IRAN

Meet your Iranian tour guide at the Shiraz International Airport. Transfer you to the Hotel.

Overnight stay in Shiraz. (Vakil Hotel)

After breakfast, we will start exploring Shiraz with Nasir Almolk Mosque to visit its marvelous prayer hall.
• Find the previous Shiraz’s local governor’s building with its lovely yard at Naranjestan-e Qavam Edifice.

• Walk inside Zandiyeh district as the old downtown of Shiraz is still alive.

• Stroll into traditional Vakil Bazaar and the fortress of Karim Khan, the critical building in 18th century. •

• Step into the beautiful Eram Garden, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• Visit the Tomb of Hafez, one of Iran’s most eminent poets.

Overnight stay in Shiraz. (Vakil Hotel)..

• Rise early to observe the interplay of colors inside the famous Nasir-ol Molk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque.
It has excellent tile work, stained glass windows & Persian handmade arts.

• Embark to Yazd, UNESCO city of Iran. Stop at Persepolis, the Capital of Iran 2500 years ago, known for its impressive monuments with fantastic bass-relives.• Drive to Necropolis and Pasargadae to see the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian empire.

• Overnight stay in Yazd (Shargh Hotel, Iranian traditional house)..

• Step into Zoroastrian Fire temple and Tower of Silence. In the Yazd Zoroastrian community of Iran, fire is the most
important element in this region.

• Visit the Jame Mosque; its tile works are unmatched.

• Walk down the Fahadan district and savor high tea at cozy rooftop cafes.
• Visit Dowlat Abad Garden, the jewel of Islamic architecture in the heart of Yazd with its tallest windcatcher.

• Go to Amir Chakhmaq Square

• Head towards Isfahan city, also called ‘Half of the World’ by Iranians.
Overnight stay in Isfahan (Sepahan Hotel)

Explore Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the world’s second – largest public square.

Visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, known for its elegant
dome.

Visit Imam Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic
architecture.
Visit Ali Qapu Palace with grand halls and terrace
views.

Shop in Isfahan Bazaar, full of traditional crafts.

See Khaju Bridge, a poetic and historic crossing over
the Zayandeh River.

Overnight stay in Isfahan (Sepahan Hotel)..

Visit the Armenian area of Isfahan for cultural insights. See Vank Cathedral, an Armenian church with stunning frescoes (UNESCO). 

Visit Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, one of the oldest in Iran (UNESCO). Head to Abyaneh, a scenic red-mud mountain village.

• Depart to Kashan, a city of beautiful houses and be amazed by the Iranian architecture.

• Kashan Bazaar

Overnight in Kashan (Negin Traditional House)

• Explore Kashan, a city of beautiful traditional Persian houses. Visit Tabatabaei House and Fin Garden, architectural gems of Kashan.

• Stop at Sultan Mir Ahmad Bathhouse for a quick look. 

• Visit Qom Holy city on the way to Tehran. In the evening, transfer to the Tehran Train Station toward Mashhad.Overnight on the train..

• At around 9:30 AM we will get to Mashhad; our van is waiting for us to pick us up. Then drive to Imam Reza Holy Shrine and spend some hours there.

• Then go and check in. In the afternoon, we will visit the Tomb of Nader Shah. An important historical figure.

• Overnight stay in Mashhad…

• Drive to Nishapur, a city of poets and philosophers. Visit the Tombs of Attar and Khayam, celebrated Persian literary figures.

•  Return to Mashhad and transfer to the train station. Leave in the evening toward Tehran.

• Overnight on the train…

• Get to Tehran in the morning
• Welcome to Tehran! Embrace the fusion of tradition and modernity in Iran’s bustling capital. Discover Tehran’s mix of modernity and tradition. Visit Golestan Palace, a Persian architectural masterpiece (UNESCO).

•  Walk through Tehran’s bustling Grand Bazaar. After we visit

•  Overnight in Tehran (Marlik Hotel)

• Visit War Museum 

• Visit Darband Valley.

• Visit Azadi Tower

• In the afternoon, transfer to Tehran’s International airport