Destination Country: Iran
Regions/Cities include: Tehran Kashan Isfahan Yazd Eghlid Shiraz Dubai	Activities include: Sightseeing & discovery in a small group

Iran

Fully escorted from Auckland.  Iran will astound you with it's ancient Persian history, stunning architecture and hospitable people.

 

31 Mar

Travel Auckland to Dubai.

01 Apr

Arrive in Tehran and transfer to hotel.

02 Apr

Guided sightseeing of the lavish Golestan Palace, Carpet Museum and the Milad Tower.

03 Apr

Guided sightseeing of Saad Abad Palace and the Darband neighbourhood located at the foot of the mountains.  Head into Tajrish to see the local bazaar, one of the classic Iranian shopping experiences.

04 Apr

Transfer to the delightful city of Kashan which boasts a highly atmospheric covered bazaar and a cluster of 19th century houses.  Also visit the ancient Zoroastrian village of  Abyaneh.

05 Apr

Enjoy a camel ride this morning before continuing on to Isfahan.  Afternoon at leisure.

06 Apr

Guided sightseeing of one of the most beautiful cities in Iran.  See the Chehel Sotun Palace, Imam Square & Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and bazaar.  This evening stroll along the old bridges of Sio-se Pol and Khajo and enjoy life as a local in a teahouse.

07 Apr

Continue sightseeing in Isfahan with a visit to the Vank Cathedral and Jofa Quarter as well as the Jameh Mosque.  In the afternoon visit the famous Khaju and Si-o-se-pol bridges.

08 Apr

Visit the Chaharbagh Theological School and Hasht Behesht Pavilion.  Afternoon at leisure.

09 Apr

Day at leisure in this gorgeous city.

10 Apr

Drive to Yazd stopping enroute in Nain to visit the Jame Mosque, one of the oldest in Iran.  Before in arriving in Yazd, you will also stop at the caravanserai in Meybod and a ceramics museum.

11 Apr

Guided sightseeing of Yazd visiting the 14th century Yazd Jame Mosque, Dowlat Abad Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Finish your day at the Fire Temple.

12 Apr

Travel just outside the city of Yazd to visit a Zoroastrian "Tower of Silence", the Chak Chak fire temple and the Water Museum - Yazd is famous for it's aqueducts.

13 Apr

Drive to Eghlid stopping to see the Abarkuh Cypress and waterfalls at Tange Boragh along the way.  

14 Apr

Travel to Shiraz, along the way visiting Pasargadae, founded in the 6th century BC.  On arrival in Shiraz, visit the Hafiz and Saadi mausoleum before arriving at hotel.

15 Apr

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city including the Karim Khan Citadel, Nasr-ol-Molk Mosque and the Vakil Bazaar plus Shah Cheragh shrine.

16 Apr

Today you will visit the magnificent ruins of Persepolis, at the foot of Kuh-e Rahmat (Mountain of Mercy) and the ancient necropolis of Naqsh-e Rustam.  Return to Shiraz via the historic Quran Gate.

17 Apr

Day at leisure.

18 Apr

Fly to Dubai.

19 Apr

Free day to enjoy Dubai.

20 Apr

Depart Dubai

21 Apr

Arrive Auckland

 

Price  (subject to change until confirmed and paid in full)

$8989 per person twin share  (if you would like to twin share with same gender, we will do our best to find you a room mate)

$10,194 single

 

Includes:

Return economy flights with Emirates ex Auckland

16 nights First class accommodation in Iran

2 nights Dubai & city tour

Transfers

Sightseeing and entry fees by air-conditioned coach 

English speaking Guide

Escort from Auckland Airport