Iran, a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country of southwestern Asia. Much of Iran consists of a central desert plateau, which is ringed on all sides by lofty mountain ranges that afford access to the interior through high passes. Most of the population lives on the edges of this forbidding, waterless waste.
Iran Desert is one of the most fascinating attractions of Iran tour. You can enjoy each moment of your trip in desert. Create unforgettable memories and picturesque Iran desert scenes with beautiful sand formations.
Are you interested in spending a few nights in one the most magnificent deserts of Iran, watching a breathtaking starry night sky while your travel to Iran?
This Iran tour package gives you the chance to combine your cultural and historical tour in Iran with some trekking in the desert. Kavir (desert) National Park (also known as Dasht-e-Kavir) is one of the most ideal places to wind down and enjoy desert at its finest.
Dashte Kavir Desert ( Central Desert )Tour Highlights
* Visit Shiraz, the center of Persian culture and civilization and above all, it is the city of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry.
* Visit Persepolis The second (Spring) capital of Achamenid dynasty.
* Visit Necropolis ( Naghsh- e Rostam). 4 Tombs of the Persian kings and victorious bas reliefs of Sassanid kings over the roman empires.
* Visit Pasargadae city , he first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus II the Great.
* Visit Shazdeh Mahan Garden ( one of the nine Persian Gardens, Registered on the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE).
* Visit Persian Gardens.
* Visit Silk Road.
* Visit Rayen castle ( the second biggest mud brick castle in the world).
* Stay overnight in the desert and enjoy the starry sky and wild life.
* Visit Yazd city and enjoy this UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY.
Trip Itinerary :
Day 01 : Arrive to Shiraz and visit Shiraz
Shiraz is the center of Persian culture and above all, it is the city of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry.
The sightseeing starts with the glorious Karim Khan palace, the splendid Vakil mosque, Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture, interesting ethnic souvenir shops, and Nasir Almolk mosque. Next, we will have an Iranian lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in Shiraz.
This gorgeous city is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Saadi.
Day 02: Persepolis, Necropolis and Shiraz(60 km)
Persepolis
We will visit Persepolis which has been founded by the grace of Darius the Great(518 BC)
Not only Persepolis was the seat of the kings, but also was the spring capital to celebrate the new year as well (March 21st)
Necropolis, (Naghshe-E-Rostam)
In Necropolis, There are four Achaemenid rock tombs of the kings and besides all, there are Several Sassanian dynasty (224-651 AD) bass reliefs.
In the afternoon, we will visit Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh mausoleum. After that, Quran gate and Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city of Shiraz will remain in our mind.
Day 03: Drive to Yazd(450 km)
Drive to Yazd – En route, you will stop in Pasargade to visit the tomb of cyrus the great and then we will head to Abarkooh (Abarqu) to visit the mud-ice-house and the old cypress tree which is one of the oldest trees on this planet. Stay overnight in Yazd.
Day 04: Yazd
Full day city tour.
Towers of silence where Zoroastrians used to leave the corpses to be eaten by the vultures.
Yazd fire temple, Amir Chakhmagh complex. In the afternoon you will visit the old district of the city to get a breath-taking perspective of this adobe city, this visit includes Alexander`s prison and Jameh Mosque. The last place of our tour would be Iran UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE , Dolatabad Garden.
Day 05: Drive to the heart of central desert, Dashte kavir (300 km)
Today the destination would be the oasis village of Garmeh with one stop in Bayaze to see the ancient mud castle of the village. You will have an excursion to the salt lake to enjoy the sunset after arriving to Garmeh. Stay overnight in Garmeh.
Day 06: Drive to Farahzad village(90 km)
Farahzad is where you can experience the real tranquility of the desert, doing wide ranges of activities including camel riding, walking bare feet on golden sand dunes, gathering around the night fire and being lost in the glamorous party of desert stars at night. Stay over night in Farhzad.
Day 07: Drive to Isfahan(430 km)
You say Ciao to the desert today and head to the capital of Islamic art and culture of Iran. En route you stop in Nain city to visit one of the oldest mosques of the country, Jameh mosque.Overnight in Isfahan.
Day 08: Isfahan
Isfahan is the pearl of Islamic architecture, Because of its splendor, it has been entitled “Half of the World”.
Our full-day tour is one of the highlights of all Iran tours which includes the famed UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, Imam Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), the second biggest in the world after Beijing’s Tianmen Square.Around the square we will visit Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aali Qapu, Chehel Sotoon Palaces, then we will explore one of the most famous bazaars in Iran. Stay overnight in Isfahan.
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Day 09: Isfahan
Isfahan’s Jameh’ mosque displays several centuries of Islamic architectural evolution. This mosque is a gallery of Islamic architecture in which the progress of architecture from the outset of Islam through to recent times is evident.
Then we will visit Vank Church which is one of the most beautiful Armenian churches in the world. This afternoon is the time to visit the old bridges on the main central river of Iran (Zayandh Rud) with its lovely atmosphere while socializing with people enjoying their time in the river bank. The evening is free at leisure.
Day 10: Drive to Kashan
Next, drive to Kashan and visit Tabatabaeiha and Borojerdiha houses and UNESCO HERITAGE SITE , Fin garden. Stay overnight in Kashan.
Day 11: Drive to Tehran(230 km)
En route we will stop in Qom, the 2nd religious city of Iran after Mashhad, in order to visit the magnificent Hazrat-e Masoomeh shrine. Stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 12: Tehran
Your tour begins with the Golestan palace , a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE , which is consisted of multi hall palace set around a lovely garden.Afterward, we will visit the Archaeological museum. Then we will head to the National Jewel museum in which we will visit the Priceless diamond Daryaye Noor. Lunch will be set in an Iranian Traditional restaurant.Stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 13: Depart Iran
Tehran
END TOUR
You will depart Iran, the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.
