11 Days // 10 Nights day by day Itinerary,

15 Days // 14 Nights day by day Itinerary &

22 Days // 21 Nights day by day Itinerary:

1- Day 01- Tuesday 13 MAY, 2014 – arrival by IR – 811 at 1550 at IKIA airport. Meet and Greet by our Tour Guide with a bunch of Red Roses. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at .

2- Day 02 – Wednesday 14 MAY, 2014 – A Morning city tour of Tehran which includes visit to the Golestan Palace as well as visit to the Glass & Ceramic (( Abgineh )) Museum. After lunch a visit to the Agiary and then transfer to Mehrabad Airport for flight to . Overnight stay at Shiraz.

3- Day 03 – Thursday 15 MAY, 2014 – – A full day city tour of Shiraz to visit the Agiary, Eram Garden, Saadi & Hafez Tombs, Karim Khani Citadel, Vakil’s Bath, Traditional Bazaar and Quran Gate. Overnight stay at Shiraz.

4- Day 04 – Friday 16 MAY, 2014 – An excursion tour to the Persepolis, Naghsh-e-Rostam & Pasargard. Then drive towards and on the way visiting the 4500 years old Cyprus Tree at Abarqu. Overnight stay at Yazd.

5- Day 05 – Saturday – 17 MAY, 2014 – A Full Day visit of Chak Chak (Pir-e-Sabz) followed by visit to Pir-e-Hrisht. Thereafter visit the famous of Sharifabad and the Quaint Zarathushti villages of Cham, Rachune and see some legendary “Flying Fires” at Zainabad. Later visiting the Shrines of Seti Peer and Pir-e-Banoo. Return to Yazd. Overnight stay at Yazd.

6- Day 06 – Sunday 18 MAY, 2014 – A full day city tour of Yazd, visiting the Atashkadeh, DAKHMAH (( Tower of Silence )) , Henna Factory, Water Museum, the Ruins of the Old City of Fahadan and the Traditional Bazaar. Overnight stay at Yazd.

7- Day 07 – Monday 19 MAY, 2014 – After breakfast drive towards Esfahan, en-route visiting the Narin castle at Naien. Overnight stay at Esfahan.

8- Day 08 – Tuesday 20 MAY, 2014 – – Morning visit to the Agiary. Then a full day city tour of Isfahan to visit Chehel Soutoon Palace, Naghsh E Jahan Square, Ali Qapoo Palace, Coppersmith and Gold Smith bazaar, Ci o Ce Pole and Khaju bridges. Overnight stay at Isfahan.

9- Day 09 – Wednesday 21 MAY, 2014 – After Breakfast visit the Vank Cathedral and Hasht Behesht Garden. After Lunch visit the Esfahan Birds Sanctuary and the Rocking Minarets. In the evening transfer to the Airport for flight to Tehran. Overnight stay at Tehran.

10- Day 10 – Thursday 22 MAY. 2014 – Drive towards Damavand to participate in a Jashan Ceremony. After the Ceremony drive to the Caspian Sea to enjoy the Tele Cabin ride at Namakabrud beach resort. Overnight stay at Namakabrud. 10- Day 10 – Thursday 22 MAY, 2014 – For the Group which has opted for 11 Days Tour will return back from Damavand to Tehran in the afternoon. Shopping in the evening. Overnight stay at Tehran.

11- Day 11 – Friday 23 MAY, 2014 – For the Group which has opted for 11 Days Tour: Early morning transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport for Home Bound Flight.

11- Day 11 – Friday 23 MAY, 2014 – In the morning, after breakfast drive towards Zanjan via Rasht, Rudbar and Deylam mountainous region with eye catching scenaries. At Zanjan visiting the Gonbad Soltaniyeh tomb and Rakhtshuy Khaneh. Overnight stay at Zanjan.

12- Day 12 – Saturday 24 MAY, 2014 – Drive towards the Kaboudar Ahang village to see the Largest Water Cave of the World (( Ali Sadr )). Keep driving towards Hamedan and on the way visiting Lalajin Village ((The first Iranian village which made porcelain with the Chinese helped ceramic workshop from Mongol period)) Arriving at Hamedan and seeing Avecina ((Bu Ali Sina)) and Baba Taher Tombs as well as the Ganjnameh, Overnight stay at Hamedan.

13- Day 13 – Sunday 25 MAY, 2014 – Drive towards Kermanshah passing through Assadabad pass, visiting Anahita Temple in Kangavar and Bisotoon en-route. Arriving at Kermanshah and visiting Taghe Bostan ((The Sassanid Inscription)) and the Bazaar. Overnight stay at Kermanshah.

14- Day 14 – Monday 26 MAY, 2014 – An Early Morning flight to Tehran. Arriving at Tehran and then visiting the Saadabad Palace Complex. After Lunch visiting the Royal Jewelry Museum and thereafter visiting Tajrish Traditional Bazaar in North of Tehran for shopping. In the night dinner at an Iranian Traditional Restaurant with Live Music and saying farewell to the Group who have opted to leave on the 15th Day. Overnight stay at Tehran.

15- Day 15 – Tuesday 27 MAY. 2014 – A very Early Morning transfer to the Airport for home bound journey for the Group who have opted to leave Iran on the 15th Day.

15- Day 15 – Tuesday 27 MAY, 2014 -- For the Group who have opted for 22 days tour – After Breakfast drive towards the Caspian Sea to visit Fuman and the beautiful ancient village of Masouleh. Then drive towards the Bandar Anzali port city. Overnight stay at Bandar Anzali.

16- Day 16 – Wednesday 28 MAY, 2014 – After Breakfast a boat ride in the famous Anzali Lagoon. Then visiting the Local Bazaar after which we will drive towards Ardebil city. At Ardebil visit the Safiyeddin Ardebili Mausoleum and Ethnographic Museum of Ardebil which used to be a Qajar Period Public Bath. Onward journey to Sarein. Overnight stay at Sarein.

17- Day 17 – Thursday 29 MAY, 2014 – In the Morning after breakfast we will visit the Natural Hot Spring Water Facilities at Sarein. You can immerse yourself in the natural steaming hot spring water pools and enjoy the Healthy SPA. After Lunch drive towards Tabriz. Overnight stay at Tabriz.

18- Day 18 – Friday 30 MAY, 2014 –After Breakfast a Morning Excursion to visit Kandovan Volcanic Village and its cave-dwelling people. Return back to Tabriz and visit the Azarbaijan Museum. We will also visit the World Heritage Registered Traditional Bazaar of Tabriz which was visited by Marco Polo. A visit also to the Shah Goli Pavilion. Overnight stay at Tabriz.

19- Day 19 – Saturday 31 MAY, 2014 – After Breakfast, we will pass by the Oroumiyeh Salt Lake (Ancient Chichast Lake) and arrive at Oroumiyeh. At Oroumiyeh we will visit the Naneh Maryam Church as well as the Traditional Bazaar. Overnight stay at Oroumiyeh.

20- Day 20 – Sunday 1 JUNE, 2014 – In the morning after breakfast drive towards Takab and visit the Ancient Azargoshnasb Fire Temple which is now called Takhte Soleyman (Solomon’s Throne). There after drive towards Zanjan. Overnight stay at Zanjan.

21- Day 21 --Monday 2 JUNE, 2014 – In the morning after breakfast drive towards Qazvin and visit Shazde Hossein, Jame Mosque and Mostufi Water Reservoir. Then keep driving towards Tehran. Evening Shopping in Tehran. Overnight stay at Tehran.

22- Day 22 – Tuesday 3 JUNE, 2014 – Early morning transfer to IKIA airport for home bound flight.

*The above Program may change due to Flight Time Table & Museum/Site Program Changes

Our services include:

1- Airport // Hotel // Airport transfers.

2- Twin Sharing Hotel accommodations on Bed & Breakfast basis. Lunch, Evening Tea + Snacks & Dinner will be served.

3- Three Domestic flights (( Tehran to Shiraz )) & ((Isfahan to Tehran)) & (( Kermanshah to Tehran )).

4- Two Boat Rides – Ali Sadr & Bandar Anzali Lagoon

5- Cable Car Ride at Namak Abroud.

6- Accompanying Tour Guide.

7- All Land Transportation by Luxury Tourist Bus.

8- All Entrances Fees to Museums and Tourist Spots.

9- All Tips at Hotels and Iranian Airports.

10- A Red Rose Welcome at Arrival and Souvenir at Farewell Dinner.

11- Mineral water, tea or coffee during the day tour.

12- Visa processing support from Tehran if necessary.

Our Hotels:

1- Tehran – Hotel Esteghlal (Ex Hilton) –5 Star.

2- Shiraz – Hotel Parsian. –5 Star

3- Yazd – Hotel Safaieyeh. –5 Star

4- Isfahan – Hotel Ali Ghapoo. –5 Star

5- Namak Abroud – Hotel Parsian Khazar. –5 Star

6- Hamadan – Hotel Parsian Azadi. –5 Star

7- Kermanshah – Hotel Parsian Azadi. –5 Star

8- Bandar Anzali – Hotel Sefid Kenar. –5 Star

9- Sarein – Hotel Laleh. –5 Star

10- Tabriz – Hotel El Goli –5 Star

11- Oroumiyeh – Hotel Park. –5 Star

12- Zanjan – Hotel Oroumieh. –4 Star

COST:

For 10 Nights & 11 Days: US$1,000 + Rs.37,000/- for Air Tickets & Visa

For 14 Nights & 15 Days: US$1,300 + Rs.40,000/= for Air Tickets & Visa

For 21 Nights & 22 Days: US$1,900 + Rs.40,000/= for Air Tickets & Visa