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Nomads and
World Heritage Sites' Tour
Nomads and
Timeless History

Nomad Girls
Recommended for Spring and
Summer
Duration: 14 days covering cities of Tehran, Shiraz, Firooz Abad, Yasooj,
Semirom, Isfahan, Kashan, and Tehran
Itinerary: In: May 4, 2008 Out: May 17, 2008
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Day 1
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Tehran
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Arrive in Tehran. Reception
by our representative. Transfer to hotel./BLD
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Day 2
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Tehran
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Morning rest. Lunch at a
traditional restaurant. After lunch visit Sa’ad Abad Palace complex,
Carpet Museum. Here you will find the finest collection of antiques,
then proceed to visit the Crown Jewels located at the vaults of the
Central Bank./BLD
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Day 3
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Tehran- Shiraz
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Early morning, flight to
Shiraz. This city is known to be the cultural capital of Iran. In the
morning, visit Eram Garden, and the Mausoleums of the great Persian
poets Hafez and Saa’di. After lunch, a visit to Naranjestan Palace and
Nasirol Molk Mosque./BLD
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Day 4
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Shiraz- Persepolis
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Early morning, excursion to
the Persepolis and Naghsh-e-Rostam. In Persepolis you will visit a once
United Nations of its own time, and in Naghshe-e- Rostam, the tomb of
the four powerful Achaemenian Kings carved into huge rocks. This is
where the steep face of the rocks speak. Also, you will see one of the
oldest Zoroastrian fire temples in Iran./BLD
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Day 5
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Shiraz- Firooz Abad
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Early morning, visit
Ghashghayi nomads, lunch and dinner at Ghashghayi region. Overnight at
tent./BLD
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Day 6
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Firooz Abad- Shiraz
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After breakfast, observing
Ghashghayi's natural life, including their traditional way of weaving
carpet, cooking and baking. Lunch in Ghashghayi tent, and return
to Shiraz. Overnight at hotel./BLD
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Day 7
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Shiraz- Yasooj- Semirom
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After breakfast, visit nomad
regions of Yasooj and Semirom. This driving route offers fantastic
scenery beyond one’s imagination. This route also offers the greatest
memories to the travelers. Overnight at hotel in Yasooj./BLD
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Day 8
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Yasooj- Semirom- Isfahan
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After breakfast, driving to
Isfahan via Semirom. En route, observing nomads. Arrive at Isfahan.
Transfer to hotel./BLD
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Day 9
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Isfahan
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After breakfast,
visit (Imam) Square, Sheikh Lotfollah and Shah Masjeds (Mosques),
Ali Ghapoo Palace and Jame Mosque. Lunch. In the afternoon, tour of
Isfahan including Sio-Se- Pol and Khajoo Bridges. Overnight at
hotel./BLD
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Day 10
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Isfahan
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After breakfast, visit
Chehel Sotoon (Forty Columns) and Hasht Behesht (Eight Heavens)
Palaces. Then proceed to visit Jolfa, the Armenian quarters of Isfahan,
to see Vank Cathedral and Shaking Minarets. In the Evening, visit
Zoorkhane (House of Strength) to see one of the most amazing
traditional Iranian sports. This particular sport is a combination of
physical and spiritual elements./BLD
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Day 11
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Isfahan- Kashan
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After breakfast, driving to
Kashan via Abyaneh village. This village dating back to Sassanian
period. This village is protected by UNESCO as world heritage site.
Tappe Sialk (Sialk hill) has history of over 7000 years. In Kashan you
will visit Bagh-e- Fin (Fin Garden), and House of Boroojerdi../BLD
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Day 12
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Kashan- Tehran
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After breakfast, visit Agha
Bozorg Mosque and Bazaar. Lunch and driving to Tehran.
Arrive at Tehran. Transfer to hotel../BLD
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Day 13
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Tehran
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After breakfast, optional
visit of Darbanad/ Bazaar, and free time./BLD
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Day 14
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Tehran
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Flight out. Tour ends./B
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(B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner
Services included:
Tourist visas*, accommodation in five/four/three star hotels in a
**twin shared bedroom with private facilities, full board throughout the
package (breakfast, lunch and dinner every day), sightseeing visits and
all entrance fees as per itinerary, English speaking tour guide
throughout the trip, all land transport, transfers and internal flights
including all government taxes.
Services not included:
Return Air ticket United States-Tehran, all personal extras such as
laundry, long distance calls, all optional excursions, tips, and travel
insurance***.
*Granting
visas is at the discretion, and subject to approval, by Iranian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
**Single room available upon request.
***Available
through Darwan Tour & Travel Co. Ltd.

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