After arriving at Shahid Dastgheib International Airport of Shiraz, you will meet and greet Derak representative. Then, you will transfer to hotel to rest.

Right after having your breakfast, you will drive toward Marvdasht County (52 km) to visit the masterpieces of Achaemenid Empire:

• Persepolis (UNESCO site)
• Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam)
• Pasargadae (UNESCO site)

Then, at night, you will discover the mirror works of Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine.

This morning, your adventure starts by:

• Narenjestan-e Qavam
• Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque)
• Vakil Complex (Bazaar, Mosque and Bathhouse)

In the late evening, you will go to Hafez Tomb, the beloved poet of 14^th century, to participate in Yalda Festival in which the poems of Hafez are presented as traditional songs or reciting. Then, you will go to a traditional house to experience the Iranian rituals with locals while staying until midnight.

Yalda night or “Shabe Cheleh” is one of the most ancient Persian festivals. It is considered as the longest night of the year at the arrival of winter. The festival dates back to 8000 years ago, before the Zoroastrian religious. It is symbolizing the light, goodness and strength on earth. In Shiraz, people gather in Hafez Mausoleum and have cheerful time of pleasure by reading Hafez and Molana poetry books.

This morning, there will be time for exploring

• Eram Garden (UNESCO Site)
• Afif Abad Garden (Nice garden of Safavid era including a military museum)

Then, you will transfer to Shiraz International Airport for departure flight.