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The Persian
Empire was one of the greatest powers of the ancient world and its
magnificence can still be seen in the palaces and rock carvings
dating back 2500 years. After the Arab invasion around 1400 years
ago, Iran adopted an Islamic culture and now boasts some of the
most wonderful examples of Islamic architecture in the world. |
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Tehran
Visit Saad-abad Palace complex, one of
the Former Shah’s residences. See the stunning Crown
Jewels in the vaults of the Central Bank or the Persian carpet and
archaeological Museums with their superb collections. |
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Shiraz
Also traditionally known as the city of
roses, nightingales and poetry; Shiraz is the cradle of culture
where the Persian Empire was first established in the 6th century
Shiraz is also famous for its beautiful botanical gardens
and intricate cut mirror work in its mosques and palaces. |
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Isfahan
Is the most beautiful city in Iran. Its
magnificent buildings are some of the greatest examples of Islamic
architecture. Isfahan’s golden age was under Shah Abbas I, who
came to power in 1587. Visit the Royal (Emam) square, surrounded
by the exquisite Imam and Sheik Lotfollah mosques and the Ali Qapu
palace. No trip to Isfahan would be complete without a visit
to its famous bazaar, spanning 5 km. |
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Yazd
Is a desert town, famous for its wind
towers (natural air-conditioning during the hot summers). It
is the Zoroastrian centre of Iran and one of the oldest cities in
the world, with charming houses made of sun-dried bricks and
winding alleyways. |
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Sea of Light – 8 days
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Tehran
Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Dinner and Overnight. |
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Tehran – City
Tour – Shiraz
City tour of Tehran including visit to the Archaeological Museum,
Carpet Museum, National Jewel Museum. Transfer to the airport to
depart for Shiraz. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and
Overnight. |
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Shiraz –
Persepolis Excursion
Breakfast. Morning excursion to the ancient site of Persepolis,
Naqsh-e-Rostam, Naqsh-e-Rajab, in the afternoon city tour of
Shiraz including the mausoleums of poets Hafez and Saadi,
Bazaar-e-Vakil, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Holy Shrine of Shah-e-Cheraq.
Dinner and overnight. |
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Shiraz – Yazd
– City Tour
Breakfast. Depart for Yazd. Arrive and proceed on a city tour of
Yazd including Towers of Silence, Jame Mosque, Alexander Prison,
Fire Temple and old district of the city ornamented by wind
towers. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. |
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Yazd – Isfahan
Breakfast. Depart for Isfahan (308 km) via Nain (stop at a
traditional textile workshop and Jame Mosque). Transfer to your
hotel. Dinner and overnight. |
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Isfahan – City
Tour
Breakfast. Full day of sightseeing of Isfahan including visit
Naqsh-e-Jahan square, Ali-qapu Palace, Imam Mosque, Sheik-Lotfullah
Mosque, Bazaar Vank Cathedral, Chehel Sotun Palace and panoramic
tour to visit old bridges.
Dinner and overnight. |
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Isfahan –
Tehran
Breakfast. Depart for Tehran. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. |
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Tehran
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Depart. |
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