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10-Day Tour Of Iran From Tehran To Shiraz
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Archeology, History

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a tour to Iran beginning from Tehran and going to Kashan to visit Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and Aqa Bozorg Madrasa. Visit the beautiful Abyaneh Village and the Naqsh-e Jahan Square of Isfahan. Reach Yazd to see the Tower of Silence and the Fire Temple after making a stop at Meybod. Explore Persepolis, Nasir ol-Molk Mosque, and Karim Khan Citadel in Shiraz.

Highlights
  • Hike to Darband as you interact with the locals and understand their lifestyle
  • Learn about the history of Iran at Iran National Museum
  • Marvel at the Tabatabaei Traditional House
  • Stroll around the Dowlat Abad Garden, Eram Garden, and Fin Garden
  • Get mesmerised by the red-staired houses and beautiful dresses of locals at Abyaneh
  • Explore the palaces and mosques around Naqsh-e-Jahan Square
  • Sample a taste of Biryani and Gaz
  • Visit Amir-Chakhmaq Square and Zoorkhaneh 
  • Admire the 1000-year-old cypress tree in Abarkuh
  • Pay a visit to Persepolis
  • Pay your respects at Nasir ol-Molk Mosque 
  • Observe nomads as they perform their daily activities
  • Day 1: Tehran expand_more
    • Get picked up by your Tehran tour guide from the IKA airport and head to your hotel.

    Overnight in the hotel in Tehran.

  • Day 2: Tehran expand_more
    • Start your day by hiking to Darband.
    • Meet the locals and walk along with them and learn about their lifestyle.
    • Visit the Golestan Complex with the Iranian guide.
    • From there, head to the greatest Museum of Persia, Iran National Museum, a tunnel of Iran history to recent times.

    Overnight in Tehran.

  • Day 3: Tehran - Kashan expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Kashan, a beautiful old city with many unique historical sites like Tabatabaei Traditional House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Aqa Bozorg Madrasa and mosque, and Fin Garden a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Overnight stay in Kashan in its friendly traditional hotels.

  • Day 4: Kashan - Abyaneh - Isfahan expand_more
    • Drive to Isfahan.
    • On the way, stop to visit the beautiful Abyaneh Village where people (in their colourful local dress) are still living the same way they used to live 2500 years ago. 
    • See their red staired houses and attractive clothing. (to the extent that one can't resist trying the clothes on or taking them as souvenirs)
    • Take amazing photos on the way to Isfahan.
    • Upon arrival, check in to a hotel and rest for a while. 
    • After your rest, go on a half-day city tour to visit the Vank Cathedral in Julfa, located in the Armenian quarter in Isfahan with beautiful shops and a cosy coffee shop.

    Overnight in Isfahan.

  • Day 5: Isfahan expand_more
    • Start your day by touring the largest city in the world with bridges, palaces, mosques, minarets, and monuments. 
    • Visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a famous attraction of this city, and has been listed by UNESCO as an outstanding example of Iranian and Islamic architecture.
    • Explore Naqsh-e-Jahan Complex, Ali Qapu Palaces, Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosques and Bazaar.
    • Taste some local food and sweets of Isfahan like Biryani and Gaz.
    • At night, go for a walk on the streets beside the Zayandeh-Rud river, stroll on the bridges of Si-o-se-pol and Khaju.

    Overnight in Isfahan.

  • Day 6: Isfahan - Maybod - Yazd expand_more
    • Have an early morning drive to Meybod. 
    • Explore the great Narin Castle and Kabutar Khaneh (pigeon tower).
    • Visit a pottery workshop and see the potters at work.
    • Then, visit Amir-Chakhmaq Square and Zoorkhaneh (a traditional gym).
    • From there, head to Yazd.

    Overnight Yazd.

  • Day 7: Yazd - Cham - Abarkuh expand_more
    • Tour the city of Yazd and visit the Jame mosque, Dowlat Abad Garden, and the Fire Temple.
    • Drive to Cham village to visit the Tower of Silence.
    • Head to Abarkuh to explore the city and see a 1000-year-old cypress tree and Icehouses.

    Overnight Abarkuh.

  • Day 8: Abarkuh - Necropolis - Persepolis - Shiraz expand_more
    • Drive to Shiraz and visit Persepolis and Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam) on the way.
    • Pass from underneath the Quran Gate and reach Shiraz.
    • Visit Eram Garden, Ali Ibn Hamza Shrine and Hafez temple.

    Overnight Shiraz.

  • Day 9: Shiraz - Pink Lake - Nomad Area expand_more
    • Today, visit the Nasir ol-Molk Mosque, Pink Mosque, and Naranjestan Palace.
    • After that, visit the great Zand Complex. Here, visit Karim Khan Citadel, Vakil Mosque, and the traditional roofed bazaar of Vakil and Saraye Moshir.
    • Drive to see the pink lake in the evening and continue towards the nomad area.

    Overnight in nomad black shared tent.

  • Day 10: Nomad Area - Shiraz expand_more
    • Wake up early in the morning and see the nomads leading their everyday life as they perform their daily activities like feeding their animals, making yoghurt and getting milk from their goats.
    • Have an organic breakfast and play local games.
    • Head back to Shiraz, and if time permits, stop by the Sasani Palace.
    • Once you reach Shiraz, transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.
What's Included
  • All transportation by an English-speaking Iranian driver

  • Iranian tourist guide

  • 9 accommodations (B&B, Hotel/Hostel by a private room and one night in a tent). 

  • Meals: 9 B - 1 L (local) - 1 D (local).

  • All entrance fees

  • Pink lake and nomad tour

What's Excluded
  • Visa

  • Flight or train ticket

  • Tips

Know before you go
  • You can add some attractions you would like to see or skip some of them. Also, a desert tour can be added to this plan if you have more time.

  • You can choose a cooking class or art workshop instead of a nomad tour if you like.

Meeting Point

Imam Khomeini International Airport

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 EUR 890 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 983 / person