12 Days – Horse Riding Tour
per person
The Fascination of Iranian Horses are a never ending passion as Iranians are believed to be the first pioneers of horses domestication thus, it is the best opportunity to give Iranian’s horse riding a try.
12 Days
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Included12 Days – Horse Riding Tour
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Day 1-Arrive Shiraz
Arrive at Shiraz International Airport, transfer to hotel.
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Day 2-Shiraz
Visit Persepolis one of the world’s most magnificent archaeological sites. The site was the ceremonial capital of the Achemenid kings, featuring the remains of the palaces of Darius the Great, Xerexes and Artaxerxes. The era is brought to life by bas-reliefs of kings and courtiers from across the Persian Empire. At Naqsh-e Rustam, you can see four tombs and one building from Achaemenid dynasty with a group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff from Sassanid dynasty.
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Day 3-Shiraz
Explore Shiraz, a city which is well known for its Persian poems, roses, cypresses and nightingales. Start your sightseeing at the beautifully decorated Nasir Al-mulk Mosque. Then continue to visit the 19th century Narenjestan Garden (Orangery). In the afternoon, visit the peaceful tomb and pavilion of the poets Hafiz and Saadi. Eventually, end your sightseeing in Shiraz’s conventional market the Vakil Bazaar (closed on Fridays) which retains much of its 18th century character.
- Eram Garden (Alternative)
- Shia’s Holy Shrines (Alternative)
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Day 4-Shiraz-Sepidan
Depart Shiraz for Sepidan and your voyage of discovering Iran continues, on the way ride Iranian horses for almost 4 hours and then you camp in Sepidan, a stunning countryside.
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Day 5-Sepidan-Chikan
Continue your journey by riding horses to a unique attraction, Chaikan Waterfall. Which approximately takes 5 hours to reach. You can delight yourself there by either camping or staying at a beautifully decorated local house.
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Day 6-Chikan-Boragh Canyon
In the morning, you depart Chikan Waterfall for Boragh Canyon. Continue your horse riding along the Margoon River in Isfahan Province for 5 hours. The minute you arrive, you camp at Boragh.
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Day7-Boragh Canyon-Molasadra Dam
In the morning, immerse yourself in a splendorous and unforgettable horse riding experience. Ride from Boragh Canyon to Molasadra Dam which takes approximately 5 hours. At Molasadra Dam, you get the opportunity to meet Qashqai Nomads, which allows you to take a close look at the distinguishable differences between modern and conservative life.
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Day 8-Molasadra Dam-Nour village
3 hours horse riding to Noor Village, and then you can either camp or stay at a local house.
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Day 9-Noor-Isfahan
3 hours horse riding to Isfahan. On the way, you are going to visit Izadkhast Castle and then in the evening you arrive in Isahan.
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Day 10-Isfahan
This stunning 17th century Isfahan capital city of Safavid offers you a whole parade of wondrous sights. Isfahan’s Jame Mosque, ancient bridges, the Armenian Quarter with its churches and The Cathedral of Vank. At the end, you can walk around Isfahan’s Grand Bazaar on your own.
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Day 11-Isfahan
Isfahan’s moment of glory came in 4 centuries ago, which brings a great deal of unspoiled sites. Starting at the Chehel Sotun Palace, then walking a short distance to an attractive square framed by the Imam Mosque, which is renowned as the supreme perfection of Islamic architecture on one side, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque with its colorful detailed tile work ranking among the best in the world on the other. At the end of the day visit Ali Qapu Palace.
- Isfahan’s Music Museum (If Enough Time)
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Day 12-Departure Isfahan
Transfer to Isfahan International Airport and check-in for your prearranged flight.