Discovering The Misty Persia - 18 days

Day one: Dezful. Arrive to Ahvaz from one of Airport Hubs. Drive to Dezful, en route visit a historical site form the World Heritage list of UNESCO in this day. It will be Susa, one of the most important city of the Mesopotamia. Arrive to Dezful in the afternoon , visit Desful sightseeing like bridge. Ahvaz - Dezful, 151 km.

Day two: Shushtar. Morning drive to Shushtar en route visit Chogha Zanbil zigurat. Arrive to Shushtar to visit historical hydraulic system. Dezful- Shushtar, 63.7 km.

Day Third: Shiraz. Today en route to Shiraz you will visit Bishapour city, an ancient 1700 -year -old city with six rock reliefs and rock-cut reservoirs. Shushtar – Shiraz, 569 km.

Day fourth: Shiraz. Morning walking tour through Zandieh Complex (Citadel, Pars museum, Bazaar, Mosque). Afternoon city tour for Shiraz gardens (Eram or Jahan Nama), Iranian famous poet tomb (Hafez or Saadi), Ali’ebn-e Hamzeh and Quran Gate.

Day fifth: Yazd. Morning Driving toward Yazd. En route visiting Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam (Necropolis), Pasargadae (Tomb and Palaces of Cyrus the great). Arrival in Yazd at night. Shiraz-Yazd, 448 km.

Day sixth: Yazd. You will start a tour around the city with a visit to Tower of Silence, it was used by Zoroastrians for exposure of the dead, Atashkadeh (Zoroastrian’s fire temple that holds a 1500-year-old fire), the Water museum and Dowlat Abad Garden with the largest city wind-catcher and wind towers. The afternoon will be dedicated to visit the Old City of Yazd with its labyrinth streets. We will visit the Jaam'e Mosque that was built with desert architecture characteristics and the 600 years old Amir Chakhmaq Square the symbol of Yazd.

Day seventh: Isfahan. Today on the way to Isfahan you will have a visit to Meybod to explore pigeon towers (Dovecote) to see how were kept thousands of pigeons; Abbasi caravanserai, the desert inn for travelers along the Silk Road; ancient ice storage (Yakhchal) and Naien to visit the Ja’me Mosque and finally reaching our destination in the evening. At night, you will walk by ZayandehRoud River, visiting historical arch bridges Si-o Se pol and Khaju and soaking up the atmosphere. Yazd-Isfahan, 323 km.

Day eighth: Isfahan. Morning visit of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, one of the largest squares in the world. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and bazaar are located on the square. Visit the huge Imam mosque, which decoration has half a million of mosaic tiles; the unusual Lotfollah mosque that was built without a minaret; the six-floor Ali Qapu palace, Chehel Sotoun Palace that is located in the Persian garden and is listed in the UNESCO heritage list and Isfahan bazaar where you may buy beautiful handicrafts.  

Day ninth: Abyaneh. Half day morning tour to see the historical sites in the city including the Jaam’e Mosque, the largest mosque in Iran, where you may see the different styles of Islamic architecture of all periods ranging from 1800 years to 400 years ago and Vank Cathedral in Armenian part of city Dzholfa. In the afternoon, driving toward Abyaneh. Arival in Abyaneh around evening. Isfahan-Abyaneh- 168 km. 

Day tenth: Hamadan. Morning walking tour in Abyaneh. Driving to Hamedan. En route  En route visiting Kashan, Tabatabaei traditional house, Fin Garden, Tepe Sialk and Agha Bozorg Mosque. Arrive in Hamedan at night. Abyaneh-Hamadan, 469 km.

Day eleventh:Hamadan. Morning city tour in the green mountainous city of Hamadan. Visit the excavations of Ecbatana, the ancient capital and the summer residence of the Persian kings. Your next visits are the Avicenna mausoleum who was the greatest scientist, philosopher, mathematician, musician and poet, Baba Tahir mausoleum, the poet of love and mystic, and Alavian dome beautifully decorated with flowers and plants.  

Day twelfth: Kermanshah. Achaemenid kings and Taq-e Bostan, the complex of two arches with scenes from Persian kings lives. Hamadan-Kermanshah, 186 km. 

Day thirteenth:Marivan. Drive to Marivan via Sanandaj and Oraman. Arrive to Marivan in the afternoon, visit Zarivar lake and stay overnight in Marivan. Kermanshah – Marivan, 247 km. 

Day fourteenth: Zanjan. Drive to Zanjan. En route visit Takhte Soleyman. Marivan-Zanjan, 434 km.

Day fifteenth: Qazvin. Half day tour in Zanjan for Gonbade Soltaniyah and Rakhshokhane. Drive to Qazvin, arrive in Qazvin in the evening. Zanjan-Qazvin, 178 km.

Day sixteenth: Tehran. Full day tour to see Alamot castle. In the afternoon drive to Tehran, arrive to Tehran at night. Qazvin-Tehran, 150 km.

Day seventeenth: Tehran. City tour, visiting fabulous museums such as Iran National Museum, Glass & Ceramics Museum, Jewelry Museum and possibly Golestan Palace.

Day eighteenth: Full Day city tour, including visit of Sa’dabad Complex, Niavaran Palace and Carpet Museum of Iran. Flight back home.

2-3* hotels

3-4* hotels

 Price includes: 

1. Hotels, BB, 18 nights
2. An experienced English guide
3. Transport
4. Airport transfers
5. Refreshment( water, tea)
6. Entrance fees to museums, historical places according the itinerary
7. Visa invitation (Authorization number)

Price excludes: 

1. International flight
2. Tips
3. Personal costs