Unesco Sites Of Iran In One Tour
15 Days & 14 Nights
This is a cultural tour which cover all historical cities of Iran.
highlights of the program:
Touch the lost times of Persepolis, built in 512 B.C. by Darius the Great , Marvel at the timeless Peacock Throne, shimmering with encrusted jewels , Discover Shiraz, the “city of roses and nightingales” Feel the pulse of the vibrant and colorful bazaars, reflections of the authentic Persian markets , Stand in the shadow of Cham’s Tower of Silence, a Zoroastrian monument visit UNESCO heritage sites of Iran.
DAY 1. Tehran
Arrival in Tehran , meet & assist , transfer to hotel .O/N
DAY 2. Tehran
Full day city tour in Tehran; visit Golestan Palace , bazaar , jewels and carpet museums .O/N
DAY 3. Tehran / Zanjan
After breakfast drive to Zanjan visiting Soltaniyeh Dome ( UNESCO HERITAGE ) countinue to Zanjan at evening visiting salt men musuem.O/N
DAY 4. Zanjan / Takab
After breakfast drive to Takab to visiti Takhte Soleyman ( Solomon Throne UNESCO HERITAGE ) .O/N
DAY 5. Takab / Hamedan
Drive to Hamadan; visit the Tomb of Esther and Mordecai, Alawian Dome, the Tomb of Avicenna, the Stone Lion of Alexander, Ganj Nameh . O/N
DAY 6. Hamedan / Kermanshah
Drive to Kermanshah via Kangavar where you will visit Anahita Temple. Continue to Kermanshah, en route visit Bisotun ( UNESCO HERITAGE ) and Taq-e Bostan . O/N
DAY 7. Kermanshah / shushtar / Ahwaz
In the morning Drive to Ahwaz via Shushtar visit Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System , Water Mills ( UNESCO HERITAGE ) and Valerian bridge Continue to Ahwaz. O/N
DAY 8. Ahwaz / Susa / Ahwaz
Excursion to Susa (UNESCO HERITAGE ), Visit in Susa Apadana Palace, Museum and Daniel’s Grave. Also visit Elamite temple of Choghazanbil ( UNESCO HERITAGE ) back to Ahwaz . O/N
DAY 9. Ahwaz / Shiraz
Full day drive to Shiraz, en route visiting Bishapour and Tange Chowgan rock reliefs (UNESCO HERITAGE ). Continue to Shiraz. O/N
DAY10. Shiraz
Full day excursion to Persepolis( UNESCO HERITAGE ), Naghsh-e Rostam with rock graves and reliefs and Passargade ( UNESCO HERITAGE ) Cyrus Tomb. Return to Shiraz. Visit the Tomb of Hafez and The Holy Shrine of Shah Cheragh (from outside) and / or Ali Ebne Hamzeh Mosque with mirror tiles interior.O/N
DAY 11. Shiraz / Yazd
Drive to yazd with stop at Abarkuh for sightseeing . We will visit an ancient living cypress tree (4500 years old) in Abarkuh. Old trees in any region are the symbol of archaism and tell the truth that appropriate weather and nice conditions are quite helpful to lead a long life.Abarkuh Icehouse is the next attraction to which we will pay a visit. Icehouses are buildings used to store ice throughout the year, commonly used prior to the invention of the refrigerator. Some were underground chambers, usually man-made, close to natural sources of winter ice such as freshwater lakes, but many were buildings with various types of insulation.Then we will visit Gonbad-e Aali (Aali Dome) which is the oldest structure remained in the town since 11th century, Dailamite period. It is one of the earliest tomb towers in Iran located on top of a hill just at the outskirt of the town. The last place we will stop by in the day is the Nizamiyyah School, which is one of a group of the medieval institutions of higher education established by Khwaja Nizam al-Mulk in the eleventh century in Iran. The name nizamiyyah derives from his name. Founded at the beginning of the Seljuk Empire, these Sunni Islam theological schools are considered to be the model of later Islamic religious schools. We drive to yazd .O/N
DAY 12. Yazd / Naein / Isfahan
In the morning visit tower of silence , zoroastrain fire temple then Friday Mosque, Rokn Od Din Mosque, and Dowlat Abad Garden ( UNESCO HERITAGE )with wind tower. Then drive to Isfahan via Nain. In Nain visit Friday Mosque continue to Isfahan. O/N
DAY 13. Isfahan
Full day city tour in Isfahan beginning from Imam Square ( UNESCO HERITAGE )with Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, Ali Qapu Palace and Bazaar. In the evening stroll along old bridges at night we will try and visit a Zurkhaneh (House of Strength), which mixes Sufism, nationalism, music and sport into this ancient spectacular.O/N
DAY 14. Isfahan / Tehran
Full day city tour in Isfahan, visit Chehel Sotun Palace, Vank Church and old Friday Mosque. In the evening transfer to the airport and flight to Tehran. O/N
DAY 15. Tehran
Transfer to airport for departure to your country.
