17-day Tour Ancient Persia in Depth

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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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Kashan Head to Kashan and go on a city tour to visit some of the historical monuments such as Jalali Castle from the rooftop of where you can view the Old City. Then, go to Borujerdi House where you will be amazed by the stunning decorations. Continue your tour by visiting rose water workshops to observe the way rose water produced by the locals, Saraye Ameriha, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, and Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Abyaneh - Isfahan Leave Kashan to to Abyaneh, the historical red village of Iran. Get lost in the maze of alleys in this village and watch locals wearing beautiful costumes. Leave Abyaneh to Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Go on a full day city tour in Isfahan and visit Naghsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) which homes some of the most important sites such as Ali Qapu Palace, Imam Mosque, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. Next, go to pay a visit to Hasht Behesht Palace (the most luxuriously decorated palace in Isfahan & one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites). 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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Isfahan - Shiraz Start your today city tour in the morning by paying 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. The next place to visit is the Music Museum to learn about various Persian musical instruments. Have lunch and leave Isfahan to Shiraz. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz A Full day sightseeing tour in Shiraz visiting Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (known as Pink Mosque as it is decorated with pink tiles). Then, go to visit some of the historical houses in Shiraz such as Qavam House with amazing paintings on its wooden ceiling. Then, go to Zinat ol Molk House where you will be amazed by its wonderful mirror works. Have lunch and then go to Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Visit Tomb of Hafez at night and enjoy its pleasant environment. 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 Vakil Complex (Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque, and Vakil Bazaar). Have lunch and pay a visit to Arg-e Karimkhan which reflects the majesty and glory of Zand art and architecture. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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En Route to Yazd Leave Shiraz to the historical city of Yazd. En route, pay a visit to Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Naqsh-e Rostam or Necropolis, and Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage Site), all of which date back to Achaemenid era. Have lunch and continue your tour to the Old City of Yazd (UNESCO World Heritage & 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). At last, go to visit Aghazadeh Historical House. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd Today, go on a full day city tour in Yazd visiting: Amir Chakhmaq Complex located in historic zone of the city (UNESCO World Heritage), Water Museum, and Khan Complex. Have lunch and in the afternoon, head to desert and enjoy watching the starry sky of the desert at night. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Kharanaq - Meybod Head to Kharanaq to visit this beautiful historical village. Then, drive to visit Pir-e Sabz Chak Chak (a Zoroastrian fire temple). Go to the historic city of Meybod where you can visit Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Meybod Ice House, Adobe Yakhhal, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Zilu Museum, Chapar Khaneh (pony express), and clay workshops. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Ardakan - Aqda In the morning, leave Yazd to Ardakan. Head to the historic zone of Ardakan and go to visit the active workshops extracting Sesame Oil, handicraft workshops, and saddlebag production workshops where you can learn more about the souvenirs and local products of Ardakan and Yazd. continue your excursion by visiting Jame Mosque of Ardakan, Khatami Historical House, Carpet Museum, Ardakan Watermill, Sadr Al-Fozala Darband, Majd Al-Olama Darband, Ardakan Qanat, and Ardakan Fire Temple. Have lunch and drive to the historical village of Aqda to visit Pars Banoo Shrine (a Zoroastrian Temple). In the evening, head to Yazd. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd Visit Dakhmeh-ye Zartoshtiyun (Tower of Silence) which was formerly the 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 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 - Saryazd - Kerman Head to Mehriz to visit some historic sites such as Pahlavanpour Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Have lunch and then 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 in old days), and Zein-o-din Caravanserai (the only circular Shah Abbasi Caravanserai). Leave Yazd to Kerman and overnight stay at the hotel in Kerman.

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Kerman Visit Ganjali Khan Complex (which dates back to Safavid era and include different buildings such as a bazaar, a bathhouse, a mosque, a mint, etc.). Have lunch and go to visit Kerman Coppersmiths Bazaar and Jame Mosque of Kerman (dating back to about 800 years ago). Continue your city tour by visiting Moayedi Ice House, Jabaliyeh Dome (a dome made of stone), and the National Library. At the end of the day, have a great night resting in Fath-Abad Garden. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kerman.

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Rayen - Mahan Head to Rayen to visit Rayen Castle (the second large brickwork structure in the world). Have lunch and head to Mahan. In this city go to pay a visit to Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine and Shazdeh Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site & one of the nine Persian Gardens). Overnight stay at the hotel in Kerman.

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Tehran Fly to Tehran. Go on a city tour and visit National Museum of Iran, Jewelry Museum, Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), as well as Abgineh and Glassware Museum. Overnight stay at a hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran - Home According to your flight time, you will be transferred to IKA to farewell Iran.

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