Iranian Desert Sands

Iran Tours Iranian Desert Sands
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Descriptions

Duration : 15 days

Itinerary : Tehran, Maranjab, Ghasr-e Bahram, Jandagh, Tabas, Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Abyaneh, Kashan, Tehran 

•Day 1: Arrive Tehran – Check-in to your hotel and the afternoon is yours to explore the city.

(D)

•Day 2: Tehran / Maranjab– After a morning of exploring the capitol of Iran we drive out of the city to spend the night camping next to the sand dunes near Maranjab. (B, L, D)

oSa'd Abad Museum Complex

oGrand bazaar

•Day 3: Ghaser-e Bahram– Continuing east through the Salt desert we stop for the night near a local caravanserai to pitch our tents. (B, L, D)

•Day 4: Jandagh– The desert scenery is at times stark but small nomadic villages along the way make the journey worth it. (B, L, D)

•Day 5: TabasThe road continues on through the desert passing the villages of Meser, Garmeh and Arusan to bring us to Tabas the night where we overnight in tents. (B, L, D)

•Day 6-7: Kerman (Rayen& Mahan) – After breakfast we settle in for a long drive to the remote city of Kerman. An excursion to the cities of Rayen and Mahan give us amazing insight into the old trading routes that came through this region. (2B, 2L, 2D)

oShah NematolahVali

oShahzadeh Garden (UNESCO Site)

oShahdad desert overnight (1nt)

•Day 8: Yazd– The old quarter of Yazd is famous for its textiles and carpets, with many little alleys to wander and explore. (B)

oYazd – Jameh Mosque

oTowers of Silence burial grounds

oAmir Chakhmaq Complex

oZoroastrian Fire Temple

•Day 9: Pasargadae / Shiraz – A long drive first takes us to the ruins of Pasargadae before continuing on to Shiraz, known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets. (B)

oPasargadae – Tomb of Cyrus (UNESCO Site)

oVakil Mosque &Bazzar

•Day 10: Persepolis & Shiraz – Our day is filled with a tour of Persepolis before returning back to the city for any last minute shopping. (B)

oHalf day tour of Persepolis Complex (UNESCO Site)

oRock tombs of Naqsh-e Rajab &Naqsh-e Rostam

 

•Day 11: Shiraz– Known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we continue touring the sites of this famous city. (B)

oTombs of Hafez and Sa`adi

oEram Garden (UNESCO Site)

oVakil Mosque &Bazzar

oNasir-ol-Molk Mosque

oKarim Khan Citadel

oJameh-ye Atigh Mosque

oImamzadeh-ye Ali Ebn-e Hamze shrine

•Day 12-13: Isfahan– Isfahan is a place for savouring the high refinements of Persian culture and getting lost in its old bazaar. (2B)

oImam Square (UNESCO Site)

oAli Qapu Palace & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

oChehelSotun Palace (UNESCO Site)

oVank Cathedral Museum

oZayandeh River Bridges (Si-o-seh&Khaju Bridges)

•Day 14: Abyaneh / Kashan / Tehhran– On the way back to Tehran we stop in Kashan for a tour of this historic city that dates back over 6000 years. (B)

oAbyaneh village tour

oFin Garden (UNESCO Site)

oKhan-e Borujedi

•Day 15: Tehran and Depart – After breakfast you are free to depart anytime (B)

 

Tour Details & Prices

•Group Size:  Min 4 – Max 20

•Meals:

14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

•Accommodation:

3 & 4 star hotels

•Transport:

Chartered bus, camels

•Price:

€ 1,380 per person

$ 1,545 per person

Prices are based on 2 people sharing

a room. If you want to book a single

room for the tour then additional

supplement is charged. 

Rates for solo travellers

€ 2,755 / $ 3,060 per 1 person

€ 1,670 / $ 1,860 per 2 people

€ 1,555 / $ 1,715 per 3 people

•Single Supplement Price:

€ 145

$ 160

•Airport Transfer Rates:

Car (1-2 people)  € 35 / $ 40

Mini Van (3-5)       € 55 / $ 60