14 Day Iran Classic Tour

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Tehran According to the time of your arrival at IKA, you will be picked up by Raadina Travel tour leaders and taken to the hotel to rest and get ready for the excursions in following days.

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Isfahan Head to Isfahan visiting Naghsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) which homes some of the most important sites such as Ali Qapu Palace, Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, etc. Having visited these attractions, go to visit two famous bridges of Isfahan over Zayandeh River: Si-o-se Pol (33 bridges in form of a single bridge) and Khaju Bridge with a great architecture. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Visit Atiq Mosque. Then head to the Armenian District of Isfahan and visit Vank Cathedral and be amazed by its glory and beauty. The last to visit today is the Music Museum and learn about various Persian musical instruments and related issues. Having lunch, head to Shiraz. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz Visit Nasirolmolk Mosque (known as Pink Mosque by tourists as it is decorated with pink tiles). then, go to visit some of the old historical houses and gardens such as Narenjestan-e-Ghavam Museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Zinat Al-Molk House, Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Persian Garden). See Hafezieh 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 also Pars Museum which is inside the garden. Let’s experience the life and architecture in Zand Dynasty by visiting Vakil Complex (including Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar) and Arg-e Karim Khan. Overnight stay in a 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), Naghsh-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. Head to the city of Abarkuh where you will visit the 4500-year-old cypress and Aghazadeh Mansion. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd In the morning, go to see Zoroastrian Fire Temple (housing holy fire burning for over a thousand years), Amir Chakhmaq Complex in historic zone of Yazd (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Water Museum (where you will visit a desert historical house and learn about water supply in desert areas in old days). Walk to Khan Complex (including Khan Bazaar, Khan Bath, Khan Square, Khan School from Qajar era). After having lunch, head to Desert Camp and experience the desert by camel riding, motorcycling, riding off-road vehicles, walk on the sands and let your feet relax on the sand. At night, enjoy the silence of the desert while watching its pure and beautiful sky. Overnight stay in the desert camp.

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Yazd Say farewell to the desert and head to visit Dakhmeh -ye Zartoshtiyun (Tower of Silence). Being amazed by the traditions of Zoroastrianism, go to visit Dolat-Abad Garden (one of the nine Persian Gardens in UNESCO World Heritage Site). Have lunch and go to Old City of Yazd where you will see an old town with people having an active life in all these traditional houses, stores, lanes, etc. Wander in the maze of the lanes and visit Alexander's Prison on your way. Climb the stairs in Art House and view the old city from the rooftop of the house. Continue your walking through the historic zone pass through Ashti Konoon Alleys to get to Jame Mosque of Yazd where you can also pay a visit to an Ab Anbar (reservoir), and Qanat of Zarch. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Mehriz – Zein o Din Caravanserai Head to Mehriz and visit Pahlavanpour Garden (another Persian Garden in UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hassan Abad Qanat and Pire Naraki (a Zoroastrian shrine with a great story). Have lunch and take a rest. In the afternoon, leave the town to go to one of the oldest villages in Iran, Saryazd which houses Saryazd Castle, Gate of Farafar (that was the main gate to the city of Yazd in pre-Islami era). The last sight to see today is Zein-o-din Caravanserai (the only round caravansary in Iran). Return to Yazd and overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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En route to Kashan Leave Yazd to Kashan and en route, go to visit Kharanaq Village (an intact village in the desert where you can witness history). Then, drive to Chak Chak (the Zoroastrians Shrine) and have a pilgrimage there. After half an hour on the road, you will get to Meybod where you can visit Meybod Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Meybod Ice House, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Zilu Museum and Chapar Khane (courier house). Finish the day heading to Kashan and overnight stay at a hotel in Kashan.

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Kashan After having breakfast, visit Jalali Castle and from its rooftop, view the historical zone of Kashan. Let’s pay a visit to Borujerdi House where you can admire the beauty of its architecture and art. Rose water workshop and Saraye Ameriha Boutique Hotel are other places that you will visit today. Have lunch, take a rest and go to visit Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse. And the last but not the least is Fin Garden (one of the nine Persian Gardens in UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Abyaneh - Tehran Go to visit historical village of Abyaneh. Abyaneh is a village near Kashan and it is known as the red village in Iran due the color of the adobe and soil the houses and buildings are made of. It is one of the historical villages in Iran in which traditional customs are practiced. Another interesting point about this village is the traditional costumes worn by people. Visit the village and get to know the history and customs of the villages. In the evening, leave the village to Tehran and overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran Tehran, the capital city of Iran, has a lot to offer. Let’s have a full day sightseeing tour in Tehran visiting National Museum of Iran, the National Jewelry Treasury Museum where hold priceless jewelries and treasures of the country. Then, visit Grand Bazaar of Tehran and get lost in the fume of every day trading style of the locals (do not forget to buy Persian souvenirs). In the afternoon, it is time to visit two of the most beautiful palaces in Iran: Saad Abad Palace, and Niavaran Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran/ Home You will be transferred to IKA to say goodbye to Iran and say hello to Home. Have a nice trip.

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