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12 Days – Classic Tour
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Iran is the heart of Perisan civilization – one of the most ancient & long lasting! Though it has been under Islamic influence for nearly 1,500 years, the true spirit of Persia still prevails in the Iranians’ daily life today. There are now 20 UNESCO sites in Iran and you will visit 5 of them on this trip.
12 Days
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Included12 Days – Classic Tour
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Day 1-Arrive Tehran
Transfer to hotel.
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Day 2-Tehran-Shiraz
Begin your vacation with a leisurely tour around The Golestan Palace and National Museum, then visit Jewel Museum or Contemporary Art Museum. Fly from Tehran to Shiraz, one of the most significant sites of the ancient world.
- Islamic Museum (Alternative)
- Tehran’s Grand Bazaar (IF ENOUGH TIME)
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Day 3-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 4-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 your sightseeing to 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 still retains much of its 18th century character.
- Eram Garden (Alternative)
- Shia’s Holy Shrines (Alternative)
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Day 5-Shiraz-Kerman
Depart Shiraz for Kerman. Your voyage of discovering Iran will continue on the way to Kerman, where you can visit the remaining of Sarvestan a Sassanid palace which is located 90 km Southeast of Shiraz.
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Day 6-Kerman
In Kerman you can immerse yourself in the mysticism of Shazdeh Garden (Prince Garden) and explore the Shah Nematollah e Vali Mausoleum in Mahan. Then, you will visit Kerman’s Jameh Mosque and the old-style Iranian baths in Ganjalikhan’s Bathhouse. Then you will visit The Grand Bazaar of Kerman and the Teahouses.
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Day 7-Kerman-Yazd
In the morning, you depart Kerman for Yazd. In Yazd you will visit the famous Zoroastrian Towers of Silence before checking into your hotel. The marvelous adobe (mud and straw) architecture, and The Zoroastrian Fire Temple will also be visited.
- Amir Chakhmaq Square (Alternative)
- Water Museum of Yazd (Alternative)
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Day 8-Yazd-Isfahan.
In the morning, immerse yourself in the splendor of the 14th century Yazd’s Jameh Mosque with the highest portal and minarets in Iran. You stroll in the city and your journey to Isfahan takes you through Na’in which gives you the opportunity to visit Na’in’s Jameh Mosque.
- Stroll through the Old Town of Yazd (Alternative)
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Day 9-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 10-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 11-Isfahan-Tehran
Depart Isfahan for Tehran, on the way you will visit Natanz, a quiet mountain town which was Safavid kings favorite hunting spot. Visit Natanz’s Jame Mosque, which is one of the most magnificent mosques in Iran. In addition, it has carried out decorated portal of 13th century with beautiful blue tiles and Islamic calligraphy. Then visit Abyaneh village which goes back to adobe (mud and straw) houses. Next, continue to Kashan, which is supposed to be the epitome of every relevant aspect of Persia. On arrival, visit the city’s lovely Fin Garden. in the late afternoon you will arrive in Tehran.
- P.S: Saffron farms in Natanz can be also visited BUT only during October and November.
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Day 12-Departure Tehran
Transfer to Tehran International Airport and check-in for your prearranged flight.
