- Day 1 Tehran
- Day 2 Tehran
- Day 3 Tehran
- Day 4 - Tehran – Kashan
- Day 5 - Kashan – Abyane – Isfahan
- Day 6 - Isfahan
- Day 7 - Isfahan
- Day 8 - Isfahan – Naein – Meybod – Yazd
- Day 9 - Yazd
- Day 10 - Yazd – Shiraz
- Day 11 - Shiraz – Tehran
- Day 12 - Tehran (Departure)
After arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, our representative will meet and greet you; then, you will be transferred to the hotel to rest
Today we will visit northern part of Tehran where we can visit the Summer residence of Pahlavi dynasty ( Sa’ad Abad Complex).
Later on we will visit Tajrish Bazzar & 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 mountanineers for reaching Alborz mountains.
Last but not least for today, we will visit Tabiat Bridge, the longest pedestrian bridge (270 meters) built by a female architecht called Leila Araghian.
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 19th century when Iranian art & architecture elements was integrated with western & Russian elements.
Later on we will visit Tehran Grand Bazzar that was built in early 19th century and played a major role leading to the revolution of 1979.
Afterwards we will visit National Museum, the first modern museum in Iran that holds objects from millions of years ago.
Today we will travel south to Kashan, epitome of everything that is Persian, the city famous for its Rose Water.
Our first stop in 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 late 19th century & Sultan Amir Ahmad Bath House.
Leaving Kashan behind, our first stop is Abyane village. The village that was built 1500 years ago is 2223 meters above sea level which makes it one of the highest places in Iran.
Your journey to the province of Isfahan, the 17th century capital of Safavid dynasty continues. Isfahan was one of the largest cities in the world. Isfahan at its peak was one the most beautiful cities in the world based on art and architecture and was called Nesfe Jahan or half of the world.
Later on we will visit the two famous bridges called Sio Se Pol and Khaju, where you can see people singing through out the night.
Your exploration continues in 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, 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 bazzar where you can see local vendors whom are experts in traditional arts including miniature, enamel, pottery, jewelery 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 ceremonies being depicted on the walls that have their own unique stories.
Continue your exploration in Isfahan to another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Masjed-e Jamé is another masterpiece of Iranian architecture which is known as the encyclopedia of Iranian mosques. Over the past twelve centuries, each dynasty in Iran added their own touch to this mosque.
Later on 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.
In the afternoon, we will visit Sio Se Pol and Khaju bridges where you can find lots of locals gathering and singing as well.
Leaving Isfahan behind, our first stop is Naein, where we can visit one the oldest mosques in Iran.
we continue our journey towards Meybod where we will visit an old caravanserai build by Safavids which is being used as a workshop for artists and artisans of Meybod and you get to have a first hand experience with some of the handicrafts of Iran. Afterwards we will visit the local ice house and get to know how people used to get ice in the desert.
Later on we will visit the pigeon tower which was built by the Safavids and continue our journey towards Yazd.
Yazd is one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns of 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 Zoroastrian community in Iran.
we start our sightseeing with Tower of Silence, where we get to know more about pre – islamic traditions of Iran. up until mid-1900s, the dead were transported to this tower where they would decompose and be devoured by birds.
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 inscribed on the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Next stop is the Jame Mosque, built in 1324, where you can gaze upon the tallest minarets in the country.
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.
Today we have a long day driving towards Shiraz. Our first stop is Pasargadae, the capital of Cyrus the Great, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the tomb of Cyrus . This place is considered as a prototype for Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of Darius the Great founded in 520 BC, which is our next destination.
Persepolis was considered as 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.
We continue towards Shiraz and check into the hotel.
Today we will visit Nasir-Al-Mulk Mosque known as the Pink Mosque which was built in 1888. Thanks to the stained glasses you can take some of your best photos in the tour.
Next is Narenjestan Garden with its sour orange scent which was built in 19th century.
From here we go towards Vakil Bazzar 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 whom lived in 14th century. In here you can feel the taste of persian literature.
we will finish our sight seeing by visiting Ali Ebne Hamze shrine which was built in 19th century.
Later at night we will fly back to Tehran.
Our representative will transfer you to Imam Khomeini International Airport according to your flight time.