12-Day Persian Culture Tour of Iran from Tehran to Shiraz and Yazd

• Arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport.

• Head to Isfahan and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Naghshe Jahan Square.

• Explore Ali Qapu Palace and Imam Mosque.

• Wander around Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Si-o-se Pol, and Khaju Bridge.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Isfahan.

• Visit Atiq Mosque, Vank Cathedral, and the Music Museum.

• After lunch, head to Shiraz.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

• Visit Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque and Narenjestan-e-Ghavam Museum (UNESCO World Heritage).

• Explore Zinat ol Molk House and the Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage).

• Visit the Tomb of Hafez at night.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Shiraz.

• Visit Nazar Garden, Pars Museum, and the Vakil Complex, which includes Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque, and Vakil Bazaar.

• Also explore Arg-e Karim Khan on the same day.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Shiraz.

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis on the route to Yazd.

• Also explore Naqsh-e Rostam and Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage), the 4,500-year-old cypress of Abarkuh, and Aghazadeh Mansion.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Yazd.

• Visit the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, the Amir Chakhmaq Complex in the historical zone of Yazd (UNESCO World Heritage), the Water Museum, and the Khan Complex.

• Head to a desert camp after lunch.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Yazd.

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Dakhmeh-ye Zartoshtiyun, the Dolat Abad Garden, Alexander's Prison, and the Yazd Art House for views of the historical zone of Yazd from its rooftop.

• Walk through the Ashti Konoon alleys and narrow lanes of the old city, visiting Ab Anbar, Jame Mosque of Yazd, and the Payabs of the Zarch Qanat.

• Head to Kharanaq Village.

• Visit Chak Chak, the Zoroastrian shrine.

• Take an excursion to Meybod to visit the Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Adobe Yakhchal, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, and Zeilo Museum.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Yazd.

• Travel from Yazd to Abyaneh village, the historical red village.

• Head to Kashan and visit Jalali Castle to view the historical zone of Kashan from the castle rooftop, as well as Borujerdi House, Saraye Ameriha, and Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage).

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kashan.

• Head to Tehran and visit the National Museum of Iran, the Jewelry Museum, the Grand Bazaar, Saad Abad Palace, and Niavaran Palace.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Tehran.

• Departure from Imam Khomeini International Airport.