Tour Code: WT-Iran 07   

4 Days Tour of Iran: Shiraz – Persepolis - Isfahan

Departure: Daily

 Day 01: Entry Tehran
You will be picked up at the airport by your local guide, transfer to the hotel. Relax yourself and enjoy your free time before the start of your trip. Overnight in Tehran. 
  
 Day 02: Tehran/ Shiraz
After breakfast, we will visit Archaeological and Islamic Art Museum, the finest museum in Iran where you'll view a collection of ancient Persian civilization. In the evening fly to Shiraz, transfer to hotel and rest. Overnight in Shiraz.
 
 Day 03: Shiraz/ Bishapoor excursion/ Shiraz
In the morning, visit Bishapoor, an ancient city in heart of history, built as the commemoration of Persian Victory in Persian-Roman war. Overnight in Shiraz.

 Day 04: Shiraz
Visit Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School, Hafez mausoleum, Vakil complex and the most astonishing mirror decoration of Aliebnehamze Holy Shrine. Overnight in Shiraz.

 Day 05: Shiraz/ Persepolis/ Yazd
Drive to Yazd, visit Quran gate , Persepolis, a castle made by free workers not slaves in 500 BC; Necropol, tombs of Achamenian kings and Pasargad, tomb of Cyrus the great which was the Achamenian center. Overnight in Yazd.

 Day 06: Yazd
Yazd is one of the oldest cities in the world, it is like a living museum. We will visit narrow alleys, the highest wind tower of city which keeps the building cool, Friday mosque from 14th century and the silk weaving workshop where exquisite brocades are still made on traditional looms. Overnight in Yazd.

 Day 07: Yazd / Kerman
Visit a Zoroastrian temple where sacred fire has been kept alive for hundreds of years and is now a Zoroastrian pilgrim center. This is an opportunity to learn about Zoroastrianism which had been the Persian religion until Arabs brought Islam to Iran. Then go to Towers of Silence on outskirts of the city, which was a burial place for Zoroastrian. In the afternoon drive to Kerman. Overnight in Kerman.

 Day 08: Kerman/ Bam / Mahan / Kerman
Visit remains of Bam citadel, the magnificent Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah e Vali , great Sufi, and lovely Shahzadeh Garden in Mahan. Overnight in Kerman.

 Day 09: Kerman/ Isfahan
Kerman is famous for Persian carpets. There we will visit 17th century Ganjali khan complex including one of the most interesting and ancient bazaars in Iran,  bathhouse with its collection of wax figures showing what to do in a bathhouse and the traditional tea house. Continue to Isfahan, Overnight in Isfahan.

 Day 10: Isfahan
In the morning, visit Imam square, the huge open square in center of Isfahan with four monuments at four sides including Imam mosque covered inside and outside with intricate turquoise tiles, The smaller Sheikh Lotfollah mosque contains some of the best mosaics from 17th century, Ali Ghapoo Palace which was the first skyscraper in Iran and Isfahan bazaar. In the afternoon, visit Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and khajoo bridges over Zayanderud , relax in one of the traditional tea houses. Overnight in Isfahan.
 
 Day 11: Isfahan
Visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Friday mosque, shaking minarets and Chehel Sotoun known as forty column palace with its exquisite wall painting. Overnight in Isfahan.

 Day 12: Isfahan/ Natanz/ Kashan
Drive to Natanz and visit its beautiful, famous Friday Mosque. Continue to Kashan, well known for carpet and visit Fin complex. Overnight in Kashan.

 Day 13: Khashan/ Qom/ Tehran
Drive to Tehran, pass by the holy shrine in Qom. Overnight in Tehran.

 Day 14: Exit Tehran
Transfer to Tehran International Airport to board your return flight.