Iran · Architecture

10-Day Iran Sightseeing Tour from Tehran to Kashan via Shiraz

10 Days Round trip from Tehran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Iran Bastan Museum and the famous Sadabad Palace
02 Visit Vakil Mosque and the Karimkhani Citadel
03 Relish Niasar Waterfall and Cave
04 Head to Menar Jonban and Vank Church
05 View the Silence Tower, Alexander's Prison, and Amirchaghmagh Complex
06 Proceed to Zinat-Ol Molouk Historical House and the Tombs of Saadi and Hafez
07 See Chehel Sotoun Palace, Aliqapou Palace, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Explore Iran's ancient heritage sites and architectural highlights on a 10-day journey from Tehran to Kashan. Visit Sadabad Palace and the Iran Bastan Museum in Tehran, discover Vakil Mosque and Karimkhani Citadel in Shiraz, and see Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Pasargadae on the way to Yazd. In Yazd and Isfahan, admire landmarks such as the Silence Tower, Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Jame Mosque, Si-O-Se Pol, and Khajou Bridge. The tour also includes Kashan's Niasar Waterfall and Cave, Sialk Hill, and the historic Tabatabaeeha Old House.

Explore Iran's ancient heritage sites and architectural highlights on a 10-day journey from Tehran to Kashan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Nain

Languages Azerbaijani, English, German, Persian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tehran

Arrive in Tehran, meet your tour guide at the airport, and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02

Tehran Sightseeing and Flight to Shiraz

After breakfast, visit Sadabad Palace, the museum, and the heights of Darband. Have lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Visit the Iran Bastan Museum. It is an institution formed of two complexes: the Museum of Ancient Iran and the Museum of Islamic Archaeology and Art of Iran.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Shiraz.

Day 03

Shiraz City Tour

After breakfast, visit Vakil Mosque, Karimkhani Citadel, the traditional bazaar, and Nasir-Ol-Molk Mosque. Have lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Explore Zinat-Ol Molouk Historical House and the Tombs of Saadi and Hafez, Iran's two great poets.

Day 04

Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Drive to Yazd

After breakfast, visit Persepolis, Naghsh-E-Rostam, and Pasargadae, including the Tomb of Cyrus, the first king.
Continue to Yazd.

Day 05

Yazd Heritage Tour

After breakfast, visit the Silence Tower (Dakhmeh), the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and Amirchaghmagh Complex.
Next, see Jame Mosque, Alexander's Prison, and the bazaar.

Day 06

Yazd to Isfahan via Naeen

After breakfast, drive to Isfahan.
On the way, visit the Jame Mosque of Naeen City.
Arrive in Isfahan.
Visit Menar Jonban (the shaking minarets), Vank Church, Jame Mosque, Si-O-Se Pol, and Khajou Bridge, two historical bridges.

Day 07

Isfahan Monuments and Bazaar

After breakfast, visit Chehel Sotoun Palace, Aliqapou Palace, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
Next, head to Imam Mosque, Imam Square, and the bazaar.

Day 08

Drive to Kashan and Visit Niasar

After breakfast, drive to Kashan City.
Visit Niasar, including the waterfall, cave, and fire temple.

Day 09

Kashan Sightseeing and Return to Tehran

After breakfast, visit Fin Garden, Sialk Hill, and Tabatabaeeha Old House.
Drive to Tehran. Visit the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini.

Day 10

Departure from Tehran

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.

Where this trip takes you

Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Si-O-Se Pol

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tehran 8 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

5 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels: (2N in Tehran - 2N in Ramsar - 1N in Anzali)
Professional, English-speaking guide for the whole trip
Meals: FB (8 breakfasts + 8 lunches + 8 dinners)
All excursions and transfers by modern A/C minibus with an experienced driver
Refreshments between cities (mineral water, fruit, or juice)
Entrance fees according to the itinerary
Visa support from Tehran and all related formalities to have your visa issued where Iran has an embassy or consulate