Under the Iran Sky
Day 1: Tehran
Salam! Welcome to Iran. When you arrive at Tehran IKA Airport, meet your leader and transfer to your hotel. Check in and rest after your first day of travel. If you arrive early, you may step into the city to see the Freedom Tower and enjoy a panoramic city tour. Then head out to dinner with your guide and get to know one another over some Iranian cuisine.
Accommodation:
In 3* hotel
Meals:
Dinner
Optional activities:
Freedom Tower
Panoramic city tour
Special information:
If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent know.
Day 2: Tehran
Spend your morning exploring the central part of Tehran and visit some historical monuments, a museum, the National Garden Gate, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then stroll through Tehran's bustling bazaar.
In the afternoon, head to the north of Tehran to visit Saad Abad Palace, a lavish palace and garden, then visit a colorful local market.
Enjoy your evening in Darband, one of the most famous recreational places in Tehran.
Accommodation:
In 3* hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Iran National Museum
National Garden Gate
Golestan Palace (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Saad Abad Palace
Tajrish local market
Darband
Day 3: Kashan - Isfahan
Leave Tehran behind today and start your journey to Isfahan. Along the way, make a stop in the town of Kashan for a guided walk and a visit to the Tabatabaei and Borojerdi historical houses. Visit an evergreen garden in Kashan and admire the unique desert architecture. Continue to Isfahan afterward for a free evening.
Accommodation:
In 3* hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Kashan city tour
Tabatabaei House
Borojerdi House
Fin Garden (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Special information:
The distance from Tehran to Isfahan is about 450 km.
The approximate driving time today will be 6 hours.
Day 4: Isfahan
Start your morning by learning about Isfahan through a city tour with your leader. First, go to the magnificent Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO Heritage Site).
Visit its many highlights, including Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Ali Qapoo Palace, and Chehelsoton Palace. Visit its bazaar and shops, known for handicrafts, print on fabric, and carpets, and stop to enjoy the designs of the local craftsmanship. In the afternoon, head to the Armenian Quarter in Jolfa and visit its unique cathedral.
Then head to the historic 33 Bridge and Khaju Bridge, where you can enjoy listening to local singers performing under the bridges.
Accommodation:
In 3* hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Isfahan city tour
Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Shah Mosque
Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque
Ali Qapoo Palace
Chehelsoton Palace (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Vank Cathedral
33 Bridge
Khaju Bridge
Day 5: Shiraz
This morning after breakfast, head to Shiraz, the cultural capital of Iran. On the way, visit two World Heritage Sites and discover the glory of the Achaemenid Empire. You will visit the magnificent tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty, and finally visit the most beautiful capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Persepolis.
Here, you will be amazed by the elegance and art of stone carving from more than 2,500 years ago.
Accommodation:
In 3* hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Pasargad (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Persepolis (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Special information:
The distance from Isfahan to Shiraz is about 480 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 6 hours.
Day 6: Shiraz
Today you will explore Shiraz with your guide and visit historical monuments from the 18th and 19th centuries. First of all, you will visit a beautiful colorful mosque, then the tomb of one of the most famous Iranian poets, a holy shrine, and a beautiful botanical garden.
In the afternoon, you will enter a huge historical brick complex in the heart of the city and spend a few hours exploring it.
You will also visit the citadel, the bazaar, and much more.
Finally, you will spend the last night of your trip with an Iranian family, tasting delicious Shirazi cuisine.
Accommodation:
In 3* hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner
Included activities:
Nasir Almolk Mosque (Pink Mosque)
Hafezieh
Ali Ebn Hamzeh Shrine
Gate of Quran
Eram Garden (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Vakil Complex
Day 7: Shiraz - Departure Flight
Your trip comes to an end today, and you will be transferred to Shiraz International Airport.
