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Our general tours depart weekly and details are listed
below:
Day 1:
Arrive in Tehran airport and be
met in arrivals by our representative who will transfer you to your Tehran
hotel. Spend the morning at your own leisure. In the afternoon we will visit the
archaeological collections at the National museum. In the evening you will fly
to Shiraz and have the opportunity to visit the Shah Cheragh mausoleum.
Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 2:
In the morning visit the ancient
city of Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site. Persepolis was the capital of
the Persian Empire during the Achemaenian era. The vast site cover over 125,000
square metres and is composed of reception halls, private palaces, royal
treasury and fortifications. We then continue onto Naghsh-e-Rostam, the
Achaemenian Royal Necropolis where we can see the remains of Achaemenian palaces
and edifices. Return to Shiraz and stay
overnight
Day 3:
After breakfast we head out for a
city tour of Shiraz, starting off at the Karmikhani complex which was the
presidential palace of the Zand dynasty. Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the
Zand dynasty chose Shiraz as his capital and declared himself as 'Vakil', the
lawyer of the nation, rather than king. We then continue to the Vakil complex
which consists of Vakil mosque, Bazaar and public bath which remains from, his
reign. We then head onto the brightly coloured Nasirolmolk Mosque. The afternoon
can be spent at leisure before transferring to the airport in the evening for a
flight to Esfahan. On arrival you are transferred to a hotel in the centre of
Esfahan.
Day 4:
After breakfast we begin our full
day tour of Esfahan at the UNESCO listed world heritage site of Naghsh-e-Jahan
Square. The site was once a royal polo court and has was the official centre of
the city during the 17th Century when ISfahan was the Safavid Capital. We then
visit the famous Imam 'Royal' Mosque which is located at the southern side of
the square and admire the incredible architecture and tile-work. Afterwards we
move on to Aliqapu Palace, situated on the western side of the square. This was
the location from which the Safavid kings used to view the polo games and
ceremonies. Sheikh Lotfollah 'Ladies' Mosque is located on the opposite side of
the square and we head over here next. We will stroll through the traditional
Qeysarieh bazaar which surrounds the square, before heading for lunch. After
Lunch we continue our tour and visit the Friday Mosque followed by Chehelsotun
'forty columns' palace. Afterwards we head to the soul of the city down by
the banks of the Zayanderud river. There are several historical bridges over
this river, erected during the Safavid era; Siosepol '33-arch' and Khaju bridges
the most famous ones. We go for tea at the tea house below the bridge, before
walking along the river bank or on a paddle boat from one side to the other. We
then return to the hotel in the evening.
Day 5:
Free day at leisure around
Esfahan where you can explore the cities many more sites and spend some time
around the bazaar. In the evening you are transfered to the airport ready for a
flight back to Tehran
Day 6:
Today we have a full-day tour of
the capital, Tehran. We begin with a walking tour through old Tehran, visiting
the old Gate of Tehran, Golestan Palaces, Imam (former Royal) Mosque and the
Grand Bazaar. After Lunch we will visit the unique jewelry collection at the
National Treasury before heading to see many varieties of Persian Carpets
through the ages at the Carpet Museum. Afterwards we visit Saadabad Palace then
onwards to Darband, an oasis of rest in Tehran, to drink tea and have a deep
breath of fresh country air before heading back to the hotel. Evening at
leisure.
Day 7:
Free day at leisure around Tehran.
Day 8:
Picked up for your airport
transfer 3 hours before your flights departure.
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Please note we can include many add ons on request or can tailor a completely different itinerary to your own choosing.
