authorization number fee.
  • 13 nights in a comfortable 3-4star hotels.
  • All lunches
  • All domestic transportation by private bus/ minibus/ van or normal sedan.
  • Airport transfer.
  • Bottled water while sightseeing and daily snacks
  • The expertise of Gate of nation’s travel specialists, tour guides
  • Fuel and road tolls
  • All expenses of driver and guide like food and accommodation.
  • Deposit insurance for travel providers.
  • International flights
  • Entrance tickets for places and monuments
  • Dinners.
  • Extra services at hotels like phone calls, laundry…
  • Tips (optional)

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    This price is for a small group tour, with a minimum of 10 participants and the Price for the Single supplement is 300€.

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