Duration: 12 Days & 11 Nights

Group size: Min 2, Max 12

Accommodation type: 3* hotels

Transport: Sedan car-Van-Mini Bus

Start: Tehran, Iran

Finish: Tehran, Iran

 
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Day 1

TEHRAN

Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport(IKA) in Tehran, your tourist guide will greet and accompany you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax, before your morning tour of Tehran commences.
Tehran, a modern megalopolis, prides itself on having unique museums and unrivaled collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era. Your tour will take you to some of the most famous museums in the country.
First of all we will take you to visit the Golestan palace a world heritage site which was built during the Qajarid dynasty. This fabulous complex is surrounded by a beautiful garden full of plane trees and several pools. You can even find some beautiful parrots here in the heart of Tehran. Then we will walk to Tehran grand Bazaar where we can find a restaurant to try the Persian cuisine. In the afternoon you will head to Iran national museum. Here you have the chance to get familiar with the ancient civilizations in Iran . Your last stop will be Nature bridge.

Stay overnight in Tehran.

Day 2

KASHAN - less than 3 hours driving

Today we will drive south to Kashan. Upon your arrival to Kashan you will visit Fin garden (UNESCO world heritage site). A heaven like Persian garden with symmetric water canals, old cypress trees and beautifully-decorated pavilions.
The traditional desert style houses are the most prominent characteristic of Kashan. We will get a chance to visit two of them , Borujerdi-ha and Tabatabaei-ha house. They were both built in the reign of Qajar dynasty and the owners were two well-known carpet merchants. Tabatabaei-ha house has more than 40 rooms.

Afterwards you will visit Kashan traditional bazaar where you will have the chance to buy or drink some rose water, the local specialty of Kashan.

Stay overnight in Kashan.

Day 3

YAZD - 6 hours driving on the road

Today we’ll drive to Yazd. First stop will be the ancient city of Meybod which is known as the city of pottery and ceramic. You will have your lunch in the graceful Abbasi Caravansary where travelers could stay overnight and had some warm food in 17th and 18th centuries. You will marvel at the peaceful atmosphere of this Caravansary. You will also visit the Ice house; a huge monument that was built to provide ice for people of the desert. Next stop is Narin Castle one of the largest adobe buildings in Iran. Exploring the five-story building of castle, you’ll delve more deeply into the region’s history. You’ll end your exploration by visiting the Pigeon Tower. Entering through a short door you’ll be shocked to see the large number of the nests of pigeons on the walls.

We end tour with driving through beautiful mountain scenery on the way to Chak Chak, the holiest temple for Zoroastrians.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Day 4

YAZD

Yazd; bride of the desert, with its sun-dried adobe buildings, has a unique architecture which is adopted to the desert that surrounds it. This ancient city is furnished with mosques of stunning beauty which co-exist with Zoroastrian and Jewish holy sites.
Your tour will start after breakfast with visiting the Towers of Silence. Lace up your shoes firmly to climb up one of the towers. There are several fascinating stories behind this place. There is a great view where you can look over the whole site and surrounding area.

You will continue your sightseeing in Yazd at the Zoroastrian Fire temple. Fire temples were originally built to keep fire whereas they gradually became more important and used by Zoroastrians as a place of worship.

Next place to visit is Amir Chakhmagh Square; the symbol of Yazd Which was built by order of the ruler of the city in 14th century. Next site will be Water Museum which is few steps from Amir cahakhmagh Square. Here you will have the chance to get familiar with the underground water system in the desert. After lunch we’ll walk around the graceful Dolat Abad Garden which is a typical example of a Persian garden.

You will end your tour with strolling through the old town of Yazd which is one of the most outstanding sites that you will visit in Iran. Before leaving the old town you will visit the impressive Jame mosque of Yazd too.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Day 5

KERMAN-MAHAN - 5 hours driving on the road

We will continue our journey to Kerman, the land of Kaluts and citadels. We’ll have a short stop to visit the Kerman Traditional bazaar and Ganjali khan bath house. Then drive to Mahan and visit Shah Nematolah Vali Shrine. We may have the chance to meet some Sufis who come to this Shrine to pay homage to their Sufi master Shah Nematolah Vali.  get relax in Shazde Garden (UNESCO world heritage site) while admiring the contrast of this green garden with the harsh desert around it.

Stay overnight in Mahan.

shazde garden

Day 6

RAYEN-SHAHDAD - 4 hours driving on the road

After breakfast we’ll drive to Rayen. First we will visit Rayen Citadel and its beautiful background of Hazar mountain. After lunch we proceed to Shahdad area in order to visit Kaluts. Kalut means sandy mountains in Persian. Shahdad is on the edge of the Lut desert with a wonderful scenery of desert in Kaluts, where in 2005 the temperature reached 159.3F (70.7C). Observe the stars far away from the distraction of city lights.

Stay overnight in Shahdad.

Day 7

SHIRAZ 7 hours driving on the road

Leaving the mysterious Lut desert behind today, we’ll drive to Shiraz. On the way we will have some stops to visit Bakhtegan and Maharlu Salt lake and last visit will be Sassanid Palace.

Sassan palace

Day 8

SHIRAZ

Shiraz has a great reputation as an enlightened city that has been at the center of Persian culture for more than 2,000 years and was at one time the country’s capital. Shiraz is crowned as the heartland of Persian culture and this city of sophistication will often conjure up images of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry.
After breakfast we will start exploring Shiraz with Nasir Almolk Mosque to visit its marvelous prayer hall. Next place will be Narenjestan Garden which dates back to Qajar era in 19th century. Only a few minutes walking to reach Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and ethnic souvenir shops. Here you will have enough time to look for small pieces of handicrafts.
Shiraz is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa’adi; we shall visit their tombs and in the evening go to the Mausoleum of Shah Cheragh.

 

Narenjestan Garden

Day 9

PERSEPOLIS-ESFAHAN - 5 hours driving on the road

A full day drive to Esfahan. On the way we will visit two UNESCO world heritage sites.

First we will stop in Persepolis, the legendary city of the Persians. Persepolis was founded by Darius I in 518 B.C. and was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as the seat of government but also, and primarily, as a show place and a spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire.
Continue driving to Necropolis as the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to the Elamite and Sassanid periods. We head to Esfahan.

Stay overnight in Esfehan.

Day 10

ESFAHAN

The wealthy city of Esfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities during the Safavid time in 17th century.
The fame of Esfahan led to the Persian pun and proverb “Esfahan nesf-e- jahan ast.” Esfahan is half the world. It is the pearl of traditional Islamic archaeology. There are many contemporary artists who work in Esfahan.
Your tour includes the famed Royal Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), which is UNESCO world heritage site and the second largest square in the world. We will visit the architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace and Chehel Sutoon Palace. At the bazaar you may purchase the arts and crafts for which Esfahan is so well- renowned. Here, we have art, architecture, spirituality, luxury, commerce and social life all together.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day 11

ESFAHAN-QOM 4 hours driving on the road

After breakfast you will visit the Atiq Jame mosque which has been built in different Islamic periods from 9th century to Qajar era(18th centure). Then you will visit Vank church, the magnificent Armenian church with eye-catching paintings and murals. Next one on the agenda is Music museum, by visiting Music museum you get familiar with Persian music history. Your last stops will be Si-o-Se pol and Khajou bridges.

Then  we will proceed to Qom. On the way you will visit Abyaneh which is an ancient village with a unique culture and red buildings. here we will appreciate the serenity of this quaint village with its splendid arcitecture and meet the dwellers who speak, live and dress in the original Persian style. Transfer to your hotel in Qom and rest.

Stay overnight in Qom. 

Day 12

QOM-BACK HOME 1 hour driving on the road

A morning tour in Qom, the second holiest city in Iran. You will visit the Fatima holy shrine where you meet thousands of pilgrims reciting salutation notes.the atmosphere and architecture of the holy shrine mesmerizes every visitor.

Our representative will transfer you to the airport according to your flight time to depart Iran the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.

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START DATE:2024 Jun 02
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DBL ROOM (P/P):1735€
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DBL ROOM (P/P):1735€
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