Itinerary

1. Day 1: Tehran

   • Upon arriving in Tehran, Transfer to your hotel with your Iranian tour guide who will be waiting for you.

   Overnight in Tehran.

2. Day 2: Tehran – Qazvin

   • Visit the National Museum, the Islamic art museum, the Sa'dabad Palace Complex that was once a Royal summer home during the Pahlavi Period, and Milad and Azadi Tower.

   • Proceed to Qazvin in the evening.

   Overnight in Qazvin.

3. Day 3: Qazvin – Anzali

   • Qazvin is a pleasant city with a wonderfully restored caravanserai-turned-arts precinct, some quirky museums and a handful of decent eating options. Visit Saad-al Saltaneh Caravanserai, covered Bazaar and Chehel Sotoun Palace.

   • Drive to Anzali.

   Overnight in Anzali.

4. Day 4: Anzali – Masal –Ardebil

   • Visit Anzali Lagoon, where you can ride the boat.

   • Proceed to Masal, a paradise of Iran, land of high waterfalls, forests and rivers. 

   • Arrive in Ardebil via the most beautiful road, Masal-Khalkhal.

   Overnight in Ardebil.

5. Day 5: Ardebil - Sarein

   • Visit Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble (UNESCO World Heritage Sites).

   • Drive to Sarein, where you can enjoy its mineral springs.

   Overnight in Sarein.

6. Day 6: Tabriz

   • Early morning, depart for Tabriz.

   • Visit UNESCO Heritage Sites including the Blue Mosque and El Gölü. 

   • Overnight in Tabriz.

7. Day 7: Kandovan - Takab

   • Kandovan is an extraordinary ancient village with at least 800 years of existence and the most attractive for its traveller.

   • After lunch, drive to Takab, one of the oldest Zoroastrian fire temples during the Sassanian Dynasty. 

   Overnight in Takab.

8. Day 8: Hamadan

   • Explore Hamadan, which was one of the ancient world’s greatest cities. Pitifully little remains from antiquity, but significant parts of the city center are given over to excavations, and there's always a possibility of exciting exploration in this area.

   • Explore Ganj Nameh, Alavian Dome, Ali-Sadr Cave, and Bu Ali Sina Mausoleum.

   Overnight in Hamadan.

9. Day 9: Kermanshah

   • Visit UNESCO Heritage Sites of Taq-e Bostan, Bisotun and the Anahita Temple.

   Overnight in Kermanshah.

10. Day 10: Khoram Abad- Dezful

    • Depart for Dezful.

    • En route, stop and explore Falak-ol-Aflak Castle in Khoramabad.

    Overnight in Dezful.

11. Day 11: Shush – Shushtar

    • Visit one of the greatest cities of ancient Persia. Modern-day Shush is modestly small & relaxed and is home to a vast number of UNESCO-listed archaeological sites beside the deeply historic oasis of Shushtar and Chogha Zanbil. 

    Overnight in Shushtar.

12. Day 12: Bishapour - Shiraz

    • Head to Shiraz via Bishapur.

    • En route, make a stop at Bishapur and Tang-e Chogan.

    Overnight in Shiraz.

13. Day 13: Shiraz

    • Explore the Nasir-al-Molk Mosque (Pink Mosque), Eram Garden, Naranjestan, Hafez Mausoleum and the most astonishing mirror decoration at the Ali-Ibn-Hamzeh Holy Shrine. 

    Overnight in Shiraz.

14. Day 14: Persepolis – Pasargadae –Isfahan

    • Drive to Isfahan and visit Persepolis (Persian capital 500 BCE), Necropolis and the UNESCO Site of Pasargadae (for views of the Tomb of Cyrus the Great).

    Overnight in Isfahan.

15. Day 15: Isfahan

    • Isfahan has some of the greatest examples of Islamic architecture and art. Head to Naqsh-e Jahan Square, including the Imam Mosque, Sheikh lotf Allah Mosque, Ali Qapu, and Bazaar. 

    • Head to the historic Si-o-se-pol and Khaju Bridges in the evening. 

    Overnight in Isfahan.

16. Day 16: Matin Abad

    • Travel to Matin Abad (Eco Camp) after breakfast. 

    • Take a walk in the vast and mysterious desert sprawling under the blue sky since it is relaxing. 

    • Explore the organic farm or the farm animals since that can be calming and fun.

    Overnight in Matin Abad.

17. Day 17: Abyaneh – Kashan

    • Drive to Abyaneh which is characterized by a peculiar reddish hue that comes from the mud bricks quarried from the mountains nearby.

    • Drive to Kashan.

    Overnight in Kashan.

18. Day 18: Kashan – Tehran (Departure Day)

    • Explore the Persian Fin Garden and the historic Boroujerdi house in Kashan.

    • Head to Tehran International Airport.