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Day 1 Fly Ahwaz / Arrive in Shushtar

Your early morning flight transfers you to Ahwaz the capital of Khuzestan province. We drive to Susa ancient city to visit Tchogha Zanbil (This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a ziggurat from the time of Elamite rule), the French castle, the Susa museum, the Achaemenian palace, and the Danial tomb (Jewish mausoleum).
Then we will drive to Shoushtar where you can visit the most famous Roman bridges and historic water mills of Shushtar.
we will spend the night in Shushtar.

Day 2 Shimbar area / visiting Nomads

This morning, we will drive to the Shimbar area Which is on the main route of migration of Bakhtiari nomads from the tropical regions of Khuzestan to Koohrang and Zardkooh and the cold regions in Chaharmahal and the Bakhtiari.
On the way, we will visit the Shimbar Waterfall and have lunch in a local home which is the last point where we have electricity. we will have a 3/4-hour hike to reach the nomads’ black tent in Mt. Zagros.
On this hiking path, you will enjoy the most beautiful natural landscapes of Iran in the Zagros mountain. Diverse vegetation and forest coverage, different species of animals, and different types of birds will be part of your path's beauty. Enjoy the views & lovely weather to conclude your evening.
Tonight, under a starry sky, we will have a hot meal & a cozy tent to camp in to gather our strength for the next day which is the day of the KUCH (Migration)!

Day 3, 4, 5 A Journey to Nomad Land

Today, we visit the first group of Iranian Nomads.
They are known as Bakhtiari Nomads. They live and do the migration in the Zagros Mountain range. They are some of the most authentic Nomads of Iran who do seasonal migrations like their ancestors.
We are going to do Kooch (Migration) with them and do a part of their chores. We experience their lifestyle for a few days. we are going to soak up a simple nomadic life as if we live in the past. They are like a live anthropological museum of the Iranian indigenous people. That’s why it is called an ‘Odyssey’; because after these series of experiences, we are going to learn so many things about life & ourselves. From today you will accompany by a real nomadic life including sheep, goats, horses, and tents on the back of animals.
They are known to Bakhtiari Nomads. They live and do the migration in the Zagros Mountain range. They are some of the most authentic Nomads of Iran who do seasonal migrations like their ancestors.
We are going to do Kooch (Migration) with them and do a part of their chores. We experience their lifestyle for a few days. we are going to soak up a simple nomadic life as if we live in the past. They are like a live anthropological museum of the Iranian indigenous people. That’s why it is called an Odyssey because, after this series of experiences, we are going to learn so many things about life & ourselves. From today you will accompany by a real nomadic life including sheep, goats, horses, and tents on the back of animals.
Today is the day of the migration:
A Great Day for the Nomads. For 3 days we accompany them in their epic migration in the Zagros mountain ranges. During these 3 days, we have an overall 42 km hiking. Flexibility is a keyword since there is no fixed plan due to the Nomads’ ever-changing routine (sometimes we face some unexpected adventures to which we need to adapt ourselves). While moving behind the flock in Zagros mountainous regions, don’t forget to devour the scenic beauty of the area – a view you will never forget.
You are all surrounded by imposing mountains or oak trees with the sound of sheep bells in your ears. Take photos and soak up the view. In the afternoon, when the Nomads stop moving and set up the black tent, you have plenty of quiet to enjoy the spectacular surroundings.
At night, a cool night’s sleep under the starry sky in the lower mountain temperatures would be quite enjoyable. You will never forget the authentic nomadic lifestyle you experienced while doing Kooch.
On day 5, we will have breakfast with our nomad family, then we leave them to an amazing mountain village called Khouye. After 3 days of migration with the nomads, a comfortable cozy village house would be a perfect lodge. A village with different fruit orchards and old houses. we will also have a fabulous view of the surrounding mountains. We will stay in the village for the night.

Day 6 Depart Nomads / Chaharmahal & Bakhtiary

After breakfast, and a short visit to the village, we move to one of the most famous and beautiful Iran steps villages by the name Sar Agha Seyyed Village.  Here we have the chance of appreciating the views of the old village houses where the yard of one, is the roof of the other.
Today we not only can see other settled nomad groups around the Chelgerd area but also we can stay at an eco-tourism nomadic camp.

Day 7  Isfahan

We drive to Isfahan, and on the way we will visit the Shaking Minarets monuments(Monar Jonban), and Zoroastrian Fire temple, and arrive at Isfahan known as "half of the world' or museum city.
You will visit the Julfa Armenian area, Vank church, and the bridges over Zayande Rood then transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 8 Isfahan

Full-day tour program in Isfahan and visiting the Naghsh e Jahan sq, Ali Ghapoo Palace, Imam Jame mosque, Sheikh Lotfolah Mosque, and Qeisarieh Grand Bazaar then visiting the most famous Safavid places by the name Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sotoon palaces, and finally, the most beautiful mosque of Isfahan, Atiq Jame mosque will amaze you with its masterpiece architect. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 9 Shiraz     

Today we move to Shiraz. On the way, we will visit the Pasargad Palace and the tomb of Great Cyrus the founder of the Achaemenian Empire.
Arrive in Shiraz and visit Eram Garden, Karim Khan Citadel, and Vakil Bazaar, transfer to the hotel, and overnight.

Day 10 Shiraz - Nomads camp

Morning visiting the highlight of Shiraz mosque Pink Mosque or Nasir ol Molk mosque, Narenjestan House, and Shah e Cheragh holy shrine.
Then we move to visit another Iranian nomad by the name of Qashqai Nomads. They are the second biggest Nomad Tribes in Iran and speak the Azeri language. Again here among Qashqai Nomads, we have the opportunity to step back in time and explore another main ethnic group in Iran.
One night's stay at the Nomad camps is another chance to recognize the lifestyle of these people.

Day 11 Shiraz - Nomads camp

Full-day tour program at Persepolis and visiting the Achaemenian royal complex(2500BC). Naghsh e Rostam necropolis, Sassanid bas relief, and Naghsh e Rajab then return to Shiraz and visit Qoran Gate, and Hafez tomb then return to the hotel overnight.

Day 12 Maymand & Nomads

We leave Shiraz and prepare ourselves to visit the last group of Iran’s Nomads.
On the way, we will visit one of the most fantastic authentic villages of Iran by the name Maymand which is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In Maymand, we will stay with semi-nomadic agro-pastoral villagers in an atypical habitat, which will surprise you. The hand-carved cave dwellings are extraordinary because they remind us of ancient times when people lived in caves. These semi-nomads carry out a semi-migration (Kooch) with their cattle towards certain surrounding pastures. We will spend a serene and peaceful night in these caves of Maymand Moon Eco-lodge.

Day 13 Kerman - Tehran

Full-day tour program in Kerman and visiting the Ganj Ali Khan complex including the Grand Bazaar, Mosque, School, and Cistern, then visiting Moshtaghie dome and Jabalie dome, and finally, visiting the Zoroastrian fire temple, transfer to the domestic airport for fly to Tehran.
Arrive in Tehran, Transfer to the hotel, and rest.

Day 14Tehran

Transfer to the Int airport for return and end of the tour.