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Cultural Variety

Length: 14 Days

Type: Culture and History

Cities: Tehran, Ahwaz, Susa, Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan

 

Highlights

Classical and Modern poles of Tehran

Palaces, Mosques, Castles and Persian Gardens

Pasargadae

Ancient Cypress Tree the oldest creature alive

UNESCO world heritage sites

Bazaars full of souvenirs and handicrafts

Ancient dam and water barrier architecture from 4000 years ago

Different cultures and lifestyles of Persians

 

Description

Getting deep into Iran’s history on this special trip. From the latest capital of Iran, Tehran, to the historic capitals of the ancient Persian empire from the periods of Achaemenid era to Safavid, Zand, Qajar, and Pahlavi eras. Nearly 2500 years of written history to experience in this trip though even more than 4000 years old signs of lifestyle had been found but haven’t been written yet. However, you will experience all of it on this special trip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Itinerary

Day One

Your arrival at Tehran

Arrival at Tehran, meet your private tour guide, transfer to hotel. Depending on your arrival time and your preference, a choice of Tehran sightseeing or going deep into young Iranian meet up and gathering areas and enjoy having a nice tea, while they smoke Ghalian (Tobacco).

Overnight Tehran.

 

Day Two

Fly to Ahwaz

Arriving Ahwaz Airport and drive to Sushtar to visit the Sushtar Historic watermills, which are now registered as a UNESCO heritage site.

Sleep in a traditional Persian house, which was modified as a tourist lodge.

 

Day Three

Ziggurat and Susa

Full day excursion to Ziggurat of the Choqa Zanbil dates back to 1250 B.C.

Visit Hafttappeh museum in Susa to visit the remains of Achaemenian Palaces.

Visit the tomb of Daniel the prophet.

Afterward, move to Shushtar.

Drive back to Shushtar and spend overnight.

 

Day Four

Drive to Shiraz

After early morning breakfast, drive to Shiraz

En-route, stop to visit Bishapur to see the remains of an ancient Sassanid city built by Shapur 1st

Then go to Tang-e-Chogan, which are rock carvings detailing of Shapur’s Victories over the Roman empire

Later, arrive at Shiraz

Overnight in Shiraz

 

Day Five

The cultural capital of Iran

Take a tour of some attractions in the cultural capital of Iran – walk through the main walking street.

Visit Karimkhan Citadel with tilting brick tower.

On your way toward Vakil complex, visit the Pars museum.

Explore beauties of Zand architecture, including the amazing Vakil Mosque and attractive bazaar with tantalizing handicrafts and artwork.

Evening, meet warm Iranians in Hafez tomb reciting their poems.

 

 

 

 

Day Six

Visit Persepolis

Drive to Persepolis and Necropolis (Naghshe Rostam) and Unearth the ruins of Persepolis, a world heritage.

Stay overnight in beautiful traditional Persian house, and depending on weather conditions, enjoy gazing stars.

 

Day Seven

Drive to Yazd

On the way to Yazd, stop in Abarkooh to visit a 4,000 years old Cypress Tree.

 

Day Eight

Yazd sightseeing

Yazd, Marco-polo’s favorite city and a city known as the bride of the desert, walk through narrow turning allies and visit the magnificent entrance of Jame Mosque with its tall minarets and amazing ceramic work.

Later visit the atmospheric Alexander prison and enjoy the tea house.

Later visit the breath-taking Amirchakhmagh Complex with its impressive construction.

Overnight Yazd.

 

 

 

 

Day Nine

Drive to Isfahan

On the way to Isfahan, see Narin Castle in Naein.

See the 33 Bridges and Khajoo Bridge after checking in to your hotel in Isfahan.

 

Day Ten

Isfahan sightseeing

Marvel at the amazing royal square (Meydan-e-Naghshe Jahan).

Observe Imam Mosque and its perplexing features beside the impressive tile work at Seikh Lotfollah Mosque, which are no less than the paintings and the music room at Aliqapoo palace.

 

Day Eleven

Isfahan sightseeing

Visit Vank Church, Vibrating Minaret, and Ruins of Zoroastrian Fire Temple.

 

Day Twelve

Early morning drive to Matin Abad desert camp

Enjoy desert sunset, sunrise, and sand dunes.

Enjoy star gazing and night camp fire. (On the way, visit Natanz).

 

 

 

Day Thirteen

Drive to Kashan

Visit Abyaneh, a village near Kashan at the foot of Karkas Mountain characterized by its reddish hue of the clay. In this village the Iranian ancient style of living, civilization, and culture is still evident.

The language spoken by the literate people of Abyaneh is Pahlavi.

In this village, you will have traditional Iranian cuisine.

Visit an underground secret city (which was recently discovered).

 

Day Fourteen

Kashan sightseeing

Get an insight into Iranian traditional houses by visiting Tabatabai and Boroojerdiha houses.

Tread in Fin Gardens of Kashan, and taste Iranian food at the cooking class hosted by a local family.

Depending on the time of your flight, drive to Tehran / Imam Khomeini Airport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s Included

Vehicle in accordance with the number of people

Foreign Language guide

Accommodations (Hotel, Local house, Traditional House)

Full Board

All entrances based on itinerary

 

What’s Excluded

International transportation

Iranian Dedicated Sim Card purchase

Domestic trip insurance

Probable therapeutic costs

Iranian Visa