Cycle Iran Tour In 16 Days

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Tehran By the time you arrive at IKA, you will be picked up by Raadina Travel tour guides and taken to the hotel to rest and get ready for the excursions in following days.

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Kashan Head to Kashan to visit Jalali Castle and view historic zone of Kashan from the rooftop of the castle. Next, go to visit Borujerdi House and then the rose water workshop in order to be acquainted with the stages of preparing and producing distilled rose water or Golab. Then go to Saraye Ameriha, Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad, and Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Isfahan Leave Kashan to Abyaneh and go on an excursion to this beautiful village which is known as the Red Village of Iran (because of its red soil and houses). Have lunch and leave Abyaneh to Isfahan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Visit Naghsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) which houses some of the most famous historic sites such as Ali Qapu Palace, Imam Masque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and Hasht Behesht Palace. Then, go to visit two of the most important 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 - Shiraz Visit Atiq Mosque and then head to the Armenian district of Isfahan to visit Vank Cathedral and be amazed by its magnificence and stunning decorations. The last place to visit today is the Music Museum and learn about various Persian musical instruments. After having lunch, head to Shiraz. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz Visit Nasirolmolk Mosque, known as Pink Mosque, where you can watch the beautiful dance of color and light. Next, go to visit some of the historical houses and gardens such as Qavam House, Zinat Al-Molk House, and Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Persian Garden). Have lunch. Pay a visit to Hafezieh at night. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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Shiraz Go on an excursion to visit Arg-e Karim Khan, Nazar garden, and Pars museum. Then, go to visit Vakil Complex (including Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bazaar) and get acquainted with Iranian lifestyle in Zand era. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

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En route to Yazd Leave Shiraz to the ancient city of Yazd. En route, go to visit some relics from Achaemenids Period including Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Naghsh-e- Rostam or Necropolis, and Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Next, you will arrive in the city of Abarkuh where you can visit the 4500-year-old cypress and Aghazadeh Mansion. Overnight stay in a hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd Go on a full day city tour in Historic City of Yazd and visit Zoroastrian Fire Temple where you can see a flame of fire which has been burning for thousands of years. Then, head to the Old City (UNESCO World Heritage Site) which houses several historical monuments such as Amir Chakhmagh Complex, Water Museum, and Khan Complex. After having lunch, head to the desert camp where you experience the peace and silence that cannot be found nowhere else. Return to the city of Yazd and overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Kharanaq - Meybod Head to Kharanaq Village to visit Chak Chak (one of the main Zoroastrian Shrines). Next, head to Meybod to go on an excursion in this ancient city and visit Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Meybod Yakhchal, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Zilu Museum, Chapar Khaneh (pony express), and clay workshops. Return to Yazd and overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd Go to a city tour to 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 (water reservoir), and view the historic zone of the city from the rooftop of the Art House to feel 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 - Kerman Head to Mehriz to visit the historical sites in this city such as Pahlavanpour Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site & one of the nine Persian Gardens). Have lunch and head to Saryazd Village to visit Sar Yazd Castle and then the 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). Leave Yazd to Kerman. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kerman.

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Kerman Go on a city tour in Kerman and visit Ganjali Khan Complex (which dates back to Safavid era and includes a bazaar, a bathhouse, a mosque, a mint, etc.). Have lunch and then go to visit Kerman Coppersmiths Bazaar and Jame Mosque of Kerman (dating back to about 800 years ago). Continue your city excursion with paying a visit to Jabaliyeh Dome (a dome made of stone), Moayedi Ice House, and the National Library. Have a great night resting in Fath-Abad Garden. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kerman.

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Rayen - Mahan - Kerman Head to Rayen to visit the beautiful Rayen Castle, the second large brickwork structure in the world. Go on an excursion to Mahan to visit Shahzadeh Garden and Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kerman.

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Tehran Fly to Tehran. Go on a sightseeing city tour in Tehran and visit the National Museum of Iran where the historical treasures are being kept. Have lunch and pay a visit to Golestan Palace with its stunning decorations, the National Jewelry Treasury Museum, and Abgineh Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran According to the time of your departure flight, you will be taken to IKA. Before that, you may have extra time to go sightseeing the places around your hotel and meet the hospitable Iranians.

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