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A magnet for
tourists over the centuries, Iran is 'One of
the World's Greatest Destinations', warmly
welcoming visitors with its unique
hospitality. Home to a great
civilisation, Iran is filled with ruins that
rival those of any country in scope and
beauty. Culture seekers will marvel at
the remains of ancient civilisations,
glorious mosques with colourful mosaics and
the many museums and palaces.
Adventure seekers can take advantage of the
varied climate and ski, handglide, go
trekking, hunting, fishing or swimming.
You can ski in the mountains while others
relax in the warm waters of the southern
shores. Shoppers will delight as they
surround themselves with enthusiastic
merchants at the many bustling bazaars.
Excellent buys are carpets, handicrafts and
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Tehran, the capital is rich in
palaces and museums which include Golestan Palace, Marble Palace, the
Archaeological and Carpet Museums, the fabulous Crown Jewels Collection and the
Shahyad Monument. The bazaar is a must and the dinning opportunities
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Shiraz, the
'Rose City', was the cradle of ancient
Persia and the birthplace of a great
civilisation. It was one of the
most important cities in the medieval
Islamic world and was the Iranian
capital between 1747 - 79. Shiraz
is a relaxed city, with wide tree-lined
avenues and it is home to many ancient
sites and monuments of both Pre-Islamic
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Isfahan, the cool blue tiles of
Isfahan's Islamic buildings and the city's
majestic bridges make this one of the
country's architectural showpieces.
Built for Shah Abbas in the 17th century, it
is home to spectacular tiles mosques,
palaces and covered bazaars. Here
shopping takes centre stage especially for
handicrafts and naturally, the world famous
carpets that bear the name of Isfahan. |
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Persepolis is the remains of the
Persian ruler Darius the Greats' ceremonial
capital and is among the world's most
breathtaking ruins. Partly buried in
sand until the early part of this century,
more than 15 major buildings of the 2500
year old seat of power survive, including a
treasury, a harem and palaces of several
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The best way to
see the cultural highlights of Iran is by
taking a tour. We can arrange many
different tour combinations depending on
what it is you want to see and for how long.
One suggested tour could be:-
8 days / 7 nights |
Day 1
Arrive in Shiraz
Day 2
Take a half day tour of Shiraz, include
visit to Persepolis, Naghsh-e-Rostam, and
the Saadi and Hafez tombs. Fly to
Tehran.
Day 3
Take a full day tour of Tehran, include the
Archeological Museum and the Glass & Carpet
Museum.
Day 4
Continue exploring Tehran visit the Saad
Abad Museum complex, which includes the last
Shah's White Palace and Tadjrish Bazaar for
some shopping. Later fly to Isfahan.
Day 5
Take a full day tour is Isfahan visiting
Naghsh-e-Jahan Square, Sheykh Lotfollah and
Iman Mosques, Aliqapou Palace and the bazaar
for shopping.
Day 6
Continuing touring Isfahan, visit the Vank
Cathedral, the Shaking Minarets, the Fire
Temple and the historic bridges of Siosesh
and Khadjou.
Day 7
Return to Shiraz by air before embarking on
a full day tour which includes the Vakil
Complex, (the Citadel, Bath, Museum and
bazaar) and the Shah-e-Cheraq Mausoleum.
Day 8
At leisure |
Prices on request
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