Highlights of Central Iran in 20 days

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

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Isfahan In the morning, leave Tehran to Isfahan. Have lunch and go to visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) which homes some of the most important sites such as Aali Qapu Palace, Masjed-e Shah, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Start your today city tour by a visit to Jame Mosque of Isfahan (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then head to Jolfa, the Armenian District of Isfahan to visit Vank Cathedral and be amazed by its glory and beauty. Next place to visit is Music Museum and learn about various Persian musical instruments, then go to visit Hasht Behesht Palace (the most luxuriously decorated palace in Isfahan & UNESCO World Heritage Site). Have lunch and rest for a while. Then, pay a visit to Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The last places to see today are the two famous bridges of Isfahan over Zayandeh River: Si-o-se Pol (33 bridges in form of a single bridge) and Khaju Bridge. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Shahrekord Head to Shahrekord which is known as the land of waterfalls. First, go to visit Zaman Khan Bridge, then head to the historical village of Yaseh Chah. Leave the Yaseh Chah to the historical village of Savad Jan and walk through its corridors. Go for more fun and rafting on Zayandeh river while watching your surrounding beautiful nature. Jump from the cliff and swim, skateboard on water. Have your lunch in the amazing nature and head to Chaleshtor Castle which is a historical castle with unique architecture and amazing decorations on the walls. Use the exciting Zipline services provided for you. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shahrekord.

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Kuhrang Let’s enjoy more nature today. Head to Kuhrang, visit Kuhrang Water Tunnel and Sheikh-ali-khan waterfall, two fantastic waterfalls in central Iran. Have lunch and go to visit Chama Ice Cave and Nomad camps to learn and experience the nomadic life and culture in Persia. Have a memorable day! Overnight stay at the hotel in Kuhrang.

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Kuhrang Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. Go to visit the beautiful nature of Dimeh Spring which water is famous for being rich in minerals. Having had lunc, it’s time to say good bye to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. Head to Yasuj and overnight stay at the hotel in Yasuj.

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Yasuj In the morning, drive to visit Margoon Waterfall, one of the most scenic water falls in Iran, and then Tang-e Mehrian where you can enjoy walking in the cool fresh water. After having lunch, go to Yasuj Natural Forest Park. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yasuj.

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En route to Shiraz Head to Shiraz and enjoy the nature you can watch along the road. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz Visit Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (known as the Pink Mosque as it is decorated with pink tiles) and then Narenjestan-e-Ghavam Museum that dates back to Qajar Era with amazing paintings on its wooden ceiling. Next, go to visit Zinat ol Molk House to be amazed by its wonderful mirror arts. Have lunch and then go to Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Afif-Abad Garden. Visit Tomb of Hafez and Tomb of Saadi at night to experience the culture of this romantic and historical city. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz Visit Nazar Garden and Pars Museum where the tomb of Karim Khan Zand is located, Vakil Complex (Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar). Have lunch and pay a visit to Arg of Karim Khan Zand which reflects the majesty and glory 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 which are remnants of Achaemenids Period, one of the largest emperors in the ancient time. Have lunch and continue your way to Yazd (UNESCO World Heritage Site & the second historic city in the world). En route, arrive to Abarkuh (the first Mud Brick City in the World) and visit Sarv-e Abarkuh (a 4500-year-old cypress) and Aghazadeh Historical House. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd In the morning, start visiting Zoroastrian Fire Temple (housing holy fire burning for over a thousand years). Then begin your visit to the old city (UNESCO World Heritage Site) by a visit to Amir Chakhmaq Complex (main symbol of Yazd) and Water Museum (where you will visit a historical house and learn about water supply in desert areas in old days). 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 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 and experience a unique peace and silence what can be found nowhere else. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd Visit Dakhmeh-ye Zartoshtiyun (Tower of Silence) which was used as Zoroastrian graveyard until 50 years ago. Then go to visit Dolat-Abad Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site & one of the Nine Persian Gardens). Walk through the Old City of Yazd and visit Alexander's Prison. Get lost in the maze of lanes of this old city visiting Ashti Konoon Alleys, Ab Anbar (water reservoir) and view the historic zone of the city from the rooftop of the Art House to feel and experience the traditional lifestyle. After lunch, visit Jame Mosque of Yazd and Qanat of Zarch. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Mehriz Head to Mehriz to visit some sites such as Pahlavanpour Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hassan Abad Qanat and Pire Naraki (a holy shrine for Zoroastrians). Have lunch and head to Saryazd Village (one of the oldest villages in Iran) to visit Saryazd Castle, Gate of Farafar (which used to be the entrance of Yazd city in old days) and Zein-o-din Caravanserai (the only circular Shah Abbasi Caravanserai). Return to Yazd and overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Meybod Head to Meybod and en route go to visit Pir-e Sabz Chak Chak (one of the main Zoroastrians Shrines). Drive to the historic city of Meybod where you can visit Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Meybod Ice House of Meybod, Shah Abbasi Caravansary, Ziloo Museum and Chapar Khaneh (courier house). Return to Yazd and overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Ardakan In the morning, leave Yazd and head to Ardakan to visit the historic zone of Ardakan city. To learn more the souvenirs and local product of Ardakan City and whole Yazd Province, go to an active workshop extracting Sesame Oil, Handicraft Workshop and Saddlebag production workshop. To continue the excursion, visit Jame Mosque of Ardakan, Khatami Historical House, Carpet Museum, Ardakan Watermill, Sadr Al-Fozala Darband, Majd Al-Olama Darband, Ardakan Qanat and Ardakan Temple. Have lunch in Ardakan and drive to the historical village of Aqda to visit Pars Banoo Shrine (a Zoroastrian Temple). In the evening, head to Kashan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Kashan Enjoy your today excursion in Kashan. Go to visit Jalali Castle and view the historical zone of Kashan from the rooftop of the castle. Let’s head to some stunning historical house named Borujerdi House where you will be amazed by the stucco decorations and designs used. Then, head to rose water workshop to observe the way rose water produced by the locals. Next, pay a visit to Saraye Ameriha. Have lunch and visit Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Abyaneh Leave Kashan to Abyaneh (known as the red village), wander in the alleys of the village, visit the buildings, meet people and get to know their culture and history. Have lunch and head to Tehran. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran The capital city of Iran is loaded with the historical and modern places to visit. 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. After visiting these attractions, head to the National Garden and pass through Toopkhaneh Square, enter National Museum of Iran and visit historical treasures. 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 the time of your departure, you can have a visit to the city on your own. Have a nice departure.

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