FOUR WORLDS

1° ITALY – TABRIZ

Departure, arrival, meet & assist services at airport and transfer to hotel, rest and breakfast at the Hotel. Visit of Tabriz that was an important Sassanide domain - deeply permeated by Zoroastrian religiosity - and like the rest of the plateau was then invaded by Arabs - Turks and Mongols. At Tabriz you visit The Friday Mosque of the Ilkanid period - Arg-and Alisha (the citadel of the Timurid period) Blue mosque of the 13th century. The garden of El Goli is a typical example of the Iranian-Islamic garden and Bazar. Overnight Tabriz.

2° TABRIZ – ST. STEPANUS – KANDOVAN Breakfast - The most interesting excursion to be done in Azerbaijan is the visit to Armenian churches, including St. Stephen. The monastery-fortress of St. Stephen, erected near the border between and Nakhichevan (IX - XIX century) is set as a gem in a beautiful and wild nature. To reach it you will follow the course of the river Arasse and it will be possible

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to see from far away the remains of caravanserragli and bridges of the XVII century, the only vestiges of the rich and prosperous Armenian town. Continue for kandovan, the village dug into the rock for nearly 700 years. Return to hotel late afternoon. Overnight kandovan.

3° KANDOVAN – TAKHT -E- SOLEIMAN – TAKAB Breakfast at the Hotel. Take a trip to Takab to visit Takht-e Suleiman (Toron of Solomon - the Sassanide Citadel of the 3rd century AD Located at 2500 meters high on the lake where the Great Royal Fire was revered - according to tradition the King Sassanidi after being crucified in Ctisifonte's capital was required to go on foot on a pilgrimage to this remote and sacred resort to receive a second official investment. According to some scholars it would be this part of Faaspa Partica City - that in 36 BC Marco Antonio attacked uselessly with a body of ben 10 000 Roman soldiers Given its unique charm also Takh-e Suleiman as many ancient places of worship Zoroastrian is traditionally considered Zarathustra's birthplace. Overnight Takab.

4° TAKAB – HAMEDAN

Breakfast - departure for Hamedan, the city dominated by Alvand Mountain, covers the remains of the capital of the Medi and the Achmenids and was founded by the Medi in 712 BC Tradition remembers that it was surrounded by seven concentric rounds of walls - the most interior of which were coated with gold and silver. Here was King Medo "Astiage" which was defeated by his nephew Cyrus in 550 BC. In you visit: Shir Sanghi (stone lion) that Is attributed to Alexander - Alavi's dome decorated with magnificent floral and geometrical designs - The Mausoleum physician and philosopher of the Middle Ages who made critical notes on the Treaty of Aristotle, visit to the Istar and Mardocheo Mausoleum (two Hebrew prophets) in the late afternoon return to hotel. Overnight hamedan.

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5° HAMEDAN –

Breakfast. Departure for Kashan on the travel route you will enjoy different landscapes and in the late afternoon arrival at Kashan. Overnight kashan.

6° KASHAN – – Breakfast, visit of the city - the origins of the city are probably antique second a local tradition right from here the three Magi Kings would have left for their long search for the cradle of Bethlehem. Today Kashan is famous for its ceramics and glazed tiles - for its carpets and velvet and rose water – we will visit the Sialk Hills (V millenio aC), Borujerdi house anh Bazaar of the city. After the second breakfast Departure for Isfahan via Natanz stop in that city visit to the sanctuary and mosque of the Seigiughid period ( Roman period in Italy), arrival to Isfahan and overnight isfahan.

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7, 8° ISFAHAN - ISFAHAN Breakfast. Isfahan is Iran’s masterpiece, the jewel of ancient Persia and one of the finest cities in the Islamic world. The exquisite blue mosaic tiles of Isfahan’s Islamic buildings, its expansive bazaar and the city’s gorgeous bridges demand as much of your time as you can spare. The history of the city dates back to 2700 years ago. It was the capital of Iran in a number of the post-Islamic periods, but its golden age was during the Safavid dynasty in 17th century. Isfahan with numerous monuments for which it is world- famous has the greatest attractions for tourists. It is really a museum in the open air.

Full day tour of Isfahan magnificent buildings; some of the greatest examples of Islamic architecture including the Royal (Naqsh-e-Jahan) square (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Imam & Sheikh Lotfullah mosques, Ali-Qapu Palace & free time for Bazaar spanning 5 km. A visit to the Armenian district to visit , built between 1606 and 1655. ChehelSotun Palace (forty column) with its beautiful frescos located in a pretty garden is our next stop. Shah Abbas II originally built it as a pleasure pavilion and reception hall. Evening panoramic tour of Isfahan including Si-o-Se &Khaju bridges. Overnight Isfahan.

9° ISFAHAN – NAEIN – YAZD

Breakfast. Drive to Yazd stop for sightseeing in naein including Jame Mosque. Overnight yazd.

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10° YAZD – PASARGADE – PERSEPOLIS – NECROPOLIS – SHIRAZ

Breakfast. Drive to shiraz stop for sightseeing in Marvdasht ; Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid) UNESCO World Heritage site, Necropolis (Naghsh-e-Rostam), Pasargad. A visit of the Pasargad, The is the burial place of Cyrus the great of Persia. Then, visit to the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis is one of the highlights of any trip to Iran. Persepolis is the best preserved of Persia’s ruined cities and the finest legacy of the great Achaemenid Empire which ruled Persia between 559 and 330 BC. The most impressive features of the ruins are the splendid bas-reliefs, which adorn many of the staircases and palaces on the site and provide a rich treasure house of ancient history. At Necropolis you will find the tomb of the three powerful Achaemenian Kings carved into huge rocks overlooking one of the oldest Zoroastrian fire temples. Overnight shiraz.

11° SHIRAZ – SHIRAZ Breakfast. City tour of Shiraz including a visit to Narenjestan or Orange Garden built in 1879 - 1886 as a reception hall for visitors and was used as the governor’s residence during the late Qajar period. On to Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. The mausoleum of the famous Iranian poet Hafez, Eram Garden and Arg of Karim khan are among the other visits. Overnight Shiraz.

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12° SHIRAZ – ITALY

Transfer to airport for departure.

Included Services: - Visa authorization code (Excluding consular fees)

- 11 nights accommodation in single or shared room in requested hotels

- Full board basis ( including one soft drink on each meal)

- All the transfers by private vehicles equipped with air conditioning

- Local guide during the tour

- All entrance of sightseeing fees (indicate in the program)

- Tea, caffee during long transfers

- 01 small bottle of water per day per pax

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