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PERSIA IN DEPTH compact |
12 days |
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Tour Highlights |
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The National Archeological Museum, National
Treasury, Traditonal roofed bazaars, Qom
Religous Town, well preserved traditional
town of Kashan, Isfahan's UNESCO world
heritage site of Naghsh-e-Jahan, UNSECO
world heritage site of Persepolis, Persian
Gardens in Kashan & Shiraz, the desert
scenes, Well Preserved noble city of Yazd,
Zoroastrian oldest ever burning fire,
Mud-brick citadel of Rayn and many more |
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Tour Facts |
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Activity |
Cultural - Sightseeing |
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Group Size |
Min. - 6 Max - N/A |
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Accommodation |
3 nights
- Hotel in Tehran
2 night - Hotel in Kerman
2 nights - Hotel in Yazd
2 nights -
Hotel in Shiraz
2 nights -
Hotel in Isfahan
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Transport |
Air-conditioned bus/minibus/car, Flight |
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Meals |
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Service
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Private airport transfer (ARR.&DEP.)
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Hotel accommodation as mentioned
. Meals as mentioned above
. Full-time Dedicated Vehicle for all transports
. Domestic flight
. All mentioned sightseeings
. All entrance fees
. Full-time Experienced English speaking guide
. Visa support & reference code
. Special Offers |
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Service
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International airfare
. Personal insurance
. Visa stamp fee
. Expenses of personal nature
. Tips & Portages |
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The Persian culture, history and warm people have been irresistible draws to travelers from all
over the world. However, covered from the world for
the past 2 decades, it's now opening its doors to all
of those who can not afford to miss Iran, the cradle
of civilization. Be a pioneer to visit this fast
growing tourist destination.
Let us take you on a journey back in time to a mixture
of ancient sites and samples of Islamic arts and
architecture, spiced with the rich culture of Iranian
hospitality.
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Day 1.
Arriving in Tehran Airport, you
are welcomed and assisted by our representative and
will be transferred to your hotel. The morning is at
your leisure to relax. We get more familiar with the
Iranian history by visiting the valuable
archeological collections at the National Museum in
the afternoon. In the evening we fly to Kerman.
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KERMAN |
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Day 2.
We go for an
afternoon tour of the city visiting the Friday
mosque, Ganj
Ali Khan Public bath and traditional tea house
and Kerman traditional bazaar.
We also go on
an excursion to visit Shah Nematollah-e-Vali mausoleum
and monastery and the beautiful Shazdeh
(Prince) Garden in Mahan. If we have time we can
also visit the mud brick citadel of Rayn. (After
the impressive earthquake in Bam, this has
replaced Bam fantastic Citadel in tourist
itineraries)
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KERMAN |
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Day 3.
In the
afternoon
we drive to Yazd (360 km.) which is
described by Marco Polo as a noble city through a
scenic desert road.
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YAZD
Day 4.
Today we have a city tour
of Yazd visiting the Friday
mosque, Amir Chakhmagh Mosque and theater,
Dolatabad garden and wind trappers, the oldest
burning fire in Iran at the Zoroastrian Fire
temple and the tower of silence.
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YAZD
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Day 5.
Today we drive to Shiraz (450 km.) and will have a stop in Abarkooh, visiting its
famous old cypress tree , old cistern and
caravanserai, before getting to the city of
roses and nightingles, Shiraz.
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SHIRAZ
Day 6.
After breakfast we
start our city tour of Shiraz. We will start by
Karmikhani complex, the residential palace of Zand
dynasty. Karim Khan Zand, the founder of Zand
dynasty choose Shiraz as his capital and declared
himself as “Vakil”, the lawyer of the nation,
rather than king. We continue Vakil complex
comprising of Vakil Mosque, Bazar and public bath
remaining from his reign. We also visit the
colorful Nasirolmolk mosque. After Lunch we
continue our tour by visiting the beautiful
gardens of Eram, the tombs of
famous poets, Hafez and Saadi and finally Quran
Gate.
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SHIRAZ |
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Day 7.
This morning
we leave Shiraz for Isfahan and will visit
en-route the most magnificent city of the
ancient world, Persepolis, which is now
registered as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Persepolis was the ceremonial
capital of the Persian Empire during Achemaenian
era. The site, 125,000 sq.m. in area is composed
of various reception halls and palaces, private
palaces, royal treasury and fortifications. where we find the tomb of Cyrus the great
and remains of Achaemenian palaces and edifices.
We continue our trip by visiting Naghsh-e-Rostam, the Achaemenian
royal necropolis and Pasargadae where we find the tomb of Cyrus the great
and remains of Achaemenian palaces and edifices.
We will also stop to visit nomads in their
tents. We stay the night at our hotel in Isfahan.
O/N ISFAHAN
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Day 8.
After breakfast, we start our full-day tour of
Isfahan at the UNESCO world heritage site of
Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq., once a royal polo court, this
site has been the official center of the city,
when the city was the Safavid Capital (17th
Century). We visit the famous Imam Mosque (Royal
Mosque), located the southern side of the square
with wonderful architecture and tile-work. We then
visit the multi story Aliqapu Palace, stood on the
western side of the square, from which the Safavid
kings used to view the polo games and ceremonies.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (or Ladies Mosque) is
located on the opposite side of the square and is
visited next. We will stroll through the
traditional bazaar surrounding the square, before
we gather again for the lunch. The bazaar which
goes deep to the north is known traditionally as
Qeysarieh bazaar. After Lunch we continue our tour
by visiting the Friday Mosque followed by
Chehelsotun (forty columns) palace. We wil then
head to the banks of Zayanderud river, the soul of
the city. There are several historical bridges
over this river, erected during the Safavid era
(17th Century). Siosepol (33-arch) and khaju
bridges are the most famous ones. We enjoy
visiting these two interesting bridges, drinking
tea at the tea house below the bridge, walking
along the river bank or paddle on a boat from one
to the other. We can return back to the hotel or
enjoy this pleasant environment for more time.
O/N ISFAHAN |
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Day 9.
We
will drive to Tehran today (total 425 km.) ,
enroute in Kashaan we visit a beautiful sample
of Iranian historical gardens, Fin Garden. We
also visit genuine samples of Iranian
traditional desert architecture at a number of
historical houses in the city, now open to
visitors. We have some more time for
strolling in this traditionally well preserved
city. In addition to its beautiful traditional
environment there is a beautiful bazaar and a
number of interesting mosques to visit. We
will have a short stop in the religious city of Qom
which is considered as one of the most
important theological academic centers and
hosts the holy shrine of Hazrat-e-Masoumeh,
one of the holy Shi'ite ladies. We have to drive
130 more km. for getting to Tehran.
O/N TEHRAN |
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Day 10.
We go on a full-day tour
of the capital, Tehran. First, we will have a walking tour through old Tehran
and will visit the old Gate of Tehran, Golestan
Palaces, Imam (former Royal) Mosque and the
Grand Bazaar which is a large roofed old
shopping complex. After Lunch we will visit
the unique jewelry collection at the
National Treasury. We will then get more
familiar with Persian Carpets at the Carpet
Museum and will have a visit to Saadabad
Palace. Before returning back to the hotel,
we will stop in Darband, an oasis of rest in
Tehran, for drinking a cup of tea and a deep
breather of fresh air.
O/N TERHAN
Day 11.
Today
morning is free for rest, personal planned
sightseeing, taking optional tours, shopping
or joining tour extensions. This evening we
may attend a Persian night at a
traditional restaurant where we have our
Iranian dinner while enjoying Persian live
local music.
O/N TERHAN |
Day 12.
Airport transfer is available 3
hours before your flight’s departure. |
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Kerman
Yazd
