Today we’ll drive to Yazd. First stop will be 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 had some warm food in 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. Next stop is Narin Castle one of the largest adobe buildings in Iran. Exploring the five-story building of 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; bride of the desert, with its sun-dried adobe buildings, has a unique architecture which is adopted 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 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.

Next place to visit is Amir Chakhmagh Square; the symbol of Yazd Which was built by order of the ruler of the city in 14th century. Next site will be Water Museum which is few steps from Amir cahakhmagh 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 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.

We will continue our journey to Kerman, the land of Kaluts and citadels. We’ll have a short stop to visit the Kerman Traditional bazaar and Ganjali khan bath house. After lunch we proceed to Shahdad area in order to visit Kaluts. Kalut means sandy mountains in Persian. Shahdad is on the edge of the Lut desert with a wonderful scenery of desert in Kaluts, where in 2005 the temperature reached 159.3F (70.7C). Observe the stars far away from the distraction of city lights.

Stay overnight in Shahdad.

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Rayen. First, we will visit Rayen Citadel and its beautiful background of Hazar Mountain. Then drive to Mahan and visit Shah Nematolah Vali Shrine. We may have the chance to meet some Sufis who come to this Shrine to pay homage to their Sufi master Shah Nematolah Vali.  get relax in Shazde Garden (UNESCO World Heritage site) while admiring the contrast of this green garden with the harsh desert around it.

Stay overnight in Kerman.

Leaving Kerman behind today, we’ll drive to Shiraz. On the way we will have some stops to visit Bakhtegan and Maharlu Salt Lake and the last visit will be Sassanid Palace.

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 was at one time 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 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 Sa’adi; in the evening we will visit Tomb of Hafez. 

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

A full day drive to Esfahan. On the way we will visit two UNESCO world heritage sites.

First we will stop in 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, and primarily, as a show place and a spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire.
Continue driving to Necropolis as the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to the Elamite and Sassanid periods. We head to Esfahan.

Stay overnight in Esfehan.

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 Islamic archaeology. There are many contemporary artists who work in Esfahan.
Your tour includes the famed Royal Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), which is 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 has been built in different Islamic periods from 9th century to Qajar era(18th centure). Then you will visit Vank church, the magnificent Armenian church with eye-catching paintings and murals. Next one on the agenda is Music museum, by visiting Music museum you get familiar with Persian music history. Your last stop after visiting Si-o-Se pol and Khajou bridges will be The Royal Square. 

Stay overnight in Esfahan. 

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.