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Tour Facts |
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Activity |
Cultural - Sightseeing |
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Group Size |
Min. - 6 Max - N/A |
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Accommodation |
1
night - Hotel in Kashan
2 night - Hotel in Yazd
2 nights - Hotel in Kerman
3 nights -
Hotel in Shiraz
3 nights -
Hotel in Isfahan
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Transport |
Air-conditioned bus/minibus/car |
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Meals |
B -
11 |
L -
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D - 0 |
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Service
Includes |
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Hotel accommodation as mentioned
. Breakfast
. Full-time Dedicated Vehicle for all transports
. All mentioned sightseeing
. All mentioned entrance fees
. Full-time Experienced English speaking guide |
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Service
Excludes |
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International airfare
. Lunch & Dinner
. Personal insurance
. Visa stamp fee
. Expenses of personal nature
. Tips & Portages |
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Special Offer
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Price (in EUR) & Booking |
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Twin Share |
SGL.
Supp. |
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Standard
Class |
975.00 |
330.00 |
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Departure
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15
Jun. 2010 & 22 Sep. 2010 |
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Prices are
subject to change for some departures. |
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We can also arrange travel services
before and afterthe tour like meeting
you at the airport upon arrival or
arranging your accommodation and
sightseeing in Tehran. You can request
these services by email. |
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The Persian culture, history and warm people have been irresistible draws to travelers from all
over the world. However, covered from the world for
the past 3 decades, it's now opening its doors to all
of those who can not afford to miss Iran, the cradle
of civilization. Be a pioneer to visit this fast
growing tourist destination.
Let us take you on a journey back in time to a mixture
of ancient sites and samples of Islamic arts and
architecture, spiced with the rich culture of Iranian
hospitality.
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Day 1.
We drive to Kashan today. En-route we visit the
Salt Lake a. In Kashan we
visit a beautiful sample of Iranian historical
gardens, Fin Garden. We also visit genuine
samples of Iranian traditional desert
architecture at a number of historical houses in
the city, now open to visitors. We have
some more time for strolling in this
traditionally well preserved city. In addition
to its beautiful traditional environment there
is a beautiful bazaar and a number of
interesting mosques to visit.
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KASHAN |
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Day 2.
We drive to
Yazd (375 km.) which is
described by Marco Polo as a noble city through a
scenic desert road. En-route we visit Abyaneh
village, which is a very well preserved sample
of traditional rural life in Iran. We will
also have a short stop in Nain to visit its
famous Friday Mosque.
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YAZD
Day 3.
Today we have a city tour
of Yazd visiting the Friday
mosque, Amir Chakhmagh Mosque and theater,
Dolatabad garden and wind trappers, the oldest
burning fire in Iran at the Zoroastrian Fire
temple and the towers of silence. You
will have some free time in the afternoon for
strolling in the historical quarter of the city.
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Day 4.
Today we drive to Kerman (350 km.) and will have a stop in
Zeineddin caravanserai which is now restored to
a nice hotel. After arriving in Kerman,
we go for an afternoon tour
of the city visiting the Friday mosque, Ganj
Ali Khan Public bath and traditional tea house
and Kerman traditional bazaar.O/N
KERMAN
Day 5.
We have an
excursion to Mahan to visit the mausoleum &
monastery of Shah Nematollah Vali, the famous
Sufi Dervish. We will also visit Shazdeh
(Prince) Gardens and and will drive to Rayn to
visit its beautiful castle which have became an
alternative to Bam Citadel for tourist groups
after 2004 Earthquake. On the return way, we
will see Kaluts (moving sand castles) on the
edge of Lut Deserts, where recorded as the
hottest point on the earth.
O/N KERMAN
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Day 6.
We drive to
Shiraz (570 km.) and will pass some beautiful
lakes by the road. You may have the opportunity
to watch migrating flamingos along the shore of
Lake Bakhtegan. We will also visit Sarvestan
Sassanid Palace before arriving in Shiraz.O/N
SHIRAZ
Day 7.
After breakfast we
start our city tour of Shiraz. We will start by
Karmikhani complex, the residential palace of Zand
dynasty. Karim Khan Zand, the founder of Zand
dynasty choose Shiraz as his capital and declared
himself as “Vakil”, the lawyer of the nation,
rather than king. We continue Vakil complex
comprising of Vakil Mosque, Bazar and public bath
remaining from his reign. We also visit the
colorful Nasirolmolk mosque. After Lunch we
continue our tour by visiting the beautiful
gardens of Eram, the tombs of
famous poets, Hafez and Saadi and finally Quran
Gate.
O/N SHIRAZ |
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Day 8.
We go on an excursion to visit the remains of
Bishapur Ancient city and Tang-e-Chogan
Sassanid bas-reliefs. We will also visit remains
of Ardeshir's Palace near Firoozabad which is
also known as Fars Fire-Temple. On the way back
to Shiraz we will stop at the foot of a hill
which has an ancient castle on top named
Qale-Dokhtar (Maiden's Castle). We will also
spend some time by nomad tents to see
their interesting customs and life-style.
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SHIRAZ |
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Day 9.
This morning
we leave Shiraz for Isfahan and will visit
en-route the most magnificent city of the
ancient world, Persepolis, which is now
registered as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Persepolis was the ceremonial
capital of the Persian Empire during Achemaenian
era. The site, 125,000 sq.m. in area is composed
of various reception halls and palaces, private
palaces, royal treasury and fortifications. where we find the tomb of Cyrus the great
and remains of Achaemenian palaces and edifices.
We continue our trip by visiting Naghsh-e-Rostam, the Achaemenian
royal necropolis and Pasargadae where we find the tomb of Cyrus the great
and remains of Achaemenian palaces and edifices.
We stay the night at our hotel in Isfahan.
O/N ISFAHAN |
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Day 10.
After breakfast, we start our half-day tour of
Isfahan at the UNESCO world heritage site of
Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq., once a royal polo court,
this site has been the official center of the
city, when the city was the Safavid Capital
(17th Century). We visit the famous Imam Mosque
(Royal Mosque), located the southern side of the
square with wonderful architecture and
tile-work. We then visit the multi story Aliqapu
Palace, stood on the western side of the square,
from which the Safavid kings used to view the
polo games and ceremonies. Sheikh Lotfollah
Mosque (or Ladies Mosque) is located on the
opposite side of the square and is visited next.
We will stroll through the traditional bazaar
surrounding the square, before we gather again
for the lunch. The bazaar which goes deep to the
north is known traditionally as Qeysarieh
bazaar. Afternoon is free for rest and personal
programs
O/N ISFAHAN |
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Day 11.
We start another half-day tour by visiting the
Friday Mosque followed by Chehelsotun (forty columns) palace.
We will then visit Vank Cathedral and the
Armenian quarter of the city. We wil then
head to the banks of Zayanderud river, the soul of
the city. There are several historical bridges
over this river, erected during the Safavid era
(17th Century). Siosepol (33-arch) and khaju
bridges are the most famous ones. We enjoy
visiting these two interesting bridges, drinking
tea at the tea house below the bridge, walking
along the river bank or paddle on a boat from one
to the other. We can return back to the hotel or
enjoy this pleasant environment for more time.
O/N ISFAHAN
Day 12.
Today, we drive back to Tehran.
en-route we stop in the religious city of Qom,
considered as one of the most important
theological academic centers which hosts the
holy shrine of Hazrat-e-Masoumeh,
one of the holy Shi'ite ladies.
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Kashan
: Half Day City tour
