Caravan Silk Road (21 Days Tour) INTRODUCTION The Islamic Republic of Iran has a land area of 1,648,184 km2 and is bordered by . Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The country has over 2,440 km of coastline in its southern region, about two-thirds of which faces the Persian Gulf with the reminder lying east of the Strait of Hormoz in the Gulf of Oman.

What one considers a "must see activity" depends on an individual's purpose in coming to Iran. A person who wants to experience Iran`s geological diversities may have different desires and objectives than a person seeking to explore its cultural and historic wonders. With this in mind we can suggest to you some different highlights which you may consider when visiting Iran. You can help us by telling your Purpose from travel to Iran that we could offer you our best services. Here is 21 Days tour contains Tehran, Ahvaz, , Kerman, Yazd, Isfahan & : Day 1 - Tehran Arrive in Tehran Airport, after greeting process transfer to hotel & rest. O/N Tehran.

Day 2 - Tehran & Ahvaz Morning, late breakfast, we go on a city tour and visit the Archaeological & Islamic Art Museums. Archaeological Museum which is the finest museum in Iran, exhibits all periods and artifacts from the major sites in the country, in the evening transfer to airport for flight to Ahvaz. O/N Ahvaz.

Day 3 - Ahvaz, Susa & Ahvaz Drive to Susa, where we will visit some ruins. Afterwards visit of the oldest Ziggurat Mesopotamian in Chogha Zanbil. In Shushtar, we will visit Sasanid Waterfalls, back to Ahvaz. O/N Ahvaz. Susa Chogha Zanbil Chogha Zanbil

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Day 4 - Ahvaz, & Shiraz Drive to Shiraz, En Route we will visit the Bishapur with ruins of an old town from Sasanid Era as well as the Sasanid-Cave in Tange Chogan, arrive in Shiraz. O/N Shiraz.

Bishapur Bishapur Bishapur

Day 5 - Shiraz AM free at leisure, PM full day city tour taking in Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School and Hafez ( or Saadi ) Tomb and Vakil . At night visit the most astonishing inlaid mirror decorating in Shah - Cheragh - Holy Shrine & if time allows a visit to Koran Gate. O/N Shiraz.

Narenjestan Garden

Day 6 – Shiraz After breakfast, Excursion to , Naghsh -e - Rostam, back to Shiraz, PM, free at Leisure. O/N Shiraz.

Persepolis Persepolis

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Day 7 - Kerman

Full day drive to Kerman, en route stop at the Bakhtegan lake. O/N Kerman.

Day 8 - Kerman

Full day city tour including a visit to The Ganj - Ali - Khan Complex including the bath, bazaar as well as visit of bazaar and Jam`e Mosque. O/N Kerman.

Ganj - Ali - Khan Complex Kerman bazaar Jam`e Mosque

Day 9 - Kerman

Full day Excursion to visit a terrific citadel in Bam & the magnificent Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah`e Vali and the lovely Shazdeh (Prince) Garden in Mahan. O/N Kerman.

The ancient citadel of Bam after Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine Shazdeh Garden the earthquake

Day 10 - Kerman & Yazd We drive toward Yazd. PM, half day city tour of historical monuments with unique architecture for this tropical city with high wind towers (bad-girs), Fire Temple, the great & beautiful Jam`e Mosque & Dowlat Abad Garden and Tower of Silence. O/N Yazd.

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castle primitive city yazd Tower of Silence

wind tower

Day 11 – Yazd & Esfahan

Full day drive toward Esfahan, En Route, we will visit the beautiful Naien city with its Jam`e Mosque and old quarter, arrive in Esfahan.

O/N Esfahan.

Old City Na'in Jam`e Mosque Rigareh_watermill

Day 12 – Esfahan

Full day city tour of Imam Square, a jewel of Persian architecture which includes the Alighapu Palace, Imam & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, handicraft factories and Esfahan bazaar with its traditional arcades. PM visit of the ancient bridges of Esfahan. O/N Esfahan.

Alighapu Palace Imam Mosques Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques

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Day 13 - Esfahan

Half day city tour of Jam`e Mosque, Vank Church and Shaking Minarets. PM free at leisure or shopping in bazaar. O/N Esfahan.

Jam`e Mosque Vank Church Menar Jonban

Day 14 – Esfahan

Full day free at Leisure for shopping. O/N Esfahan.

Day 15 - Esfahan & Tehran We drive back to Tehran, En route we visit the beautiful city of Natanz with its famous Jam`e Mosque & also the beautiful & ancient village, Abyaneh. Then drive to Tehran via Qum, In Qum pass by the holy Shrine. O/N Tehran.

Natanz Natanz Jam`e Mosque Abyaneh

Day 16 - Tehran Half day city tour including Carpet Museum, Reza Abbasi Museum and Nature Historical Museum. PM, free at leisure. O/N Tehran.

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Carpet Museum Reza Abbasi Museum Lorestan goat Golden Cup Achaemenid period statue of Reza Abbasi Museum

Day 17 – Mashhad Morning, flight to Mashhad, transfer to hotel, afterwards we will visit Astan-e-Ghods Museum & Bazaar. O/N Mashhad.

Day 18 – Mashhad Morning, we drive toward Neishabour, in Neishabour, we will visit Omar Khayam, Attar & Kamal-ol-Molk, back to Mashhad. O/N Mashhad.

Dizbad Village Nishapur Attar mausoleum Shahmir Tomb-Seljuk Era

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Day 19 – Mashhad & Tehran Morning, drive to Tus, in Tus we will visit Ferdowsi Mausoleum, back to Mashhad, in the afternoon, flight to Tehran. O/N Tehran.

Ferdowsi tomb Haruniyeh

Day 20 – Tehran Morning, drive to Varamin with visit of Jam`e Mosque, Sassanid Fire Temple & Ala-o-Doleh Tower, back to Tehran, PM free at leisure. In the evening, we end the tour by spending in a nice traditional restaurant as a goodbye party. O/N Tehran.

Vermin Jam`e Mosque Ray-Mil Hill (Tappe-ye Mil)- Bahram Fire Temple

Ala-o-Doleh Tower

Day 21 – Tehran Transfer to airport for flight back.

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Duration of the Tour: 21 Days & 20 Nights. Places of the Tour: Tehran (5 Nights), Ahvaz (2 Nights), Shiraz (3 Nights), Kerman (3 Nights), Yazd (1 Nights), Isfahan (4 Nights), Mashhad (2 Nights) Accommodation: Tehran (Tehran Grand Hotel, 4 Star) - Ahvaz (Pars Hotel, 4 Star) - Shiraz (Parsian Hotel, 4 Star) - Kerman (Pars Hotel, 4 Star) - Yazd (Safaeiyeh Hotel, 4 Star) - Isfahan (Ali Ghapoo Hotel, 4 Star), Services Mashhad (Iran Hotel, 4 Star) Meals: All Inclusive. Flights: Tehran-Ahvaz, Tehran-Mashhad-Tehran. Transfers & Transportation: Land Crouse (From/To Airport and Full Days Program for Groups Between 2-4 Pax), toyota hayes van (From/To Airport and Full Days Program for Groups Between 5-15 Pax). The way of Entertainment: coffee, Tea, Persian Sweets & Season Fresh Fruits. Tour Leader: Persian/English Language Speaking. Entrance Fees: Is Included. Iran Visa Fees: Is Included.

Price 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 - 6 Pax 6 -8 Pax 8 - 10 Pax 10 -15 Pax P.P. in DBL 4350 Euro 3550 Euro 2850 Euro 2550 Euro 2410 Euro 2320 Euro

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