12 Days Persia Classic Tour

Start the day by visiting Golestan Palace*, a historical complex in Iran’s capital city, Tehran. This former royal Qajar complex has been inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage in June of 2013. Then continue visiting the Grand Old Bazaar of Tehran. Also visit the Treasury of National Jewels (which is only open on Saturday to Tuesday and from 14 to 16:30. That means if times allows us, we visit this magnificent treasury), and the National Museum of Iran. Depends on the time, we will take a walk on 30 Tir Street. Then at night take a flight to Shiraz.

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In the morning, explore the well-known city of Shiraz. Visit historical parts of Shiraz starting Narenjestan historical complex, then you’ll have time to explore and shop in the bustling Vakil historical complex (Public Bath, Bazar, Mosque). Visit Nasir-ol Molk Mosque (Pink Mosque) few steps far from Vakil Complex.  And finish the day by visiting Jame Atigh Mosque.

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Today exploring Shiraz continues. Visit Eram Persian Garden* with its beautiful press-lined avenues leading to an elegant summer palace. Then visit the tomb of two Iranian famous poets, Hafez (Hafezieh) and Saadi (Saadieh). Finally, visit Shahcheragh Holy Shrine.

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Day 5 is all about Ancient Persia. Visit ancient historical monuments such as Persepolis* the heart of the Persian empire and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then visit Naqsh-e Rostam an ancient necropolis located about 12 km northwest of Persepolis, and en-route to Taft/Yazd, visit Pasargadae*, the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

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In an early start, move toward Yazd. This day goes on exploring the Historical city of Yazd* and while visiting Yazd, visit Amir Chakhmaq Square and Complex. Finish the day by visiting Dowlat Abad Garden*, another magnificent Persian garden.

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Start the day by visiting the Jame Mosque of Yazd, then move toward the Fire Temple and Tower of Silence’s grounds. In Tower of silence or Dakhma, the bodies of the deceased are placed to avoid contaminating the earth as a Zoroastrian funerary tradition. Zoroastrians still make up a significant minority of the population, and the Atashkadeh in Yazd is the most important Fire temple of Zoroastrians in Iran.

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Leave Yazd to visit Isfahan in the morning. En-route in Meybod visit Narin Qale (historical fort) and Kabootar Dovecote. Then in the historical city of Naien visit places including the Jame mosque of Naein and the Historical bazaar of Naein. In the afternoon, continue to Isfahan to walk around Zayande Rood (River) and visit some historical bridges like 33-pol and Khajoo pol (Bridge). On Thursday nights, people come under Khajoo and 33 pol Bridges and sing there. Try not to lose it and enjoy it.

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Explore Half of the World! First, visit Naghsh-e Jahan Square*. In Naghsh-e Jahan Square are Imam Mosque*, Sheikh Lotfollah mosque*, Aliqapoo palace*, and Isfahan Bazaar. Then in the afternoon visit the beautiful garden of Bagh-e Chehel Sotoun*. The name, meaning “Forty Columns” in Persian, was inspired by the twenty slender wooden columns supporting the entrance pavilion, which, when reflected in the waters of the fountain, are said to appear to be forty.

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After checking out of the hotel, drive to Kashan. After checking into the hotel, visit Fin Persian Garden*, Tabatabaie historical house, Borujerdiha or Abbasian historical house and Aghabozorg mosque.

If you are traveling in Spring, we do not miss the villages near Kashan for the Festival of Rose and Rose Water in Qamsar and Niasar.

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Today explore the Maranjab Desert which is near Kashan. En-route, visit The Underground City of Ouyi. In the Maranjab Desert enjoy the beautiful landscape of desert and dunes. After exploring the desert, move toward Tehran to stay the night at the hotel of the Imam Khomeini Airport.

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Transfer from Hotel to IKA airport