8 Days Persia Classic Tour

After an early morning flight to Shiraz, we will have a full-day city tour including Narenjestan Qavam, one of the most elegant examples of historical houses in Shiraz during the Qajar dynasty in the 19th century. After that, you will visit Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) few steps far from Vakil Bazaar.
Eram Persian Garden* called in Persian “Baghe Eram” (registered in UNESCO world heritage sites). Then you will have time to explore and shop in the bustling Vakil Bazaar, which is home to hundreds of stores and beautiful courtyards. We finish the day visiting the tomb of Hafez or Saadi (Saʿdī), two of the Persian most outstanding world-famous poets.

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In the morning, we have a full day of driving to reach our destination of Yazd. First, we visit the magnificent Persepolis* and then visit Naqsh-e Rostam, an ancient necropolis and then after that Pasargadae*, the Tomb of Cyrus the Great (559-530 BCE), founder of the Persian Empire, is waiting for us. Both sites are registered as UNESCO World Heritage.

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After having breakfast, visit the stunning City of wind towers in the middle of deserts and Zoroastrianism. Towers of Silence is the first visit of the day, a structure built by Zoroastrians for excarnation.
Then we will visit the Fire Temple of Yazd. The fire temple in Zoroastrianism is the place of worship for Zoroastrians, Then, we look around the Amir Chakhmaq Square, a complex consisting of Tekyeh (is a building where Shia Muslims gather to mourn Husayn’s death in the month of Muharram), Water reservoir, mosque, Bazaar. Then we walk around the old area of the city and visit Yazd Jame Mosque, and Fahadan district to feel the desert architecture culture. Among the many other historic sites to be seen in Yazd are beautiful old houses and the Dowlat Abad Garden*. Standing by the garden’s long reflecting pool, you’ll be shaded by ancient Pine trees.

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After having breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we leave Yazd to Isfahan. But en route we visit the magnificent desert of Varzaneh. We will stay there until the afternoon to enjoy the scenery. In the evening, we move toward Isfahan.

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Your exploration starts in the Jame Mosque of Isfahan. Then through Gheysarieh Gate, you’ll enter the Naqsh-e Jahan Square*. This 17th-century site is one of the largest public spaces in the world. Here in the square, you’ll visit the Shah Mosque* and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque*, revered as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. In Ali Qapu Palace*, you’ll marvel at its beautiful rooms and the balconies where Safavid kings would sit to enjoy the polo matches unfolding in the square below. Next up is Chehel Sotun*. Set in a landscaped and forested park in front of a tranquil reflecting pool, this graceful pavilion was built by Shah Abbas II for entertainment and court receptions. You’ll end your day exploring ZayandeRood River and its historical bridges called Si-o-Se-Pol and Khaju Bridge.

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Leaving Isfahan behind, continue to Kashan to visit historical houses of Kashan like Tabatabaeiand Borujerdiha Historic Houses, and Fin Persian Garden*, a relaxing and visually impressive Persian garden with water channels all passing through a central pavilion and then visit the traditional Bazaar and Amin al-DawlaTimcheh (Carvansarai) and finish the day by visiting Aghabozorg Mosque religious school.

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On the last day, leave Kashan for Tehran. Here you either go to IKA or go to your hotel and rest.