8-Day Iran Culture and History Tour with Persepolis and Isfahan

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Day 01

Tehran Museums and Evening Flight to Shiraz

• Begin your tour in Tehran with visits to Golestan Palace, the National Museum of Iran, the Glass and Ceramics Museum, and the Treasury of National Jewelry Museum.
• Fly to Shiraz in the evening.

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Day 02

Old Town Shiraz and Sacred Landmarks

• Start your Shiraz sightseeing tour in the old town, visiting Nasir Almolk Mosque, Arg-e Karim Khan, Vakil Mosque, and Narenjestan with its house museum.
• After a walk through the old town, visit the Tomb of Hafez.
• Take a stroll to the Shah Cheragh Shrine.

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Day 03

Drive to Yazd via Ancient Persian Sites

• Drive to Yazd, visiting three major sites on the way: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rustam, and Pasargadae.
• Arrive in Yazd in the evening.

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Day 04

Yazd Mosques, Museums, and Zoroastrian Heritage

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and later visit the following sites in Yazd:
• Jameh Mosque - home to the highest minarets in Iran
• Water Museum - featuring models of underground water channels through which water enters the city's reservoirs
• Dolat Abad Garden - known for the largest urban windcatcher
• Zoroastrian Fire Temple - home to a 1500-year-old fire, the Eternal Flame
• Towers of Silence - used in the past for Zoroastrian death ceremonies and funeral customs

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Day 05

Amir Chakhmaq Square and Journey to Isfahan

• Start the day with a visit to the 600-year-old Amir Chakhmaq Square.
• Drive to Isfahan, with several stops in Meybod to explore the picturesque Narin Castle, Pigeon Tower, old Caravanserai Complex, and Meybod Ice House.
• Arrive in Isfahan in the evening and walk through the historical bridges.

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Day 06

Naqsh-e Jahan and Palaces of Isfahan

• Embark on a full-day tour of Isfahan, beginning with a visit to Naqsh-e Jahan, one of the largest squares in the world, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a work of outstanding artistry, expertise, and craftsmanship, and Ali Qapu Palace, an example of the finest Iranian art.
• After lunch, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chehel Sotoun Palace and Garden.
• Next, visit the Persian Bazaar, a center of Iranian handicrafts and workshops.

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Day 07

Architectural Heritage of Isfahan

• Start the day by visiting the Jaam'e Mosque, an architectural treasure that encapsulates different Persian architectural and decorative styles over 12 centuries.
• Next, take a look at the historical Vank Cathedral.

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Day 08

Abyaneh, Kashan, and Departure from Tehran

• Travel to Tehran and visit Abyaneh, a village of living traditions and distinctive architectural styles.
• Next, make several stops to see houses that show the characteristics of traditional Persian residential architecture, as well as the glorious Agha Bozorg Mosque.
• Lastly, visit Fin Garden in Kashan before continuing to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport for departure.