Iran · City Tours

8-Day Iran Highlights Tour through Shiraz, Isfahan and Tehran

8 Days Round trip from Shiraz Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Karim Khan Citadel and the Vakil historical complex
  • 02 Stroll through Narenjestan-e Qavam Garden and Eram Garden
  • 03 Pay your respects at Nasir ol-Molk Mosque, Vank Cathedral, and Jame'a Mosque
  • 04 Marvel at Pasargadae and Persepolis
  • 05 Visit Isfahan's historic bridges, Si-o-Seh Pol and Khaju
  • 06 Roam around Naqsh-e Jahan Square
  • 07 Visit Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sotoun Palace
  • 08 Admire Golestan Palace

Explore three important cities in Iran on an 8-day journey through Shiraz, Isfahan, and Tehran. Discover landmarks such as Pasargadae, Persepolis, Nasir ol-Molk Mosque, and Eram Garden in Shiraz before continuing to Isfahan to see its historic bridges and the monuments around Naqsh-e Jahan Square, including Imam Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. Conclude in Tehran with visits to major attractions such as Golestan Palace, the Iran National Museum, and the National Jewelry Museum.

Pass through Quran Gate on your return to your hotel in Shiraz.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Isfahan, Shiraz, Tehran, Persepolis, Pasargadae
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Shiraz and City Highlights

  • Begin your trip in Shiraz.

  • After arriving at the hotel, visit the Karim Khan Citadel and the Vakil historical complex, including its bath, bazaar, and mosque.

  • After lunch in the city center, head to Narenjestan-e Qavam Garden and Nasir ol-Molk Mosque with your Iranian tour guide.

  • With its mystic atmosphere at night, the Tomb of Hafez will become one of the everlasting scenes of Iran in your mind.

2
Day 02

Pasargadae, Naqsh-e-Rustam, and Persepolis

  • On your second day in Shiraz, visit Pasargadae, 135 km from Shiraz, and see the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the most famous king of ancient Iran.

  • After lunch and a visit to the Naqsh-e-Rustam reliefs, a necropolis, continue to Persepolis, 60 km from Shiraz, the remnant of the ancient civilization of Persia.

  • Pass through Quran Gate on your return to your hotel in Shiraz.

3
Day 03

Eram Garden, Saadi Tomb, and Free Time

  • Visit Eram Garden and then head to the Tomb of Saadi, the medieval Iranian poet.

  • After lunch, spend the rest of the day on your own to feel the poetic spirit of the city.

4
Day 04

Journey from Shiraz to Isfahan

  • Leave the hotel after breakfast and travel to one of the most beautiful cities of Iran, Isfahan, 480 km away.

  • In the afternoon, after a lunch break on the way, arrive in Isfahan with enough time to visit two of the city's historic bridges, Si-o-Seh Pol and Khaju.

5
Day 05

Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Isfahan Palaces

  • Today, visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square and its four sites: Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu, and the Traditional Bazaar.

  • After enjoying lunch near one of the world's largest squares, head to Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sotoun Palace.

6
Day 06

Isfahan Landmarks and Transfer to Tehran

  • Leave the hotel for the capital of Iran, Tehran, 450 km away, in the afternoon.

  • Before that, visit Vank Cathedral and Jame'a Mosque of Isfahan.

  • Leave Isfahan after lunch and head to Tehran.

7
Day 07

Tehran Capital Highlights

  • On the last full day of your trip, visit some of Tehran's highlights, such as the Golestan Palace Complex, the Iran National Museum, and the National Jewelry Museum, to discover more about Iran's capital.

8
Day 08

Departure from Iran

  • Finally, it is time to bid farewell to Iran as you are transferred to the airport early in the morning for your return flight home.

Persepolis, Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque

Where this trip takes you

Persepolis, Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Shiraz 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Visa services

  • Travel insurance

  • Seven nights' accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels with breakfast

  • Licensed ES Iranian tour guide

  • All transfers, sightseeing, meals, and entrance fees according to the program

  • Daily refreshments

  • Porter tip

What's Not Included

  • Lunches and dinners

  • Room extra charges

  • International and domestic flights

  • Iranian SIM card

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Anything not mentioned in the package

  • Visa cost

Know before you go

  • It takes more than it seems to get the full picture of Iran. This trip is organized for those who have just started discovering Iran. In a one-week trip, you will become familiar with the Persian Empire and modern Iran. Landmarks such as Eram Garden, Nasir Al-Molk Mosque, Golestan Palace Complex, Naqsh-e-Rustam, and many more will be discovered.

  • Tour Code: Iranian_Glimpse

  • Included meals: 07 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinner

  • Duration: 07 N 08 D

  • Hotel Class: 3 & 4* hotels

  • Means of transport: Private bus

  • Domestic flights: None

  • Please carry some cash, as credit/debit cards and travellers' checks are not accepted.

  • Check-in starts at 14:00, and check-out is before noon.

  • The itinerary can be modified, which may affect the price.

  • The tour is available from 01 Jan to 30 Jun.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran
Tour start
Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Shiraz.

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