Turkey and Iran Encompassed

20 Nights / 21 Days

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Istanbul

Check-in to your hotel and the afternoon is yours to explore.
- Meals & Drinks : Dinner
Day 2 : Istanbul

After breakfast we enjoy a tour of the old city sites of this historical city.
Blue Mosque & Aya Sofya
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields / Canakkale

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli.

Gallipoli Battlefields – Lone Pine & Chunuk Bair Memorials
ANZAC Cove
Johnston's Jolly & The Nek (tunnels & trenches)
Gallipoli Museum
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 4 : Isfahantroy / Pergamum / Kusadasi

This morning step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse followed by the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum and finishing in Kusadasi.

Troy – Trojan Horse
Acropolis of Pergamum
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 5 : Ephesus / Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today was we tour Ephesus, known for its well maintained ruins and the nearby carpet weaving villages before returning back to Kusadasi.

Ephesus Tour – Temple of Artemis
Virgin Mary's House
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 : Hierapolis / Pamukkale

Driving north we stop at the ancient city of Hierapolis before arriving at the calcium terraces of Pamukkale for the evening.

Hierapolis Tour
Pamukkale Calcium Travertines terraces
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 7 : Konya / Cappadocia

Travelling along the Silk Road visiting Konya before finishing in Cappadocia for the night.

Melvana Museum in Konya
Sultanhani Caravansary
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 8 : Cappadocia

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys & explore the many levels of the underground village.

Goreme Open Air Museum
Underground City tour
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 : Mt Nemrut / Kahta

Driving eastwards we cross the Euphrates River to visit Mt Nemrut and the mountain top sanctuary of Antiochus I, at sunrise or sunset(depending on season).
Nemrut Dagi – Giant headstones
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 10 : Harran / Urfa / Mardin

An early morning start to visit the bee hive village houses of Harran and then onto Mardin sitting perched on the vast plains of Mesopotamia.

Harran beehive village houses
Abraham's Caves and the pool of the sacred carp
Deyrul Zaferan Monastery
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 11 : Tatvan / Van

Driving along the spectacular countryside we come to Lake Van.

Akhtamer Island & Holy Cross Church
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 12 : Turkey/Iran border - Tabriz

Cross the border around midday drive to the historical city of Tabriz.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 13 : Tabriz

Steeped in history the northern city of Tabriz is our starting point to explore Iran.

Blue Mosque & Bazaar area
Chandovan Village of troglodyte homes
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 14 : Qazvin / Tehran

Conitnue to Tehran with a stop in Qazvin on day 14. The next day is spent exploring the sights of capitol city.

Sa'd Abad Museum Complex
Jewellery Museum
Carpet Museum
- Meals & Drinks : Dinner
Day 15 : Qazvin / Tehran

Conitnue to Tehran with a stop in Qazvin on day 14. The next day is spent exploring the sights of capitol city.

Sa'd Abad Museum Complex
Jewellery Museum
Carpet Museume
- Meals & Drinks : Dinner
Day 16 : Shiraz–

After breakfast we check out and head to the domestic airport for a short flight to Shiraz. Known for it's splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we start touring the sites of this famous city.

Karim Khan Citadel
Vakil Mosque & Bazzar
Tombs of Hafez and Sa`adi
Imamzadeh-ye Ali Ebn-e Hamze shrine
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 17 : Shiraz & Persepolis

After breakfast we will proceed with a tour of Persepolis before returning back to the city for a little bit of sightseeing for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we continue touring the sites of this famous city.

Half day tour of Persepolis Complex (UNESCO Site)
Rock tombs of Naqsh-e Rajab & Naqsh-e Rostam
Quran Gateway
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 18 : Pasargadae / Isfahan

A short drive first takes us to the ruins of Pasargadae before continuing on to Isfahan renowned as the jewel of Persia. A sunset visit to the famous Isfahan bridges is a perfect end to the day.

Pasargadae – Tomb of Cyrus (UNESCO Site)
Zayandeh River Bridges (Si-o-seh & Khaju Bridges)
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 19 : Isfahan

Designed as a city for walking with it's beautiful gardens, exquisite blue mosaic tiles of its buildings and marvellous teahouses, it is truly a highlight of any tour.

Imam Square (UNESCO Site
Ali Qapu Palace & Sheikh Lotfollah) Mosque
Chehel Sotun Palace (UNESCO Site)
Armenian Vank Cathedral Museum and Jolfa area
Jameh Mosque
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 20 : Kashan / Tehran

On the way back to Tehran we stop in Kashan for a tour of this historic city that dates back before over 6000 years.

Fin Garden (UNESCO Site)
Khan-e Borujedi
Agha Bororg Mosque & Madraseh
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Day 21 : Tehran and Depart

After breakfast you are free to depart anytime.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

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