8-Day Persian Landmarks Tour from Tehran with Persepolis and Isfahan

• Upon arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport, meet your Iran tour guide and head to Mehrabad Airport for your domestic flight transfer to Shiraz.

• If there is enough time between your arrival in Tehran and your flight to Shiraz, visit the Iranian Carpet Museum and the National Jewelry Museum in Tehran. The Iranian Carpet Museum showcases some of the most exquisite handmade carpets, for which Iran is famous around the world. The weaving art of two Iranian carpets has been registered on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Afterwards, continue to Mehrabad Airport for your trip to Shiraz.

Spend the night at a hotel accordingly.

• In Shiraz, visit Vakil Market, Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage), Shah-e-Cheragh, Karim Khan Castle, and the beautiful Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque (Pink Mosque). Shiraz is one of the most famous cities in Iran. It is a custom for everybody who travels to Shiraz to visit the tombs of two great poets of Iranian literature, Hafiz and Saadi.

• Taste Shiraz's special Shirazi Faloodeh, a sweet syrup.

• Today, visit the glory of ancient Iran. Explore the mystical city of Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage), Naqsh-e-Rustam, and Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage), including the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

• Continue your trip towards Isfahan. Iranians believe that Isfahan is half of the world.

• Head to Zayanderud, one of the most famous rivers in Iran. There are several historical bridges along the way, such as Si-o-Se-Pol and Khajoo bridges.

• Visit the Jolfa district and Vank Cathedral. Menar Jonban is another attractive place in Isfahan. It is one of the great mosques of Iran where, by moving one minaret, the other minaret moves accordingly.

• Today, visit Imam Square and Naghsh-e-Jahan (UNESCO World Heritage), the Traditional Market of Isfahan, Chehel Sotoon Building (UNESCO World Heritage), and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.

• While travelling from Isfahan to Kashan, begin by visiting a historic and beautiful village named Abyaneh.

• Explore Kashan city, Boroujerdiha House, Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage), and Kashan Market as well.

• After spending an entire day in Kashan, stay overnight at a hotel.

• Travel to Tehran to visit the National Iranian Museum and Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage).

• Proceed to Tehran Traditional and Great Market.

• At night, go to the hotel for some rest.

• Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport to board your return flight.