Iran Highlights (21 days) - Persian Highlights

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Highlights

• Explore 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Visit the National Jewels Museum
• Visit the City of the Persians — “Persepolis”
• Stay in Yazd — the second most historic city in the world
• Stroll over the famous bridges of Isfahan
• See the largest ziggurat (pyramid) in Mesopotamia at Choqa Zanbil
• Take a boat ride in Ali Sadir Cave

Fact File

• 21 land days
• Maximum 16 travelers
• Start and finish in Tehran
• All meals included
• Activity Level: 2
 

Iran - an ancient land filled with bustling bazaars, historic sights, superb architecture, parched deserts and beautiful, snow-capped mountains.

With no less than eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, few countries have a history that can compete with Iran, from the ancient gems of Persepolis, and Yazd - declared the second most historic city in the world by UNESCO - to wonderful museums, glorious mosques and mausoleums, and impressive ruins with exquisite stone carvings.

Despite its wealth of antiquities, perhaps Iran’s greatest attraction is the warmth and generosity that comes so naturally to its people. Making you feel genuinely welcome in their country comes naturally to the Iranians.

We visit rural villages, with a more simplistic life, to give you an off-the-beaten path, authentic Iranian experience filled with countless memories. Discovering the culture and traditions of the Iranian people will easily be a trip highlight.

Further Reading

Warm Welcome in Iran
Into Iran: finding warm greetings and fascinating fabled cities

 

Itinerary - detailed itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Tehran
Day 2 Tehran city sights
Day 3 Tehran, to Hamadan via Ali Sadr Cave
Day 4 Hamadan
Day 5 Kermanshah
Day 6 Khoramabad
Day 7 Zigurrat-e-Choqa-Zanbil, To Ahwas
Day 8 Annahita’s Temple To Shiraz
Day 9 Shiraz city sights
Day 10 Firouzabad and the Great Palace of Ardashir Babakan
Day 11 Persepolis - The Ancient City of the Persians; The Rock Tombs of Naqsh-E Rostam
Day 12 Pasargadae - UNESCO World Heritage Site; To Zeinodin Caravanserai
Day 13 Caravan Serai To Yazd, Towers of Silence
Day 14 Yazd old city walking tour
Day 15 To Isfahan; Meybod and Nain
Day 16 Isfahan City Sights
Day 17 Isfahan City Sights
Day 18 Abyaneh
Day 19 To Tehran via Kashan
Day 20 Tehran
Day 21 Depart Tehran

Accommodations

Comfortable accommodation with private restroom facilities.

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