14-Day Iran Culture and History Tour with Persepolis and Yazd

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Day 01

Arrival in Tehran and Saadabad Palace Complex

• Upon arrival in Tehran, meet your Iran tour guide at the airport and transfer to your accommodation.
• Visit Saadabad Palace Complex, which used to be the residence of two former kings of the Pahlavi dynasty, located in the Darband district, where you can have lunch.
• Then, head towards the Nature Bridge and continue to Milad Tower.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

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Day 02

Tehran Museums, Golestan Palace, and Grand Bazaar

• After breakfast at the hotel, go on a sightseeing tour of Tehran:
  • National Museum of Iran and Golestan Palace
• Shop at the Grand Bazaar and marvel at the Jewellery Museum, if you have enough time.
• Return to the hotel for your overnight stay.

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Day 03

From Tehran to Kashan via Qom

• Start your trip from Tehran to Kashan after breakfast.
• En route, visit the Mehr-o-Mah Complex to buy Sohan, the traditional sweet of Qom, and then continue to Kashan.
• Have lunch in the Maral Complex at a traditional restaurant, where Mofasal polo is recommended.
• After arriving in Kashan, visit the Qajar houses:
  • Boroujerdiha and Tabatabaeiha houses
  • The tomb of Mir Ahmad and his bath (Iranian Hammam)
  • Fin Garden
• Explore the local bazaar if time permits.

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Day 04

Abyaneh Village to Isfahan

• After breakfast at the hotel, leave Kashan for the red village of Abyaneh, and then proceed to Isfahan.
• Have lunch in Toranj Restaurant, visit Vank Church and the Jolfa district, and see the See-o-se-pol Bridge.
• Transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay in Isfahan.

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Day 05

Isfahan City Tour and Khajo Bridge by Night

• Have breakfast at the hotel and then set out on a tour of the city:
  • Naqsh-e-Jahan Square and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
  • Aali Qapo Palace and the Great Mosque
  • The biggest covered bazaar in the world, where you will have lunch
  • Haj Mirza Well, and taste Beryoni and Dough
  • Chehel Sotoun Palace and Abbasi Hotel
• Visit the Khajo Bridge at night for the mesmerising view.

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Day 06

From Isfahan to Yazd via Naeen

• After breakfast at the hotel, hit the road towards Yazd and visit:
  • Naeen Great Mosque, Meybod Caravanserai, where you will have lunch in a historic place, and Meybod Citadel
• Continue to Yazd, the biggest brick city in the world. Here, explore the Fire Temple, Amir Chakhmaq, and Dowlat Abad Garden.
• Transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay in Yazd.

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Day 07

Yazd Old Quarter and Historic Sites

• After breakfast, visit the Silence Tower and Jame Mosque, and have lunch in Fooka Restaurant.
• Explore Fahadan, the brick district of the town, and visit:
  • Lariha House and Zarch Qanat
  • Coin Museum and Water Museum
• Transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay in Yazd.

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Day 08

Journey to Kerman and the Lut Desert Route

• Continue to Kerman and the Lut Desert after breakfast.
• On the way, make stops at:
  • Zein-o-Din Caravanserai
  • Bazaar and Ganj-Ali Khan Complex, including the Hammam, Caravanserai, Coin Museum, and School

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Day 09

Shah Nemat-o-Allah Vali and Lut Desert

• After breakfast, head towards Shah Nemat-o-Allah Vali and Shazdeh Mahan Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Then go to one of the hottest points in the world, the Lut Desert, and examine the huge Kalouts.
• Transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay in Kerman.

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Day 10

Travel from Kerman to Shiraz

• After breakfast, continue your trip to Shiraz.
• Explore one of the oldest mosques in Iran, the Sassanid Palace in Sarvestan, and Mahalo Lake.

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Day 11

Ancient Iran en Route to Shiraz

• After breakfast at the hotel, continue your trip to the city of wine and poem, Shiraz.
• Before arriving in Shiraz, uncover the Ancient Period of Iran:
  • Pasargad and lunch in Eclogue
  • Hoobareh Kolbeh and Persepolis
  • Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam) and Blossom of Oranges

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Day 12

Shiraz Landmarks and Eram Garden

• After breakfast, go directly to the Pink Mosque and the Karim Khan Complex, including the bazaar, hammam, Karim Khan Tomb, and mosque.
• Have lunch in a historic place, then go to Eram Garden.
• Transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay in Shiraz.

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Day 13

Poets' Tombs and Flight to Tehran

• Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the tombs of two of the greatest poets of Iran, Hafiz and Saadi.
• Take the flight back to Tehran.

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Day 14

Departure from Tehran

• Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.