Beauties of the Desert & Traditional Scenery

  • Given the vast size of Iran, we highly recommend that our clients dedicate at least 14 days to visit, if possible.
  • This tour is offering ample time to explore Iran’s main historical cities, including TehranKashanEsfahan, Mesr VillageYazd,  and Shiraz.
  • It also offers enhanced opportunities for local experiences, such as enjoying traditional bathscooking classes, and art workshops.
  • Visit some of Iran’s remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Golestan Palace, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Chehel Sotun Palace, Naghsh-e Jahan Square, and Fin Garden.
  • Get ready to explore the beautiful and traditional bazaars in various cities during your trip.
  • Your guide will be with you throughout the entire tour, from start to finish. You’ll explore Persian culture and history, dive into Iran’s culinary delights with authentic dishes, and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Iranian people.
  • You will have at least a 3-hour drive between cities.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation and breakfast
  • Airport transfers
  • Daily excursions with tourist guide
  • Daily refreshments
  • One family dinner
  • Visa services
  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel extra charges
  • International flights
  • Meals
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Tour Plan

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.

Day 2 KASHAN - less than 3 hours driving

After breakfast, we will continue our journey to 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 the 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.

Day 3 MESR VILLAGE- 5 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 during the reign of the 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 Mesr village. This beautiful village is located in the central desert of Iran. In the evening we will visit the sunset in the desert. 

Stay overnight in Mesr village.

Day 4 CHAK CHAK -MEYBOD - Yazd - 5 hours driving

Today we travel to Yazd. First, we drive through beautiful mountain scenery on the way to Chak Chak, the holiest temple for Zoroastrians. Then we will visit 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 have some warm food from the 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. The next stop is Narin Castle one of the largest adobe buildings in Iran. Exploring the five-story building of the 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 5 YAZD

Yazd; the bride of the Desert, with its sun-dried adobe buildings, has a unique architecture which is adapted 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 the 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.

The next place to visit is Amir Chakhmagh Square; the symbol of Yazd Which was built by order of the ruler of the city in the 15th century. The next site will be the Water Museum which is a few steps from Amir Chakhmagh 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 by 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 6 YAZD

In the morning, we’ll continue our exploration of Yazd. First, we’ll visit a Zoroastrian Museum to view fascinating historical documents about Zoroastrians in Iran. Next, we’ll see an underground water channel, or Qanat, and a Watermill, offering insights into the ingenious water management systems in Iran’s desert regions. Afterward, enjoy a cooking class with a local family.

Stay Overnight In Yazd.

Day 7 PERSEPOLIS-SHIRAZ - 5 hours driving

A full day driving to Shiraz. On the way, we will visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites.

First, we will stop in Pasargad, to visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great the founder of the first Persian empire. It was also the first capital of the Persian empire.
Continue driving for a couple of miles to reach Necropolis the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to the Elamite and Sassanid periods. Finally, we head to Persepolis; the legendary city of the Persians.  Persepolis was founded by Darius I in 518 B.C. and was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as the seat of government but also, primarily, as a showplace and a spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire. We will have an hour’s drive to reach Shiraz.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 8 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 the Qajar era in the 19th century. Only a few minutes walk 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 Saadi;

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 9 SHIRAZ - SIVAND 1 hour driving

We’ll spend the day delving deeper into Shiraz. After breakfast, we’ll visit the Mausoleum of Shah Cheragh. Next, we’ll explore Eram Garden, another beautiful Persian garden, followed by a visit to Vakil Bathhouse, where you can relax and enjoy a cup of tea. Then, we’ll tour Karim Khan Citadel. In the evening, we’ll travel to Sivand to stay with a nomad family, experiencing one of Iran’s unique highlights.

Overnight stay with a nomad family.

Day 10 ESFAHAN - 4 hours driving

After breakfast, we’ll drive towards Esfahan. Bringing some nuts for the journey is a good idea. Our first stop will be Izadkhast to visit its citadel. We’ll then continue to Esfahan. After the long trip, you can unwind with a relaxing massage in a Persian Hamam. In the evening, enjoy the Ghazi Bathhouse in Esfahan.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day 11 ESFAHAN

The wealthy city of Esfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities during the Safavid time in the 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. Many contemporary artists work in Esfahan.
Your tour includes the famed Royal Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), which is a 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 Sutoon 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 12 ESFAHAN - KUHPAYE

After breakfast, you will visit the Atiq Jame mosque which was built in different Islamic periods from the 9th century to the Qajar era(18th century). Then you will visit Vank church, the magnificent Armenian church with eye-catching paintings and murals. The next one on the agenda is the Music Museum, by visiting the Music Museum you get familiar with Persian music history. Your last stops will be the Si-o-Se Pol and Khajou bridges.

Then we will drive to Kuhpaye to stay overnight in Kuhpaye Carvansarai.

Stay overnight in Kuhpaye.

Day 13 Varzaneh - Nain - KUHPAYE CARAVANSARY

After breakfast, you will visit the Atiq Jame mosque which was built in different Islamic periods from the 9th century to the Qajar era(18th century). Then you will visit Vank church, the magnificent Armenian church with eye-catching paintings and murals. The next one on the agenda is the Music Museum, by visiting the Music Museum you get familiar with Persian music history. Your last stops will be the Si-o-Se Pol and Khajou bridges.

Day 14 ABYANE VILLAGE-LEAVING IRAN

After breakfast, we will drive toward Abyaneh which is an ancient village with a unique culture and red buildings. here we will appreciate the serenity of this quaint village with its splendid architecture and meet the dwellers who speak, live, and dress in the original Persian style. Then we drive to IKA airport. En route visit Fatima Holy shrine in Qom, the second most popular holy shrine in Iran. This holy shrine mesmerizes every visitor with its unbeatable atmosphere and architecture. You will be transferred to Imam Khomeini International Airport(IKA) to depart Iran.

DEPART IRAN. 

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