Iran

Start Point Pick up from Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran.

Upon your arrival, you will be met by our Iranian ground colleagues, waiting for you with your name on a board at the gate. After a welcome you will be transferred to your hotel. There are no activities planned until the evening we have a welcome meeting. The rest of the day is at your leisure to let you recover from your flight. After the meeting, you could try some fine Iranian cuisine at a local restaurant.

Additional Notes: Flights often arrive very late at night or early in the morning in Tehran. Keep in mind the evening welcome meeting when booking your travel. Overnight in Tehran. (B, L, D)

Today, we will spend the day visiting some of the spectacular sites of Tehran with a local guide including: Golestan Palace, The Archeological section of the National Museum and Crown Jewel museum.

Golestan Palace is one of the oldest monuments also listed in UNESCO world heritage site in Tehran. It consists of gardens, royal buildings and museums. The National museum of Iran is
located in Tehran and consists of two parts, the Museum of Ancient Iran and the Museum of Islamic Era with treasures of great antiquity some of them from 9000 years ago after we will visit Crown Jewel museum which has the most dazzling collection of gemstones and jewellery known in the world.

In the evening we would fly to Yazd, Transfer to the hotel and rest till the next day. Overnight in Yazd. (B, L, D)

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After breakfast depart for Pasargadae, another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Today we will drive toward Shiraz in the morning and embark on an included visit to Pasargadae.

Its palaces, gardens and the mausoleum of Cyrus are outstanding examples of the first phase of royal Achaemenid art and architecture and exceptional testimonies of Persian civilization.

After depart for approximately one hour drive to Shiraz.
Overnight in Shiraz. (B, L, D)

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Spend the day visiting highlights of Shiraz. Today’s excursion includes Nasir al-Mulk mosque, Vakil bazaar, Arg-e Karimkhan, Eram Garden & Hafez Tomb.

Eram garden is Famous for its tall cypress trees, this Unesco-listed garden, designed to complement a Qajar-era pool and palace. In order to see a distinctive mosque, one such mosque is The Nasīr al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz. Your trip to Shiraz wouldn’t be complete without honoring the Iranian poet Hafez. After you will be transferred to hotel to rest and get ready for the morning excursion.

Overnight in Shiraz. (B, L, D)

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Today we will drive toward Isfahan in the morning & approximately a one hour drive en route you visit Persepolis & Naghsh-e Rostam.

Persepolis is registered as a UNESCO world heritage site, a historical site 60 km north of Shiraz. what many feel is the greatest embodiment of Persian culture.The sheer expanse of Persepolis was awe inspiring to all its visitors, most of whom were subjects from the various part of the Empire who would come to Persepolis bearing gifts and to pay homage to the rulers. While much of Persepolis has been renovated, restored or destroyed, one cannot help being struck by the sheer scale and beauty of what remains.

In the evening we drive to Isfahan.
Overnight in Isfahan. (B, L, D)

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Today is a long day, but filled with lots of wonderful visits. You check out of your hotel and head toward today’s excursion including Naghsh-e Jahan Square Complex, Imam mosque, Ali Qapu, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Qeysarieh Bazaar.

First you pay a visit to Naqshe Jahan Square which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the second biggest public square in the world which is an amazing tourist attraction in Iran. After we visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, Ali qapu, Bazar, Cehel Sotun Palace and a garden in the center of Isfahan. All around Naqshe Jahan Square are buildings and shops there will be plenty of time to devote to visiting this area. You could find high quality souvenirs and handicrafts in the Bazaar. Looking up at the ceiling ofthe mosques, one can easily see how the carpet designers in the centuries since were influenced and how these
designs are reflected in Persian carpets of subsequent centuries.

Dinner and overnight Isfahan. (B, L, D)

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Spend another full day exploring this gorgeous city. By nearly unanimous opinion, Isfahan is the city that visitors and Iranians alike, will see as Iran‘s truly beautiful city. Today you explore Vank Cathedral, Jame Mosque & Siosepol and Khajou Bridges.

Siosepol is the longest bridge on the Zayanderud (about 297 meters) and a good example of Safavid bridge design. Khaju is known as the finest bridge in Esfahan, serves both as a bridge
and a dam. There is also a Pavilion in the middle of the bridge with a view of the river and the city. At night we have dinner at a local restaurant and taste another favorite Iranian dish.

Overnight in Isfahan. (B, L, D)

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Have breakfast in Isfahan and head toward Kashan, visiting the Fin Garden & Agha Bozorg Madrasa en route.
Fin Garden was made over 400 years ago and is the oldest Persian garden. The cypress trees were fed from a spring located behind the garden and the splashing water moving in the pools and fountains made a relaxing atmosphere for the kings. After drive toward Qom and visit Fatima Masumeh Shrine after drive to Tehran to rest at hotel.

Overnight in Tehran. (B, L, D)

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End Point Imam Khomeini international airport, Tehran, Iran.

Free time in Tehran and after transfer to be arranged to the airport for departure flight(s) from Tehran.

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