- Walk through the magnificent capital of the Achaemenid Empire, inscribed as UNESCO site since 1979.
- Enjoy the starry sky and mysterious deep silence of the desert in an old caravanserai on the Silk Road.
- Visit the fire temple and gaze the “Varhoram “holy fire, burning in Yazd for at least seven centuries.
- Admire gorgeous and vibrant paints with deep color on the walls of Vank Cathedral.
- Explore the city of Parks, museums, palaces, historic buildings and natural attractions.
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Map & Itinerary details
Arriving to Iran / Shiraz
Arrival mid-night in Shiraz Airport. Greeting in the airport by your guide and transfer to Hotel. Check in and rest.
This night is in fact the first night for your hotel reservation. Most of the international flights arrive in the mid-night to Iran and we have to book the hotel for this night for our tourists so you will have your room booked for your mid-night arrival.
Half day city tour in Shiraz. Visiting:
- Eram Garden (registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the list of Persian Gardens in 2011)
- Nasir Almolk’s Mosque
- Naranjestan Garden
- Saadi’s Tomb
- Hafez’s Tomb
Overnight in Shiraz.
Shiraz
Usually Start at 8:30am -Driving to:
- Persepolis (registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979),
- Visiting Necropolis (Nagsh-e- Rostam)
Evening Visiting:
Zand Complex, include Karim Khan’s Citadel, Pars Museum, Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bazaar (The traditional Bazaar of Shiraz)
Overnight in Shiraz.
Shiraz / Kerman
Start at 8:30 Driving to Kerman. It’s about 6 to 7 hours driving from Shiraz to Kerman.
Besides Kerman, the spots near Kerman like Mahan, Rayen and Shahdad have enough interesting attractions to dazzle your eyes and challenge your mind.
overnight in Kerman.
Kerman
Excursion to Mahan (35km southeast of Kerman) to visit its two famous attractions:
- The mausoleum of the well-known Sufi dervish of Iran, Shah Nematollah Vali (dates from the early 15th century)
And the impressive residential edifice of the last Qajari princes
- Shazdeh’s Garden (Prince’s Garden, dates from 1850).
Shazdeh’s Garden was registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the list of Persian Gardens in 2011.
Then driving to Rayen (111km southeast of Kerman) to visit:
- The ancient mud-brick citadel of Rayen.
Arg-e- Rayen displays all the architectural elements of a deserted citadel. It is very well preserved, despite numerous natural disasters that have destroyed similar mud-brick structures nearby like the huge Arg-e- Bam.
Overnight in Kerman.
Kerman
Morning half day city tour to visit:
- The 17th century Ganj Ali Khan’s Square and Bath and the Grand Bazaar of Kerman, one of the oldest trading centers in Iran.
Excursion to:
- Shahdad to visit the enormous “sand castles” shapes, called Kaluts of Shahdad, 145 km-long and 80 km-wide stretch of desert dominated by long lines of unbelievably high sand structures.
Overnight in Kerman.
Kerman / Zeinoddin
Driving to Yazd, en route staying in:
- The 400 years old Zeinoddin Caravanserai
Built on the orders of Shah Abbas the great in the 17th century. It is located 60km south of Yazd in a vast desert plain. It is well renovated and the accommodation style is almost restored to its original state.
Overnight in Zeinoddin
Yazd
Driving to Yazd, Full day city tour in Yazd. Visiting:
- Old City
- Jame Mosque
- Amir Chakhmaq’s Square
- Water Museum
- Dowlat Abad Garden, (registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the list of Persian Gardens in 2011)
- Zoroastrian’s fire temple.
- Visiting Henna Grinding Workshops
Overnight in Yazd.
Yazd
Excursion to visit the most sacred and important Zoroastrian fire temple and worshipping center,
- Chak Chak
- and the historical Kharanagh Village
At night, going to see an interesting Iranian ancient sport show in
- Zurkhaneh
Zurkhaneh means ‘house of strength’ this show dates back to hundreds of years ago. There you will see a combination of Iranian ancient and Islamic civilization and culture.
Overnight in Yazd.
Yazd / Isfahan
Driving to Esfahan. En route, a short stop in Meybod to see the beautiful Savafid Caravanserai and the Post Museum and to see how Iranians were able to survive in the heat of the desert by Ice Storage buildings and Water Reservoirs. Walking along the Zayanderood River at night and watching the impressive Siosepol Bridge in Esfahan.
Overnight in Esfahan.
Isfahan
Full day city tour in Esfahan. Visiting:
- Imam Square (registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979), include Shah Abbas’ Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah’s Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and traditional bazaar of Esfahan.
Visiting:
- Chehel-Sotun (40 Columns) Palace (registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the list of Persian Gardens in 2011 )
Overnight in Esfahan.
Isfahan
Full day city tour in Esfahan. Visiting the impressive:
- Jame Mosque (At more than 20000 sq. meters it is the biggest historical mosque in Iran) registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2012.
Visiting:
- The Vank Cathedral in the Armenian quarter of Esfahan in Jolfa (Built between 1606 and 1655 with the help of the Safavid kings)
Visiting:
- The Vank Cathedral museum.
Overnight in Esfahan.
Isfahan / Tehran
Overnight Tehran
Driving to Tehran- En route visiting:
- The wonderful Abyaneh Village
And
- Fin Garden (was registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the list of Persian Gardens in 2011) in Kashan.
Depend on the time visiting Iran’s largest houses built in the 18th century in Kashan which have more than 40 rooms and 200 doors!!!
It is 210 km from Esfahan to Kashan (about 3 hours driving (
Overnight in Tehran.
Tehran
Full day city tour in Tehran. Visiting:
- Golestan palace (registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2013) include Wind Catcher Edifice, Shamsol Emare Building, Mirror Hall, Pond Hall
and
- The great bazaar of Tehran
Visiting
- The National Jewels Museum (The museum of National Jewels is one of the biggest jewels collections of the world. The Jewels of many Persian kings are there)
Overnight in Tehran.
Tehran
Full day city tour in Tehran. Depend on the time Visiting:
- Saad Abad Complex
and
- Niyavaran Palace.
Overnight in Tehran.
Departure Flight
Tehran (Imam Khomeini Int. Airport)
Departure Flight is usually in the middle of the night
Included Services
Accomodation
Domestic Flight
Driver with A/C Car
Entrance Fee
Insurance
Licensed Guide
Local Sim Card
Visa Support (Invitation)
Excluded Services
International Flight
Visa Stamp Fee
Tip
Portages
Lunch
Dinner
Personal Expenses
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