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Description
Join us on this 8-day guided tour of Iran and see some of the most remarkable and important cities of ancient Persia. This tour starts from Shiraz, the city of flowers, from where it travels to the ancient ruins of Persepolis and Pasargad. Visit Yazd, the city of wind-catching towers and the center of Zoroastrianism in Iran. Learn more about this religion that evolved in Persia thousands of years ago. Go out in the desert to watch the sunset. Explore Isfahan, the city known for its architectural beauty, where we will finish our trip.
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO heritage sites, including Persepolis and Pasargadae
- Explore the ancient cities of Shiraz and Isfahan
- Watch the sunset in the desert
- Learn more about the lives of the locals in each destination
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arriving in Shiraz, start the tour expand_more
- On your pre-dawn arrival at Shiraz Airport, you will be met by our guide that will direct and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Shiraz commences.
- Today you will visit mixture of Iran symbols in different highlights. Bazaar, mosque, traditional house and garden can be visited through your journey in Shiraz.
- We’ll visit the Zandyie complex, which includes Bath, mosques, bazaar and citadel. Royal district constructions which are built during Karim Khan Zand’s Monarchy; a nice Persian garden, Eram, in the afternoon. Overnight in Shiraz.
- Attention: about 18 you would be free to do anything and use your time in anywhere.
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Day 2: Shiraz excursion expand_more
- In the morning, Pink mosque (Nasir al Molk) is really worthy to visit. Sun lights display pink lights through this five-concave mosque and represent an eye-catching perspective.
- Today, we will also visit Naranjestan, a traditional house, and some old alleys of Shiraz to visit locals
- In the afternoon, we will see a nice sunset and get positive energy from the salt in the pink lake. Overnight in Shiraz.
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Day 3: Visiting the great Persepolis and Road trip to Yazd expand_more
- In the morning, drive 1hr toward the magnificent palace complex Persepolis Palace and Necropolis (Naghshe Rostam). Persepolis literally means Persian land. The glories are part of the tour and UNESCO World Heritage.
- Then, we’ll continue our road to Yazd. On the way, we will visit a mysterious village, Cham, for its Zoroastrian Towers of Silence. Overnight in Yazd.
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Day 4: Yazd excursion expand_more
- Today, we will walk in the depths of old alleys to visit The Amir Chakhmagh Complex, which contains a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, cold water and a confectionary
- Visit the Jame Masque and also visit a fire temple. Overnight in Yazd.
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Day 5: Road trip to Isfahan expand_more
- Today, we leave Yazd and drive to Isfahan. You can have a rest, and in the afternoon, you can feel the unexpected delight of listening to Iranian traditional songs when we walk through the Khaju bridge. Overnight in Isfahan.
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Day 6: Isfahan excursion expand_more
- Today, we are going to visit Vank Cathedral and walk in the Jolfa area.
- In the afternoon we’ll have a desert tour. We will go to Salt Lake and visit the watery part and the polygons salt shapes in Salt Lake.
- Later we will go to sand dunes and watch the sun set in the desert and will prepare dinner. Overnight in Isfahan.
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Day 7: Isfahan excursion expand_more
- Today we’re going to see the best attraction of Isfahan: Naghsh-e Jahan Square is a famous attraction of this city that has been registered by UNESCO as outstanding example of Iranian and Islamic architecture. Isfahan also has a wide variety of historic monuments and is known for its paintings, history and architecture.
- Start our half-day city tour by visiting the Naghsh-e-Jahan Complex (A’li Qapu Palaces, Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosques and Bazaar). Do not forget to taste some local foods and sweets of Isfahan like Beryani and Gaz.
- In the afternoon, we see the Jolfa area. Overnight in Isfahan
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Day 8: Drive to Tehran-finish the tour expand_more
- We leave Isfahan and drive to Tehran with lots of good memories. We can go to the airport directly.
What's Included
- Transportation for visiting all attractions and cities as mentioned on the itinerary
- Hotel accommodation(B&B/ Homestay) as mentioned on the itinerary
- Meals( all Breakfast and two homemade food by an Iranian family)
- Licensed, English-speaking Irani tour guides
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Desert tours and visiting all attractions as mentioned on the itinerary
- Visiting all sites that have been mentioned in the itinerary
What's Excluded
- International airfare
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Visa support and Personal Insurance
- Tips
- Entrance fees
- Meals
- Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section
What to bring
- You can have some warm clothes for going to the desert
- A good shoes for walking
- And your smile to enjoy well
Know before you go
- In Iran, you have to wear a scarf as a hijab if you're a woman
- For taking pictures, you should pay attention and not take any photos from military sites
Meeting Point
Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 15 | USD 800 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 800 / person