10Jun

DAY 01: ARRIVAL TEHRAN
Arrival in Tehran, meet and transfer to hotel and overnight (O/N) stay.

DAY 02: TEHRAN-SHIRAZ
Full day visit to museums of Tehran (museums are closed on Mondays); in the evening transfer to airport for flight to Shiraz, O/N hotel.

DAY 03: SHIRAZ/EXC. PERSEPOLIS
Full day excursion to Persepolis; also visit Naghsh-e-Rostam to see Ka’be-Zardosht (fire temple/sanctuary), and Royal Tombs (also Achaemenid) and Sassanian rock-reliefs. In the afternoon, further sightseeing in the city of Shiraz ; return to Shiraz for O/N stay.

DAY 04: SHIRAZ-ISFAHAN
Further visits in Shiraz, and drive to Isfahan, en route visit Pasargadae, continue the drive to Isfahan for O/N at hotel.

DAY 05: ISFAHAN
Full day tour of the beautiful city of Isfahan, , to visit the famous bridges of Shahrestan/Khajou/Sio-se-pol, the Armenian Quarter with several churches, including the important Cathedral of Vank; in the afternoon visit Maidan-e-Naghsh-e-Jahan including Ali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam(Shah) Mosque. O/N stay in Isfahan

DAY 06: ISFAHAN
Another full day sightseeing of Isfahan to visit the magnificent Friday Mosque. From here drive to the Chehel Sotun and Hasht-Behesht Pavilion. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 07: ISFAHAN-TEHRAN
Morning drive to Tehran, en-route stop over at the charming town of Natanz to visit a beautiful Islamic Complex (Friday Mosque/Monastery/Tomb of Sheikh Abdol Samad Isfahani), on to Kashan to visit the historical garden of Fin. You will also visit a fine example of a 19th century merchant residence known as Taba-Tabai House; continue to Tehran and drive by the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 08: DEPARTURE TEHRAN
Transfer to IKA airport for departure flight.