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I r a n T o u r s Tour Itinerary Iran desert Tour Iran Travel Explorer Day 1: Arrival-Tehran M

Arrival in Tehran city. Upon your arrival, Saad abad palace you will direct and transfer to your hotel The Saadabad Palace is located in the North of Tehran, by our representative carrying our logo Shemiran area. The complex was first inhabited by Qajar and your name. Overnight Tehran. monarchs and royal family in the 19th century.

Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR

niavaran palace Niavaran Palace Compound is one of the amazing Qajar palace compounds in Tehran. It continued to be used under Pahlavi Family till 1979.

Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR

tabatabaie house Tabatabaei House is a historical house in . It was Day 2: Tehran-Kashan built in the early 1880s for the affluent Tabatabaie family.

In the morning visit at 8:30 driver and guide meet you at the lobby of hotel and tour will be started. Tehran, a modern metropolis town, heritages Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR awesome palace from Pahlavi dynasty. In the morning tour is began with Saad Abad and Niavaran Palace. Today Sad Abad palace is a complex of borojerdiha house Museums, Gardens and Galleries which remains The Borujerdi House is a historic house in Kashan, Iran. This from Pahlavi family. Niavaran region was used s is inside of house and belongs to Borojerdiha Family. This is summer residence. Opulent complex of Last King of one of the magnificent and most beautiful historical houses Iran lifestyle. Beside all museums and Galleries, you in kashan can pass enjoyable time in its immense garden. Next on the agenda is serving lunch in traditional restaurant with distinctive flavor food. Drive 244 km (2h 30min) toward Kashan. After your arrival visit Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR Tabatabaie House and Broojerdi House. Overnight Kashan.

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kuhpa carvanserai Maranjab is a sandy desert in is one of the oldest divisions in Province. Maranjab literally means “suffer in the edge of Iran Central Desert. Sleeping in a very nicely hardships in extraction water”. Maranjab is renovated sounds and is a very nice rich in salt-friendly plants. In the evening experience drive 222KM (2hr 40min) toward Kuhpaye and accommodate in Koupah Caravanserai. Entrance fee: 0 IRR Overnight Isfahan. naghshe jahan sq. Naghsh-e Jahan Square (Design of the world) officially known as Imam Square, situated at the center of Isfahan city, Iran. It is an important historical site and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era.

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ali qapu palace Ali Qapu is a grand palace in Isfahan, Iran. It is located on the western side of the Naqsh e Jahan Square, opposite to Day 4: Isfahan highlights Sheikh Lotfollah .

Full day Isfahan excursion. Isfahan is one of

Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR the highlighted in each journey. you will discover more about culture and history of Iran. Let’s start the tour with Naghsh-e-Jahan sheikh lotfollah Square (literally the Design of the world) (UNESCO World Heritage) it is including is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid , standing on Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and . In the the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan. afternoon visitVank Church, Chehel Sotoon Palace and Palace. Also a particular music tour has been being operated in Music Museum. Overnight Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR Isfahan.

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garmeh desert Drive 393KM (4hr 30min) toward Somewhere in Iran's central desert, Dashte- kavir, lies this Garmeh desert. Start your tour tiny village irrigated by a small mountain spring. with pleasant walking through oasis. Visit Nakhlestan and Spring water with little fish. Overnight in rural real homestay in Garmeh. Entrance fee: 0 IRR

atashoni guesthouse Ateshooni Hostel in Garmeh is a desert hostel in Iran. This hostel is located in the middle of deserts in Iran neighboring and Isfahan.

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Mesr desert Mesr village is the harbour in a sea of infinite dunes out of Day 6: Garmeh-Mesr finest sand. Ascend a high dune and the panorama gives the impression of wavy ocean.

In Mesr desert where is 85 KM away from Garmeh. Mesr is small Entrance fee: 0 IRR village between Khur and Biabanak with unique and novel experience during your stay. Try khor and biabanak desert Camel riding and safari. Seat Khor and Biabanak, a treasure of tourist attractions in the heart of Kavir desert, consist of three main hamlets around fire and enjoy sunset. Garmeh, Bayazeh and Iraj Overnight Garmeh.

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Page 5 Page 6 Tour Itinerary Iran desert Tour M Iran Travel Explorer Day 7: Mesr-Tabas tabas desert Drive 223KM (2hr 30min) toward Tabas is a city and capital of Tabas County, , Iran. Tabas is a desert city that experiences Tabas in South Khorasan Province. scorching hot summers and mild winters. Kale Jenni, Shah Abbas hot spring and rice paddies in the middle of desert are attractions which are Entrance fee: 0 IRR really worthy to be visited. y a z d The City of Yazd is located in the middle of the Iranian plateau, 270 km southeast of Isfahan, close to the Spice and Silk Roads.

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b a d g i r Badgirs are wind catchers that work as air conditioners. The city of Yazd in Iran is best known for Badgir. Day 8: Tabas-Yazd

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Entrance fee: 0 IRR without Kal Sardar Valley in Tabas. Drive 366KM (4hr 20min) toward Yazd. Yazd is one of the ancient city of Iran dowlat abad garden which Marco Polo had stopped there about 1272 AD. Land of Badgir, brick Dowlatabad Garden, the architectural jewel of Yazd is walls and sweet souvenir. Also known inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the picturesque . as its magnificent silk. In Yazd visit Beautiful Dowlat Abad Garden with tallest wind catcher (Badgir). It is also UNESCO world heritages. Overnight Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR Yazd.

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towr of silence In the morning you will visit Water Museum, Towers of Silence and A tower of silence (known also as a ‘dakhma’) is a type of structure used for funerary purposes by adherents of the Museum of Zoroastrians. Zoroastrian faith. Zoroastrianism is ancient pre-Islam religion. They believe in Ahura Mazda as a Wise Lord and Avesta, Holy Book, which guided people in Honesty, self- Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR contemplation and Loyalty. Let’s have city walking tour and visit Jame Zoroastrian fire temple Mosque, Amir Chakhmagh Complex & Mosque, Yazd Alexander's Prison A fire temple in Zoroastrianism is the place of worship for (Zendan-e Eskandar). In the evening Zoroastrians, often called dar-e mehr (Persian) or agiyari (Gujarati). In the Zoroastrian religion, fire (see atar), visit 40KM (30min) toward Fahraj together with clean water (see aban), are agents of ritual desert and camping in desert. purity.

Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR

Jameh mosque of yazd The Jameh Mosque is particularly notable for the Day 10: Fahraj- prevalence of faience – a form of tiling that, like mosaic, is formed of different coloured pieces

Fahraj is simple breathtaking desert and nice place to relax. Fahraj is 5000 Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR years old in the heart of desert. Drive 366KM (4hr 20min) toward Kerman. Overnight Kerman. Amir chakhmaq sq. Amir Chakhmaq Complex is a well-known structure in Yazd, central Iran .Amir Chakhmagh complex is one of the most remarkable squares .

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Ganjali khan complex Continue tour with visiting Ganjali — located in the old center of the Complex in Kerman. After that drive city of Kerman, Iran. Ganjali Khan complex is composed of a school, a square, a caravansary, a public bath, a water less than 1h toward Mahan. You can reservoir, a mint house, a mosque and a bazaar. visit Shah Nematoalah Vali Shrine and Bagh-e Shazdeh (Garden). Drive 1h 30min toward Shahdad. Visit Kalouts. Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR Shahdad is mysterious part of Lut desert. It is possible to observe with naked-eye. Camping in Shahdad. Shahzadeh Garden is the ninth Iranian garden that has been registered on UNESCO's World Heritage List that located on the outskirts of Mahan in .

Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR

Shah nematollah vali shrine The grave of Shah Nematollah Vali is located in a green place in Mahan. He was one of the followers of Rumi, the Day 12: Shahdad-- great iranian dervish. Meymand

Entrance fee: 150,000 IRR In the morning drive 361KM (4hr 10min) toward Meymand. En-route visit beautiful Rageh Valley in Shahdad kalut Rafsanjan. Next on agenda, visit UNESCO world heritage Meymand Shahdad Kalut. Kaluts are sandy mountains that are formed as a result of desert “wind” erosion and enchanting Rocky Village. Overnight Meymand.

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Bavanat village Drive 392KM (5hr) toward Shiraz. En-route visiting local oasis, The main town is Suryan, aka Bavanat, but most visitors head for Shah Hamzeh Bazm (or just Bazm) 18km further visiting the grape orchards and east water reservoirs in Bavanat village in . Overnight Shiraz.

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Pink mosque (nasir almolk) The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque also known as the Pink Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran. It was built under the Qajar Day 14: Shiraz-Tehran Persia. The mosque includes extensive colored glass in its facade, and displays other traditional elements.

Shiraz is known as poets, literature, love and wine. Early in the morning, Entrance fee: 200,000 IRR Pink mosque (Nasir al Molk Mosque) is really worthy to visit. Sun lights display Zandiye complex pink lights through this five concaved Zandiyeh Complex One of the most elegant architectural of Zand mosque and represent eye catching dynasty is Zandiyeh Complex located in Shiraz, as the capital of this perspective. At 9:00 a.m. drive 1h from dynasty. It contains Arg-Karim Khan, Vakil Bath, , Vakil Magnificent palace, complex Bazaar. They were named after Karim Khan, the founder of Zand Palace and Naghsh-e-Rostam (Unesco dynasty. world heritage). Visit Zandyie complex which includes Bath, , Bazaar Entrance fee: 200,000 IRR and Arg. Royal district constructions which are built during Karim Khan Persepolis palace Zand’s Monarchy. Take night flight from Shiraz toward Tehran. Accommodate in Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of IBIS hotel. Overnight Tehran. kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models.

Entrance fee: 200,000 IRR

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Include Services  Guided sightseeing  All airport transfers from/to hotel  Transport among the cities based on itinerary by private car  Buffet breakfast  Iran visa reference number  Accommodation based on your preferences range Day 13: Departure day  Domestic flight  Iranian SIM card You will fly back home and leave Iran with wonderful memories. Exclude Services  International Flight  Meal (lunch/dinner)  Visa collection fee  Entrance fee  Tips & personal expenses  Landry  Portage fee

List of 3* Hotels List of 4* Hotels List of 5* Hotels: Tehran: Saina /Morvarid Tehran: Ferdowsi / Asareh / Tehran: Spinas Palace / Shiraz: Park / Park saadi Grand Ibis / Laleh Shiraz: Ario Barzan / Karim Isfahan: Zayande Roud / Shiraz: Grand / Khan / Royal Setareh Zandiye / Pars Isfahan: Safir/ Aseman / Ali Kashan: Negin / Ehsan Qapu Isfahan: Abbasi / Yazd: Froozeh / Mehr Kashan: Raheb / Kowsar Kerman: Akhavan Manouchehri Kashan: Saraye Ameriha Yazd:Fahadan/Moshir Yazd: Safaieh Almamalek /Dad Page 15 Page 16