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Package Overview

The items you need to carry on this trip include the following items:

Suitable shoes for walking
Sunhat & sunglasses
The medications you need
Personal items required
And a big smile on your face

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Tehran

  Welcome to Iran. You will be met on arrival at Tehran International airport and transferred to your hotel. There will be a Welcome Meeting at 9:00 AM today. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
  
  You will visit the superb Golestan Palace to view some of the excesses of the Qajar rulers, ramble through the enormous bazaar, and visit the Iman Khomeini Mosque. While enjoying traditional music at a local restaurant. As there's only a short time in Tehran on this trip, perhaps arrive a few days early and spend some time visiting the sites.
  
  O/N in Tehran/Hotel
  
  Special Information
  
  Once you have provided your flight details, a transfer representative will be booked to meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Please note that we use a local supplier for this transfer. And as tourism is a developing industry in Iran, it is possible your driver will not speak English fluently.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 2 : Shiraz

  Distance from Tehran to Shiraz: 932 km (1 h 15 min)
  
  Catch a flight today from Tehran to Shiraz (approximately 2 hours) Known as Iran's cultural capital, this city was home to two of Persia's most famous poets in the 13th and 14th centuries, Hafez and Saadi, whose mausoleums are found here. Today you’ll take a walking tour around the city, stopping by Shahcheragh – a beautiful mausoleum for one of Imam Reza's brothers and the holiest site in Shiraz. You’ll also stop by Jame Atiq mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the country. The tour ends with a visit to a traditional teahouse in the wonderful Bazar-e Vakil. In the bazaar, you might also spot the members of nomadic groups who come to the city to stock up on provisions.
  
  O/N in Shiraz/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 3 : Shiraz

  Your first stop today is Iran's premier attraction, Persepolis (approximately 2 hours). It was once the center of the Persian Empire and one of the great cities of the ancient world, constructed in the reign of Darius I and taking 150 years to complete. The imposing gateways, exquisite relief carvings, and towering columns will leave you in no doubt that this was once the center of the known world.
  
  Later, consider visiting the lovely Eram Gardens, also known as the ‘Garden of Paradise’ (Bagh-e Eram), or the tombs of Hafez and Sa'di. Hafez was a Persian poet who is regarded as a literary giant and folk hero. Sa'di, another great poet, and writer from Shiraz were more of a scholar. Appreciate the intricate artwork of their tombs and understand their continued relevance and importance in Iranian society. In the center of town is the Arg-e Karim Khan, a mud-brick citadel from the 18th century, a time when the whole of Persia was ruled by Karim Khan from Shiraz.
  
  O/N in Shiraz/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 4 : Nomad Stay

  Enjoy a free day in the ‘City of Flowers and Nightingales’, which has managed to retain its provincial, relaxed atmosphere and is a lovely place to explore. Perhaps visit the colorfully decorated Nasir-Ol-Molk Mosque, where sunlight streaming through stain glass windows fills the interior with kaleidoscopic colors.
  
  Later, travel on to meet your nomadic hosts. The Fars Province is famous for its nomadic people, and the barren landscape provides a stark contrast to the vibrancy and hospitality of its inhabitants. Migration is a way of life and herding cattle, sewing carpets and embroidery form the basis of these tribal economies. Join a group of local nomads and share a meal.
  
  A ‘house of hair’, made from goat and sheep fleece, is your accommodation for the night. This is your chance to observe the lifestyle of nomads as they herd their animals, tend to the fields and enjoy simple meals.
  
  Please note that due to conditions outside of our control there may be times when we are unable to visit or stay with the nomads. In this situation, we will stay with a local family in the Qashqai village. You will be treated to a delicious home-cooked meal and spend the night exchanging stories with your homestay hosts.
  
  O/N in Shiraz/Traditional tent

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 5 : Eghlid

  Distance from Shiraz to Eeghlid: 269 km (3 h 15 min)
  
  Say farewell to your nomad hosts and journey towards the town of Eghlid. In ancient times Eghlid acted as the main gateway from the north to Persepolis as other routes were too mountainous and difficult to pass. Zoroastrianism, which dates back over 4,000 years, was the state religion of Iran before the arrival of Islam. Followers believe there is one God called Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord), and they worship communally in a Fire Temple or Agiary. The intriguing Towers of Silence are part of the Zoroastrian tradition. The towers are raised circular structures where the dead are laid out to be picked clean by scavenger birds.
  
  O/N in Eghlid/Guesthouse

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 6 : Caravanserai Zein-O-Din (An area between Eghlid & Yazd)

  Distance from Eghlid to Zein-O-Din 261 km (3 h 15 min)
  
  Continue on your journey (approximately 1 hour) and arrive at the historical town of Abarqu, located in the desert valley beneath the Zagros Mountains. Check out the town’s main sights, which includes an ice house (a specially constructed house that acted like a fridge), the 11th-century Gonbad Ali Dome, the Khan-e Aghazadeh Qajar-era mansion, the Jameh Mosque, and a 4,000-year-old cypress tree. Then travel across the stunning The Zagros Mountains and reach the Zein-o-din Caravanserai. Set in the desolate Dasht-e Lut desert, Zein-o-din is a classic caravanserai built during the 16th century under the orders of Shah Abbas, who supposedly built 999 such hostels to promote business.
  
  A night's stay in a caravanserai is a wonderful a chance to step into the exotic shoes of a Silk Road merchant and relive the age when this area hummed with travelers. Most of the rooms remain unchanged from past days by, with carpets covering raised wooden floors, and heavy curtains rather than doors separating rooms from the hallway.
  
  O/N in Zein-O-Din/Guesthouse

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 7 : Yazd

  Distance from Zein-O-Din to Yazd: 74 km (57 min)
  
  Get up early and enjoy an authentic breakfast of freshly baked bread. Travel by private van to Yazd (approximately 1 hour). On arrival, set out on a walking tour visiting the Jameh Mosque, notable for its fine mosaics and beautiful exterior. From here you are ideally placed to explore the older parts of the city, which are some of the oldest on Earth according to UNESCO.
  
  Walk the narrow kuches (lanes), past simple courtyards and the ornate doors of the mud brick buildings. One of the most distinctive features of Yazd is the wind towers (‘badgirs’) that capture even the softest of breezes and send them to the buildings below in a forerunner of modern air-con. You will also visit the Fire Temple and Towers of Silence, both vestiges of the city’s Zoroastrian heritage. In the Zoroastrian religion, fire and water are agents of ritual purity and the fire in the Atashkadeh Fire Temple is said to have been continuously burning since 470 AD.
  
  O/N in Yazd/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 8 : Yazd

  Today you have the choice of taking an optional excursion outside of Yazd, which includes the impressive Kharanaq mud-brick village, Chak Chak fire temple, and the Meybod citadel. The impressive town of Kharanaq is believed to be 1,000 years old and you can explore the abandoned structures of this hillside settlement, peering into the houses of wealthy merchants and hammams (bathhouses). You will also explore the valley and nearby mountains and get great pictures of the aqueducts that formed part of the underground water system. The system is still used to irrigate the fields here – great shocks of green that sit against the brown desert. Chak is one of the most important Zoroastrian pilgrimage sites in Iran, and you’ll climb up the mountainside to reach the fire temple – your efforts rewarded with wonderful views. After lunch, check out Narin Castle, thought to be the oldest mudbrick structure in Iran, and explore the still growing town of Meybod before returning to Yazd.
  
  O/N in Yazd/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 9 : Isfahan

  Distance from Yazd To Isfahan: 323 km (3 h 49 min)
  
  Depart Yazd and embark on a local bus ride to one of Iran's highlights, Esfahan (approximately 5 hours). Esfahan is quite simply one of the finest places in the Islamic world, and a visit here will leave you breathless. A 16th-century rhyme called it 'half the world' and, after spending a few days here, you might agree. There's an abundance of fine Islamic buildings, most of which are covered with the blue mosaic tiles Iran is famous for. There's also an enormous bazaar, which is perfect for shopping for exquisite Persian carpets. Or you can relax by the tranquil gardens, picturesque bridges, and superb palaces. You’ll arrive in Esfahan during the late afternoon. This evening, you might like to stroll to the Zayandeh River and have a look at its historic bridges, which seem to have come straight from a fairytale. At several of the bridges, local people gather to talk, drink tea and sing beautiful folk songs. This is a magical place to while away some time, and one of the most atmospheric places in all of Iran.
  
  O/N in Isfahan/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 10 : Isfahan

  Beginning today with a half-day tour of the city. Your guide will give you an insight into life under Persia's greatest ruler, Shah Abbas, with the city reaching its peak and becoming the capital of Persia during his 16th-century reign. Even though the capital was moved to Shiraz and then Tehran, the city still retains much of its past glory. You will start the tour at the immense Imam Square (formerly Naqsh-e Jahan Square), which covers an area of 82,500 square meters and makes it the third largest square in the world. The square is surrounded by many grand buildings, such as the Ali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Qeysarieh Portal and the majestic Imam Mosque. Located in the west of Imam Square, the Ali Qapu Palace covers six-floors and was originally built as the main palace of Shah Abbas, who used it to receive guests and foreign ambassadors.
  
  O/N in Isfahan/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 11 : Isfahan

  You have a free day to explore this lovely city, so take time to wander along the city's many tree-lined boulevards and spacious gardens. Visit the Jameh Mosque, the biggest in all Iran and full of lovely designed stuccos, or the fresco-filled Chehel Sotun Palace, a relaxed complex with a water pool surrounded by shady tree. You could also discover the bizarre Manar Jomban (shaking minarets). Perhaps head to the Armenian Quarter and the Church of St. Joseph of Arimathea, which has a striking interior of gilded ceilings, walls, and paintings. The stunning, delicate artwork of the dome depicts the biblical story of Genesis, from Creation to Man’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Make sure to take a stroll by the Zayandeh Rood River and stop for a well-deserved chai at one of the stunning bridges.
  
  O/N in Isfahan/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 12 : Kashan

  Distance from Isfahan to Kashan: 218 km (2 h 30 min)
  
  Continue on by private van down the mountains, into the desert, and on to Kashan (approximately 3 hours). Kashan is a beautiful oasis city with a very long history – human settlement in the area dates back to the 4th millennium BC. It’s also a merchant town known for its high-quality ceramics, silks, carpets, and some of the finest traditional houses in Iran. See these houses with visits to the Khan-e Borujerdi and Khan-e Tabatabai. These 19th-century khans were funded by wealthy merchants and feature lovely courtyards, lush gardens and fine intricate relief designs carved into stone. Khan-e Borujerdi was built in the 1840s for the affluent Tabatabaei family. Take some time for lunch, then head to the most impressive Islamic complex in Kashan – the Agha Bozorg Mosque and school, famous for its symmetrical design.
  
  O/N in Kashan/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 13 : Tehran

  Distance from Kashan to Tehran: 307 km (3 h 34 min)
  
  This morning, make your way from Kashan to Tehran. Stop along the way to visit the still under construction holy shrine of Imam Khomeini, the leader of the Islamic Revolution. When completed, the Iranian’s believe the shrine will be one of the greatest buildings in the Islamic world. Revered as the father of the 1979 revolution, Imam Khomeini was buried here in 1989. His funeral was attended by an incredible 10 million people, making it the world’s biggest. People from all around Iran come here to pay their respects. Arrive at your Tehran hotel this afternoon. After a break in the hotel, you can experience the night of Tehran in one of the mountainous areas of northern Tehran. Tonight you can relive your unforgettable adventure over an optional farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
  
  O/N in Tehran/Hotel

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 14 : Tehran

  Begin your discovery of Tehran with a full day tour, focusing on the sprawling Sa'd Abad Palace and Museum complex. Set on 104 hectares of spectacular mountainside parkland most of them converted into museums, and it is stunningly, back-dropped by towering mountains. The site was used as a royal summer residence during the Pahlavi period (from 1925-1979).
  
  After that, the tour is finished and you have time to explore Tehran based on your preferences. Our transfer to the airport will be scheduled based on your flight.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Hotel (B/B) 13N /Traditional Tent 1N /Guest House 2N
• Professional English speaking guide for the whole of the trip
• All excursions & transfers by the modern couch with an experienced driver
• 1 Domestic flight
• Refreshment between way (mineral water, tea or coffee)
• Entrances fee according to the itinerary

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Price & Rates

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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