Iran · Architecture

2-Day Kashan and Abyaneh Sightseeing Tour with Fin Garden

2 Days Round trip from Tehran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the beautiful Agha Bozorg Mosque and Harpark Fire Temple
  • 02 Admire historic residences such as Tabātabāei House
  • 03 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fin Garden
  • 04 Discover Iranian village culture in Abyaneh's Old Town
  • 05 See the ancient Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse

Embark on this 2-day Iranian tour of Kashan and Abyaneh and enjoy gorgeous city charms alongside scenic desert-scapes and oasis landscapes. Visit landmarks such as Tabātabāei House, Borujerdi House, Agha Bozorg Mosque, and Ghamsar or Niasar village, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fin Garden. The journey also takes you to Abyaneh's unique Old Town village and the Harpark Fire Temple for a deeper look into Iran's history, architecture, and rural culture.

The journey also takes you to Abyaneh's unique Old Town village and the Harpark Fire Temple for a deeper look into Iran's history, architecture, and rural culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kashan, Tehran, Abyaneh
Languages English, Persian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tehran to Kashan's Historic Treasures

The tour starts from Tehran with pickup from your hotel at 6 o'clock. You will have breakfast on the way at a restaurant. Then, you will visit the following places:

  • Fin Garden (UNESCO Site) - This garden is believed to have been constructed during the early part of the Safavid dynasty, and it continued to be developed over time. It was highly recognized and expanded during the reign of Fat′h Ali Shah Qajar in the 19th century.

  • Tabātabāei House - Built in the early 1880s for the affluent Tabatabaei family, this house consists of four courtyards, wall paintings, elegant stained glass windows, and other classic features of traditional Persian residential architecture.

  • Borujerdi House - This house belonged to the Borujerdi family and is an outstanding masterpiece of Persian architecture.

  • Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse - Built in the 16th century, this Arabic architecture-based house is decorated with amazing ornamental tiles, some of which are turquoise and gold.

  • Agha Bozorg Mosque - This lovely mosque has a lively backyard and an oasis hidden at the underground level for praying ceremonies.

  • Ghamsar village or Niasar village - With its cave and Fire Temple, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tehran.

  • Lunch stop, followed by rest and an overnight stay at the hotel.

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Day 02

Abyaneh Red Village Excursion

  • Start sightseeing at 9 o'clock with a visit to Abyaneh, known here as the Red Village. The village dates back to great antiquity, but its golden age was during the Safavid era. The word 'Abyaneh' is derived from the word 'Viona,' meaning 'Willow Grove' (in the local dialect, 'vey' means willow).

  • See the Harpark Fire Temple and the Old Town village.

  • Have lunch and then return to Tehran.

Fin Garden, Tabātabāei House, Agha Bozorg Mosque

Where this trip takes you

Fin Garden, Tabātabāei House, Agha Bozorg Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tehran 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local (Iranian) tour guide

  • Private car

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Snacks (coffee, tea, water, fruits)

  • Tickets

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation (hotel is not included because Kashan has different hotels, but I can help reserve your stay)

Know before you go

  • It is possible to make changes to the itinerary upon your request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour start
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Tehran.

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