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Desert Cycling Tour - 15 Days - Iran

Day 1Arrival at Mehrabad Airport Tehran at midnight and Transfer to hotel
Day 2Full day sightseeing in Tehran. Fly to Shiraz for overnight
Day 3 Excursion from Shiraz to Persepolis, capital of Darius I (founded 518 BC) and expanded by Xerexes, his son. While there also visit Artaxerexes, tombs of Artaxerexes II and III which are cut into the hillside overlooking this splendid setting. Next visit Naqsh-e Rostam, where lies the tombs of Darius I and II and Xerexes cut out of the rock, then onto Naqsh-e Rajab (base relief's of Sassanians). City tour of Shiraz to Gardens of Shiraz. Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 4 Second full day in Shiraz. Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 5 Travel to Yazd. Sightseeing in Yazd and overnight.
Day 6 Travel to Isfahan, sightseeing and overnight in Isfahan.
Day 7 Isfahan, full day of sight seeing. Visit Masjed-e Jameh (mosque) Ateshgah (Zoroastrian fire temple), Menar-Jonban (shaking minarets), Sio Se Pol (33 arches) and Pol-e shahrestan (old bridge of shahrestan). After lunch at a local restaurant visit Masjed-e Imam (architecture and tile work), Meidan-e Imam (huge open square) and bazaar. Overnight in Isfahan.
Day 8 Full day in Isfahan
Day 9 Travel to Kashan via Abyaneh (traditional village). Sightseeing in Kashan and overnight.
Day 10 From Kashan move to the beginning of the desert road by car (40 km). Cycle to the Maranjab area in desert (30 km). Option to cross part of salt lake. Overnight in Tent.
Day 11 From Maranjab desert cycle to Sephidab (70 km) and overnight in tent.
Day 12 From Sephidab cycle to Bahram-e Goor Caravanserai (50 km) Overnight in tent.
Day 13 Cycle to Mobarakieh (45 km). Then travel to Tehran by car. Overnight in Tehran Zoroastrian fire temple ritual
Day 14 Full day tour of Tehran. Visit Muze-ye Iran-e Bastan (International museum), Muze-ye Abgine (Architecture, ancient glassware and ceramics) and Muze-ye Farsh (museum of valuable carpets) Overnight stay in Tehran.
Day 15 Depart Tehran at midnight

Highlights of the Itinerary
Full package tour all-inclusive includes all meals, accommodation, transportation, entrance fees, domestic airfares where required, and great hospitality.
English speaking guide with in depth knowledge of museums, architecture and history
Accommodation in the quality hotels in cities visited
Visit mountains,deserts,villages,cities of a country with over 8,000 years of history.
Enjoy the world famous Persian cuisine.
Visit Bazaars and buy crafts directly from the Nomads.
Buy a Persian carpet directly from the people that have taken 3 years to weave it.
Assistance with Visa application.

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