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Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites
The journey
Sign up for this wholesome Iranian tour to experience the major highlights of Iran's major cities. Visit majestic palaces, historical ruins, ancient tombs, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites as you enjoy scenic drives and ferry rides. Admire beautiful valleys like Tandis Valley, visit culturally rich villages like Kharanaq, and get to know Iranian traditions across Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Qeshm Island, Shiraz, and Tehran.
On Qeshm Island, we will visit the Mangrove Forest.
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Day by day
On your arrival in Iran, you will be transferred to Kashan.
En route, we will stop at Qom to visit the Holy Shrine of Fatemeh Maasoume.
In Kashan, we will visit a traditional bazaar area.
Overnight stay in Kashan.
Visit the traditional houses of Tabatabai-ha, Boroujerdi-ha House, and Abbasian House.
Then, we will visit the Fin Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After lunch, we will go to see Aqa Zadeh Mosque and Soltan Ahmad Public Bathhouse.
Overnight stay in Kashan.
Drive to Isfahan. En route, we will visit Abiyaneh village, which dates back 3,000 years.
Stop at Natanz to visit the Jameh Mosque. We will have lunch here.
Continue driving to Isfahan.
After check-in at the hotel, we will see the historic Si-o-se Pol and Khaju Bridge.
In the morning, we will visit the Chehel Sotoun Pavilion, a magnificent palace of the Safavid kings.
Naghshe-e-Jahan (Royal) Square, a UNESCO Site, is our next stop, followed by visits to the Imam Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
Ali Qapu Palace is our last stop for the day.
Overnight stay in Isfahan.
Visit the Atiq Mosque, the most splendid mosque with rich ornamentation dating back to the 9th century from the Qajar period.
Proceed to see Vank Church, a fantastic Armenian church situated in the Armenian neighbourhood.
After lunch, we will visit the Music Museum, a private museum in Iran. You can also enjoy some live performances here.
Overnight stay in Isfahan.
Drive to Yazd. En route, we will visit the Jameh Mosque of Naein.
Proceed to see Naryn Castle, the oldest mud-brick castle.
Icehouse, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, and Pigeon Tower will be our next stops.
Overnight stay in Yazd.
In the morning, visit the Tower of Silence and the Fire Temple of worship used by Zoroastrians.
Proceed to see Dolatabad Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a visit to the Water Museum. You will see how people survived in the desert by digging qanats, or underground water canals.
In the evening, we will visit the Jame Mosque and the old city of Yazd, a UNESCO Site.
Overnight stay in Yazd.
In the morning, we will visit Kharanaq, a mud-brick village that dates back 3,000 years.
Drive to see Chak Chak Temple, the holiest temple of Zoroastrians in the world.
In the evening, we will walk through the sand dunes and watch the desert sunset.
Overnight stay in Yazd.
Drive to Kerman. En route, we will visit Sar Yazd Castle.
Head to Zein-ol-din, the only circular caravanserai inn in Iran.
Overnight stay in Shahdad.
Our first stop for the day will be the Lout Desert, a UNESCO Site, to get familiar with the unique geological phenomenon here, popularly known as Kaluts.
See Shazdeh Garden, a UNESCO Site, and Shah-Nematollah-Vali Mausoleum in Mahan.
Continue driving to Rayen to visit the Sassanid Castle of Rayen.
Overnight stay in Bam.
After visiting the Bam Citadel, a UNESCO Site, in the morning, we will drive to Jiroft to explore Daqianous city, one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
After that, we will drive to Qaleh Ganj for an overnight stay.
Drive to Bandarabbas.
Go to Qeshm Island on a ferry ride. You will be amazed by the nature of this island, the biggest island in the Persian Gulf. On Qeshm Island, we will visit the Mangrove Forest.
End the day with sunset views at Bandar-e-laft.
Overnight stay in Tabl.
Drive to see the Namakdan Salt Cave on the island.
Visit Chahkouh Valley.
Stop at Guran to see how ships and yachts are made.
Overnight stay in Tabl.
In the morning, we will explore Tandis Valley and then drive to Naz Island. We will also explore Stars Valley.
Overnight stay on Qeshm Island.
Go to Hormoz Island on a ferry ride. Here, we will sightsee at a Portuguese castle, followed by visits to the Red Beach and Rainbow Valley.
Overnight stay in Qeshm/Hormoz Island.
Drive to Shiraz. Here, we will see the Holy Shrine of Shah Cheraq in the evening.
Overnight stay in Shiraz.
Drive to Pasargadae, a UNESCO Site. Visit the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty.
Drive to Necropolis, a UNESCO Site, to see the tombs of Achaemenid kings.
Then, finally, end the day at the ancient ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid dynasty.
Overnight stay in Shiraz.
In the morning, visit the Pink Mosque. Narenjestan-e-Qavam will be our next stop.
Make stops at Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque, and the public bathhouse.
Continue to see Eram Garden, a UNESCO Site, a spectacular Persian garden.
To get acquainted with Persian poetry, we will also visit the tombs of Hafez and Sa'di, who were great Persian lyric poets from ancient times.
Overnight stay in Shiraz.
From Shiraz, you will be transferred to the airport to fly back to Tehran.
On the way, we will drive to the north of Tehran to see Darband, a village in a mountainous area. Here, we can have lunch.
After that, we will visit the Tajrish bazaar area, and in the evening, we will go for a walk on Tabiat Bridge.
Overnight stay in Tehran.
After breakfast, we will visit the Iran National Museum.
Our next stop will be Golestan Palace, a UNESCO Site, and the Carpet Museum of Iran.
Then, you will be dropped off at IKA Airport for your return flight from Iran.
Where this trip takes you
Persepolis ruins, Naqsh-e Rostam, Golestan Palace, Qeshm Island Mangrove Forest
The route
The fine print
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel (21 nights)
All breakfasts
English-speaking Iranian guide/driver
Visa invitation letter
One domestic flight from Shiraz to Tehran
Airport transfers
International flights
Tips and personal expenses
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees
Please note that this itinerary will change according to passengers' flight details and arrival time.
The priority of sightseeing may change due to your arrival time, your guide's preference, and the official and unofficial holidays of some museums.
Hotel check-in time is 2:00 pm. According to your arrival time, you must book an extra day if you need an early check-in.
Logistics
Your 20 days finish where they began, in Kashan.
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