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Travel Like Other Americans on a memorable trip to Iran.

“We love Iran! Let’s Go Iran & Mozhgan organized a fabulous private customized trip for us. I’ve traveled to 164 countries and Iran is on my Top 10 List.”

Patricia Stone "www.GlobalAdventuress.com"

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Visa process for US Citizens:

The visa process of your nationality, considering the needed documents is a little different. It may take up to 55 working days to get your visa authorization number. So you have to manage your time and make your mind about the whole trip at least 2 months in advance.

Step 1: Receiving the documents from you:

1: A copy of the first page of your passport, needs to be valid at least for 6 months.

2: A picture of you in size of 4 cm in 6 cm.

3: Visa application form that should be filled in and submitted. Please mention y name 'Zahra' so that my other colleagues do not receive it automatically.

https://www.letsgoiran.com/iran-visa/iran-visa-application-form

4: Your resume including name, age, occupation. It should be like a formal resume.

Step 2: Starting visa application

My colleagues in the visa department applied for your visa at the right time when your code gets ready, I will send it to you.

Step 3: Stamping your visa

When your visa code gets ready, the Agency sends it to you. After 3 days, you should call the Iranian embassy (Interest Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington DC Pakistani embassy) to make sure they receive your visa code too. When they confirm, you do not need to be present there, the only thing you need to do is to post your passport to stamp and they post it back to you.

Interest section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington DC Pakistani embassy: http://www.daftar.org

The 14 days itinerary for Americans:

Tehran > Zanjan > Kandovan > Tabriz > Shiraz > Sepidan > Abarkooh > Yazd > Esfahan > Kashan

14 Days

Day 1: Arrival-Tehran

When you arrive in Tehran at 15:10, you will spend some hours exploring Tehran city such as the Tabiat Bridge, Milad towers then Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight Tehran.

Day 2: Tehran

When you arrive in Tehran at 15:10, you will spend some hours exploring Tehran city such as Tabiat bridge, MilHave a full day tour of Tehran to visit the National Museum, Jewelry Museum, Golestan place, and then you will spend some hours to explore the Grand Bazaar of Tehran. Overnight in Tehran. towers then Transfer you to the Hotel. Overnight Tehran.

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Day 3: Tehran to Zanjan

Drive from Tehran to Qazvin. Tour of Qazvin to visit Chehelsotun palace, Jame mosque, Tomb of Hamdolah Mostofi. In the afternoon drive to Zanjan. City tour of Zanjan to visit Bazaar, Sultanieh. Overnight in Zanjan

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Day 4: Zanjan to Kandovan

Drive from Zanjan to Kandovan. Visit this rocky village of Tabriz province. It is one of the 3 rocky villages of the world. Overnight stay in Lale Rocky hotel. Overnight in Kandovan

Day 5: Kandovan to Tabriz

Tour of Tabriz to visit Kabood or blue mosque, Tabriz Bazaar and Elgoli mansion and park, Mary church and the lovely Bazaar of Tabriz. overnight Tabriz.

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Day 6: Tabriz to Shiraz

You will be driven to the airport around 10 am to fly to Shiraz at 12:10 in the morning. you will visit Nasirolmolk Mosque and then the Vakil complex that consists of Arg-e Karimkhan citadel, Vakil Bath traditional bath, Vakil Bazaar, and Vakil mosque inside of the Bazaar. In the evening visit Hafez and Saadi tomb. Overnight Shiraz

Day 7: Sepidan

You will go on to Sepidan. Today you can experience the North of Iran in South of Iran with a green environment, the pleasant weather even in summer. Here you can get familiar with two different cultures at the same time, simple rural life next to Nomadic life, you see that these two tribes have remained for many years next to each other and some of them got married, so that’s why there are many things in common between them. Sepidan is surrounded by lots of apple, nut, apricot, and plum gardens that you can visit. Yellow, red, orange leaves of trees, the rustling of leaves in the breeze, the roaring river, and the other natural sounds inside of the gardens make you feel safe and free. Also, Sepidan with its villages has a high capability of professional eco-tours. You can walk through the jungles to see the springs, waterfalls, etc like Sheshpir Spring, Margon waterfall, go hiking, and climb the mountain through the Ronj Mountain. The local people are welcoming, and this is the time for you to communicate with them in their houses that are filled with the smell of traditional foods and bread. In the evening drive to Shiraz. Overnight Sepidan.

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Day 8: Sepidan- Shiraz

In the morning, you will eat the most delicious breakfast ever. Fresh and organic eggs, cheese, bread, and cream. After breakfast, you will start Full day tour of Shiraz to see: Nasiralmolk mosque, Narenjestan garden, then go to visit the Vakil complex consists of Vakil mosque, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil bathhouse, Karimkhan citadel. In the evening visit Hafez and Saadi tomb. At night visit the Aliebne Hamze shrine. Overnight Shiraz.

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Day 9: Persepolis-Abarkooh-Yazd

Today you will be driven to Persepolis and will see this great world heritage. You will get familiar with ancient Iranian culture. After visiting Persepolis, you will go on to see Abarkouh, an old eye-catching city that holds the oldest Cyprus in the world. After a short time, walking in the old cities and watching the only 2-floor windward of the world, you will have a relaxing time in Sarve Kohan guest house to drink some tea and enjoy your time in a small lovely garden. Then you will be driven to Yazd, the central city of Zoroastrian and the 22nd city registered in the world heritage. Overnight Yazd.

Day 10: Yazd

In the morning, you will see Fire Temple, and then in the basement, you can see Sardab or ice house. There you get familiar with how people kept water in past. After visiting the old neighbor of the city and visiting the shopping centers where you can find handicrafts while listening to the call of pray, you will visit the beautiful Jame Mosque. After lunch, you will see the Amirchakhmaq complex: Bazaar and Mosque. Near sunset, you will go on to see a nice desert camp where you can do: camel-riding, safari, motor riding, watching the sunset, climbing the sandhills, observing stars, taking some tea and dinner. Then you will be back at your hotel in Yazd.

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Day 11: Yazd-Esfahan

Early in the morning drive to Isfahan. Tour of Isfahan to visit the capital of Iran during the Safavid dynasty. First, start visiting Naghsh-e Jahan square, which is the biggest square after Tiananmen Square in China. In Naghsh-e Jahan square there are lots of buildings, the private mosque of the royal court that is named Sheikh Lotfollah mosque. Across from this mosque is Ali Qapu palace with six floors. When you visit the sixth floor, Music Hall, you found deep circular niches in the walls, having not only aesthetic value but also acoustic. On the other floors, the Walls are painted with delicate miniatures that attract visitors. After that go to visit the public mosque, Shah Mosque during Shah Abbas era, King of Safavid dynasty. Then visit Hasht Behesht Palace. In the evening, walk on the longest bridge, Si-O-Seh pol, and Khaju bridge with its brilliant tile-working on the Zayandeh River. Drink a cup of tea and enjoy watching the reflection of the sunset on the river. Overnight Isfahan.

Day 12: Esfahan

Full day tour of Isfahan to visit Vank Cathedral that Armenians call as Holy Savior Cathedral in Jolfa area (Armenian area), there are lots of cafés that you can try Armenian coffee, rest for some hours and then continue sightseeing. Visit the Grand Mosque of Isfahan, Jame mosque, and then Chehel Sotun place which was built for entertainment and receptions of other ambassadors and kings. At the end what a treat it would be if you visit the old Bazaar. It’s like walking back in time. Don't forget to buy Gaz and Iranian Candy in the bazaar. Overnight Isfahan.

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Day 13: Esfahna-Abyane-Kashan

In the morning drive from Isfahan to Kashan. In Route visit Abyaneh. It’s a historic village where women wear colorful and flourish clothes with white scarves. The whole village looks red because of the soil’s color people use to construct their houses. Then visit Boroujerdi house and Fin Garden in Kashan. Overnight Kashan.