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Duration: 15 days (may vary)
Tour types: History - Culture
Description
Ancient Iranians built Qanats and Yakhchal to provide and keep water. The first windmill appeared in Iran in the 9th century. Iranians contributed significantly to the current understanding of astronomy, natural science, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy. Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī is widely hailed as the father of algebra.
Vacation tour itinerary
Day 1, TEHRAN:
Arrival day. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader and the other members of the tour.
Day 2, TEHRAN:
Morning visit to the shrine of Imam Khomeini. Overnight sleeper train to Kerman. 14 hour train ride (though delays may occur)
Day 3, KERMAN:
Check in to our hotel before enjoying a tour of this well preserved ancient city with its lively bazaar. In the afternoon we drive to the oasis city of Mahan where we visit the exquisite shrine of the sufi saint Shah Nematollah Vali set against a picturesque backdrop of barren mountains.
Day 4, YAZD:
Drive to Yazd. Yazd is home to many followers of the ancient Persian religion - Zoroastrianism. We visit the Fire Temple, the Towers of Silence, and the Wind Towers in the Old City of Yazd.
Day 5, PASARGAD – SHIRAZ:
Today we continue to Shiraz via Pasargad, the ancient Achaemenian capital. We visit the tomb of of Cyrus the Great which dates back more than 2,500 years.
Day 6, SHIRAZ – PERSEPOLIS:
Morning guided tour of the magnificent remains at Persepolis. In the afternoon we enjoy a guided tour of Shiraz, a city that has always been a great centre of learning and is celebrated for its beauty and the shrines to its famous poets.
Day 7, ISFAHAN:
Drive to Esfahan via the beautiful caravanserai at Izadkhast. In the evening we have a panoramic tour of the old bridges in Esfahan and the chance to visit a traditional tea house.
Day 8, ISFAHAN:
A World Heritage site, Esfahan is perhaps the most beautiful of all the cities in Iran with an abundance of traditional Islamic architecture, ancient mosques, shrines and palaces. We have a full day to explore with our guide.
Day 9, ISFAHAN:
Full free day to wander through this enchanting city or visit the exotic bazaar to haggle for souvenirs.
Day 10, NATANZ – ABYANEH VILLAGE:
We continue to the village of Abyaneh, stopping on the way to visit the Jame Mosque and the shrine of Imamzadeh Abdolsamaad in Natanz; a significant example of traditional Persian architecture. Abyaneh is one of the oldest settlements in Iran, and its historic importance has recently been recognised by UNESCO. We enjoy a picnic lunch, followed by a free afternoon to take in the beauty of the architecture and the surrounding scenery.
Day 11, KASHAN - QOM – HAMADAN:
In the morning we drive to Kashan, a small city built at the site of an oasis. We have the chance to view the city's traditional buildings, such as the Boroujerdi House, originally the home of a samovar merchant - the extensive gardens and atmospheric covered bazaar. Later we drive to Qom, the second holiest city in Iran and then continue to Hamadan, which has been inhabited since the second millennium BC.
Day 12, KERMANSHAH – SANANDAJ:
After some time spent exploring Hamadan, we drive to Kermanshah, an important stop on the ancient caravan routes to Baghdad. After a tour of the city which includes some of its most impressive monuments, we continue to Sanandaj.
Day 13, TAKHT-E SOLEIMAN - ZANJAN:
Takht-e Soleiman, the 'Throne of Solomon' is one of Iran's most interesting archaeological sites, where the ruins of a large, fortified settlement have been built around a small lake on a hilltop. It also claims to be the birthplace of Zoroaster, founder of the ancient Zoroastrian religion. We visit the site before heading to Zanjan to spend the night.
Day 14, ZANJAN - TEHRAN:
We tour Zanjan, famous for the intricate handicrafts produced by its people, before returningto Tehran via Soltaniyeh and Qazvin.
Day 15, TEHRAN:
Tour ends. |
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Visa
Free on travel package
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Accommodation
14 nights tourist class hotel
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Airport Transfer
Arrival & departure
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Flight
Depends to you
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group Tour
Depends to you and situation
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Guide
Private experianced guide
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Transport
Private transport
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