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13 Days – Off The Beaten Track Into Ancient Persia
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We delve into Iran’s exquisite culture, history, and natural offerings—spending time in important cities like Shiraz and Isfahan, as well as villages tucked into stunning deserts and mountains—capturing the immense diversity of this fabled land and getting to know its openhearted people.
13 Days
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Included13 Days – Off The Beaten Track Into Ancient Persia
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Day 1-Arrive Tehran
Transfer to hotel.
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Day 2-Tehran-Qeshm
Begin your vacation with a leisurely tour around Tehran and then depart Tehran for Qeshm with domestic flight.
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Day 3-Qeshm
Start your excursion by visiting Star Valley which is widely known as one of the most stunning geological manifestations in Qeshm Island. It has been created in Berkeh Khalaf Village gradually through time and erosion. Then, visit the Chahkuh Valley a place similar to Star Valley. Then visit the Hara forest (Mangrove forests of Qeshm) which is Qeshm’s best attraction, then have local foods and entertain yourself by boat riding. Then end your day by gazing at the beautiful sunset in Laft Port.
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Day 4-Qeshm-Jiroft
Transfer to Bandar Abbas with a Ferry and then drive to Jiroft.
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Day 5-Jiroft-Kerman
Depart Jiroft for Kerman, on the way you get the opportunity to visit the lower part of Konar Sandal Ziggurat which is actually the main part, and 200 years older than the upper part. Then visit the UNESCO-listed Bam Citadel, which was heavily damaged in an earthquake, and is now reopened after it has been repaired.
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Day 6- Kerman
Bam excursion. Visit its UNESCO - listed Shazdeh Garden and Shah Nimatullah Vali Mausoleum Complex. In the evening, stroll through Shahdad desert.
- Rayen Citadel (Alternative)
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Day 7-Kerman-Yazd.
In the morning, explore Kerman and visit Ganjali Khan Complex and Jame Mosque then walk around the bazaar. In the afternoon, depart for Yazd.
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Day 8-Yazd
In the morning, visit the famous Zoroastrian Towers of Silence. Plus, the marvelous adobe (mud and straw) architecture and the Zoroastrian Fire Temple. Visit Water Museum and then, immerse yourself in the splendor of Yazd’s Jame Mosque with the highest portal and minarets in Iran, which dates back to the 14th century. Then you can stroll through the Historical District in Yazd.
- Iran’s oldest water reservoir with six windtowers (Alternative)
- The Zurkhaneh (Alternative)
- Amir Chakhmaq Square (Alternative)
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Day 9-Yazd-Mesr
Depart Yazd for Mesr, on the way visit the scenic mountains and a 4,000 year old adobe (mud and straw) village called Kharanaq, lying within a green valley which is an absolute treat to the eye, and then visit Bayazeh Village.
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Day 10-Mesr
Start your day by strolling through the desert, enjoy camel riding and safari.
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Day 11-Mesr-Isfahan
Depart Mesr for Isfahan and on the way visit Chupanan and Anarak villages then visit Na’in’s Jameh Mosque.
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Day 12-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 the Grand Bazaar on your own.
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Day 13-Departure Isfahan
Transfer to Isfahan International Airport and check-in for your prearranged flight.
