Tour Code: WT-Iran 02    

23 Days Trip of Iran: Tehran - Qazvin - Lahijan - Rasht - Masuleh - Astara - Ardebil - Sarein - Lahrood - Meshkin Shahr - Ahar - Tabriz - Maku - Kandovan - Maragheh - Takab - Hamedan - Kangavar - Bisotun - Kermanshah - Andimeshk - Shush - Choghazanbil - Shushtar - Ahwaz - Bishapour - Firuzabad - Shiraz - Persepolis - Pasargad - Isfahan - Abyane - Kashan

Departure: Daily


 Day 13: Andimeshk - Shush - Choghazanbil - Shushtar - Ahwaz
Drive to Ahwaz today. Along the way, you will look around at Tomb of Prophet Daniel, Acropolis, Darius Palace and a museum in Shush. Then continue the trip to Choghazanbil to visit the oldest ancient Assyria and ziggurat. Afterwards, you will also pay a visit to the Friday mosque in Shushtar. Finally, you will arrive in Ahwaz at nightfall.


 Day 14: Ahwaz - Bishapour - Shiraz
In the morning, you will drive to Fars province. During the trip, you are going to visit Bishapour, which is an ancient city and built for celebrating the victory of Persian in Persian-Roman war. Here you will visit its historical remains and then move forward to Shiraz afterwards.


 Day 15: Shiraz - Firuzabad - Shiraz
On the way to Firuzabad, you will visit the tabernacles of nomadic tribe and have tea with them to experience their life. Then you will visit Sassanid Palace, which is the biggest memorial left by that century. After the tour, you will drive back to Shiraz.


 Day 16: Shiraz
Have a full day tour in Shiraz today. First, you are going to look around Eram Garden and Naranjestan Gardens. Then, continue to visit the oldest mosque in Iran--Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Khan Theological School and Hafez mausoleum. In addition, a visit to Vakil complex and the amazing Aliebnehamze Holy Shrine can also not be missed.


 Day 17: Shiraz - Persepolis - Necropolis - Pasargad - Isfahan
Go to Isfahan by car. During the trip, you will visit the Quran gate and Persepolis, a capital city of ancient Persian Empire. Persepolis, built in 500 B.C, is an imposing relic now. Next, you will visit necropolis where lies the king of Achamenian. And the following site is Pasargad where there is the tomb of Cyrus and also once the center of Achamenian. After the tour, continue your trip to Isfahan.


 Day 18: Isfahan
In the morning, you will visit the Imam square, which is the center of Isfahan and also surrounded by four monuments on the four sides of the square. Then you are going to visit the Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, Ali Qapou Palace and Isfahan bazaar. Tourists can purchase souvenirs and handicrafts in the bazaar. In the afternoon, you will proceed to visit some notable ancient bridges, like Si-o-Se Pol. Then, have some tea and rest for a while in a traditional teahouse and you may have a try if you are interested in Persian water tobacco pipe.


 Day 19: Isfahan
Continue your tour in Isfahan today. There are still lots of spots to be visited, including Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Friday mosque, Shaking minarets, Chehel Sotoon and many other typical sightseeing spots of Isfahan.


 Day 20: Isfahan - Abyane
You will drive to Abyane, a charming ancient village where local people wear colorful clothes and live in brick houses. A trip here will bring you back to the old time. On the way to Abyane, you will also visit the Natanz Friday Mosque.


 Day 21: Abyane - Kashan - Tehran
On the way back to Tehran, you will visit the Fin complex in Kashan. Kashan is most famous for carpets here. You may purchase some for your family or friends if you like. After that, continue driving to Tehran.


 Day 22: Tehran
Stay in Tehran for the entire day. First of all, you will visit the Archaeological & Islamic Art Museum, which is the best museum for visitors to know about the culture of Persia. Then you are scheduled to have a visit at Niavaran palace. It is one of the three palaces in Tehran. There are four independent museums, a jewelry museum and Jamshidiyeh park in the palace.


 Day 23: Departure from Iran
Enjoy free time in the morning to have a rest to ease from fatigues after the long trip. After lunch, you will transfer to the airport and depart from Iran by air.

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