8-Day Cultural Tour of Iran with Persepolis, Yazd and Isfahan

• Upon arrival at Imam Khomeini Airport, transfer to the hotel.

• Depending on your arrival time, we can go sightseeing in Tehran or experience the Iranian lifestyle.

• Have a cup of tea or enjoy an Iranian dinner with a local family.

Overnight stay in Tehran.

• Today, we embark on a 2-3 hour drive to Kashan.

• Before arriving in Kashan, if you would like to see some Islamic holy shrines and mosques, we can go to Qom. It is the most religious city in Iran and is located between Tehran and Kashan.

• In Kashan, we enjoy sightseeing and try some special Iranian candies made with rosewater and pistachio.

• Enjoy a great Iranian lunch at a traditional restaurant.

• After sightseeing in Kashan, we will visit Isfahan.

Overnight stay in Kashan.

• Proceed to Isfahan.

• On the way, visit Abyaneh and Natanz. Abyaneh has traditional design, clothes, and lifestyle. Natanz is a green city and has a unique mosque.

• Arrive in Isfahan in the evening. We can rest for a while and go out to explore later.

Overnight stay in Isfahan.

• Today in Isfahan, we have many things to do, including sightseeing, trying special cuisines, shopping for handicrafts, and more.

Overnight stay in Isfahan.

• Proceed to Yazd today.

• On the way to Yazd, we have two other cities to visit: Naein and Meybod.

• Explore the famous attractions in and around them.

Overnight stay in Yazd.

• Today, we go deep into the desert. Yazd is the middle point of Iran, and it is also the center of desert lifestyle and architecture. The whole ancient city is now protected, still alive, and has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional houses of Yazd are welcoming and equally enchanting.

• Take a walk through the city and visit mosques, historic sights, and old areas.

• Experience the coolness of the desert at night in a beautiful yard behind the walls of ancient architecture.

• Leave Yazd in the morning and proceed to Shiraz. On the way to Shiraz, we reach a city called Abarkooh. This city has a unique natural and historical attraction: Sarve-Abarkooh. It is a 25-meter-high Persian cypress that is 4,000 to 5,000 years old. This ancient and sacred tree is known as the second-oldest living thing in Asia.

• Continue the journey to Shiraz. On the way, visit Persepolis, the ceremonial and summer palace of the Achaemenid Empire. We will see this site and some other sights around the city, and we will learn many things about Ancient Iran and the differences between the pre-Islamic and post-Islamic periods.

Overnight stay in Shiraz.

• Today, we will visit famous mosques and other historic structures in the city. We will also visit a traditional bazaar for shopping.

• Mosques, historic buildings, the bazaar, and the streets are among our plans. It is the last day of the tour, so you can go shopping. Shiraz Traditional Bazaar is a good place to shop for things like rugs, carpets, and more.

• There are also many great restaurants where you can try local cuisines.

• Catch the flight back to Tehran.

• Arrive at Mehrabad Airport.

• Journey back to the hotel or continue to your next destination.