Poetry Kingdom Tour Iran 2016

Iran, Where West Meets East

Guaranteed Departure – 17th May 2016 Experience History + Culture + Nomadic life, All in One Suitable for All Ages & All Seasens

Group &Individual Tour

14 D & 13 N

This is a lifetime opportunity to visit Iran’s most outstanding heritage sites. From Persepolis (550 B.C) in Shiraz to Emam Square in Esfahan, you will find a talking ancient history coupled with amazing architectures and above all a lovely sense of humor from the local population.

Tue 17 May Arrival Tehran Upon arrival at Tehran International Airport, reception by our representative, and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation: Tehran Grand hotel 4* or Similar

Wed 18 May Tehran Sightseeing In the morning, we begin our tour by visiting Saad Abad Palaces. After lunch, you will visit the Abgineh Museum, and visit Tehran Grand Bazaar and having tea in a teahouse (Ghavehe khaneh) a highlight of any visit to Tehran. In the evening, welcome dinner in a traditional Restaurant in Tehran. Return to hotel.(BD) Thu 19 May Tehran Sightseeing After breakfast, we will visit Golestan Palace, National Museum, Reza Abbasi, and Carpet Museums. Return to hotel.

Visit Saad Abad, Golestan and Palaces Visit Tehran Grand Bazaar Visit the ancient city of Takht-e- Jamshid

(Persepolis 550 B.C) declared by UNESCO a world heritage

Visit Yazd, the city of natural wind towers declared by UNESCO as the second most historic city in the world and world heritage

Visit Naghsh-e- Jahan Square in Esfahan declared by UNESCO as a world heritage

Visit the Sialk Tapeh (dating back to more than 7000 years ago)

Visit the traditional village of Abyaneh (dating back to more than 1000 years ago)

Experience Persian cuisine with local family in Yazd

Visit a local school in Shiraz Visit nomadic life in Bazm Visit carpet workshop in Esfahan

Poetry Kingdom Ex Tehran

Tour Code: DT\100

Tour Highlights

Fri 20 May Tehran- Qom- Kashan In the morning, we will drive to Qom and we will visit Fatima E Massumeh Shrine from outside then proceed to city of Kashan, upon arrival visit the ancient Sialk Hills (approx. 7000 years old), Fin Garden, Tabatabayi and Broojerdi Houses, transfer to your hotel. (B) Accommodation: Negin Traditional Hotel 3* or similar

Sat 21 May Kashan- Abyaneh- Esfahan In the Morning, we will drive to Abyaneh, visit this ancient village then proceed to Esfahan, upon arrival check in to your hotel. After short rest, walking from Allah Verdi Khan (Si-o-se Pol) to Khajoo Bridges. Return to hotel.(B) Accommodation: Ali Ghapoo 4* or similar

Sun 22 May Esfahan Sightseeing After breakfast, our Esfahan journey begin by visiting Emam Square (Naghseh-e Jahan), Imam & Shekh Lotfollah Mosques, Ali Ghapoo Palace, Vank Church, Jame Mosque, and Forty Columns (Chehel Sotoon) Palace. In the afternoon, a visit to Carpet workshop and a local sweet making shop known to local as “Gez”.(B)

Mon 23 May Esfahan- Naeen- Meybod- Yazd We begin our day with driving to the attractive city of Naeen. Naeen's Jameh Mosque dates back to the 10th century and is considered one of the oldest and most important Mosques of the Persian Islamic architecture in Naeen. Then proceed to Meibod. This ancient city was established in pre-Islamic times and today contains many fine buildings from both the Sassanid and Safavid eras. We stop at Narin Ghale (Castle), one of the oldest mud Castles in Iran along with a restored Caravanserai which now features a small carpet exhibit. Next we continue on to the beautiful city of Yazd. Accommodation: Mozafar Traditional Hotel 3* or similar

Tue 24 May Yazd Sightseeing UNESCO has declared Yazd to be the 2nd most historic city in the world. This ancient city is furnished with lovely winding streets and Mosques of stunning beauty. The co-existence of the splendid fire temples and the holy sites of different religions astonish every visitor. For many, no visit to Iran would be complete without a visit to Yazd. We begin our sightseeing with a walking tour of the old city including visit Jameh Mosque, Water Museum, Alexander's Prison, the Amir Chakhmagh Mosque and Complex, Khan Bath, and Experience Persian cuisine for lunch with a local family. (BL)

Wed 25 May Yazd Sightseeing In the morning, our Yazd journey begin by visiting Silence Tower (Borj-e- Sokoot), the Zoroastrian Fire Temple. In the after noon, we will drive to Mehriz for visiting Zein-o- Din Carvanserai then return to hotel.(B) Thu 26 May Yazd – Bavanat- Bazm Village In the morning, driving to Bavanat , en route a visit to a 4000 year cypress tree near Abarqu and Eagle-like Mountain and visit ice house in Abarqu. Proceed to Bazm village in Bavanat. Here, you will experience the most fascinating nomadic life style ever, you will have a traditional dinner and stay a night in a traditional village house with shard facilities.(BD) Accommodation: Traditional Village House

Fri 27 May Bazm- Pasargad- Shiraz After breakfast, we will drive to Shiraz, en route visit Pasargad (the tomb of Cyrus the Great). Proceed to Shiraz, check in hotel.(B) Accommodation: Zandiyeh Hotel 5* or similar

Sat 28 May Shiraz Sightseeing In the morning, Our shiraz journey by visiting a local school, Nasirolmolk Mosque, Eram Botanical Garden, Naranjestan Palace, and Vakil Bazaar. In the Afternoon, we continue Shiraz journey with a visit to and Karim Khan Citadel, Saadi & Hafez. Return to hotel.(B) Sun 29 May Shiraz - Persepolis In the Morning a visit to Takht-e- Jamshid (Persepolis 550 B.C), Naghshe Rostam and Naghsh-e-Rajab heritage Site including the Gate of All Nations, the Hall of a

Hundred Columns, the Great Stairway, the Apadana Palace, the Palace of Artaxerxes III, the Royal Treasury, the Imperial Stable and the Chariot House. The morning is dedicated to Persepolis and in the afternoon we visit Naqsh-e Rostam, whose 4 rock tombs, are said to be the final resting place of Achaemenian Kings such as Xerxes, Darius the Great, Artaxerxes I and Darius II. We also stop at Naqsh-e Rajab to see the magnificent Sassanian bas-reliefs carved into the rock face). Return to hotel in Shiraz for a short rest. In the evening farewell dinner in a traditional Restaurant, over night at hotel. Mon 30 May Shiraz- Home After breakfast, we will transfer to Shiraz international airport for your flight. The tour ends here.

Visa application assistance (landing permission only)

Transfers / sightseeing by private vehicle, unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.

Accommodation in 5, 4 and 3 star hotels

Accommodation in traditional village house (where applicable) with shared facilities.

Sightseeing with admissions as specified in the itinerary

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

Daily breakfast Meals as specified in the itinerary Mineral water throughout the journey

Limited travel insurance

All Local taxes

The costs include

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