12-Day History Tour of Iran Through its Cities from Tehran
Highlights
Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman, Meybod, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Pasargadae, Persepolis
Locations Covered
Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman, Meybod, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Pasargadae, Persepolis
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
12 Days
Easy
English, German, Persian
Description
Embark on a historic journey to explore famous Iranian cities- Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz and Kerman. Seek blessings at the Imam Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, visit the Ālī Qāpū Palace and Chehel Sotoun Palace, sightsee the famous Si-O-Se-Pol Bridge and Narin Castle and tour across the Meymand village. Also, look at the ancient ruins of Persepolis, a World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Tehran
- Arrive at Tehran airport and meet your private tour guide to start the tour.
Depending on your arrival time and your preference, we can go sightseeing or enjoy a nice cup of tea and rest.
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Day 2- Tehran
- Continue sightseeing in Tehran with visits to palaces, old bazaar areas and the Milad Tower.
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Day 3- Tehran - Kashan
- Drive to Kashan.
Get an insight into traditional Iranian houses.
After that, transfer to Isfahan.
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Day 4- Kashan - Isfahan
Marvel at the fabulous Royal Square (Meydan-e-Naghshe Jahan).
See the Imam Mosque's perplexing features besides the impressive tile work at the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and also the paintings and the music room at Aliqapoo (Ālī Qāpū) Palace.
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Day 5- Isfahan
Visit the Vank Church.
See the Chehel Sotoun Palace (40 columns).
Continue to the historic Si-o-se-pol bridge (33 bridge).
Drive to Yazd.
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Day 6- Isfahan - Yazd
- Walk through narrow turning alleys and go to the magnificent entrance of the Jame Mosque with its tall Minarets and excellent ceramic work.
Enjoy visiting the atmospheric Alexander Prison and Amirchakhmagh Complex with its impressive construction.
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Day 7- Yazd
- Visit the Tower of Silence.
Drive to Meybod city.
Then, go to Ice pet, Narin Castle and a Caravanserai inn.
Next, head to Desert camp.
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Day 8- Yazd - Shiraz
Drive to Shiraz.
Visit the former capital of the Achaemenid Empire -Pasargadae and the Necropolis.
Proceed to see the ancient ruins of Persepolis, a World Heritage Site.
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Day 9- Shiraz
Explore the beauties of Zand architecture at the incredible Vakil Mosque and sightsee the attractive bazaar area for its tantalizing handicrafts and artworks.
In the evening, meet /see Iranians at the Hafez tomb reciting their poems.
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Day 10- Shiraz - Kerman
Drive to Kerman.
Visit the Shazdeh Mahan Garden.
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Day 11- Meymand
Visit a historical village where the residents live in over 350 hand-dug houses amid the rocks; some of which have been inhabited for as long as 3,000 years.
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Day 12- Tehran Departure
Drive to Tehran airport to board your return flight.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.