Highlights of Iran
Those with limited time will find this short but comprehensive journey through Iran's most famous attractions a truly rewarding experience. Highlights include visits to the bewitching cities of Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan.
Day 1	Arrive Tehran by air. Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel Hotel: Tehran is a living and growing capital city and as in the recent two centuries, the most important events in the history of the whole country take place here. Tehran with its numerous museums, houses the most important collection of recent and remote Persian art and culture.
Day 2	A morning city tour of Tehran including a visit to the Archaeological Museum, Carpet Museum and the National Jewels Museum. Transfer to the airport Depart Tehran Arrive Shiraz Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Hotel: Shiraz is the centre of Fars Province. Fars has had a role of great significance in the Iranian civilization. This province is greatly indebted to the settlement of the Achaemenid and Sassanian dynasties for its glorious cultural heritage. Shiraz flourished and developed in the post Islamic period. Scattered all over the territory of Fars are monuments commemorating the rapid progress of the province in both pre-Islamic and Islamic era.
Day 3	Morning excursion to the ancient site of Persepolis, Naqsh-e-Rostam, and Naqsh-eRajab. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Shiraz, including the mausoleums of poets Hafez and Saadi, Bazaar-e-Vakil, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque and the Holy Shrine of Shah - e - Cheraq.
Day 4	Drive to Yazd (409 km.), en route stop for Pasargad, city tour of Yazd including Towers of Silence, Jame Mosque, Alexander prison, Fire Temple and the old district of the city. ornamented by wind towers. Hotel:
Day 5	Drive to Isfahan (308 km), via Nain (stop for Traditional Textile Workshop and Jame Mosque). Hotel: SHAHA ABBAS The history of Isfahan dates back 2700 years. It was the capital of Iran in a number of post-Islamic periods, but its golden age was during the Safavid dynasty in the 17th Century. Isfahan, with its numerous world famous monuments, has great attraction for tourists. It is really an open-air museum.
Day 6	A full day sightseeing in the amazing city of Isfahan, including a visit to Naqsh-e-Jahan square, Ali-Qapu Palace, Imam Mosque, Sheikh-Lotlullah Mosque, Bazaar, Vank Cathedral, Chehal Sotun Palace and panoramic tour to visit ancient bridges.
Day 7	Depart Isfahan for Tehran, visiting Kashan en route (435 km.) Hotel:
Day 8	Transfer to the airport Depart Tehran by air.
This is a suggested itinerary only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements.