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Persian Splendor

Day 1. Tehran

Upon your arrival in Tehran airport, you will be cordially received by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest before morning tour of Tehran. Tehran, a modern megalopolis, prides itself in having unique museums with immense and unrivaled collections dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era.

Our tour begins with a trip to the Archeological Museum, one of the rare places in the world where we will have the special opportunity to visit and experience the “evolution of mankind” through the marvelous display of historical relics.

Next on the agenda is our much-awaited chance to savor the distinctive flavor of Iranian cuisine. Lunch will be set in an exquisite traditional Iranian restaurant where we will sample a wide range of delightful Persian dishes and desserts.

Afterwards, we will visit a world of jewels in the Crown Jewels Museum. At the end of the day, we will have a chance to see a variety of Persian hand-woven carpets and rugs in the Carpet Museum housing more than 100 spectacular pieces from all over Iran. Stay overnight in Tehran.

Day 2. Exploring Tehran, fly to Shiraz

Morning visit to Sa'ad Abad Complex with an immense area of 1,100,000 square meters and 18 magnificent historical palaces (2 of which we will visit). Our Tehran

excursion will end at the Ceramic Museum. We leave the hotel for a tasty lunch in a traditional restaurant and get a transfer to the airport for the flight to Shiraz. On the way to the hotel we will pay a visit to Shah e Cheragh. This is one of the most beautiful shrines in Iran with a beautiful dome and wonderful lighting and mirror-work. Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 3. Visiting Shiraz

Shiraz has a reputation as an enlightened city that has been at the centre of Persian culture for more than 2,000 years. Shiraz will never fail to conjure up images of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry. Early in the morning, relish in the highlights of Shiraz, the capital of Iran at the time of Zand Dynasty. Explore the glorious Karim Khan palace, Vakil mosque, Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and interesting ethnic souvenir shops, Nasir Almolk mosque. Next, we will stop for a mouth-watering lunch at one of the traditional restaurants of Shiraz.

This gorgeous city in the province of Fars is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa'adi and we will get a chance to pay homage to tombs of these great poets.

In the evening, we will visit Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh, be prepared to marvel at its beauties. Take a stroll through the Jahan Nama Garden with proud cedars. Visit the Delgosha Garden and Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city of Shiraz will perpetuate in our mind. At night we will have dinner in a restaurant of Niayesh boutique hotel Shiraz.

Day 4. An excursion to Persepolis & Necropolis

Our excursion for today is Persepolis. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial,

half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The next stop is the Necropolis. Opposite the mountain of Mercy, ten minutes drive to the north, proudly stands this magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also features seven bas-reliefs dating back to Elamite and Sassanid period.

Day 5. Zeinoddin

We will have a stop in Pasargadae to visit the most important and majestic monuments there. The tomb of Cyrus the Great, the originator and the great founder of

Achaemanian Emperor, is the oldest historical tomb. This was the worshiping place for the followers of several religions and still it is so. Next we visit Abar Kouh, a historical city featuring wonderful desert architecture and a 4500 year old cypress tree. Afterward we will visit Zeinoddin, a Safavid Caravanserai in the heart of the desert.

Day 6. On to Yazd visit Mehriz and Sar yazd

Mehriz is located 30 kilometers south of the city of Yazd. Mehriz consists of one central district and five village centers. According to historians, the name belongs to "Mehrnegar" the beloved daughter of Anoushirvan, the Sassanid King. One of the most important places to visit in Mehriz is Saryazd.

Saryazd has a castle belonging to Sassanid era which was used as safe haven in times of war. Another historical place here is the caravanserai in Saryazd which dates back to Seljuk and Safavid eras. It is noteworthy that Saryaz has one of the best pomegranates of Iran. After that we will transfer to Yazd. Today’s p.m. tour includes visiting Jame Mosque and Tekiye Amir Chakhmagh.

Day 7. Visiting Yazd

Yazd, the oldest adobe city in the world surrounded by the 4000m summit of Shirkooh and two majestic deserts of Iran, Dasht-e-Kavir and Kavir-e-Loot. This ancient

city has mosques of stunning beauty. The co-existence of the splendid fire temples and the holy sites of different religions astonish every visitor. In the afternoon we will visit the Fire Temple, Towers of Silence and the Wind Towers in the old part of the city.

Day 8. Driving to Isfahan

On this day, we will drive 300 km from Yazd to Isfahan via the city of Nain. Nain is known as the city of cisterns and possesses around 80 cisterns. We will get a chance to visit one of the oldest and most important mosques of Persian Islamic architecture. Stay overnight in Isfahan.

Day 9. Visiting Isfahan

Isfahan, the legendary city which never fails to enchant its visitors, the pearl of traditional Islamic architecture. Isfahan justly takes pride in fascinating and historical

garden-palaces. Legend has it that the city was founded at the time of Tahmoures or Keykavous and because of its glories has been entitled “Half the World”. Our full day tour includes the famed Imam Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), a huge square second in the world to Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Tour the architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace, Chehel Sutoon and Hasht Behesht Palaces, also visit one of the most famous bazaars in Iran, where you can buy authentic arts & crafts for which Isfahan is famous.

Day 10. Continue exploring Isfahan

Isfahan’s Jame' mosque virtually holds in its walls the history of several centuries of Islamic architecture from the outset of Islam till recent times. We will continue to Vank Church, one of the most beautiful Armenian churches in the world. Our day will conclude with a visit to Monar Jomban, the tomb of a Sufi with its shaking minarets and historical bridges. Evening is free.

Day 11. Visiting Abyaneh

Today we will drive 200 Km to visit the village of Abyaneh (UNESCO world heritage site) located at the foot of Mount Karkas and in the vicinity of the desert. Appreciate the serenity of the environment, its quaint charm and meet the dwellers who speak, live and dress in the original Persian style.

Day 12. Back to Tehran via Kashan

Today we will hop on to Kashan and visit Tabatabaiha and Borojerdiha historical houses and other interesting sites chosen by our tour guide to acquainte us with the architecture of the Qajar era. Then we will arrive in Tehran and get a transfer to the airport for departure home.

Price per person: USD 1,150

Included:

Invitation Letter for Iran visa 12 nights stay in 3*** hotels 11 days transportation all across Iran Experienced English speaking guide for 12 days

Breakfast and lunch Domestic flights All the entrance fees Airport transfers