It is a-dream-come-true for the art and history lovers. In this tour, you can truly see and absorb all the glory of Iran. With many number of UNESCO world heritage sites, Iran is one of the countries in the world with many tourist attractions.
Imagine visiting the magnificent prehistoric ruins in Persepolis and Pasargadae, stunning architecture in Isfahan, ornate domes and minarets in Yazd, dreamy Persian gardens in Shiraz and Kerman, Tabriz ancient bazaars, and many more breathtaking monuments plus the delicous Persian cuisine and super friendly people; it will be an amazing trip of a life time.
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances may arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.
Trip Overview:
This tour like many other Iran tours starts from Tehran, the capital of Iran, a city with modern structure which is home to many historic mosques, churches, museums and palaces. However after Tehran our tour moves towards some beautiful cities of Iran.
Included Highlights:
UNESCO world heritage sites
Optional Activities:
Spend Time with UWH sites
Traditional Hotels/Deserts
Tour Facts:
Accommodation: Hotel, Guest House, Camping (With Facilities)
Transport: Private vehicle, VIP van/coach
Visa: Free on Tour (Apply)
Customizable: Yes
Day 1: Tehran – Isfahan
Arrive in Tehran IKIA, Take a taxi to South Tehran Bus Terminal. Take a Bus to Isfahan.
Take a taxi to Domestic airport. Fly to Isfahan.
Overnight Isfahan
Day 2: Isfahan
Full day city tour in Isfahan, visit Naghshe Jahan Square (UWH), includes Imam & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, Ali Qapou Palace and walk through Gheysarieh Bazaar. Also visit Chehel Sotun Palace (UWH). Experience a night atmosphere of old bridges across the ZayandehRoud River.
Overnight Isfahan
Day 3: Isfahan
City tour that covers the rest of highlights of this celebrated historical city and visit the magnificent Jame Atigh Mosque. Another world heritage sites of Iran in UNESCO and one of the oldest mosques of Iran. Spend time in Christian town (Jolfa), visit Vank Cathedral & Armenian Museum.
Overnight Isfahan
Day 4: Isfahan-Shiraz
Take a day bus to Shiraz
Overnight Shiraz
Day 5: Shiraz
Full day city tour of Shiraz to visit Nasir Almolk Mosque, Narenejestan Ghavam Garden. Eram Garden
Afternoon visit Hafez & Saadi Tomb,
Overnight Shiraz
Day 6: Shiraz
Spending and visisting, Vakil complex, Vakil Mosque, Bath house and Bazzar
Afternoon visit Shahcheragh Shrine.
Overnight Shiraz
Day 7: Shiraz – Persepolis
Ride to Persepolis and Necropolis (Naqsh e Rostam) and unearth the ruins of Persepolis as a world heritage. Stop in Pasargadae to Visit Cyrus the great Tomb.
Overnight Shiraz/Bovanat
Day 8: Bavanat
Ride to Bavanat, enjoy village tour & Nomad life tour
Spend time in Bavanat Nature
Overnight Village house / Nomad Tent Bavanat
Day 9: Meymand – Mahan
Ride to Meymand, enjoy village tour
Spend time, continue to Mahan city
Overnight Mahan
Day 10: Mahan – Rayen
Ride to Rayen and spot the imposing deserted citadel of Rayen. Back to Mahan, visit Shahzadeh Garden & Meet Sufis who have travelled a long way to pay homage to their Sufi master Shah Nematollah Valiin his shrine.
Overnight Mahan/Kalut
Day 11: Shahdad-Kalut
Full day desert tour, Enjoy with sunrise/sunset Lut Desert
Overnight desert Eco lodge house
Day 12: Kerman – Yazd
Ride to Kerman, stop in Kerman visit Ganjalikhan complex and Traditional Bazaar.
Continue to Yazd
Overnight Yazd
Day 13: Yazd
Full day visiting, get the mysterious world of Zoroastrians by visiting their fire temple and towers of silence there. Admire people of Iranian plateau by visiting Yazd water museum and learn about the underground water canals, Qanats. Gaze at the high minarets and nice brick and tile work of Yazd Jame mosque and visit the marvelous Islamic Amirchaghmagh complex.
Overnight Yazd
Day 14: On the road to Abyaneh
Ride to Abyaneh stop in Meybod city, visit the 2,000-year-old Narin Castle, which functioned as a fire temple and a fortress and visit one of the 999 caravanserais built by Safavid Shah Abbas I throughout the country, Ice House and…
Ride to Chak chak the Zoroastrian Temple, where the mountain is said to have parted to shelter a Sassanid princess fleeing from an invading army.
Overnight Abyaneh
Day 15: Natanz – Kashan
Visit Abyaneh ride to Kashan, short tour of Jame mosque of Natanz. Continue to Kashan, Afternoon ride to Maranjab desert spend a night in the heart of desert different experience than Lut Desert.
Overnight Desert Caravansary
Day 16: Kashan
Back to Kashan, visit Nush Abad Ancient Undergrad City.
Visit Kashan, get an insight into Iranian traditional houses by visiting Tabatabai and Boroojerdiha houses. Soltan ahmad Bathhouse, Agha Bozorg Mosque.
Overnight Kashan
Day 16: Kashan
Back to Kashan, visit Nush Abad Ancient Undergrad City.
Visit Kashan, get an insight into Iranian traditional houses by visiting Tabatabai and Boroojerdiha houses. Soltan ahmad Bathhouse, Agha Bozorg Mosque.
Overnight Kashan
Day 17: Kashan – Tehran
Tread in Fin gardens of Kashan and once again praise Persian garden designers.
Afternoon Bus to Tehran
Overnight Tehran
Day 18: Tehran
Full day visiting of central Tehran, Iran National museum, Golestan palace, Tehran Bazaar
Overnight Tehran
Day 19: Tehran
Full day visit North of Tehran, Saadabad Museum Complex, Tajrish Bazaar, Tabiat bridge, Azadi Tower…
Overnight Tehran
Day 20: Qazvin – Alamut
Ride to Alamut Castle. Enjoy with mountain, visit the citadel of Hassan Sabbah
Overnight Eco lodge house near to Rasht
Day 21: Anzali – Masuleh
Ride to Anzali, visit Anzali Lagoon Caspian Sea side continue to Masuleh village via Gilan Rural Heritage Museum
Overnight Masuleh
Day 22:Masuleh – Ardabil – Sarein
Enjoy with the atmosphere of the village, Visit the town
Ride to Ardabil
Overnight Sarein
Day 23: Ardabil – Sarein
Ride to Ardabil, visit Sheikh Safi Al-Din Shrine as one Iran world heritage site and the Museum of Anthropology.
Afternoon Sarein city where is well known as its hot springs, Taking one of the spa service center!
Overnight Sarein
Day 24: Sarein – Tabriz
Ride to Tabriz, Enjoy with colorful mountains on the way to Tabriz.
Visit eli goli mansion and park.
Overnight Tabriz
Day 25: Tabriz
City tour in Tabriz to get important sites, Blue Mosque, Mashrooteh Museum, Jame Mosque of Tabriz, continue to Tabriz Bazaar, Timche Mozafariyeh (Carpet Bazaar), Saheb ol Amr Mosque and Calligraphy Museum. Muharam ceremony
Optional visit that day: Ride to Jolfa visit the St.Stefanos Church (UWH), after that drive to Qareh Kelisa visit Taddaus Church (UWH)
Overnight Tabriz
Day 26: Tabriz – Kandovan village
Ride to volcanic Kandovan, after passing the city of Oskoo and beautiful mountainous scenery we will reach this marvelous village. The special architecture of Kandovan is the reason of its universal reputation.
Kandovan is a beautiful sample of presence and using of nature in men’s life.
Overnight Kandovan Village
Day 27: Kandovan – Takht-e solyman
Ride to Takht-e Solyeman registered world heritage and its Anahita temple and Azargashnasab fire temple are the third most important fire temple during Sasanian kingdom.
Overnight Takht-e Solyeman/Takab
Day 28: On the way to Hamadan
Ride to Hamadan visit Alisadr Cave one of the biggest and most unique water caves in the world!
On the way to Hamadan stop in Lalejin the center of pottery and ceramic products
Overnight Hamedan
Day 29: Hamadan
Full day city tour in Hamadan, visit Baba Taher tomb, Avicenna Mausoleum, Alavian dome, drive to the Hegmataneh pre-Islamic town and museum. Afterwards visit the Jewish prophet tombs of Ester and Mordkhai.
Afternoon drive to Ganjnameh to visit Achaemenes inscriptions.
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