Magic of Persia in 22 Days Tour

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

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Isfahan Head 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 and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Visit Jame Mosque of Isfahan (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then, head to the Armenian District of Isfahan, Jolfa, and visit Vank Cathedral and be amazed by its glory and the beauty of the paintings on its walls. Go to visit Music Museum and learn about various Persian musical instruments and enjoy the Persian type of music played there. Then, go to visit Hasht Behesht Palace (the most luxuriously decorated palace in Esfahan & UNESCO World Heritage Site). Have lunch and visit Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Next, pay a visit to two of the famous bridges of Isfahan over Zayandeh River: Si-o-se Pol (33 bridges in form of a single bridge) and Khaju Bridge. The last places to visit today are Qeysarie Gate and Isfahan Bazaar. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Ahvaz / Dezful Drive to Dezful. En route, go to Ahvaz and have lunch. Have a brief visit to the city and leave to Dezful. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dezful.

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Susa / Dezful Head to Susa (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Go to visit Tomb of Daniel (a Jewish prophet) and then go to Shush Castle. Have lunch and visit Shush Museum, Apadana Castle, Haft Tepe (a series of historic hills and monuments). Finish your today exploring Chogha Zanbil (an ancient temple & UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight stay at the hotel in Dezful.

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Dezful Head to Pamanar Village. Enjoy its charming beauty and greenery and visit its natural attractions such as Shahyun Lake. Then, go to visit Kul Khersan Valley and walk through a narrow route which is stretched along tall stony walls of the valley and enjoy its clean and pure weather. Have lunch, visit the beautiful nature of Dez Dam and ride boat in it. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dezful.

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Shushtar Head to Shushtar, a full day cruise along the Karun River to enjoy the local music and learn more about the local people and their culture. Along your cruise, explore the great Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System to get amazed by the intelligence of ancient Iranians for such a stunning architecture and engineering. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dezful.

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Dezful Leave Dezful to Izeh County to visit Susan Plain. What you see here is not a beautiful painting but the real nature of Iran. Walk through the flowers and breathe deeply the fresh air. Having had lunch, return to Dezful. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dezful.

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Khorramshahr / Abadan Drive to Khorramshahr, have lunch in the city and go to visit Minoo Island, Arvand Kenar and Abadan Tah Lenji Bazaar in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the hotel in Abadan.

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Abadan Visit Rangooniha Mosque and be amazed by its attractive Indian architecture. Then, pay a visit Abadan Museum and the great collection of historical items in it. Have lunch and head to Shiraz. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz In the morning, go to visit Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (known as pink mosque as it is decorated with pink tiles) to see its most scenic state. Head to Narenjestan-e-Ghavam Museum that dates back to Qajar Era and is decorated with amazing paintings on its wooden ceilings. Have lunch and pay a visit to Zinat ol Molk House and get attracted by its wonderful mirror arts and architecture. Then, go to Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Afif-Abad Garden. At night, visit Tomb of Hafez and Tomb of Saadi 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. Then, go to visit, the most historical and famous complexes in Shiraz, Vakil Complex (Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar). Have lunch and visit a great remnant or Zandy era, i.e. Arg of Karim Khan Zand reflecting the majesty of art and architecture in that era. 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 Yazd (the second historic city in the world). En route, arrive in the city of 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, go to visit Zoroastrian Fire Temple (housing holy fire burning for over a thousand years). Then, head to the Old City of Yazd where homes numerous places to visit. Today, you will visit Amir Chakhmaq Complex in historic zone 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). Walk in the old city to get 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 that 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 a Zoroastrian graveyard until 50 years ago. Then, go to visit Dolat Abad Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). have lunch and go for a 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 (reservoir) and view the historic zone of the city from the rooftop of the Art House to feel and experience the traditional lifestyle. The last places to visit today are majestic Jame Mosque of Yazd, as a symbol of Yazd, and Qanat of Zarch, the longest Qanat in the world. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Mehriz / Yazd Head to Mehriz to visit historical as well as natural sights in the town some such as Pahlavanpour Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site & one of the nine Persian Gardens), Hassan Abad Qanat and Pire Naraki (one of the important Zoroastrian shrines). Have lunch and head to Saryazd Village to visit Sar Yazd Castle, Gate of Farafar (which used to be the entrance of Yazd city in old days). Having visited Saryazd, go to visit 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 / Yazd Head to Meybod and en route go to visit Pir-e Sabz Chak Chak (one of the main Zoroastrians Shrines). Have lunch and drive to the historic city of Meybod to visit Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Meybod Adobe Ice House, 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 / Kashan Head to Ardakan to visit the historic zone of this city. Visiting active workshops extracting Sesame Oil, handicraft workshops and saddlebag production workshops gives you a true touch of the culture and history of the town. Along 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. having had lunch, drive to the historical zone of Aqda to visit Pars Banoo Shrine (a Zoroastrian temple). It is time to say goodbye to Yazd Province, head to Kashan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Kashan Go to visit Jalali Castle and view the historical zone of Kashan from the rooftop of the castle. Then, visit Borujerdi House with its beautiful architecture. Go to a rose water workshop to learn about extracting rose water by locals. Pay a visit to Saraye Ameriha Boutique Hotel and have lunch. Then, visit Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Abyaneh Go to visit historical village of Abyaneh (red village) where you can meet the locals and learn about their lifestyle. Observe their charming way of dressing. Head to Tehran and overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran Visit Golestan Palace complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that homes some of other historical sites such as Shamsol Emareh, Salam Hall, Wind Tower Mansion and etc. Having visited these places, head to National Garden, pass through Toopkhaneh Square and enter National Museum of Iran to 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 your departure time, you will be taken to the airport. If you have enough time, it is suggested to wander in the capital city and see the normal life of the Iranians in modern style.

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Magic of Persia in 22 Days Tour

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