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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 nights
- Hotel in Kashan
2 nights - Hotel in Yazd
2 nights -
Hotel in Shiraz
2 nights -
Hotel in Isfahan
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Transport |
Air-conditioned bus/minibus/car |
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Meals |
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7 |
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
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International airfare
. 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 |
645.00 |
215.00 |
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Departure
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5
Jun. 2010 & 12 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 2 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. 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.
O/N
KASHAN |
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Day 2.
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 tower of silence.
O/N YAZD
Day 3.
Today we drive to Shiraz (450 km.) and will have a stop in Abarkooh, visiting its
famous old cypress tree , old cistern and
caravanserai, before getting to the city of
roses and nightingles, Shiraz.
O/N SHIRAZ |
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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.
O/N
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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YAZD |
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Day 5.
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 6.
After breakfast, we start our full-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. After Lunch we continue our tour
by visiting the Friday Mosque followed by
Chehelsotun (forty columns) palace. 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 7.
We
will drive to Tehran today (total 425 km.) , We
will have a stop in the religious city of Qom
which is considered as one of the most
important theological academic centers and
hosts the holy shrine of Hazrat-e-Masoumeh,
one of the holy Shi'ite ladies. We have to drive
130 more km. for getting to Tehran.
O/N TERHAN |
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Kashan
: Half Day City tour
