Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

7-Day Iran Cultural Tour from Tehran with Persepolis and Yazd

7 Days Round trip from Tehran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the architecture of Ali Qapu Palace
02 Wander around Naghsh-e Jahan Square
03 Pay your respects at the Pink Mosque
04 Shop at the famous Vakil Bazaar
05 Visit Meybod and Chak Chak, the most sacred site for Zoroastrians

Sign up for this tour and visit Iran's top destinations, including Fin Garden, Naghsh-e Jahan Square, and the tomb of Cyrus the Great. See Khajoo Bridge, explore Persepolis and Pasargadae, and marvel at the architecture of the Tower of Silence. Discover the Pink Mosque, admire the beauty of Ali Qapu Palace, and observe a fire that has been burning for years at the Fire Temple in Yazd.

Stop at the Fire Temple and observe a fire that has been burning for years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Meybod, Abyaneh, Varzaneh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tehran to Kashan's Historic Treasures

Take a 250-km journey to Kashan to visit Fin Garden, a Persian garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the Bazaar of Kashan, another highlight on our list of things to do in Kashan.
Continue to Tabatabai House, Agha Bozorg Mosque, and Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse.

Day 02

Abyaneh Village and Arrival in Isfahan

Leave Kashan and head for Isfahan with a stop in Abyaneh village, better known as the Red Village. Have lunch in Isfahan.
Spend the afternoon of the second day at Pole-khajoo (Khajoo Bridge), which will be satisfying.

Day 03

Isfahan Highlights and Desert Stay in Varzaneh

Drive from our hotel to Imam Square. Shah Mosque, Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Qeisarieh Bazaar are the wonders of this amazing square in Isfahan.
Visit the UNESCO site of Chehel-Sotun Palace, our last activity in Esfahan.
Travel 100 kilometres to Varzaneh and stay overnight in the desert.

Day 04

From Varzaneh to Yazd via Naien, Meybod and Chak Chak

Head to Yazd with your Iranian driver/guide and explore Naien.
Visit Meybod, Chak Chak - the most sacred site for Zoroastrians - and Kharanagh village along the way.

Day 05

Yazd and Its Zoroastrian Heritage

Explore Yazd, the home of Zoroastrianism, starting the day with two important places for Zoroastrians.
Stop at the Fire Temple and observe a fire that has been burning for years.
Continue to the Tower of Silence and another Persian garden, Dowlat-Abad Garden, before lunchtime.
Explore the mud-brick alleys of Yazd's old city without getting tired of walking for hours. Ab Anbar (water reservoir), Badgir (wind tower or windcatcher), Sabat, and Tavizeh show how locals adapted themselves to nature.
Pay your respects at the Jame Mosque of Yazd and admire its magnificent architecture. Amir Chakhmakh Complex is also part of our stroll.

Day 06

Yazd to Shiraz via Persepolis and Pasargadae

Leave Yazd early today, as we have a long journey ahead. Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Naqshe Rostam are along the way from Yazd to Shiraz, so we make the most of it.
Drive about 380 kilometres to visit Persepolis. Pasargadae is next, as well as Naqshe Rostam.
Continue toward Shiraz with an 80-km drive.

Day 07

Shiraz Landmarks and Departure

After breakfast, visit Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) to observe the beauty of this magnificent mosque.
Afterwards, continue to Arge Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel) and Vakil Bazaar, located very close to Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque.
Go for lunch and some relaxation to regain energy for the afternoon.
Visit Hafez Tomb, known as Hafeziye, and Saadi Tomb.
Fly from Shiraz to Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran or fly from Shiraz to your country.