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IRAN AT A GLANCE |
ONE WEEK |
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Itinerary Summary |
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Arrival in
Tehran
Shiraz |
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Shiraz
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Full-day City Tour |
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Shiraz
Persepolis
Isfahan |
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Isfahan
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Half-day City Tour |
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Isfahan
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Half-day City Tour |
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Isfahan
Kashan
Tehran |
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Tehran
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Full-day City Tour |
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Tehran
: Departure |
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Tour Facts |
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Activity |
Cultural - Sightseeings |
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Group Size |
Min
- 6 Max - N/A |
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Accommodation |
2 nights
- Hotel in Tehran
2 nights -
Hotel in Shiraz
3 nights -
Hotel in Isfahan
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Transport |
Air-conditioned bus/minibus/car, Flight |
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Meals |
B -
7 |
L -
7 |
D - 1 |
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Service
Includes |
. 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 sightseeing
. All entrance fees
. Full-time Experienced English speaking guide
. Visa support & reference code
. Special Offers |
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Service
Excludes |
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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 Shiraz. We
will have the opportunity to visit Shah Cheragh
(Lord of Light) mausoleum in the evening with its
shining unbelievable mirror work.
O/N SHIRAZ |
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Day 2.
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
garden of Eram, the tombs of
famous poets, Hafez and Saadi and finally Quran
Gate.
O/N SHIRAZ |
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Day 3.
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 by the camps of some nomadic
communities to observe their customs and
intersting life-style. We stay the night at our hotel in Isfahan.
O/N ISFAHAN |
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Day 4.
After breakfast, we start our half-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. Afternoon is free for rest and
personal programs
O/N ISFAHAN
Day 5 :
We start another half-day tour by visiting the
Friday Mosque followed by Chehelsotun (forty columns) palace.
We will then visit Vank Cathedral and the
Armenian quarter of the city. 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 6.
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 6.
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.
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
8.
Airport
transfer is available 3 hours before your flight’s
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