Day 1: Tehran
Tehran has had a vibrant Zoroastrian, Armenian and Jewish community for more than 200 years. Zoroastrians are the oldest religious community in Iran and according to the official census, there were 25 thousand Zoroastrians in the country in 2011. Judaism is one of the oldest religions practiced in Iran and the Biblical Book of Esther contains references to the experiences of the Jews in Persia. Jews have had a continuous presence in Iran since the time of Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid Empire. Armenians are mostly concentrated in Tabriz, Tehran, and Isfahan's Jolfa quarter, and an estimated 70000 to 200000 remain in the country.
This excursion will begin at 9 AM, by visiting The Armenian Apostolic Cathedral of Saint Sarkis Cathedral, which is famous due to its beautiful paintings of Avedik Aivazyan. Later we visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Atashkadeh Adrian, and finally, we end the excursion by visiting the Armenian Church and Museum of St Mary.
Important note for this tour:
To be able to obtain permission for entrance to the sites you need to make a reservation 4 days before departure, otherwise inside visits, will not be on the schedule. Passport copies are required – either bring them in or fax them to our Office.
This tour may not be applicable during Zoroastrian, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious holidays. The Fire Temple is closed on Fridays; St Mary Church is closed on Mondays.
What's Included in Tehran - Religions Tour
Transportation
- Tourist Vehicle
- All The Excursions
- All Transport Between Destinations & To/From Included Activities
Staff & Experts
- English Speaking Tour Leader Throughout
Accommodations
Other Services
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