Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

9-Day Iran Highlights Tour from Tehran with Shiraz and Isfahan

9 Days Round trip from Tehran Province Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the beautiful Eram Garden and Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
  • 02 Savour Shirazi Faloodeh, a traditional sweet syrup in Shiraz
  • 03 See UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Naghsh-e-Jahan
  • 04 Marvel at the ancient Abarkooh Cypress
  • 05 Visit Amir Chakhmaq Complex and Dowlat Abad Garden in Yazd
  • 06 Stop by Zayanderud and its historic bridges in Isfahan
  • 07 Stroll through the traditional markets of Isfahan and Tehran
  • 08 Admire historic Abyaneh village and the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace

Explore Iran's main cities on a 9-day journey from Tehran to Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan, and back to Tehran. Visit remarkable landmarks such as Eram Garden, Persepolis, Pasargadae, the tombs of Hafez and Saadi, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Naghsh-e-Jahan, and Chehel Sotoun. Along the way, discover the Zayanderud river, Fin Garden, Boroujerdiha Historical House, Abyaneh village, and Golestan Palace. This tour combines UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic cities, traditional markets, and some of Iran's most celebrated cultural treasures.

This tour combines UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic cities, traditional markets, and some of Iran's most celebrated cultural treasures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Meybod, Abyaneh, Abarkuh
Languages Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Persian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tehran and Flight to Shiraz

  • Arrive at Imam Khomeini International Airport and meet the agent.

  • Take a flight 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 is home to some of the most exquisite handmade carpets, and Iranian carpets are famous around the world. The weaving art of two Iranian carpets has been registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

  • Reach Mehrabad Airport in Shiraz.

Overnight at the hotel accordingly.

2
Day 02

Shiraz City Tour

  • 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.

  • Visit the tombs of two great Iranian literary poets, Hafiz and Saadi.

  • Taste Shirazi Faloodeh, a sweet syrup, in Shiraz.

3
Day 03

Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Journey to Yazd

  • Visit 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 Yazd.

  • On the way, stop at the Abarkooh Cypress, the most ancient tree.

4
Day 04

Meybod and Yazd to Isfahan

  • Start by visiting Meybod, the adobe city with the ancient Narin Castle located in it.

  • Head towards the Towers of Silence, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, and Jame'a Mosque of Yazd.

  • Proceed to Dowlat Abad Garden, a famous Persian garden.

  • Move to Isfahan to spend the night there.

5
Day 05

Isfahan Bridges, Jolfa, and Vank Cathedral

  • Stop by Zayanderud, one of the most famous rivers in Iran. There are several historical bridges here, such as Si-o-Se-Pol and Khajoo bridges.

  • Visit the Jolfa district and Vank Cathedral with your Iranian tour guide.

6
Day 06

Imam Square and Isfahan Heritage Sites

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

7
Day 07

Abyaneh Village and Kashan

  • Visit a historic and beautiful village named Abyaneh on your way to Kashan city.

  • Head to Boroujerdiha Historical House, Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage), and Kashan market.

Overnight in a hotel.

8
Day 08

Tehran Museums and Bazaar

  • Travel to Tehran to visit the National Iranian Museum and Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage). Also visit Tehran's traditional Grand Market with your Iranian tour guide.

Overnight at a hotel.

9
Day 09

Departure from Tehran

  • Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Persepolis, Eram Garden, Naghsh-e-Jahan, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque

Where this trip takes you

Persepolis, Eram Garden, Naghsh-e-Jahan, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tehran Province 9 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Domestic flight

  • Inter-airport transfer

  • Vehicle in accordance with the number of people

  • Foreign-language-speaking Iranian guide

  • Full board

  • Entrance fees based on your itinerary

  • 3-star hotel and traditional houses for accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Iranian dedicated SIM card purchase

  • Domestic trip insurance

  • Probable therapeutic costs

  • Iranian visa

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tehran Province, Qom، استان تهران Tehran، Road, Iran
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 9 days finish where they began, in Tehran Province.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,170.00 — €1,990.00
Double Sharing €1,170.00 — €1,990.00

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