Today we will drive south to Kashan. En-route visit Fatima Holy shrine in Qom, the second holiest shrine in Iran. This Holy shrine is one of the most popular sites among tourists. Then we continue driving for 100 Km to get to Kashan.
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 house. 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.

Afterwards, you will visit the Kashan traditional bazaar where you have the chance to buy or drink some rose water, the local specialty of Kashan.

Stay overnight in Kashan.

Leaving Kashan behind, we ‘ll travel to Esfahan. The wealthy  city of Esfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities during the Safavid time in 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 Persian archaeology. There are many contemporary artists who 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.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

In the morning 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; 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 the 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.

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 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 cahakhmagh Square. Here you will have the chance to get familiar with Qanat (the underground water system).

You will end your tour with 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. 

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.

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. The 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.

Our representative will transfer you to the airport according to your flight time to depart Iran