11 Days – Muslim Friendly Tour

You will be greeted by our representative and will be transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon we will visit Imam Reza shrine, the biggest and most important religious place for Shias in Iran.

Spend the night in Mashad.

Today you will start your day by visiting the tomb of Nader, the last conqueror of Iran. Next, we will drive towards Tus to visit the tomb of Ferdowsi, one of the most important poets of Iran and the composer of Shah Name (book of kings).

Fly to Shiraz in the afternoon.

Today we will visit Nasir-Al-Mulk Mosque, known as the Pink Mosque, which was built in 1888. Thanks to the stained glass, you can take some of your best photos on the tour.

Next is Narenjestan Garden with its sour orange scent, which was built in the 19th century.

From here we go towards Vakil Bazaar, where you can explore the shops and a fascinating caravanserai as well.

Shiraz is famous for its gardens, so we’ll visit Eram Garden, one of the nine Persian gardens registered under UNESCO World Heritage. This is a botanical garden where you can find tons of different flowers inside.

Shiraz is known to be the house of many poets. one of the prominent ones being Hafez, who lived in the 14th century. In here you can feel the taste of Persian literature.

In the afternoon we will be visiting Shah Cheragh shrine, the third biggest shrine in Iran, where a brother of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, is buried.

Spend the night in Shiraz.

Today we will drive towards Yazd, the city known as the abode of religions. On the way, we will visit Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of Achaemenids founded by Darius the Great in 520 BC.

Persepolis was considered one of the greatest cities of its time, but unfortunately in 330 BC it was burned by Alexander the Great, which put an end to the greatest empire the world had ever seen till that day.

A few miles away is Naghsh-e-Rostam, the necropolis where Darius the Great and his successors tombs are carved into the mountain so that everyone could see the eternal palace of the kings.

Our first stop is Pasargadae, the capital of Cyrus the Great, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the tomb of Cyrus and one of the original Persian gardens.

Spend the night in Yazd.

Yazd is one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in Iran and was an intersection of the trade routes from Central Asia and India. This city, which was described as the noble city of Yazd by Marco Polo, is the center of the Zoroastrian community in Iran.

We start our sightseeing with the Tower of Silence, where we get to know more about the pre-Islamic traditions of Iran. Up until the mid-1900s, the dead were transported to this tower, where they would decompose and be devoured by birds.

The next stop is the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, where you can see a flame that has been burning for the past 1,500 years.

In Amir Chakhmaq Square, which was inspired by the entrance of Yazd Masjed-e Jamé, you’ll see a congregation hall for Shia commemoration ceremonies. Next, we will watch a Zurkhaneh performance. Zurkhaneh is a form of traditional martial arts in Iran, where men practice body-building exercises in a ring. In 2010, Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh rituals were inscribed on the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Another one of the historic sites in Yazd is Dowlat Abad Garden, which was built in the 18th century with its hexagonal pavilion and stained-glass windows and the tallest wind tower in the world.

Our last stop is the Jame Mosque, built in 1324, where you can gaze upon the tallest minarets in the country. We will be there for the prayer time.

Spend the night in Yazd.

Leaving Yazd behind, we move towards Isfahan, the 17th-century capital of the Safavid dynasty continues. Isfahan was one of the largest cities in the world. Isfahan at its peak was one of the most beautiful cities in the world based on art and architecture and was called Nesfe Jahan, or half of the world.

Our first stop is in Meybod, where we will visit an old caravanserai built by Safavids, which is being used as a workshop for artists and artisans of Meybod, and you get to have a firsthand experience with some of the handicrafts of Iran. Next, we will visit the pigeon tower in Meybod and learn about the importance of such towers.

Afterwards we will move towards Naein, where we can see one of the oldest mosques in Iran.

We continue our journey towards Isfahan.

Spend the night in Isfahan.

Your exploration continues in Naghshe Jahan Square (Imam Square). This 17th-century site was considered the biggest square in the world. Here in the square, you’ll visit some of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture, starting with Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque), a four-minaret mosque, followed by Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, also known as the royal mosque, and its magnificent peacock.

In the Ali Qapu Palace, you’ll be awestruck at its beautiful music rooms and the balconies where Safavid kings would sit to enjoy the polo matches unfolding in the square below. Later on, you can enjoy the bazaar, where you can see local vendors who are experts in traditional arts, including miniature, enamel, pottery, jewelry, and so on.

Next up is Chehel Sotun Palace, one of the nine Persian gardens registered under UNESCO World Heritage, which was built by Shah Abbas II for entertainment and court receptions. Inside you can see some of the ceremonies being depicted on the walls that have their own unique stories.

In the afternoon, we will visit Sio Se Pol and Khaju bridges, where you can find lots of locals gathering and singing as well.

Spend the night in Isfahan.

Today we will go to the Armenian quarter, where you will visit several churches, including the 17th-century Vank Cathedral with its lavishly decorated interior and unique blend of Islamic and European architectural elements.

Next, we will travel north to Kashan, the epitome of everything that is Persian, the city famous for its rose water.

On our way we will stop in Abyaneh village, which is known as the red village as well. The reason behind this name is the use of the red soil to build the houses, which has kept its traditional style.

We continue our journey towards Kashan and spend the night.

Today we will start with Fin Garden, one of the nine Persian gardens registered under UNESCO World Heritage.

Later on, we will visit Tabatabaei Traditional House, which was built in the late 19th century, & Sultan Amir Ahmad Bath House.

Our next stop is Agha Bozorg Mosque, built in the late 19th century. Then we will drive north towards Qom, the second most holy city in Iran after Mashad. Here, Fatima Masuma, the sister of Imam Reza, is buried. We will visit her shrine there. Afterwards we will continue towards Tehran. On the way, we will visit the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic.

Spend the night in Tehran.

Today we will visit Golestan Palace, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tehran, which witnessed the coronation of Qajar & Pahlavi kings. Almost everything dates back to the 19th century, when Iranian art & architecture elements were integrated with Western & Russian elements.

Later on, we will visit the Tehran Grand Bazaar that was built in the early 19th century and played a major role leading to the revolution of 1979.

Afterwards we will visit the National Museum, the first modern museum in Iran that holds objects from millions of years ago. Next, we will visit the Carpet Museum, where you can see the masterpieces of oriental carpets and how they are woven.

Spend the night in Tehran.

Today we will visit the northern part of Tehran, where we can visit the Sa’ad Abad Complex, summer residence of the Pahlavi dynasty.

Later on, we will visit Tajrish Bazaar & Imam Zadeh Saleh shrine.

Afterwards we will visit Darband, which is around 1800 meters above sea level and is one of the main routes taken by mountaineers for reaching the Alborz mountains.

Next, we will go to the Dafineh Museum, which has a world art museum that has objects from 29 different countries by artists like Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and many others. On another floor, it has the Museum of Islamic Art. The third is the Museum of Antique Gems and Jewelry, and the last floor is the Museum of Iranian Money from thousands of years ago till modern days.

Last but not least for today, we will visit Tabiat Bridge, the longest pedestrian bridge (270 meters) in Iran, built by a female architect called Leila Araghian.

Afterwards we will drive towards the airport for departure.