Go Beyond Iran Classic Tour in 17 Days

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Tehran Arrival at IKA. You will be welcomed and taken to the hotel by our tour guide. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Qeshm Have Tehran - Qeshm flight, you will check in the hotel. Have a rest and go on an excursion in the Island. Having had your lunch, go to visit Avicennia Marina, Chahkooh Canyon (UNESCO Global Geopark Site) that is an amazing valley with special shapes of its rocky walls as a result of erosion by rain. Overnight stay at the hotel in Qeshm.

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Qeshm Island Head to Hormoz island, have lunch and go to visit attractions in the Island such as: Salt Goddess (a huge salt crystal in wonderful shapes and different colors), Rainbow Valley (an amazing place that you can walk through colorful sand hills), Valley of the Statues (remnants of a severely eroded land with wonderful shapes created by the power of nature), Red soil mine, Portuguese Castle (constructed by the Portuguese occupying forces in the 16th century). Overnight stay at the hotel in Qeshm.

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Qeshm Island In the morning, pay a visit to Hengam Island where you can enjoy its unique nature and watch dolphins, sea turtles and deer around the island. In the afternoon, have lunch and go shopping in the handicrafts local market. Then, leave Hengam Island to go to visit Naz Island, village of Borka Khalaf and then The valley of stars that is the result of erosion of soil, sand, and rock and dates back to Cenozoic geological period. In the end, visit Khorbas Cave, a used-to-be a temple in Medes Era in which you can watch works of rock architecture on the walls. Overnight stay at the hotel in Qeshm.

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Shiraz Head to Shiraz, visit the attractions along the route. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz Have a complete day excursion in lovely Shiraz. First, visit Nasir al-Molk Mosque (known as pink mosque as it is decorated with pink tiles), Narenjestan-e-Ghavam Museum, a qajari building with amazing paintings on its wooden ceilings. Then, head to visit Zinat ol Molk House and enjoy its wonderful mirror arts. Have lunch and rest for a while. Now let’s go to a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Eram Garden. Afif-Abad Garden, Tomb of Hafez and Tomb of Saadi are the next sights that you will visit today to experience the culture and architecture of this romantic and historical city. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz Shiraz is abounded with historical masterpieces that cannot be fully visited in a single day. So let’s continue our second city excursion today in Shiraz. Start your tour by a visit to Nazar Garden and Pars Museum where the tomb of Karim Khan Zand is located. Then, head to Vakil Complex to visit Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar. Have lunch and go to visit Arg of Karim Khan Zand which reflects the majesty of Zandiyeh art and architecture. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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En route to Yazd Leave Shiraz to historical city of Yazd, en route pay a visit to Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Naqsh-e Rostam or Necropolis and then Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage Site), all of these three sites are remnants of Achaemenids Period, one of the largest emperors in the ancient time. Have lunch, continue your way to Yazd. En route arrive to the city of Abarkuh where you can visit Sarv-e Abarkuh (a 4500-year-old cypress) and Aghazadeh Historical House with its great architecture. In the evening, check in the hotel in Yazd and overnight stay there.

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Yazd In the morning, go to visit Zoroastrian Fire Temple (housing the holy fire burning for over a thousand years), Amir Chakhmaq Complex in historic city of Yazd (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Water Museum (where you will visit a historical house and learn about water supply in desert areas in old days). Then, walk to Khan Complex including Khan Bazaar, Khan Bath, Khan Square and Khan School from Qajar era. After having lunch, head to Desert Camp and enjoy SUV off-road vehicle and camel riding. Walk on the sandy hills and watch the sunset. At night, take a look at the pure and beautiful sky of the desert and experience a unique peace and silence which can be found nowhere else.

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Yazd Start your city tour with a visit to Dakhmeh-ye Zartoshtiyun (Tower of Silence) which was used as Zoroastrian graveyard until 50 years ago. Then, go to visit Dolat Abad Garden (one of the nine Persian Gardens). Have lunch and walk through the historic zone of Yazd which houses the major historical monuments of the city such as Alexander's Prison. Get lost in the maze of lanes of this old city visiting Ashti Konoon Alleys, Ab Anbar (reservoir) and view the historic zone of the city from the rooftop of the Art House to feel and experience the traditional lifestyle. Finish your day paying a visit to Jame Mosque of Yazd, a glory of art and architecture and Qanat of Zarch.

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Mehriz Head to Mehriz to visit the historical sites such as Pahlavanpour Garden (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the nine Persian Gardens), Hassan Abad Qanat and Pire Naraki, a historical Zoroastrianism holy shrine. Having had lunch, head to Saryazd Village to visit Sar Yazd Castle, Gate of Farafar (which used to be the entrance of Yazd city in old days and is the oldest safety box in the world). In the evening, pay a visit to Zein-o-din Caravanserai, the only round Shah Abbasi Caravanserai. Return to Yazd and overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Meybod Head to Meybod, an old town with numerous ancient and historical sites. En route, go to visit Pir-e Sabz Chak Chak (one of the main Zoroastrians Shrines). Have lunch and drive to the historical city of Meybod where you can visit a great collection of historical monuments such as Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Meybod Ice House, Shah Abbasi Caravansary, Ziloo Museum and Chapar Khaneh. Leave Meybod to Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Isfahan is a city of beautiful masterpieces of art and history. Let’s start with Jame Mosque of Isfahan (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then, head to the Armenian District of Isfahan, Jolfa. Walk in the area to feel the Armenian Iran and visit Vank Cathedral and be amazed by its glory and beauty. Next on the row is the Music Museum, pay a visit to it and learn about various Persian musical instruments, then go to visit Hasht Behesht Palace (the most luxuriously decorated palace in Esfahan which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In the afternoon, have lunch and visit Chehel Sotoun Palace (another UNESCO World Heritage Site). Let’s get familiar a bit with Persian kind of trading by visiting Qeysarie Gate and Isfahan Bazaar which are the last places to visit today. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which homes some of the most important sites such as Aali Qapu Palace, Masjed-e Shah and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the afternoon, you are on your own to visit any other place in the city or just wander in the busy streets of Isfahan and experience the active life of people as well as enjoying their kindness and hospitality. Do not forget to buy the souvenirs. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Kashan Head to Kashan, go to visit Jalali Castle and view the historical zone of Kashan from the rooftop of the castle. Go to Borujerdi House and then Saraye Ameriha Boutique Hotel and be stunned by the beauty of art and architecture used in these monuments. Do not Forget your cameras. Having had lunch, visit Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and Fin Garden (one of the nine Persian Gardens registered in UNESCO). In the evening, say goodbye to Kashan and head to Tehran. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran Today, you will have a city tour in the large capital of country, Tehran. Start with a visit to Golestan Palace complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that homes some other historical sites such as Shamsol Emareh, Salam Hall, Wind Tower Mansion and etc. Having visited these sites, head to International Garden and pass through Toopkhaneh Square, enter National Museum of Iran and visit Persian historical treasures. Then, have lunch and go to visit The National Jewelry Treasury Museum, Abgineh Museum and Milad Tower. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Home According to your flight time, you will be taken to the airport to say hello to home. Before that, you have time to visit Tehran as you wish.

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