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Tour Name: 14 Days Persia Classic Tour Tour Code: OT1114001 Tour Duration: 14 Days and 13 Nights Tour Category: Discovery / Cultural Tour Difficulty: 2 Tour Tags: Classic Tour Tour Best Date: 12 months Tour Services Type: 3*/4* / All-inclusive Tour Destinations: //Esfahan/// Related tours code: Number ticket limits: 2-16 Overview: Landing to Persia, is a country with endless history and tradition and you explore both ancient Persia and modern Iran. Our Persia Classic Tour program includes the natural and historical attractions old central parts of Iran. In this route, we will visit cities like Tehran, Kashan, , Yazd, Shiraz and finally Kerman. Actually, in most of these areas, living in warm and dry areas has been linked with history and has shaped the lifestyle that is specific to these areas. Highlights: . It’s a 14 days Iran classic discovery and cultural tour. . The tour starts and ends in Tehran. In between, we visit 6 main cities and 17 amazing UNESCO world heritage site in Iran. . Visit amazing UNESCO world heritage sites in Iran Tour Map:

Tour Itinerary:

Landing to PERSIA Welcome to Iran. To be met by your tour guide at the airport (IKA airport), you will be transferred to your hotel. We will visit * (one of Iran UNESCO World Heritage site) and grand old of Tehran (depends on arrival time). O/N Tehran

Magic of Desert (Kashan) Leaving Tehran behind, on our way to Kashan, we visit Ouyi underground city. Then continue to Kashan to visit Tabatabayi historical house, Borujerdiha/Abbasian historical house, Fin Persian garden*, a relaxing and visually impressive Persian garden with water channels all passing through a central pavilion. The has many stunning water features that are fed from a spring emerging from a slope behind the garden. And finish the day by visiting Aghabozorg . O/N Kashan

The Glory of Islamic Arts (Isfahan) In the morning, we will leave Kashan to Isfahan. On our way to Isfahan, we will visit Madar Shah . Then we move toward Isfahan, the capital of the Safavids. We visit */ Chehelsotoun palace* and then Si-o-Se-pol and Khajoo historical bridges on the Zayanderoud. Isfahan is said to have the most beautiful bridges. Some nights people come under Khajoo and 33 pol Bridges and sing there. O/N Isfahan

Half of the World Half of the World (Isfahan) Full day city tour of Isfahan to visit the magnificent Jameh Mosque* with its famous Uljaitu Mihrab of the Il-Khanid Period and with UNESCO World Heritage status. Continue on to the Naqshe Jahan historical square*, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gigantic open plaza is framed by a wall of arches and surrounded by two of the Islamic world’s most impressive , the * and the Masjid-e Shah*. Both houses of worship contain magnificent architecture and tile-work. Then we visit the magnificent Aliqapoo Palace*. O/N Isfahan

Feel (Yazd)

In the early morning, leave Isfahan to visit Yazd. En-route, we stop in Nain, and visit Jame Mosque of Nain and Historical Bazaar of Nain. Then in Meybod, we visit Narin Qale (a historical fort) and Kabootar Dovecote. Then we arrive to The old city of Yazd*, that is built almost entirely of and is an architectural wonder. To deal with the extremely hot summers, many old buildings have magnificent wind towers, with large underground areas to circulate cooling air. Yazd has been a Zoroastrian center since Sassanian times. O/N Yazd – 3*/ 4* Hotel

Religions Crossway Today we stroll through the historical city of Yazd* and visit the beautiful and magnificent Jame Mosque of Yazd*. Then we visit the temple and Tower of silence’s grounds, and then a Tower of silence, or Dakhma, where the bodies of the deceased were placed, to avoid contaminating the earth as a Zoroastrian funerary tradition. Zoroastrians still make up a significant minority of the population, and the Atashkadeh (Fire Temple) in Yazd is the most important Fire temple of Zoroastrians in Iran. Then we visit the magnificent Dowlat Abad Persian Garden*. During the day, we will visit a Zurkhaneh in Yazd and experience the special ceremony, which is a sport! O/N Yazd

Pasargadae Tomb of Cyrus the Great

Today we leave Yazd to visit the Historical City of Abarkooh. In this city you’ll be shaded by the ancient 4000 years old cypress tree and visit Abarkooh Ice House. Then in , we see the impressive, elevated Tomb of Cyrus and to walk through the different sections of the ancient city: the Residential Palace, the Audience Hall, and the Gatehouse. O/N Pasargadae - Eco-lodge

Glory of Persia An early start takes us to * (Takht-é Jamshid), the heart of the Persian Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, walk through a complex of palaces and temples that is said to be one of the architectural wonders of the world. Then we go to Naghsh-e Rostam*, an ancient necropolis. Eventually we go toward Shiraz, the City of Roses and Nightingales. In Shiraz, we visit Eram Persian garden* in Shiraz, with its beautiful cypress-lined avenues leading to an elegant summer palace; and finish the day by visiting Hafezieh (Tomb of Hafez; the Iranian famous poet). O/N Shiraz – 3*/ 4* Hotel

The glory of Iranian Culture

Today it’s all about exploring Shiraz. First we visit Nasirolmolk Mosque (Pink Mosque) and then you’ll have time to explore and shop in the bustling Vakil Bazaar, home to hundreds of stores, beautiful courtyards, and even an ancient caravanserai. After that, we visit the magnificent Narenjestan Historical Complex. Then in the evening visit Jame Atigh Mosque and Shahcheraq holy shrine. O/N Shiraz

Live like Cavemen Today we leave Shiraz to visit the magnificent Meymand cave village landscape*. This village, which has been inscribed in the list of world heritage, is one of the most exceptional living complexes that has been formed according to the needs of human beings. Meymand is in the central district of Shahr-e Babak county in . This village is one of the few ones which its rocky architecture is widely used in the whole structure of the village and One of the main differences of Meymand from other similar cases is that this village is still being used and people are living in those rocky and handmade houses. O/N Meymand – Ecolodge

Looking for Ganj (treasure)

After living like cavemen, we leave Meymand to go to Kerman. In Kerman we visit The which is a Safavid-era building complex, located in the old center of city the city. The complex is composed of a school, a square, a caravanserai, a bathhouse, an , a mint and a mosque. And then we visit the Old Bazaar of Ganjali Khan Complex. O/N Kerman

Glory of Desert Today We will continue exploring Kerman. We visit Mahan Shazdeh Persian Garden* and not very far from this amazing Persian garden is Shah Nematollah Vali Holy Tomb. Then we will cross egg-shaped hills created in salt lands towards the ever-changing landscape of sand dunes. These sand dunes look like stars that are shining on the plains. West of the star dunes, there is one of the most exciting geomorphological structures called Kalout. They are the unique structures in the desert. From a distance, they look like the ruins of an enormous legendary city with grand palaces and buildings both short and high. O/N Kerman

Modern Tehran

In the morning, we take an early flight to Tehran. In Tehran we explore the modern side of Tehran. We visit The Sa’ad Abad Complex and Niavaran Palace which are built by Qajar and Pahlavi monarchs. Today, the official residence of the President of Iran is located adjacent to the complex. Then in the afternoon, we visit Nature bridge which is located in Ab o Atash park in Tehran. It has won an international prize for the architect design. The reason that is named nature bridge is that it connects 3 parks. It is one of the most popular parks in Tehran. O/N Tehran - 3*/ 4* Hotel

Missing Persia Your tour guide will transfer you from Hotel to Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA).

All sites with * sign are submitted in UNESCO world heritage. Note:  The priority in sightseeing may be changed due to the time of your arrival, preference of your guide and also official and unofficial holidays of some museums.  In special conditions the accommodations can be changed to a similar alternative.  Hotel check-in time generally is at 2:00 PM. According to your arrival time, if you need an early check- in you must book an extra day.  Private or single rooms are not available in some traditional local or guest houses. And also in these places, sleeping equipment is traditional, comfortable Mattresses and Blankets. No Bed!  The price includes double and twin rooms in Hotels. Obviously, single rooms cost an extra fee.

Services Included:  13 Nights Hotel or Traditional House Accommodation (B&B)  All transfers and transportations (Private car for 2-3 pax. Suitable minibus for bigger groups)

 Professional licensed guides and drivers (Guide assistant for 15 pax and more)  1 Domestic flight  Refreshment (2 bottles of water/ fruits/ snacks per day)  Visa authorization code processing fee (except for British, American and Canadian passport holders)

Services Not Included:  International flights  Food meals  Entrance Fees  Visa stamp fee  Travel insurance  Tips to local guides and drivers  Single room cost an extra fee