15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS- code:
“Iran Classical Tour” has been planned as a two-week tour to suit everyone who would like to learn about Iranian culture, history and architecture in a couple of weeks.
You will also travel to the most famous cities that have played key roles in the formation of Iran’s history and culture. During this period, you will explore the wealth of Iranian ancient civilization and today.
Here’s the route of Iran classical tour:
Tehran – Kashan – Natanz – Nain – Meybod – Yazd – Kerman – Mahan – Rayen – Shiraz – Esfahan – Abyaneh – Qom – Tehran
day 01: Arrival and rest
Arrival in Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA). Meet with Guide. Transfer to hotel for rest.
day 02: Overnight in Tehran and visit:
- National museum
- Golestan palace complex
- Treasury of national jewels or Carpet museum
At the end of the excursion, transfer to hotel.
day 03: Overnight in Kashan
In Tehran, Morning visit to Sa’ad Abad palace compound then drive to Kashan to see:
Drive to Kashan to see:
- Tabatabaee house
- Bath house of Sultan Amir Ahmad
- Ancient City Walls
- Fin garden
Then transfer to hotel.
day 04: Natanz – Yazd
Drive to Yazd. En route, visit Natanz to see:
- Sheikh Abdul Samad Shrine (Jame mosque of Natanz)
- A unique ceramic workshop
Then, proceed to Nain to visit Nain Friday Mosque.
The final stop at Meybod to visit:
- Narin fortress
- Meybod caravansary complex (water reservoir, icehouse, traditional mailing house – Chapar Khaneh)
- A pigeon tower
Transfer to hotel.
day 05: Overnight in Yazd
In Yazd, visit:
- Tower of Silence
- Varahram fire temple
- Yazd Jame mosque
- Fahadan ancient quarter
- Dolat Abad garden
- Bazaar of Yazd
- Water museum
- Amir Chaqmaq tekiyeh
- Ancient City walls
Transfer to hotel.
day 06: Overnight in Kerman
Drive to Kerman. Inside city, visit:
- Harandy Museum
- Kerman bazaar including herb shops
- Ganjali Khan Caravansary
- Ganjali Khan bathhouse
Transfer to hotel.
day 07: Kerman – Rayen
Inside Kerman, visit:
- Jame mosque portal
- An old ice house
- Jabalieh dome
Drive to Rayen to visit ancient citadel of Rayen.
Drive back toward Kerman. En route, stop at Mahan to visit:
- Shahzadeh garden
- Shah Nematollah-e-Valy mausoleum
Transfer to hotel.
day 08: Back to Shiraz
Drive to Shiraz. En route, see:
- Neyriz Salt Lake
- Fig tree gardens
- Maharloo Salt Lake
En route, visit Sassanian Hunting lodge of Bahram then transfer to hotel.
day 09: Overnight in Shiraz.
In Shiraz, visit:
- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
- Narenjestan garden
- Ali-Ibn-Hamzeh shrine
- Karimkhani citadel
- Pars museum
- Vakil mosque
- Bazaar of Shiraz including Saraye Moshir
- A tour of the city of Shiraz
Transfer to hotel.
day 10: Outside Shiraz.
Drive outside Shiraz to visit:
- Persepolis
- Naqsh-e-Rostam
- Gate of Koran
Back to Shiraz to visit:
- Tomb of Sa’dy
- Tomb of Hafez
Transfer to hotel.
day 11: Shiraz – Isfahan
Drive to Isfahan. En route, visit Pasargadae including Tomb of Cyrus the Great then, proceed toward Isfahan and stop at Izadkhast to visit:
- A Safavid caravansary
- Remnants of Izadkhast village
Inside Isfahan we take a walking tour along the city river and visit:
- Si-o-Se Pol (Allahverdikhan) Bridge
- Khajoo bridge
Transfer to hotel.
day 12: Isfahan
Inside Isfahan to visit:
- Chehelsotun palace
- Meidan-e-Emam (Naqsh-e-Jahan Square)
- Emam Khomeini mosque
- Sheikh Lotfollah mosque
- Ali Qapu palace
- Qeysariyeh bazaar
- Handicraft workshops
Transfer to hotel.
day 13: Isfahan
Inside Esfehan, visit:
- Vank cathedral
- Jolfa Armenian quarter
- Jame Mosque
- Walking tour of riverside or Emam Square
Transfer to hotel.
day 14: Back to Tehran
Drive to Tehran via Abyaneh & Qom. At Abyaneh we will take a walking tour.
Proceed to Qom to visit:
- Masumeh’s Shrine
- A short excursion around Qom
Proceed to Tehran. Transfer to hotel to pack up for departure.
day 15: Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA). Fly out.
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