Trip Highlights
Tehran
Kashan
Isfahan
Yazd
Zeinodin Caravanserai
Kerman
Shiraz
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Tehran
Sightseeing: Iran National Museum , Golestan Palace , Tajrish Bazaar and Darband
Arrival at IKA International airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Tehran begins. To avoid heavy traffic, taking the subway is the best way to visit Tehran. We take the subway and charter taxis so that we make most of the day and visit as many sites as possible. As a result, we will have a much better chance to get more acquainted with Iranian people. We leave the hotel at 9:30 for a trip to the Iran National Museum which ,here we will get a chance to see a variety of Persian Civilizations and cultures during different ages and become familiar with Iranian history. Then we pay a visit to Golestan Palace. Golestan Palace is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. This amazing Palace in 2003 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Afterward we will visit Tajrish Bazaar and Darband, a cute village in the mountains north of Tehran. Overnight in Tehran.
Day 02 : Kashan
Sightseeing : Azadi Tower, Tabatabai and Boroojerdi Houses, Fin Gardens
We will leave Tehran and drive to Kashan, stopping to admire Azadi Tower as we depart Tehran. Kashan is a popular tourist destinations in Iran and attracts a large number of tourists each year. Kashan has a 7000 year history and we will visit the beautiful UNESCO REGISTERED SITE ( Fin Garden ) during our stay. Also we will visit both Tabatabai and Boroojerdi House, outstanding examples of upmarket historical houses typical of Kashan. Overnight in Kashan.
Day 03 : Isfahan
Sightseeing : Vank Cathedral church , Si-o-seh Pol Bridge and excretion in the city
Today we leave Kashan for Isfahan (around 207 kms) after breakfast and we will visit this magnificent city. When we arrive to Isfahan after a short rest and have a lunch we will visit Vank Cathedral church which is one of the most beautiful Armenian churches in the world and will undoubtedly capture the attention of every Christian. Our day will conclude with a visit to Allahverdi Khan Bridge popularly known as Si-o-seh pol; the bridge of thirty-three spans. It is one of the most famous examples of Safavid bridge design and the longest bridge on the Zayanderud (the largest river of the Iranian Plateau in central Iran) with the total length of 297.76 meters. You can do free activities in the evening.Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Sightseeing : Imam Square (Naghshe Jahan Square) Ali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque , Shah Mosque and Isfahan Grand Bazaar and Chehel setoon Palace
As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world's greatest cities architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagination, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians, and Chinese coming to its court– the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan nesf e jahan (Isfahan is half of the World). Imam Square of Isfahan is one of the largest city squares in the world and Built by Shah Abbas I the Great at the beginning of the 17th century. This amazing site in 1979 was designated a
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Must see this place. Imam square is surrounded by important historical buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side, you can find Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square and the northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. They are an impressive testimony to the level of social and cultural life in Persia during the Safavid era. Afterward we will visit Chehel Sotoun, literally meaning forty columns, is a royal pavilion that was built by Shah Abbas I as a place to receive ambassadors and international guests. The Chehel Sotun Palace, along with eight other gardens, is registered as a
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE under the name of the Persian Gulf. Overnight in Isfahan.
Sightseeing : Zurkhaneh and Amir Chakhmagh Square
We take up our tour by travel to the historical and
UNESCO REGISTERED CITY OF YAZD . In the evening we will visit zurkhaneh. It is a combination of martial arts, strength training and music. Way before bodybuilding, Persians used to practice weightlifting in Zoorkhaneh. We can see this tradition present in ancient Iranian stories too. Afterward we visit Amir chakhmagh square. Overnight in Yazd.
Day 06: Yazd
Sightseeing : Fire Temple, Dolat Abad Garden ,Museum of Water and Excursion in the city
The city dates from Sassanid era (2000 years ago), and was called in those days "Isatis". The word Yazd means Clear of Filth.It also means Worship, Praise and Adoration. The appellation of the city is "The City of Gods".Yazd is the second Mud-Brick city in the world remaining from ancient times. The population is Aryan in race and due to the isolated location of the city, the race has not intermingled with non-Aryans.The city covers 2491 square meter of area and stands warm and dry climate. Yazd is a Two-Season city with extreme climate (frosty winters and scorching dry summers). It is the first Iranian city registered in World Heritage we allocate this city for you to become more familiar with Iranian history and culture. In the morning we will visit Zoroastrian Fire temple and afterward we drive to Dowlat Abad garden and in the evening we will visit the city and narrow alleys with family and enjoy this traditional city.Stay overnight in Yazd.
Day 07: Zeinodin Caravanserai
Sightseeing : Saryazd Castle
In the morning we drive to visit magnificent Castle of Saryazd. This wonderful old castle was once used as a giant safety deposit box for the protection of grains, jewellery and other valuables.Dating back thousands of years to the Sassanid Dynasty (AD 3–7) Afterward we drive to visiting the historical Caravanserai of Zeinodin. This place gives you a memorable experience of life at the heart of the desert.Stay overnight in Zeinodin Carvanserai.
Day 08 : Kerman
Sightseeing : Ganjali khan Complex
Kerman is the third highest city in Iran and thereby has been given the nicknames "the roof of Iran" and "Siberia of the South". The city used to be called in pre-Islamic period "Boothia", "Karamania" or "Karmania" meaning valor and fight arena. In the evening we will visit Ganjali khan Complex (Caravanserai ,Bathroom , bazaar , water reservoir, a mint and Mosque ). Stay overnight in Kerman.
Day 09: Kerman
Sightseeing : Shazdeh Mahan Garden and Rayen Castle
In the morning we drive to visit the beautiful Shahazdeh Mahan Garden, one of the 9th UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES as a PERSIAN GARDEN and afterward Rayen Castle. Among the many artistic landmarks of Kerman, Rayen Castle is one of the most substantially significant of them all. It is claimed that Rayen Castle is the second largest adobe structure in the world after Arg-e Bam, the spectacular UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. It might seem interesting to know that until just 150 years ago, Rayen Castle was home to its residents. Its construction dates back to Sasanid era, before the emergence of Islam. No ruler could have ever invaded this castle during history and this is what Rayen Castle takes pride in.Stay overnight in Kerman.
Day 10: Kerman
Sightseeing : Desert Tour
Lut desert is the world's 25th largest desert. Lut desert is one of the world's driest and hottest places too. Lut desert was inscribed to the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES list on July 17,2016. We will show you this magnificent desert in our tour.In the morning we drive to desert and the distance between Kerman and Kaluts of Shahdad is about 230 km and it takes approximately 3 hours.Then we spend all day in desert and enjoy this magnificent place. Overnight in desert.
Day 11: Shiraz
Sightseeing : Maharloo Lake or Pink Lack and Shah Cheragh Shrine
We move to the historical and beautiful city of Shiraz, a city from ancient times. On the first-day of Shiraz Tour, we visit Pink Lake. A seasonal-salt lake in the highlands around Shiraz. The Maharloo Lake is famously known as the Pink Lake of Shiraz due to the high salt concentrations that result in its brackish water in late summer. Afterward in the night we will visit shah cheragh shrine. Overnight in Shiraz
Day 12: Shiraz
Sightseeing : Nasir al Mulk Mosque , Naranjestan Garden and Zand Complex, Eram Garden and Hafez Tomb
In the morning you will visit Nasir al Mulk mosque and Naranjestan Garden and after that the historical complex of Zandieh which include: Vakil Bath, Vakil Bazaar, and Vakil Mosque constitutes our day visit. Add to that our walk to Karim-Khan Citadel and the historic districts of the city as well and in the evening you will visit Eram Garden and Hafez tomb. Stay overnight in Shiraz
Day 13: Shiraz
Sightseeing : Persepolis and Necropolis (Naghsh e Rostam )
Our excursion for Today is Persepolis. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. It seems that 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 centre for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire such as Nowroz (New Year, March 21st).The next is Necropolis(Naghsh e- Rostam). Opposite Rahmat mountain, ten minutes drive to the north, proudly stands the Necropolis, the magnificent burial place of Achaemenid kings. The site also provides seven bas-reliefs dating back to Elamite and Sassanid period. Stay overnight in Shiraz
END TOUR
Our tour finish and You will depart Iran, the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.You can choose from which city you will depart Iran, Shiraz International Airport or Tehran International Airport
Here we allocate some of stunning memorial photos that taken during the Inbound Persia Travel Agency tour