The Best of Persia in 18 days

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Tehran Arrival at IKA. You will meet your tour leader at the airport and you will be taken to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Tehran.

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Isfahan Head to Isfahan and have a full day city tour visiting 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). Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

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Isfahan Start your today city tour in the morning by paying a visit to Jame Mosque of Isfahan known as Atiq Mosque (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. Then, go to visit the Music Museum and learn about various Persian musical instruments. 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 In the morning, go to visit Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Qeysarie Gate, and Isfahan Bazaar. Have Biryani (a famous local food) for lunch. Leave Isfahan to Shiraz and 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 which enjoys amazing paintings on its wooden ceiling. The next place to visit is 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 spiritual 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. Next, visit Vakil Complex which include Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque, and Vakil Bazaar. Have lunch and head to Arg-e Karimkhan which reflects the majesty of Zand art and architecture. 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 dating back to 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. The last place to visit today is the Aghazadeh Mansion. Overnight stay in a hotel in Yazd.

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Yazd Today, 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. At night, return to the city and 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 in 50 years ago. Then, go to visit Dolat Abad Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Have lunch and walk through the historic zone 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. The last places to visit today are the majestic Jame Mosque of Yazd and Qanat of Zarch. Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Mehriz - Saryazd Head to Mehriz to visit some historical monuments such as Pahlavanpour Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hossein Abad Qanat, and Pire Naraki (a Zoroastrian shrine). Have lunch and head to Saryazd Village 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). Return to Yazd and overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Kharanaq Head to Kharanaq to visit this beautiful ancient village which homes some historical attractions such as the shaking Minaret of Kharanaq, historical Bayazeh Village, and Bayazeh Castel. Next, head to Garmeh Village and visit the Garmeh Castle, Mosque of Garmeh, and Garme Hot-water spring (fish therapy). At last, head to Mesr Desert (the central desert of Iran) and stay there overnight.

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Meybod Go on a desert tour in Mesr Desert. Have lunch and go to visit Khur Waterfall and Khur Salt Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel in Meybod.

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Meybod In the morning, go to visit Pir-e Sabz Chak Chak (a Zoroastrian fire temple). Then, go for a full day city tour in Meybod where you can visit Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Meybod Ice House (an Adobe Yakhhal), Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Zilu Museum, and Chapar Khaneh (pony express). Overnight stay at the hotel in Yazd.

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Ardakan - Aqda - Kashan Head to Ardakan and go for a tour in the historic zone of Ardakan where you can pay a visit to active workshops extracting sesame oil, handicraft workshops, and saddlebag production workshops and learn about the traditional industries. Along the way, 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 and drive to Aqda to visit its historic zone where homes the Pars Banoo Shrine (a Zoroastrian temple). Head to Kashan and overnight stay at the hotel in Kashan.

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Kashan Go for a full day city tour in Kashan to visit some of the historical monuments in this city 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 learn about the way rose water is 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 - Tehran 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 red houses). Have lunch and leave Abyaneh to Tehran. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran Go sightseeing in Tehran to visit the National Museum of Iran, Jewelry Museum, the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, Saadabad Historical Complex, and Niavaran Palace Complex. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Tehran - Home In the last day of your trip, according to your flight time you will be transferred to IKA to farewell Iran.

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