Duration: 14 Days & 13 Nights

Group size: Min 2, Max 12

Accommodation type: 3* hotels

Transport: Sedan car-Van-Mini Bus

Start: Tehran, Iran

Finish: Tehran/Shiraz, Iran

 
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Day 1

TEHRAN

Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport(IKA) in Tehran, your tourist guide will greet and accompany you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax, before your morning tour of Tehran commences.
Tehran, a modern megalopolis, prides itself on having unique museums and unrivaled collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era. Your tour will take you to some of the most famous museums in the country.
First of all we will take you to visit the Golestan palace a world heritage site which was built during the Qajar dynasty. This fabulous complex is surrounded by a beautiful garden full of plane trees and several pools. You can even find some beautiful parrots here in the heart of Tehran. Then we will walk to Tehran grand Bazaar where we can find a restaurant to try the Persian cuisine. In the afternoon you will head to Iran national museum. Here you will have the chance to get familiar with the ancient civilizations in Iran . Your last stop will be Nature bridge.

Stay overnight in Tehran.

National Museum

Day 2

KASHAN - less than 3 hours driving

After breakfast we will continue our journey to Kashan, en-route one stop in Qom, the second holiest city in Iran. We will visit the Fatima holy shrine where you meet thousands of pilgrims reciting salutation notes.
Then we will drive 100 Kms to reach Kashan. Upon your arrival to Kashan you will visit Fin garden (UNESCO world heritage site). A heaven like Persian garden with symmetric water canals, old cypress trees and beautifully-decorated pavilions.
Afterwards you will visit Kashan traditional bazaar where you will have the chance to buy or drink some rose water, the local specialty of Kashan.

Stay overnight in Kashan.

FIN GARDEN

Day 3

ESFAHAN - 3 hours driving

The traditional desert style houses are the most prominent characteristic of Kashan. We will get a chance to visit two of them , Borujerdi-ha and Tabatabaei-ha houses. They were both built in the reign of Qajar dynasty and the owners were two well-known carpet merchants. Tabatabaei-ha house has more than 40 rooms. After visiting Sultan ahmad bath house, we will drive to Esfahan. In the evening we will visit the historical bridges of Si-o-Se pol and Khajou.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day 4

ESFAHAN

The wealthy city of Esfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities during the Safavid time in 17th century.
The fame of Esfahan led to the Persian pun and proverb “Esfahan nesf-e- jahan ast.” Esfahan is half the world. It is the pearl of traditional Islamic archaeology. There are many contemporary artists who work in Esfahan.
Your tour includes the famed Royal Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), which is UNESCO world heritage site and the second largest square in the world. We will visit the architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam MosquesAliqapu Palace and Chehel Sotoun Palace. At the bazaar you may purchase the arts and crafts for which Esfahan is so well-renowned. Here, we have art, architecture, spirituality, luxury, commerce and social life all together.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day 5

ESFAHAN

After breakfast you will visit the Atiq Jame mosque which has been built in different Islamic periods from 9th century to Qajar era(18th centure). Then you will visit Vank church, the magnificent Armenian church with eye-catching paintings and murals. Next one on the agenda is Music museum, by visiting Music museum you get familiar with Persian music history. For the last time you will visit The Royal square

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day 6

YAZD - 4 hours driving

In the morning we will drive toward Yazd; It’s nice to have some nuts for the journey. First we will stop in Nain to visit Jame Mosque of Nain with its peaceful underground winter part.
Then we drive to the ancient city of Meybod which is known as the city of pottery and ceramic. You will have your lunch in the graceful Abbasi Caravansary where travelers could stay overnight and had some warm food in 17th and 18th centuries. You will marvel at the peaceful atmosphere of this Caravansary. You will also visit the Ice house; a huge monument that was built to provide ice for people of the desert. Next stop is Narin Castle one of the largest adobe buildings in Iran. Exploring the five-story building of castle, you’ll delve more deeply into the region’s history. You’ll end your exploration by visiting Pigeon Tower. Entering through a short door you’ll be shocked to see the large number of the nests of pigeons on the walls.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Day 7

YAZD

Yazd; bride of the desert, with its sun-dried adobe buildings, has a unique architecture which is adopted to the desert that surrounds it. This ancient city is furnished with mosques of stunning beauty which co-exist with Zoroastrian and Jewish holy sites.
Your tour will start after breakfast with visiting the Towers of Silence. Lace up your shoes firmly to climb up one of the towers. There are several fascinating stories behind this place. There is a great view where you can look over the whole site and surrounding area.

You will continue your sightseeing in Yazd at the Zoroastrian Fire temple. Fire temples were originally built to keep fire whereas they gradually became more important and used by Zoroastrians as a place of worship.

Next place to visit is Amir Chakhmagh Square; the symbol of Yazd Which was built by order of the ruler of the city in 15th century. Next site will be Water Museum which is few steps from Amir cahakhmagh Square. Here you will have the chance to get familiar with the underground water system in the desert. After lunch we’ll walk around the graceful Dolat Abad Garden which is a typical example of a Persian garden.

You will end your tour with strolling through the Old town of Yazd which is one of the most outstanding sites that you will visit in Iran. Before leaving the old town you will visit the impressive Jame mosque of Yazd too.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

 

Day 8

CHAK CHAK - KHARANAQ - 3 hours driving

Today we travel to visit the ancient adobe village of Kharanaq. Kharanaq literally means the birth place of sun.  Then we drive through beautiful mountain scenery on the way to Chak Chak, the holiest temple for Zoroastrians. In the evening you will visit zourkhane (Traditional gym).

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Day 9

SHAHDAD - 5 hours driving

After breakfast we will drive to Shahdad. En-route visit Zeinoddin Caravansary. After lunch we proceed to Shahdad area in order to visit Kaluts. Kalut means sandy mountains in Persian. Shahdad is on the edge of the Lut desert with a wonderful scenery of desert in Kaluts, where in 2005 the temperature reached 159.3F (70.7C). Observe the stars far away from the distraction of city lights.

Stay overnight in Shahdad.

Day 10

KERMAN - 2 hours driving

After breakfast we’ll drive to Rayen. First we will visit Rayen Citadel and its beautiful background of Hazar mountain. Then drive to Mahan and visit Shah Nematolah Vali Shrine. We may have the chance to meet some Sufis who come to this Shrine to pay homage to their Sufi master Shah Nematolah Vali. get relax in Shazde Garden (UNESCO world heritage site) while admiring the contrast of this green garden with the harsh desert around it.

Stay overnight in Kerman.

Day 11

SHIRAZ - 7 hours driving

Leaving Kerman behind today, we’ll drive to Shiraz. On the way we will have some stops to visit Bakhtegan and Maharlu Salt lakes and last visit will be Sassanid Palace.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 12

PERSEPOLIS-SHIRAZ - 4 hours driving

An excursion out of the city which takes you to visit three world heritage sites. First we will stop in Persepolis, the legendary city of the Persians.
Continue driving to Necropolis as the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to the Elamite and Sassanid periods.

Last stop in Pasargad, to visit the tomb of Cyrus the great the founder of the first Persian empire.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 13

SHIRAZ

Shiraz has a great reputation as an enlightened city that has been at the center of Persian culture. Shiraz is crowned as the heartland of Persian culture and this city of sophistication will often conjure up images of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry.
After breakfast we will start exploring Shiraz with Nasir Almolk Mosque to visit its marvelous prayer hall. Next place will be Narenjestan Garden which dates back to Qajar era in 19th century. Only a few minutes walking to reach Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and ethnic souvenir shops. Here you will have enough time to look for small pieces of handicrafts.
Shiraz is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa’di;

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

tome of Hafez

Day 14

SHIRAZ-LEAVING IRAN

We will dedicate the last day of the trip to explore Shiraz more. After breakfast we will visit Mausoleum of Shah Cheragh. Next place will be Eram Garden which is known as another Persian garden. Then we will visit Vakil Bathhouse. Here you will have  time to sit and enjoy a cup of tea.
The last stop will be Karim Khan Citadel.

Our representative will transfer you to the airport according to your flight time to depart Iran.

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START DATE:2024 May 02
END DATE:2024 May 15
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2024 Jun 04
END DATE:2024 Jun 17
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2024 Jul 16
END DATE:2024 Jul 29
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2024 Aug 06
END DATE:2024 Aug 19
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2024 Sep 03
END DATE:2024 Sep 16
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2024 Oct 08
END DATE:2024 Oct 21
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2024 Nov 05
END DATE:2024 Nov 18
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2024 Dec 10
END DATE:2024 Dec 23
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2025 Jan 06
END DATE:2025 Jan 19
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
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START DATE:2025 Feb 17
END DATE:2025 Mar 01
DBL ROOM (P/P):1975€
SGL ROOM:2175€
AVAILABILITY:Available