Today we will drive south to Kashan. Before leaving Tehran we will visit Azadi Tower.

The first stop in Kashan is Fin Garden; one of the Persian gardens that is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This relaxing Persian garden with turquoise water canals and pavilions will give you a peaceful mind.

After checking into the hotel and resting,  you will visit Kashan traditional bazaar where you have the chance to buy or drink some rose water, the local specialty of Kashan.

Stay overnight in Kashan.

This morning we will get familiar with the traditional desert-style houses which are the most prominent characteristics of Kashan. We will get a chance to visit two of them, Borujerdi-ha and Tabatabaei-ha houses.

Then, 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 section.
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 have some warm food in the 17th and 18th centuries. You will marvel at the peaceful atmosphere of this Caravansary. You will also visit the Ice House. Next up is Narin Castle one of the largest adobe buildings in Iran. You’ll end your exploration by visiting the Pigeon Tower.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Yazd; the bride of the Desert, with its sun-dried adobe buildings, has a unique architecture that is adapted to the desert that surrounds it. This ancient city is furnished with mosques of stunning beauty which co-exist with Zoroastrian 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. You will continue your sightseeing in Yazd at the Zoroastrian Fire temple.

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 away from Amir Chakhmagh Square.  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 visit the impressive Jame mosque of Yazd too.

Stay overnight in Yazd

A full-day drive 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 have an hour’s drive to reach Shiraz.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Shiraz has a great reputation as an enlightened city that has been at the center of Persian culture for more than 2,000 years and once was the country’s capital. 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 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; we shall visit their tombs and in the evening go to the Mausoleum of Shah Cheragh.

Stay Overnight in Shiraz.

In the morning we will drive toward Esfahan; It’s nice to have some nuts for the journey. Our first stop will be in Izadkhast to visit its citadel. Then continue driving to Esfahan. in the evening you will enjoy Ghazi Bathhouse in Esfahan.

Stay overnight in 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 Mosques, Aliqapu 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.

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.

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.