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The journey
Travel through Iran on a 14-day journey from Qeshm to Shiraz, discovering the country's colourful traditional apparel alongside its major cultural and historical landmarks. Encounter the distinctive clothing of the Qashqai tribe, Lur women, Arabs of Iran, Kurdish people, and the residents of Abyaneh, while also exploring sites such as Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the Tombs of Saadi and Hafez, Eram Garden, Persepolis, and Pasargadae. From Qeshm Island's dramatic landscapes to Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, this tour combines tribal experiences, UNESCO heritage, and local culture across Iran.
Travel through Iran on a 14-day journey from Qeshm to Shiraz, discovering the country's colourful traditional apparel alongside its major cultural and historical landmarks.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Kickstart this journey by visiting Qeshm Island Geo-Park and Star Valley with your Iranian tour guide.
Watch the sun go down on the horizon from the Portuguese Fortress.
Choose between catching a flight from Qeshm to Shiraz or spending the whole day driving from Qeshm to Shiraz while also enjoying some attractions en route.
Begin the tour of Shiraz by visiting the Zandieh Complex, including the citadel, bathhouse, and bazaar.
Proceed to Eram Garden and the Tombs of Saadi and Hafez in the evening.
Drive to Kahkaran village, where you can see men and women wearing the traditional clothing of the Qashqai tribe and also enjoy fresh, organic food.
Transfer to Nurabad, a city in Fars Province populated by people of the ancient Lur tribes of Iran. You can take some inspiration from Lur women's colourful and lively clothing here.
Travel from Nurabad to Ahvaz. Ahvaz is one of the ancient cities in Iran, where some of its people are Arabs of Iran with their special clothing.
En route from Ahvaz to Khurramabad, visit Chogha Zanbil in the ancient city of Susa and also the hydraulic system in Shushtar.
Stay in an ecolodge, where you can have a fulfilling experience of the local people's lifestyle and clothing.
Drive to Kermanshah, the city where the Kurdish people of Iran live.
After visiting Tagh e Bostan in Bisetun, a city dating back to the Achaemenids, go to a tourist village and see the beauty and authenticity of Kurdish people for yourself.
Drive to the modern metropolis of Tehran.
During your evening visit to Tabiat Bridge, see the distinction between today's Iranian apparel and traditional clothing.
Embark on a city tour of Tehran, including Golestan Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
After lunch, continue the tour by driving to Abyaneh, the famous historical village built in the heart of the mountains. Both men and women in this village have a special kind of clothing preserved from ancient times until today.
After driving to Isfahan, visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square and its attractions, including Imam Mosque and Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque.
Visit Ali Qapu Palace.
Cross Si-o-se-pol and Khaju, the historical bridges of Isfahan, in the evening.
En route to Shiraz, see the ancient relics of Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Rostam, and the great Persepolis.
In the morning and near the end of your trip, examine the colourful Nasir ol-Molk Mosque and Naranjestan royal palace.
Where this trip takes you
Qeshm Island Geo-Park, Star Valley cliffs, Persepolis, Nasir ol-Molk Mosque
The route
The fine print
Iran visa application and processing
Professional English-speaking Iranian tour guide for the entire trip
Private car
Insurance
All excursions and transfers
All airport transfers inside Iran
All breakfast meals
Refreshments along the way (mineral water, tea, or coffee)
All entrance fees according to the itinerary
Accommodation
All expenses for the Iranian driver/guide, including accommodation and meals
All taxes and service fees
Lunch and dinner meals
Airport departure taxes outside Iran, if applicable
Excess baggage charges
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, etc.
The prices may vary based on the euro exchange rate in Iran.
The tour program and services are flexible on request.
Logistics
Your 14 days finish where they began, in Qeshm.
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