Iran · Heritage Walks

8-Day Iran Highlights Tour from Tehran with Persepolis and Isfahan

8 Days Round trip from Tehran Province Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay your respects at the magnificent Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque and Jame'a Mosque
02 Roam around the Grand Bazaar of Tehran and Vakil Bazaar
03 Visit the Tomb of Saadi, the Tomb of Hafez, and Naqsh-e Rostam
04 Marvel at Pasargadae and Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
05 Stop at the Cypress of Abarkuh, one of the oldest living things in the world
06 Stroll around Dowlat Abad Garden and the Amir Chakhmaq Complex
07 Explore the Chehel Sotoon Palace and Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Travel through Iran and discover gorgeous landmarks such as the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, the heritage sites of Persepolis and Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Rostam, and the Amir Chakhmaq Complex. This 8-day journey also takes you through smaller towns and pilgrimage sites such as Meybod, Chak Chak, Kharanagh village, Naien, and Abarkouh before reaching the magnificent city of Isfahan. Along the way, explore palaces, gardens, bazaars, ancient capitals, and poetic tombs that showcase the country's rich history and culture.

Go back in time and see what the capital of one of the greatest empires, Persepolis, looked like.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Meybod, Nain, Abarkuh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tehran and Saadabad Palace

Meet at Imam Khomeini Airport for a "Welcome to Iran" meeting.
Visit the Saadabad Palace of Tehran.

Day 02

Grand Bazaar Walk and Flight to Shiraz

Enjoy a walk through the Grand Bazaar of Tehran with your Iranian guide/driver.
Leave Tehran by flight to Shiraz to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

Day 03

Shiraz Mosques, Bazaar, Garden, and Poets' Tombs

Wake up early today so that you do not miss the beauty of Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque (Pink Mosque).
Vakil Bazaar and Karim Khan Citadel are the other places you will visit before lunchtime.
Visit Eram Garden in the afternoon.
Go to the Tomb of Saadi and the Tomb of Hafez, two of the greatest Iranian poets, at night.

Day 04

Persepolis, Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Abarkouh to Yazd

Wake up early for a long journey.
Go back in time and see what the capital of one of the greatest empires, Persepolis, looked like.
Now it is time to see where all those emperors are gone. Next is Naqsh-e Rostam, the necropolis where Darius and his successors are buried. (5 mins drive)
Pasargadae, the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, and the former capital of the Achaemenid dynasty will be the last part of your Achaemenid tour.
Continue toward Yazd.
The next destination will be Abarkouh. See Sarv-e Abarkuh, "The Cypress of Abarkuh," known as one of the oldest living things in the world.
Finally, after 1.5 hours of driving through the Shirkooh Mountains, reach the unique city of Yazd.

Day 05

Yazd Fire Temple, Old City, and Amir Chakhmaq

Welcome to Yazd. Visit the Fire Temple, Tower of Silence, and a Persian garden called Dowlat Abad Garden in the morning.
After lunch, walk through the old city of Yazd and its mud-brick alleys, visiting Ab Anbar, a "water reservoir," and a qanat, in addition to Jame'a Mosque and the Amir Chakhmaq Complex.
Relax tonight and prepare yourself for another long journey in the morning.

Day 06

Meybod, Chak Chak, Kharanagh, and Naien on the Way to Isfahan

Head to Isfahan and make the most of this 400-kilometre journey.
Along the road to Isfahan, visit Meybod town, Chak Chak, a Zoroastrian pilgrimage site, Kharanagh village, and Naien town.

Day 07

Magnificent Isfahan and Khaju Bridge

Here is Isfahan, your last destination in Iran.
The wonderful and breathtaking Naqsh-e Jahan Square is your first stop.
Visit the Chehel Sotoon Palace, a structure built by Shah Abbas II for entertainment and court reception.
Spend your afternoon at Khaju Bridge and the beautiful Zayande-rood River.

Day 08