13 Days Classic Route Experiencing Desert
Day 1: Arrive in Tehran |
Arrive in Tehran,The driver will pick you up from IKA Airport and transfer to your hotel in city center. The hotel was already booked from the last night .Depending on the flight arrival time,you have a short break and have dinner OR have a short walk in Tehran old town and have dinner.You will rest enough to be energetic for the next days .O/N Tehran.
Day 2: Flight to Shiraz |
In early morning,you have a flight to Shiraz,the capital culture of Iran and the house of great poets.The driver and leader welcome you to the city and transfer to your hotel.After checking in hotel,the city sightseeing will be started by visiting Karimkhan Zand Citadel which is a must-see monument.Then we continue to visit Eram Garden which is known as colorful paradise.After that ,you visit Hafez Tomb who was one of the greatest poets not just for Persians ,but for other nations too. O/N Shiraz.
Day 3: Shiraz |
After breakfast,you leave the hotel to not loose the astonishing combination of light and colors in one Pink Mosque(Nasir all Mulk Mosque).This pleasant mosque which was built by a creative architect in Qajar era and is a masterpiece of interior designing.We continue the way to visit Vakil Complex which includes Mosque,Bath and Bazar which were built under the command of Karimkhan King in Zandieh dynasty.After lunch in a traditional restaurant,you visit the beautiful Narenjestane Ghavam Pavilion which is a historical house dating back to Qajar era.In the evening, you go to Shahcheragh Holy Shrine and feel relaxed in its spiritual atmosphere. O/N Shiraz.
Day 4: Unesco World Heritage Sites - Yazd |
Today,you visit the most incredible Persian sites which were registered in Unesco Heritage list and shows a great portion of Persians history and finest cases of Achaemenians in 500 B.C.The first site is Persepolis,the ceremonial capital of Achaemenians Empire located 60km out of Shiraz City.Then ,we continue to Naghsh-e Rostam and then Pasargadae which was founded by Cyrus The Great.Then,you move towards Yazd City . O/N Yazd.
Day 5: Yazd |
Welcome to the city of clay and wind-catchers which was recently registered in the list of Unesco World Heritage sites. After breakfast,start the city sightseeing by visiting some historical sites.The first site is Amir Chakhmaq Complex which is including a mosque,a bath and one Tekyeh(the traditional building for religious events such as Ashoora ).Then you walk around Fahadan district in Old town area and amaze the architectural style of houses.Also,you visit Alexandre’s Prison.After that,you visit Water Museum and will be amazed of Iranians creativity for how to save water in such a dry city to stay alive. O/N Yazd.
Day 6: Yazd |
Today ,you continue to visit other Yazd attractions.You start the day by going to Zoroastrian Fire Temple which is a holy place for worship of Zoroastrians and they believe the fire remained alive from past centuries.Then,you visit Towers of Silence which is a circular structure for dead bodies of Zoroastrians.In the evening ,you go to Dowlat Abad Garden which is among the Persian gardens which registered in Unseco Heritage list. O/N Yazd.
Day 7: Isfahan |
Drive to Isfahan,the city of architecture and known as “Half the World”.You will receive there in the afternoon.After checking in your hotel and have lunch,you rest a bit.In the evening you go to Bazar to buy some unique handicrafts of Isfahani people and enjoy watching people trading and talk to local people.At night you for walking on 2 famous historical bridges on Zayande rood river,Si o se Pol (33 bridges) and Khaju bridge. O/N Isfahan.
Day 8: Isfahan |
Today you visit some incredible monuments belonged to Safavid Dynasty in Isfahan.Naghshe Jahan Square which was artistically designed and built under the command of Shah Abbas and surrounded by 4 important monuments.The first one is Imam(Shah)Mosque which catches the eyes with its wonderful blue dome.The second one is Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque which known as Ladie Mosque due to its gentle interior design.The next one is Ali Qapu Palace which was a structure for the king and his family for watching the army parading around the square.The last site is Qeysarie Gate which is located just opposite side of Shah Mosque.After lunch in a traditional restaurant,you visit Chehelsotoon Palace which is a located in center of a garden at the end of a long pool. O/N Isfahan.
Day 9: Isfahan-Matin Abad desert village |
After breakfast,you walk in Jolfa district which Armenians live and visit Vank Cathedral and have lunch in a modern restaurant.Then we move towards Matin Abad desert to enjoy staying in an Eco-camp with standard facilities.You receive in the evening and watch the beautiful sunset in desert.Also, you can experience Desert Entertainments such as Safari,biking in sand dunes and Camel riding.There is an organic farm which you can taste its products in the dishes which its restaurant serves.It would be an amazing journey. O/N Matin Abad.
Day 10: Kashan |
Start the day with a unique view of Sunrise.After walking around the desert and have lunch,you leave it behind with its unforgettable memories and drive to Kashan.You visit Fin Garden which is a beautiful Persian garden includes a bath and AmirKabir,one of the most famous chancellor of Qajar Dynasty was murdered by the order of the king.Then,you continue to Kashan city and after walking in Kashan Bazar ,You visit Boroujerdi Historical house.In Kashan ,we suggest our guests to experience staying in a Traditional Hotel where they can feel the hospitality of Iranians in a house surrounded by local elements with modern services. O/N Kashan.
Day 11: Tehran |
After breakfast,you drive to Tehran.The sightseeing is in northern part of Tehran.After lunch in Darband area you visit Sa’ad Abad Palace which is located in the foot of Alborz mountains belonged to Qajar era and is a great place to become more familiar with various historical, cultural and artistic aspects of Tehran.Then you can go to Tajrish Bazar. O/N Tehran.
Day 12: Tehran |
Today,you visit one the Unseco World Heritage sites in central area of Tehran.Golestan Palace is a very beautiful monument which includes some halls and buildings.Visiting Iran National Museum is the next option which makes you be more familiar with Iran culture and history.Then you move toward Jewellery Museum (opens on Sat to Tue) Or Abgineh Museum and then walk in Tehran Grand Bazar to enjoy buying and negotiating with shop keepers.At the night,you go to Nature Bridge which connects two large parks and has a big food court to have lunch.It is a new monument of Tehran . O/N Tehran
Day 13: Back Home |
Depending on flight departure time,leave Tehran to come back home.
We wish come back to our country again in future.
Activities
Discover the Highlights of Iran while experiencing the unique stay in an Eco camp in desert,would be an amazing idea for your travel to Iran.