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Day 02: Tehran- Shiraz
After breakfast, we will visit Archaeological & Islamic Art Museum,
the finest museum in Iran where you'll view a collection of ancient
Persian civilization. In the evening fly to Shiraz, transfer to
hotel and rest. O/N Shiraz.
Day
03: Shiraz-Bishapoor excursion
Early morning we go to visit Bishapoor, an ancient city in heart of
history, built as the commemoration of Persian Victory in
Persian-Roman war. O/N Shiraz.
Day 04: Shiraz
We
will visit Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan
Theological School, Hafez (or Saadi) mausoleum, Vakil complex
and the most astonishing mirror decoration of Aliebnehamze Holy
Shrine. O/N Shiraz.
Day 05: Shiraz - Persepolis
- Necropol-Pasargad-Yazd
Drive to Yazd, en route we will visit Quran gate , Persepolis (a
castle made by free workers not slaves in 500 BC) , Necropol (tombs
of Achamenian kings) and Pasargad , tomb of Cyrus the great which
was the Achamenian center. O/N Yazd.
Day
06: Yazd
According to UNESCO, Yazd is one of the oldest cities in the world;
it is like a living museum. We will visit narrow alleys, the highest
wind tower of city which keeps the building cool, Friday mosque from
14th century and the silk weaving workshop where exquisite brocades
are still made on traditional looms. O/N Yazd.
Day 07: Yazd - Kerman
In the morning we will explore on foot this ancient city and visit a
Zoroastrian temple where sacred fire has been kept alive for
hundreds of years and is now a Zoroastrian pilgrim center. This is
an opportunity to learn about Zoroastrianism which had been the
Persian religion until Arabs brought Islam to Iran. Then go to
Towers of Silence on outskirts of the city, which was a burial place
for Zoroastrian. In the afternoon drive to Kerman. O/N Kerman.
Day 08: Kerman - Bam -
Mahan - Kerman
We will visit remains of Bam citadel, the magnificent Mausoleum of
Shah Nematollah e Vali , great Sufi, and lovely Shahzadeh (Prince)
Garden in Mahan. O/N Kerman.
Day 09: Kerman - Isfahan
Kerman is famous for Persian carpets. There we will visit 17th
century Ganjali khan complex including one of the most interesting
and ancient bazaars in Iran, bathhouse with its collection of wax
figures showing what to do in a bathhouse and the traditional tea
house. Continue to Isfahan, O/N Isfahan.
Day 10: Isfahan
In the morning we will visit Imam square, the huge open square
in center of Isfahan with four monuments at four sides
including Imam mosque covered inside and outside with intricate
turquoise tiles, The smaller Sheikh Lotfollah mosque contains some
of the best mosaics from 17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was
the first skyscraper in Iran and Isfahan bazaar where you can visit
the workshop of artists who paint miniature sometimes on bone. In
the afternoon, we will visit Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and khajoo
bridges over Zayanderud , relax in one of the traditional tea houses
,drink tea and smoke Persian water pipe. O/N Isfahan.
Day 11: Isfahan
We will visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Friday
mosque, shaking minarets and Chehel Sotoun known as forty column
palace with its exquisite wall painting. O/N Isfahan.
Day
12:Isfahan- Natanz-Kashan
We
drive to Natanz and visit its beautiful, famous Friday Mosque.
Continue to Kashan, well known for carpet and visit Fin complex. O/N
Kashan.
Day
13: Khashan-Qom- Tehran
Drive
to Tehran, en route we will pass by the holy shrine in Qom. O/N
Tehran.
Day 14: Tehran- Departure
Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your return flight.
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