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Mahan Air Airline, Arrival at Tehran Airport

• W5082 (International) Kuala lumpur / Tehran

  Departure: 23:30

  Arrival: 03:30 (+1)

• W5083 (International) Tehran / Kuala lumpur

  Departure: 21:55

  Arrival: 10:20 (+1)

Day 1: Tehran

Meet and greet at the IKA airport with our professional tour guide then, transfer to the Hotel for brief refreshing then start the first day tour:

• Azadi tower

  Formerly known as the shahyad Tower and is one of the landmarks of Tehran. It is about 148 ft. tall and is completely clad in cut marble

• Golestan palace

  The glories and excesses of the Qajar rulers are played out across this complex of grand buildings decorated with beautifully painted tiles and set around an elegant garden that’s worth visiting in its own right, and of world heritage status, UNESCO.

• Grand Bazaar

  The maze of bustling alleys and the bazaris (shopkeepers) that fill them make this a fascinating, if somewhat daunting, place to explore. Despite being known as the Grand Bazaar, most of the architecture is less than 200 years old and pedestrian, although there are some gems to be found.

• Carpet museum

  Carpet-weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished manifestations of Iranian culture and art, dating back to the Bronze Age, but as the materials used in carpets including wool and cotton, decay into dust during the course of time, archaeologists couldn’t make any special discovery during the archaeological excavations.

• Nature Bridge

  The Tabi’at Bridge or Nature Bridge, is the largest pedestrian overpass built in Tehran, Iran. The 270-metre bridge connects two public parks—Taleghani Park and Abo-Atash Park—by spanning Modarres Expressway, one of the main highways in northern Tehran.

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Day 2: Tehran-Mahalat

[3h 10min (268 km)]

A full Day sightseeing starts with Tochal Mountain:

• Tochal Mountain

  Tochal, is a mountain and ski resort located on the Alborz mountain range, adjacent to the metropolitan area of Tehran in northern Iran. The highest peak, also called Mount Tochal, is at an elevation of 3,933 m (13,005 feet).

• Shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh

  One of Tehran’s most attractive shrines, Imamzadeh Saleh provides a photogenic focus to Tajrish Sq with its twin minarets and dome covered in beautiful patterned turquoise tiles: it looks especially stunning towards sunset.

• Tajrish Bazaar

  When you come to classic Iranian shopping experiences, browsing the food stalls at this photogenic bazaar in upmarket Tajrish pretty much nails it. It’s ideal for ingredients for Iranian cooking, including all kinds of nuts, dates, spices (such as saffron) and tea. You can also pick up a pretty teapot or some other souvenir while you’re at it.

• Mahallat Spa Waters

  The boiling spring (spa water) of Mahallat on the east-north of the town is considered as one of the most important mineral waters of the country. The water is an effective and strong cure for many diseases such as gout, hepatic, biliary, nephric, digestive, dermal, etc. There are both public pools and private baths for guests and travellers. Mahallat’s Guest House and several hotels serve ever alvisitorsin spring and summer each year.

Drive to Mahalat for Spa at evening.

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Day 3: Mahalat- Isfahan

[2h 36 min (209 km)]

The group has a half day city Tour in Mahalat and will arrive Isfahan in the Evening.

In addition, the area surrounding the city is rich with travertine deposits.

• Mahallat County

  In ancient times it was an important location for Zoroastrianism. The city is one of the major producers and exporters of flowers in Iran. Every September the city holds a flower festival.

• Si-o-se pol Bridge

  The Allah Verdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, is one of the eleven bridges in Isfahan, Iran.

• Khajoo Bridge

  It is a bridge in the province of Isfahan, Iran, which has been described as the finest in the province. It was built by the Persian Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650, on the foundations of an older bridge.

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Day 4: Isfahan – Matinabad

[2h 8 min (166 km)]

A full Day sightseeing starts with Chehel Sotoun palace.

• Chehel sotoun palacey

  Chehel Sotoun is a pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool, in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas II to be used for his entertainment and receptions.

• Nagsh-e Jahan square

  Naqsh-e Jahan Square, is a square situated at the centre of Isfahan city, Iran. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. It is 160 metres wide by 560 metres long.

• Imam Mosque

  The Shah Mosque, also known as Royal Mosque or Imam Mosque after Iranian revolution, is a mosque in Isfahan, Iran, standing in south side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square. Built during the Safavid Empire, ordered by Abbas I of Persia.

• Aali Qapoo Palace

  Built at the very end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I, this six-storey palace also served as a monumental gateway to the royal palaces that lay in the parklands beyond (Aali Qapu means ‘Gate of Ali’). Named after Abbas ’hero, the Imam Ali, it was built to make an impression, and at six stores and 38m tall, with its impressive elevated terrace featuring 18 slender columns, it dominates one side of Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Squr.

• Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque

  Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran.

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Day 5: Matinabad – Abyaneh

[1h 35min (84.4 km)]

The Whole day visiting Matinabad and desert’s attraction

• Eco-Camp

  As the first Iranian Eco-Camp, we offer unforgettable adventures close to the local people and desert Nature. Harvesting in organic farm and orchards or treks on Camel or on foot, bike rides through land escapes of sand dunes and mountain gorges, desert walks, safari short trips.

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Day 6: Abyaneh-Kashan

[1h 10min (87.0 km)]

After visiting attractions of Abyane village, and then you will Drive to Kashan:

• Abyaneh Village

  The village is one of the oldest in Iran, attracting numerous native and foreign tourists year-round, especially during traditional feasts and ceremonies. On top of the village sits the ruins of a Sasanid era fort.

• Fin’s garden

  The Fin’s garden is an example of Iranian gardens named after the UNESCO world heritage list.

• Underground Noushabad city

  The underground city of Ouyi (Noushabad), located 5km north of Kashan, Isfahan province, is considered a notable piece of ancient architecture. As Noushabad city is located in the central desert region of Iran, it experiences harsh weather. During the day, Noushabad has a very hot temperature and during the nights it gets notably cold.

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Day 7: Kashan – IKA

[2h 10min (207 km)]

The group will transfer early in the morning to IKA Airport to fly back home, on the way visiting:

• Desert National Park

  Is a protected ecological zone in northern Iran. It has an area of 4,000 square kilometers. The park encompasses landscapes of desert and steppes, and is sometimes known as “Little Africa” for its safari-like wildlife

• Salt Lake

  This is actually a salt marsh, and water flows into the lake from the north via the Qom River, which also flows through the northern part of Kavir National Park. The Qom is one of the very few permanent rivers through the entire desert expanse in Iran.

Mahan Air Airline, Departure from IKA Airport.