Iran Scenic Kavir Tour

Arrival in Tehran, transfer to hotel. Hotel in Tehran.

 Full day city tour of Tehran to visit Golestan Place that is The oldest of the historic monuments in Tehran and a world heritage .It consists of 17 palaces, museums, and Halls and originally built during the Safavid dynasty. The Archaeological or national museum which is the combination of two museums, the old Archaeological Museum of Iran and the modernistic white travertine National Arts Museum with eight departments will be our next stop. Then visiting the Glass Museum and, if we had time, the jewelry museum (it is open from Saturday to Tuesdays).

  On the second day we will depart from Isfahan to Kashan to visit Tabatabaie Residence, Fin garden, bazaar and Tappeh Sialk or Sialk ziggurat. It is claimed to be the world’s oldest ziggurat, dating to the 3rd millennium BC. Discoveries in this region have revealed that it was one of the primary centers of civilization in prehistoric ages. Continue our way to Abyaneh, a tourist village known as a living history museum that has kept its architecture (all in red clay), ceremonies, culture, language and clothing. Hotel in Abyaneh.

In the morning drive to Isfahan to have a full day city tour of the city to visit the palace of forty Columns or Chehel Sotun. The Palace was built by Shah Abbas II in 1647 as a reception hall. It has 20 columns made of cypress wood. The reflection of these twenty columns in the adjacent pool provides the other twenty; So, it is also known as forty columns.
We will continue Isfahan sightseeing by visiting Naghsh-e-Jahan Square (Image of the World Square). It is the second largest square of the world and one of the world heritage sites of Iran. The square is 160 meters wide by 508 meters long and was initially intended as the site of state ceremonies and sporting events, By 1602, the Shah had added a commercial element with the construction of two-story shops along the perimeter.
Jame Mosque is on the south end, the Lutfallah Mosque on the east, the Ali Qapu Palace on the west, and a Grand Bazaar on the north end.
We finish a busy day of sightseeing by walking along the Zayande Rood River and Isfahan famous ancient bridges (Si-O-Se Pol & Khaju). Hotel in Isfahan.

  In the morning we embark on a city tour that covers the rest of highlights of this celebrated historical city and visit the magnificent Jame Atiq Mosque. This mosque is another world heritage site of Iran in UNESCO and one of the oldest mosques of the country. Then you will visit Ali Gholi Agha Complex that consists of a Bath, Mosque and Bazaar. The last stops will be The Hasht-Behesht Palace and Vank Cathedral. Hotel in Isfahan 

Drive to Mesr desert via Naeen.
In Nain Jame Mosque and Pirnia Traditional House will be in your plan. 

  Today you will spend your time in the desert to do Camel riding, trekking on the sand dunes and Optional ride of ATV motors if you like then move towards the Salt Lake.  

  After visiting Garmeh, drive to Yazd via the mud village of Kharanaq and Meybod.
In Meybod you will visit pigeon tower, Narin (Narenj) castle, shah Abbassi caravansary, Ice house.   

  If you want to experience the sense of being stopped in the time, we suggest you allocate a time for a short walk in the old and traditional parts of the city in long, narrow lanes; then visit the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence and Fire Temple. In the afternoon, visit the local Jameh and Mir-Chakhmaq Mosques and the Water Museum. Hotel in Yazd.

Drive to shiraz En route visiting Zoroastrian Sarv in Abarqu then Pasargadae, the Capital of ancient Persia and the Tomb of Cyrus the great.
There is a delicious Persian cold dessert made from corn starch, sugar and rose water. It is originally from Shiraz; so, don’t miss the taste of it even if the time of your travel is winter. Hotel in Shiraz Breakfast

Start your day by visiting Nasir Al Molk mosque then have a full day excursion to Persepolis, a world heritage site backed by Mount Rahmat and is the Ancient Persian capital.
Your last stops will be Naghsh-E-Rostam and Naghsh-E-Rajab.

Start a beautiful morning in Shiraz to visit Zandieh complex (Karim khan’s citadel, pars museum, Vakil bath, Vakil mosque, Vakil bazaar- the traditional bazaar of Shiraz and Moshir caravanserai). Shiraz was a significant township in Achaemenes times and the treasure trove of Persian culture. It is the birthplace of the great Persian poets Hafiz and Saadi and is known as the city of poets, garden, nightingales and flowers. In the afternoon we continue our tour by visiting Jahan Nama Garden, Hafez & Saadi tomb, Quran gate and Ali ebne Hamze shrine. Transfer to the airport for your flight back.