Grandeur of Iran (Open Jaw)
Day 1: Shiraz
Upon your arrival at Shiraz International airport, our representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Then you will have time to take rest, before exploring the cradle of civilization.
In the morning, your exiting tour will begin by visiting Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, which is known as Pink Mosque. Here, sunrays will paint the floor and the columns colors by passing through the colorful window glasses. Then, the well-Built fort of Karimkhan Citadel; Vakil Mosque and traditional bazaar of Vakil and SarayMoshir. Afterwards, we keep on our tour by visiting Ali EbnHamze and Shah Cheragh holy shrine for their dazzling mirror works. In the evening, you will enjoy the Tomb of Iranian famous Poet, Hafiz. O/N Shiraz
Day 2: An Excursion to ancient Persia
We will start the day by driving to the history of ancient Persia by visiting Persepolis (WHS), a complex accommodating a cluster of palaces. In the next, we will visit Naghsh-e Rostam, which is an ancient Necropolis, a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments.In the evening, you will enjoy walking around Quran Gate and visiting Saadi, another well-known Persian poet. And then DelgoshaGarden. O/N Shiraz
Day 3: Shiraz- Kerman
After travelling to the history, now it is time to appreciate a not very common face of the nature, by visiting salt lakes. We first go to Maharloo Lake to be fascinated by the pink color of this Salt Lake. Sarvestan palace would be our next stop. This palace has been erected on a land as big as 25 hectares and is one of the earliest rock stones structures built in Sassanid-era, En-route have a short break in Neyriz. The Pipe Shaped Wind Towers in Sirjan is our last place to visit. O/N Kerman
Day 4: Kerman-Mahan-Rayen-Kerman
At first, we seize the opportunity to enjoy visiting Ganjali Khan Complex which encompasses a traditional bathhouse, well-designed Bazaar, a Caravanserai and a mosque with divine and spiritual atmosphere. For the next part of the day, we will travel to an area called Mahan, situated in south of Kerman, where a green patch, known as Shazdeh Mahan (prince) Garden (WHS). To complete the joy, we will then go to Nematollah Vali Mausoleum. The spectacular Turquoise dome of the building is easily recognized from far away. Then we will drive to Rayen Castel, you can visit the medieval mud brick city of Rayen is similar to the Arg-e Bam. O/N Kerman
Day 5: Kerman- Yazd
After your breakfast we will drive to Yazd,On the way to Yazd you will have the chance to visit Meymand Rocky Village (WHS),Meymand was awarded the UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes. Then continue to Zein-o-Din Caravanserai. The caravanserai has offered cozy stay and accommodation for passing caravans. O/N Yazd
Day 6: Yazd
After Breakfast, we begin by visiting Zoroastrian’s Tower of Silence which a circular and raised structure built by Zoroastrians on top of a hill. Next, we have the chance to visit Yazd Fire-Temple, a place of worship for Zoroastrians, which contains in its heart a 2500-year-old fire and the museum. We then head to the Water Museum, an ancient house that shows possesses of Qanat system. Among in numerable attractions of Yazd, here we will visit Amir Chakhmakh Complex. The complex is decorated by along rectangular pool, surrounded by small shops; then we will experience walking through narrow allies of Fahadan District with tall mud and straw walls, which are reminiscent of the ancient architecture of the city and visit Jame mosque of Yazd. O/N Yazd
Day 7: Yazd- Isfahan
In the morning drive to Isfahan, En-route to Isfahan, we will have a short stop in Meybod. The city receives great credit for minting-coins workshops, which we also will visit. Another attraction is Narin Castle, which Remains located in the middle of historical texture of Meybod. Another must-see monument in Meybod is Shah-Abbasi Caravanserai and Pigoen Tower built in Safavid era. Just like travelers in the past who could rest and recover from the day’s journey, we also stop here on our way to Isfahan to enjoy the architecture of the structure that having rooms all around, its traditionally used as shops and stores. We should leave Meybod to visit Nain Jame Mosque situated in Nain City. The Mosque was built after the Mohamad’s Mosque in Medina. O/N Isfahan
Day 8: Isfahan
We are going to have a great day with a great start to walk around walking around Jolfa district and visit Vank Cathedral, which is one of the most celebrated example of the colorful architecture to mirror Christians’ religious and spiritual concepts. After that, we will visit MenarJonban. In the Next we can have experince of weaving the Persian Carpet in a famouse carpet workshop. Its notable feature is that if one of the minarets is shaking, the other minaret will shake as well. Then you will visit Jame-Mosque (WHS) and its incredible Oljaito Adytum. In the evening you will walk around Khaju Bridge on Zayandeh Rood River. O/N Isfahan
Day 9: Isfahan
We start to enjoy Isfahan, the pearl of Islamic archeology, by visiting Chehel-Sotun Garden (WHS). This architectural masterpiece is a typical design of all Persian Gardens. We will continue our tour to Meidane Emam (Naghsh-e-Jahan Square) (WHS), to visit Imam Mosque. The undeniable beauty in design and great harmony. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. It enchants every viewer by its dome changing color from dawn to dusk. The Pavilion of Ali-Qapu. The building was named Ali-Qapu, which means “great gate”. Ali-Qapu is rich in naturalistic wall paintings. Traditional Bazaar makes the rectangle of the square more fascinating. In the evening, we walk through Siyosepol, the longest bridge on Zayandeh Rood River connecting east of Isfahan to its west. O/N Isfahan
Day 10: Isfahan- Abiyaneh- Kashan
In the morning drive to Kashan, on the way to Kashan we will visit Abiyaneh. The village has brilliant houses, which are constructed with peculiar reddish hue mud. Then driving Kashan to visit Fin Garden (WHS) a lush garden renowned as being the very epitome of the Persian garden. Then we will visit Boroujerdi or Tabatabaei Traditional Houses. O/N Kashan
Day 11: Kashan- Tehran
After breakfast, we will move to Tehran. Visiting Saad Abad Palace is a great way to become more familiar with summer residence of Qajar kings at the foot of the Alborz ranges, north of Tehran. Then we will visit Tajrish Bazaar one of the oldest areas of Tehran. O/N Tehran
Day 12: Tehran-IKA
Our second day in Tehran includes some real experience of Persian life. We will enjoy ourselves while visiting Golestan Palace (WHS), the glory and perfection in design, and then we will experience Metro of Tehran for one stop only. After that, we will walk around old area of Tehran from Arsenal Gate that is now a Metro Gate to the Gate of National Garden, a historical and government compound to reach National Museum of Iran that holds an incredibly wide range of pre-Islamic remaining works. After a short break, we can garniture your eyes by visiting Treasury of National Jewels Museum. Here is the most dazzling collection of gemstones and jewelry known in the world. In the evening, we will walk in Tabiat Bridge and Abo-o-Atash Park to experience the evening outdoor activities of Tehrani People. The tour will be over by a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant with live Persian music.We will drive to IKA airport for departure flight. Saying goodbye is never easy, we had the honor to host you here in Iran, take care and enjoy your flight.
Inclusion
(HB Basis) |
-Arrival and Departure airport transfers
-Professional Guide v For English tourists we will allocate English Speaking Guide v For French tourists we will allocate French Speaking Guide -Transportation with fully air conditioned vehicle -One way domestic flight – Visa reference code for each traveler; Click here to know about the process. -Entrance fees in the itinerary -12 Breakfast + 12 Dinner -12 Nights accommodation in 4 Star Hotel 3 Nights in Shiraz 2 Nights in Kerman 2 Nights in Yazd 3 Nights in Isfahan 1 Night in Kashan |
Exclusion
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-Visa Issuance fee
-Driver and guide Tips -Travel insurance -Hotel’s Minibar and Laundry; -Single travelers should pay single supplement to have their own room -Suggested Optional activities |
About
your Arrival time |
-Our tour will begin from 8 Am, Your Hotel in Shiraz is book from the day before, according to this you can check in to hotel from 2 pm in the day before our program start.
-If you arrive From 5 to 7 AM we will transfer you to start your tour and one night Shiraz hotel will reduce from your price. |
About your Departure time |
Your Tehran tour will finish on about 9 PM, and you can book your flight after 12 at night and upon your request and flight time, we can book Airport hotel (IBIS or Novotel) to take some rest before flight. |
Notes | – The prices mentioned on our website, is based on each person in TWN room. For Single supplement, 20% will be added to the price.
– The National Jewelry Museum is open on Saturdays to Tuesdays, if the program in Tehran is not match the days; we will visit Reza Abbasi Museum instead. – Minimum 48 Hours before flight you should inform us about arrival and departure flight detail; |