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Tabriz | Shiraz |
Safavid Empire
13 Days
Arrival Tabriz meet and greet by the guide transfer to hotel.
Overnight Tabriz
Tabriz was the second capital of the Safavid Empire that is a vibrant city nowadays as a perfect example of the rich old Persian history and art. Here in Tabriz we see the Blue mosque and Tabriz grand bazaar (UNESCO). Later in the afternoon we do an excursion to Kandovan rock village.
Overnight Tabriz
Morning excursion to Jolfa to see Saint Stepanos Monastery (UNESCO) after lunch drive back to Tabriz to visit Alishah Gate and museum of Azerbaijan.
Overnight Tabriz
Morning drive to Sarein through the farmlands and mountains en-route Ardebil to visit the tomb of "Sheikh Safioddin Ardebili" (UNESCO). Upon arrival in sarein we take a walk to the local food market.
Overnight Sarein
Morning flight to Tehran. Tehran as the capital of Iran is the most car depending city in the world and the traffic will make you feel astonished when you are touring around! Today we try to survive the traffic and all these noises and we will visit National Museum and Glassware museum.
Overnight Tehran
Morning excursion to Qazvin (the 2nd capital of the Safavid Empire). Upon arrival we visit Safavid Palace of Chehel Sotun, bazaar, and Jame mosque.
Drive back to Tehran.
Overnight Tehran
Morning drive from Tehran to Kashan. Upon arrival we do the city tour including Tabatabaei House, Broujerdi House, Soltan Ahmad Bath, and Fin garden (UNESCO).
Overnight Kashan
Morning drive to Isfahan via Natanz to see the Jame Mosque of the Timurid Empire. Later hit the road again to Isfahan. Upon arrival we do panoramic visit of Sio-Se-Pol Bridge.
Overnight Isfahan
Isfahan as the world capital of handicraft is called “half the world” that means “Half of the beauty of the world is in Isfahan” and today we start visiting this unbelievable beautiful city from Naqsh-e-Jahan square (UNESCO), Sheikh Lotfallah mosque (UNESCO), Shah Abbasi Jame mosque (UNESCO), Ali Qapou Palace (UNESCO), and Chehelsotun Palace (UNESCO) - never miss shopping in Isfahan otherwise you will regret.
Overnight Isfahan
Today we will see the other side of the coin in Isfahan which is the compatibility of different religions in one town: Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Islam: City tour includes the Armenian district to visit Vank cathedral and museum, the Fire Temple of Zoroastrians and finally the old Jame mosque (UNESCO) of Isfahan. Later in the afternoon we visit Khaju historical bridge. Half day free at Leisure.
Overnight Isfahan
Morning drive to Shiraz stops on the way to see the Tomb of Cyrus the Great (UNESCO) in Pasargadae.
Overnight Shiraz
Excursion to one of the most important ancient cities in the world that is called “Persepolis” (UNESCO) and later after lunch Necropolis (Naqshe Rostam) (UNESCO). Drive back to shiraz to visit the tomb of Hafez, tomb of Saadi and Vakil bazaar.
Overnight Shiraz
End of the story and fly back home to…
Days
13
Cities
Tabriz,Sarein,Ardabil,Tehran,Kashan,Isfahan,Shiraz
Services
Visa authorization grant number
AC Vehicle: private car, minibus, bus (based on request)
breakfast in all hotels
entrance fees (based on request)
National guide throughout the tour
lunch and dinner (based on request)
Refreshments: bottled water, tea, coffee, local cookies, and fruits
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