Iran 13-Day Tour

Arrival in Shiraz, Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to hotel; Hotel in Shiraz

  Start a beautiful morning in Shiraz to visit Zandieh complex (Karim khan’s citadel, pars museum, Vakil bath, Vakil mosque, Vakil bazaar – the traditional bazaar of Shiraz and Moshir caravanserai). Shiraz was a significant township in Achaemenid times and the treasure trove of Persian culture. It is the birthplace of the great Persian Poets Hafiz and Saadi. The city is also known as the city of poets, gardens, nightingales and flowers. In the afternoon we continue our tour by visiting Jahan Nama Garden, Hafez & Saadi tomb, Quran Gate and Ali ebne Hamze shrine. Hotel in Shiraz 

Full day city tour of Shiraz to visit Eram Garden, Jame Atiq Mosque, Nasir Al Molk Mosque, Narenjestan Palace and Zinat-al-Molk House. In the afternoon, you are free at leisure to explore the surroundings. There is a delicious Persian cold dessert made from corn starch, sugar and rose water. It is originally from Shiraz; so, don’t miss the taste of it even if the time of your travel is winter. Hotel in Shiraz 

  Drive to Bavanat County in which you can experience Iran village life with its nice people and organic food. En route visiting Persepolis, Naghsh-e-Rostam and Naghsh-e-rajab; then the Capital of ancient Persia and the Tomb of Cyrus the great i.e. Pasargadae. It is possible to visit nomadic life, too, but it totally depends on your travel time. you can have a memorable experience of nomads living in April and September. Overnight in Bazm Village 

  After spending a memorable night with one of the families in Bazm village,  we will start our tour by participating in their lifestyle. Preparing your breakfast by yourself such as milking the cow  can be experienced. It is optional and not obligatory at all but will lead you into a new era of hospitality and tourism. Then a light trek in a green and lush nature to visit one of largest natural walnut forests of the world. After lunch, drive to Yazd with a short stop in Abarqu to visit Zoroastrian Sarv. Hotel in Yazd 

  We start the tour by visiting Tower of Silence, Fire Temple, Amir Chakhmagh Complex, Laariha House and Dowlat Abad Garden. Hotel in Yazd   

Drive to Isfahan with a short stop in Meybod and Na’in. In Meybod you will visit pigeon tower, Narin (Narenj) castle, shah Abbassi caravansary,Ice house. In Nain Jame Mosque and Pirnia Traditional House ill be in your plan. Based on the time we can visit Rigareh Water Mill and Aba Bafi man-made Caves in Mohammadieh precinct. Hotel in Isfahan

  Full day city tour of Isfahan to visit palace of forty Columns or Chehel Sotun. The Palace was built by Shah Abbas II in 1647 as a reception hall. It has 20 columns made of cypress wood. The reflection of these twenty columns in the adjacent pool provides the other twenty; So, it is also known as forty columns.
We will continue Isfahan sightseeing by visiting Naghsh-e-Jahan Square (Image of the World Square). It is the second largest square of the world and one of the world heritage sites of Iran. The square is 160 meters wide by 508 meters long and was initially intended as the site of state ceremonies and sporting events, By 1602, the Shah had added a commercial element with the construction of two-story shops along the perimeter.
Jame Mosque is on the south end, the Lutfallah Mosque on the east, the Ali Qapu Palace on the west, and a Grand Bazaar on the north end.
We finish a busy day of sightseeing by walking along the Zayande Rood River and Isfahan famous ancient bridges (Si-O-Se Pol & Khaju). Hotel in Isfahan 

  In the morning we embark on a city tour that covers the rest of highlights of this celebrated historical city and visit the magnificent Jame Atiq Mosque. This mosque is another world heritage site of Iran in UNESCO and one of the oldest mosques of the country. Then you will visit Ali Gholi Agha Complex that consists of a Bath, Mosque and Bazaar. The last stops will be The Hasht-Behesht Palace and Vank Cathedral. Hotel in Isfahan 

Drive to Matin Abad Camp. It is the first Natural Eco Camp of Iran in which you will experience different attractions such as visiting Iran desert Flora and Fauna, beautiful sandy hills, Salt Lake, camel riding and biking. Visiting a starry night in a deep silence will cause you to never forget this night. Hotel in Camp 

  Drive to Abyaneh, a tourist village and is known as a living history museum that has kept its architecture (all in red clay), ceremonies, culture, language and clothing. then Kashan to visit Tabatabaie Residence, Fin Garden, Bazaar and Tappeh Sialk or Sialk Ziggurat. It is claimed to be the world’s oldest Ziggurat, dating to the 3rd millennium BC. Discoveries in this region have revealed that it was one of the primary centers of civilization in prehistoric ages. Hotel in Kashan  

  Full day city tour of Tehran to visit Niavaran & Saad Abad Palace, Milad Tower and Tabiat Bridge. On the first day of staying in Tehran we will introduce you to a completely different attraction that is worth visiting. Hotel in Tehran Breakfast