8-Day Iran History Tour from Shiraz with Persepolis and Isfahan

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Day 01

Arrival in Shiraz and City Highlights

• On your pre-dawn arrival at Shiraz Airport, you will be met by our guide, who will assist you and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Shiraz begins.
• Today, you will visit a mixture of Iran's symbols through different highlights. A bazaar, mosque, traditional house, and garden can all be visited during your journey in Shiraz.
• We will visit the Zandieh Complex, which includes a bath, mosques, bazaar, and citadel - royal district constructions built during Karim Khan Zand's monarchy - as well as the beautiful Persian garden of Eram in the afternoon. Overnight in Shiraz.
• Please note: after about 18:00, you will be free to spend your time as you wish and go wherever you like.

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Day 02

Nasir al-Molk Mosque and Shiraz's Old Alleys

• In the morning, the Pink Mosque (Nasir al-Molk) is truly worth visiting. Sunlight casts pink colours through this five-concave mosque and creates an eye-catching view.
• Today, we will also visit Naranjestan, a traditional house, and some old alleys of Shiraz to meet locals.
• In the afternoon, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset and get positive energy from the salt at the pink lake. Overnight in Shiraz.

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Day 03

Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Drive to Yazd

• In the morning, drive for 1 hour toward the magnificent palace complex of Persepolis and the Necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam. Persepolis literally means Persian land. Its glories are part of this UNESCO World Heritage tour.
• Then, we will continue our journey to Yazd. On the way, we will visit the mysterious village of Cham for its Zoroastrian Towers of Silence. Overnight in Yazd.

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Day 04

Yazd Old City and Zoroastrian Heritage

• Today, we will walk through the depths of the old alleys to visit the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, which contains a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, cold water, and a confectionery.
• Visit the Jameh Mosque and also a Fire Temple. Overnight in Yazd.

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Day 05

Drive to Isfahan and Evening at Khaju Bridge

• Today, we leave Yazd and drive to Isfahan. You can rest along the way, and in the afternoon, you can feel the unexpected delight of listening to Iranian traditional songs as we walk through Khaju Bridge. Overnight in Isfahan.

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Day 06

Vank Cathedral and Desert Sunset Experience

• Today, we are going to visit Vank Cathedral and walk in the Jolfa area.
• In the afternoon, we will have a desert tour. We will go to the Salt Lake and visit the watery part and the polygon-shaped salt formations in the lake.
• Later, we will go to the sand dunes, watch the sunset in the desert, and prepare dinner. Overnight in Isfahan.

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Day 07

Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Isfahan's Monuments

• Today, we are going to see the best attraction of Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a famous landmark of the city that has been registered by UNESCO as an 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 Naqsh-e Jahan Complex, including A'li Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, and the Bazaar. Do not forget to taste some local foods and sweets of Isfahan, such as Beryani and Gaz.
• In the afternoon, we will see the Jolfa area. Overnight in Isfahan.

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Day 08

Drive to Tehran and Tour End

• We leave Isfahan and drive to Tehran with lots of good memories. We can go directly to the airport.