12Days Highlights of Iran

Price from $5099 per person on twin sharing basis

Tehran – Shiraz – Yazd – Maybod – Nain – Isfahan – Kashan - Tehran

Day 01: Tehran

Arrive in Tehran and transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Tehran (B)
This morning proceed for a full day city tour of Tehran and visit Golestan Palace Complex (2 Palaces) - National Museum- glass and pottery Museum, carpet Museum (or Royal Jewelry Museum).

Day 03: Tehran – Shiraz (B)
Continue touring Tehran and visit Saad Abad Palace complex, Tajrish Bazaar, Darband district, Imamzadeh saleh shrine. Later, transfer to Mehrabad Airport for domestic flight to Shiraz. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.

Day 04: Shiraz (B)
This morning embark on a city tour of Shiraz. During the tour visit Eram Garden, Zandieh Complex: Citadel, Pars garden (Exterior view), Bazaar, Hammam (Anthropology Museum), Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque & Naranjestan Garden, Hafez & Sa’di Mausoleums.

Day 05: Shiraz – Yazd (B)
This morning drive to Yazd en route visit Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Naqsh-e-Rostam & Pasargad (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Later stop under the shadow of the oldest tree of Iran (4000 years) in Abarkouh.

Day 06: Yazd (B)
Proceed for a full day city tour of Yazd and visit Zoroastrian Complex: Fire Temple, Museum, Tower of Silence (cemetery), Mirchaghmagh Square, Bazaar, water Museum, Jameh Mosque, Fahadan district, Dolatabad Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Day 07: Yazd – Isfahan (B)
Today drive to Isfahan en route visit Narin Castle and Chaparkhaneh and Carvansarai in Meybod. Later visit Jameh Mosque and Pirnia house in Nain. Continue driving to Isfahan and transfer to Hotel for check-in.

Day 08: Isfahan (B)
Proceed for a full day city tour of Isfahan to visit Chehel Sotoun palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Naqsh-e-Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Complex: Ali Qapu, Shikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Imam Mosque & Bazaar.

Day 09: Isfahan (B)
Continue with city tour of Isfahan and visit Jameh Mosque (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Vank Armenian Cathedral, Hasht Behesht Palace, Khaju & Siosepol bridges.

Day 10: Isfahan – Kashan (B)
Today drive to Kashan en route visit Abyaneh village, Jameh Mosque of Natanz and 3 monuments in Kashan: Fin Garden, Tabatabae house and Agha Bozorg theological school. Later, transfer to your Hotel in Kashan for check-in.

Day 11: Kashan – Tehran (B)
This morning visit Kashan Bazaar and drive to Tehran en-route a short stop in Qom to visit Masoumeh Shrine. After sight-seeing in Qoam, make a short stop at Imam Khomini Mausoleum. Later, transfer to your Hotel in Tehran.

Day 12: Tehran (B)
Transfer to airport for onward flight.

Note: Tehran museums are closed on Mondays

Private program - can start any day of the week and can be modified or operated in reverse

Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.

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Prices quoted are valid from 01 March - 30 September 2019. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.