10-Day Iran Heritage Tour from Tehran with Persepolis and Varzaneh

• Land at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) in Tehran.
• Our representative will greet you and take you to Bahar Hotel to rest for the night.

• Spend this day visiting some of the best attractions of the capital of Iran, Tehran.
• Begin the day by visiting the National Museum of Tehran. This museum is the greatest museum of the history and archaeology of Iran.
• Visit the splendid Golestan Palace. This 18th- and 19th-century masterpiece of the Qajar Era is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Explore and walk through the nearby bazaar, the oldest bazaar of Tehran known as the Grand Bazaar.
• Visit the National Jewelry Museum, which holds a rare collection of world-famous stone gems and royal jewels gathered through centuries.
• Lastly, check out the Nature Bridge, which is the largest pedestrian overpass in Tehran and a contemporary architecture masterpiece.

Back to Bahar Hotel to spend the night in Tehran.

• Visit Sa'dabad Palace, a historical and cultural 20th-century palace that reflects the luxuries of the Qajar monarchy and the royal family of Pahlavi.
• See the impressive Carpet Museum, which showcases over 150 Persian carpets, each with a special history behind it.
• Make your way to the iconic symbol of Tehran, the Azadi Tower.
• Leave Tehran for the city of Shiraz by catching a direct flight. After a 1-hour flight, we will head to Beyn Ol-Harameyn Hotel and spend the night in Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.

Overnight in Shiraz.

• Visit one of the most glamorous mosques in the world, called Nasirolmolk Mosque or the Pink Mosque. This mosque is world-famous for its stained-glass windows, through which colourful shimmers of light create the perfect background for taking stunning photos.
• Stroll through the Narenjestan Garden. Then, enjoy the beauty of another famous garden of Shiraz called Eram Garden, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Explore the historical center of the city by visiting Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar.
• See the Ali bene Hamzeh Shrine, which is a unique Shia holy shrine.
• Walk through the heavenly Mausoleum of Hafez, where one of the most famous and respected Persian poets is laid to rest.

Back to Beyn Ol-Harameyn Hotel to spend the night in Shiraz.

• Leave Shiraz through a famous and historic gate called the Gate of Quran.
• Make your way to Persepolis, which is located within 53 km. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered the gem of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Persepolis was the Persian capital city during the reign of Darius the Great and his son Xerxes.
• Discover the years of history and glory of Persepolis, and head towards the Necropolis, located within 5 kilometres of Persepolis. The tombs of the Achaemenid Persian kings are impressively carved out of a rock wall, high above the ground.

Head to Yazd, a 400 km ride, to spend the night in Khan Dohed Hotel.

• Visit an ancient Zoroastrian cemetery and the uncanny Tower of Silence.
• Visit a Fire Temple. This Fire Temple holds the everlasting fire that has been burning for more than 1500 years. Next, we will visit the Jameh Mosque of Yazd, known as the congregational ancient mosque of this city.
• Walk around Fahadan Quarter, the ancient part of the city, through its unique old-styled alleys and mud-brick houses.
• Visit the Zoroastrian history and culture museum called Markar Museum.
• Visit the significant and ancient Amir Chakhmaq Complex, which is known as the symbol of the city.
• Visit Dolat Abad Garden, one of the 9 Persian Gardens inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the heart of the garden is located the tallest windward in the world.

Head back to Khan Dohed Hotel to rest and spend the night in Yazd.

• Make your way to Meybod, a 56 km ride, to explore this ancient clay city and its marvels. Narin Castle will be the first attraction that we will visit once we arrive in Meybod. This castle is known to be one of the oldest clay structures in the world.
• Visit the Pigeon Tower. This round and old clay tower functions as a pigeon house. Meybod Caravanserai will be the last attraction that we will visit in this city.
• Continue the trip to Na'in, which is located 124 km away from Meybod. Once there, we will visit the 1,000-year-old Jameh Mosque of Na'in.
• Finally, drive 70 km to Varzaneh Desert, the famous central desert of Iran, to observe the endless sky and watch the blinking stars.
• Also, check out Varzaneh Salt Lake. Spend the day doing several desert activities such as camel-riding, safari, and sandboarding.

We will spend the night in an Eco-Camp. Overnight in Varzaneh.

• Drive to Esfahan, located within 110 km of Varzaneh.
• Once in Esfahan, visit the ancient Jameh Mosque of Esfahan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds a collection of architectural patterns from different historical eras.
• Visit the Vank Cathedral located in the Armenian center of the city. The mixture of Armenian and Iranian architecture, along with the rich motifs and paintings of this cathedral, has caught the interest of many visitors.
• Continue by visiting the Music Museum to learn about several Iranian traditional music instruments.
• Finally, during sunset, visit two famous historical bridges of Esfahan: Khaju Bridge, the only tiled bridge of Esfahan, and the lively Siosepol Bridge.

Spend the night in Piroozy Hotel while in Isfahan.

• Visit the Chehel Sotun Palace, a UNESCO Heritage Site surrounded by a great and beautiful Persian garden. The walls of the palace are adorned with mirrors, different designs, and historical paintings.
• Walk to the nearby magnificent Naqsh-E Jahan Square. As the gem of Isfahan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the third-largest square in the world. We can gaze at the splendour of the square's architecture, learn about its history, and enjoy its tranquil ambience.
• Visit the Shah Mosque, a masterpiece of architecture and one of the finest examples of blue-tiled mosques.
• Discover the adjacent Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, which had been skillfully designed to mesmerize its visitors.
• Visit the imperial and unique Ali Qapu Palace before getting back to Piroozy Hotel.
• Walk through the old and world-famous Bazaar of Isfahan through Qeysarieh Gate, located on the northern side of the square.

Overnight in Esfahan.

• Hit the road to Kashan, located within 215 km.
• On our way to Kashan, we will visit Abyaneh Village, located within 80 km of Kashan. Abyaneh, one of the must-see villages of Iran, is famously called the red village for its vermilion-coloured houses.
• Leave Abyaneh for Kashan.
• Once we are in Kashan, visit the UNESCO-recognized Fin Garden, known as one of the most beautiful, special, and appreciated Persian gardens by its visitors.
• Discover one of the most visited Persian historical houses, known as Tabatabayi House.
• Finally, to cap off this tour, enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of a Persian bathhouse called Sultan Ahmad Bathhouse and discover its elements and features.
• Leave Kashan for Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) in Tehran, where the tour will end.