Day 01
Arrival in Tehran
Meet your Iranian tour guide at Imam Khomeini Airport and take part in activities depending on your arrival time.
Iran · Archaeology
18-Day Eastern Iran Tour from Tehran to Chabahar and Bandar Abbas
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore the National Museum of Iran and the National Jewels Treasury in Tehran
- 02 Take in city views from the top of Milad Tower, the tallest building in Iran
- 03 Visit Tepe Hissar, a prehistoric site near Damghan
- 04 Pay your respects at the Holy Shrine in Mashhad
- 05 Discover Shahr-e Sukhteh and Kohan Dezh in Zabol
- 06 Admire the pink waters of Lipar Lake
- 07 Travel through the Martian Mountains to Beris Beach and Guvater Port
- 08 See the Gelfeshan mud volcanoes
Embark on an 18-day journey through eastern Iran, beginning in Tehran with visits to the National Museum of Iran, the National Jewels Treasury, Golestan Palace, and Milad Tower. Continue through Semnan, Shahrood, and Mashhad, where you will see the Holy Shrine and bazaar, before heading into the country's less-visited southeast. Explore Birjand, Zabol, and Zahedan, discovering historic castles and archaeological sites such as Tepe Hissar, Shahr-e Sukhteh, and Kohan Dezh. The journey ends along the coast at Chabahar and Bandar Abbas, with stops at Beris Beach, Lipar Lake, and the Gelfeshan mud volcanoes.
Embark on an 18-day journey through eastern Iran, beginning in Tehran with visits to the National Museum of Iran, the National Jewels Treasury, Golestan Palace, and Milad Tower.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
18 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Premium
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Bandar Abbas, Mashhad, Nayshabur, Birdjand, Samnan, Shahrud, Zahedan, Zabol, Tehran, Chābahār
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Tehran's Museums, Bazaar and Golestan Palace
Start the first day of the trip with a tour of the capital's Grand Bazaar.
Continue to the National Museum of Iran.
Visit the National Jewels Treasury.
See the result of roughly 400 years of construction and renovation at Golestan Palace.
Day 03
Saadabad Palace, Tabiat Bridge and Milad Tower
Head to Saadabad Palace.
Proceed to Tabiat Bridge and Ab-o-Atash Park.
For the last activity in Tehran, visit Milad Tower, the tallest building in Iran, for views over the city.
Day 04
Tehran to Semnan via Kuhdasht Salt Mine
Head to Semnan, the birthplace of two recent presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, former president Ahmadi Nezhad and current president Rouhani.
Stop at Kuhdasht Salt Mine along the way.
Day 05
Semnan to Tepe Hissar and Badab-e Surt
From Semnan, drive for about 2 hours to see Tepe Hissar, a prehistoric site located in Heydarabad, just south of Damghan.
After lunch in Damghan, go to Badab-e Surt, a natural site in Mazandaran Province in northern Iran.
Day 06
Shahrood and the Cloud Forest
A 70-kilometre drive takes you to Shahrood, where you will visit this wonderful city and enjoy a variety of activities.
Proceed to the Cloud Forest.
Day 07
Journey to Mashhad via Neyshabur
Head towards Mashhad and stop in Neyshabur on the way, where you can visit the Mausoleum of Attar Neyshaburi, the Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam, and the Wooden Mosque.
Day 08
Mashhad and Overnight in Kang Village
Visit the Holy Shrine and a bazaar.
Overnight in Kang Village.
Day 09
Kang Village to Birjand via Torbat-e Jam and Taybad
Set out to the country's southeast on a journey to a non-touristic area, where you will be amazed by the beautiful region and its hospitable people.
Overnight in Birjand.
Day 10
Birjand to Zabol's Historic Sites
Visit Akbarieh Historical Building & Garden and Birjand Castle.
Head to Zabol and visit Shahr-e Sukhteh and Kohan Dezh.
Day 11
Castles and Khajeh Mountain in Zabol
Visit Chehel Dokhtar Castle and Khajeh Mountain.
Day 12
Zabol to Zahedan
Go to Zahedan, the centre of Sistan and Baluchistan Province, in 3 hours.
Day 13
Zahedan to Saravan via Historic Castles
Explore Seb Castle and Bampour Castle.
Day 14
Chabahar, Martian Mountains and the Coast
Travel across the Martian Mountains to Beris Beach for fishing and continue to Guvater Port.
Day 15
Lipar Lake and Beaches of Chabahar
Visit Lipar Lake (Pink Lake), Ramin Beach, and Chabahar.
Day 16
Golafshan Mud Volcanoes and Tang Port
See the Gelfeshan mud volcanoes and visit Tang Port.
Day 17
Chabahar to Bandar Abbas via Darak Beach
After visiting Darak Beach and Zarabad Village, head to Bandar Abbas.
Day 18
Flight from Bandar Abbas to Tehran
Fly to Tehran from Bandar Abbas.
Where this trip takes you
Golestan Palace, Milad Tower, Lipar Lake, Martian Mountains
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
1 airfare
17 nights of hotel accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels
Iranian tour guide
Entrance fees
All transportation
Meals
What's Not Included
Insurance
Any private expenses
Tipping
Know before you go
- Start from the capital of Iran and continue east and south-east to a port city. The provinces you are going to explore on this journey are Semnan, Khorasan, Sistan & Baluchistan, and Hormozgan.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Imam Khomeini Airport
Tour start
Tehran Province, Qom، استان تهران Tehran، Road, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 18 days finish where they began, in Tehran Province.
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