7-Day Iran Highlights Tour through Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan and Tehran

• Starting from Shiraz, we will visit the Zandiyeh Complex, including the Karim Khan Citadel, the great Vakil Mosque, Saray-e-Moshir, and Vakil Bazaar, to admire their splendid architecture. We will also visit the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, known as the Pink Mosque.

• In the evening, we will see Eram Garden, one of the most appealing and grand gardens of Iran, as well as the tombs of two of the most revered Iranian poets, Hafez and Saadi.

• The day ends with a visit to the Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine, where you can see mirror tiles covering the walls and domed roof, followed by the Quran Gate.

Overnight at Shiraz.

• The next destination will be Yazd, 490 km away, which we will reach in the afternoon. Along the way, we will make several stops to visit major historical sites: Persepolis, an age-old monument as magnificent as history itself and a major symbol of ancient Iran; the Necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam, the final resting place of the Achaemenid rulers, which has weathered the passing of centuries and stands today as a silent indication of Persia's illustrious past; and Pasargadae, home to the Tomb and Palaces of Cyrus the Great.

Overnight at Yazd.

• After breakfast, we will start a morning tour around the city that includes the Towers of Silence, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, a tranquil spot with a peaceful sense of spirituality that pervades the air, the Water Museum, and Amir Chakhmagh Square.

• In the afternoon, we are going to visit Yazd's traditional urban area, where you will be able to admire the Jameh Mosque, decorated with white and turquoise geometric tiles and featuring a pair of minarets among the highest in Iran, as well as Alexander Prison and Zour Khaneh, Iran's traditional gymnasium.

Overnight at Yazd.

• While driving to Isfahan, 250 km away, we will make a few stops to visit Chak Chak, the famous Zoroastrian pantheon, the old Caravanserai, an ecologically friendly Ice House once used to store ice throughout the year, and the Pigeon Tower, a birdhouse used for genuine organic farming, in Meybod.

• Next, we will take a look at the Jame Mosque in Nain, a fine specimen of old Islamic Persian architecture, before reaching our destination in the afternoon.

• In the evening, soak up the atmosphere on a short walk by the river to visit the historical bridges there.

Overnight at Isfahan.

• With much more of Isfahan to explore in the morning, we will visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a significant historical site built by Shah Abbas I at the beginning of the 17th century. Here, see the graceful and stylish Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, the dignified Imam Mosque, and the glorious Ali Qapu Palace.

• The afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the bazaar for Iranian handicrafts and workshops.

Overnight at Isfahan.

• To complete Isfahan, we will take a walk through Jaame Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site illustrating a succession of decorative styles and the architectural development of various periods in Iranian Islamic architecture, as well as the Vank Cathedral, which shows a delightful fusion of Islamic and Christian patterns and architecture, and the Maria Church.

• The final place to visit before flying to Tehran in the evening will be the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chehel Sotoun Palace, known for the incredible murals and paintings covering the interior walls of the palace, each with a unique story.

Overnight at Tehran.

• Before flying back home, we will explore several fabulous museums on our final day, including the Iran National Museum, with its stunning collection of ancient artefacts; the Glassware & Ceramics Museum, featuring hundreds of glass and ceramic pieces from different ages and places; the Jewelry Museum, where you can admire stunning jewels and see one of the world's largest pink diamonds, the Sea of Light; and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Golestan Palace, a magnificent complex with various galleries and museums throughout.

Depart from Tehran.