Quintessence
of Persia in 9 day
Cities to be visited: Tehran / Shiraz/ Isfahan/ Kashan.
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Quintessence of Persia in 9 day is a specially designed
program for those who would like to see the best of Iran
in as little a time as possible. This 9-Day journey
covers the three main centers of Tehran, Shiraz and
Esfahan. This tour program can be combined with the many
other programs we are offering in the region .
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Arrive Tehran (IRAN)
On arrival, we are welcomed to Tehran, the pearl of
Persia. After checking into our hotel, we enjoy a
leisurely evening and rest up, before our formal
itinerary of exploring this country rich in history and
culture begins.
Overnight: Tehran (2 nights)
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Locations: Tehran
Breakfast/ Dinner
Hotel:
Laleh in 5 star package /
Kowsar in 4 star /
New Naderi in 3 star /
Khayyam in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: All included.
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Full Day tour starts
off with a visit to the Carpet Museum
which has an excellent collection of
Iranian hand woven carpets, followed by
the Museum of Reza Abbasi. This museum
named after the most famous miniaturist
in the Safavid era, was opened in 1977.
It exhibits artifacts dating back to
prehistoric, ancient and Islamic periods
and is particularly rich in Islamic
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Lunch |
best nearby
restaurant |
PM |
we visit the Fine
Arts and the Archaeological Museums with
its fine collection including a stone
capital of a winged lion from Susa and a
6th century B.C. audience hall relief of
Darius the Great from the Treasury at
Persepolis. The museum has items dating
back from the Sumerian Period (4500
B.C.) to contemporary times. (B, D) |
Dinner |
best nearby
restaurant |
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Locations: Tehran / Shiraz (Flight)
Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel:
Homa in 5 star package/
Parseh in 4 star /
Parsian in 3 star /
Apadana in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: All included.
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Morning
visit the Glass and Ceramic
Museum and Sa'dabad Palace.
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Lunch |
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PM |
National
treasury museum with its unique
collection of jewelryis going to
be our next destination before
heading to Tehran Jamshidieh
park for a stroll and get to see
the more of Tehran in a
leisurely place and get to talk
to people . Late afternoon
transfer to the airport for our
flight to Shiraz, traditionally
known as the city of Roses and
Nightingales.
Overnight: Shiraz (2 nights) |
Dinner |
Included |
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Locations: Shiraz
Breakfast Dinner
Hotel:
Homa in 5 star package/
Parseh in 4 star /
Parsian in 3 star /
Apadana in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: All included.
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Shiraz is
the capital of the cultural
capital of Iran. Our visit toDay
will include the Eram Garden,
the tombs of Saadi and Hafiz -
two of the most well known
Persian poets, Nasirol-Molk
Mosque and the Shiraz famous
Bazaar with it s exotic
collection of handicrafts and
carpets.
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Lunch |
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PM |
visit
to Afif-Abad Garden, the Church
of Saint Simmon the Zealot, the
Shrine of Shah-Cheragh. (B, D) |
Dinner |
Included |
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Locations: Shiraz / Esfahan (Flight)
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Hotel:
Abbasid Hotel in 5 star package/
Aliqapu in 4 star/
Suite in 3 star/
Jolfa in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: All included.
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Morning
excursion to Persepolis, which
in Greek literally means the
capital of Persia, lies 60 kms /
37 miles north of Shiraz.
Persepolis is the last and final
ultimate expression of the
ancient Middle East.
Construction began by Darius the
Great (521 - 468 B.C.) as the
focus of the mighty Achemenian
Empire nearly 2500 years ago.
Our next stop is Naqsh-e-Rustam
- tomb of the famous Rustam.
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Lunch |
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PM |
Late evening
transfer to the airport for our
flight to Esfahan, another
highlight city. Legend has it
that Esfahan was founded at the
time of Tahmourass or Keykavous.
During the Safavid Era (16th and
17th Century A.D.), Esfahan was
a city of Gardens and Palaces, a
trade centre recognised by the
saying, "Esfahan is half of the
world".
Overnight: Abbasi Hotel, Esfahan
(3 nights) |
Dinner |
Included. |
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Locations: Isfahan
Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel:
Abbasid Hotel in 5 star package/
Aliqapu in 4 star/
Suite in 3 star/
Jolfa in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: All incuded.
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Full Day
tour of this magnificent
includes the Madressah Chahrbagh
- which was the pride of the
last Safavid King, Shah Sultan
Hussein, a devout Muslim ruler,
Hasht Behesht Palace (built in
1680 A.D. during the rule of
Suleiman II. |
Lunch |
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PM |
the Armenian
Vank Church, FriDay Mosque and
the famous bridges. |
Dinner |
Included. |
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Locations: Isfahan
Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel:
Abbasid Hotel in 5 star package/
Aliqapu in 4 star/
Suite in 3 star/
Jolfa in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: All included.
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ToDay visit
includes Imam Square (Naqsh-e-
Jahan) with its Sheikh Lotfollah
and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu
Palace.
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Lunch |
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PM |
Visit to
Chehel Sutoon Palace (40
pillars) built by Shah Abbas as
a hall of audience and visit
what definitely a most famous
bazaar in Iran. Birds garden
will be next destination of
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Dinner |
Included. |
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Locations: Esfahan / Tehran (Drive)
Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel:
Abbasid Hotel in 5 star package/
Aliqapu in 4 star/
Suite in 3 star/
Jolfa in 2 star
Room: Double
Services: All included.
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On our
scenic drive to Tehran we stop
at Kashan, an attractive oasis
town, and take in its attractive
sights. We visit Tabatabaie
Houses and Khan-e Borujerdi,
built as a private residence,
now a charming museum with a
lovely courtyard. We then take
in the famous Fin Garden and
witness its breathtaking pools,
orchards and natural springs.
Next we visit Agha Bozorg Mosque
famous for its lovely portals
and minarets.
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Lunch |
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Next
is a visit to the exquisite
Shrine of Fatima in Qum and
later we view the Tomb of
Ayatollah Khomeini.
Overnight: Tehran (1 night) |
Dinner |
Included. |
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Locations: Caspian Sea region/ Ramsar& Masuleh.
Room: Double
Services: All included.
Day 09: Tehran / Ramsar (Drive 195
kms / 120 miles)
Morning depart for a picturesque drive
to Ramsar. Evening tour of Ramsar.
Overnight: Ramsar Hotel, Ramsar (1
night) (B, D)
Day 10: Ramsar / Rashat (Drive 130
kms / 80 miles)
Depart along the beautiful Caspian
coastline to Rashat with a stop at
Bandar-e-Anjil to visit a caviar
factory.
Overnight: Kadoos Hotel, Rashat (1
night) (B, D)
Day 11: Rashat / Tehran (Drive 325
kms / 201 miles)
This morning we visit the stunningly
beautiful village of Masuleh. Afternoon
return back to Tehran.
Overnight: Laleh Hotel, Tehran (1 night)
(B, D)
Day 12: Depart Tehran
Morning transfer to the airport for
the departure flight. (B)
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Locations: Mashad
Room: Double
Services: All included.
Day 09: Tehran / Mashhad (Flight)
This morning we are transferred to
the airport for a flight to Mashhad.
Afternoon tour of Mashhad.
Overnight: Homa Hotel, Mashhad (2
nights) (B, D)
Day 10: Mashhad
Day excursion to Neishapour, visit
will also include the tomb of Amar
Khayyam. (B, D)
Day 11: Mashhad / Tehran (Flight)
Morning we visit the famous
pilgrim's bazaar. Afternoon transfer
back to the airport for a flight to
Tehran.
Overnight: Laleh Hotel, Tehran (1 night)
(B, D)
Day 12: Depart Tehran
Morning transfer to the airport for
the departure flight. (B)
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Locations: Susa
Room: Double
Services: All included.
Day 09: Tehran / Ahwaz (Flight)
This morning we are transferred to
the airport for a flight to Ahwaz.
Afternoon tour of Ahwaz.
Overnight: Fadjr Hotel, Ahwaz (2 nights)
(B, D)
Day 10: Ahwaz
Day excursion to Susa, visit will
also include Tchogha Zanbil. (B, D)
Day 11: Ahwaz / Tehran (Flight)
Morning transfer back to the airport
for a flight to Tehran.
Overnight: Laleh Hotel, Tehran (1 night)
(B, D)
Day 12: Depart Tehran
Morning transfer to the airport for
the departure flight. (B)
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Locations: Kish
Room: Double
Services: All included.
Day 09: Tehran / Kish Island (Flight)
This morning we are transferred to
the airport for a flight to the Kish
Island. Afternoon tour of the city.
Overnight: Shayan Hotel, Kish Island (3
nights) (B, D)
Day 10: Kish Island
Day free to enjoy this spectacular
island. (B, D)
Day 11: Kish Island
Day free. (B, D)
Day 12: Kish Island / Tehran (Flight)
Morning transfer back to the airport
for a flight to Tehran.
Overnight: Laleh Hotel, Tehran (1 night)
(B, D)
Day 13: Depart Tehran
Morning transfer to the airport for
the departure flight. (B)
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