9-Day Iran Winter Tour from Tehran with Qeshm, Hormuz and Isfahan

• Meet the tour representative upon your arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel, and get ready for an excursion during the day.
• Start the Tehran city tour by visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), then continue to the Grand Bazaar, National Museum, Gate of National Garden, and Carpet Museum.
• At the end of the tour, visit Azadi Tower for an exterior view.

Overnight stay in Tehran.

• Take a flight to Qeshm Island in the morning. Then head to Hormuz Island, have lunch, and visit the island's attractions, such as:
• • Salt Goddess (a huge salt crystal in wonderful shapes and different colours),
  • Rainbow Valley (an amazing place where you can walk through colourful sand hills),
  • Valley of the Statues (remnants of a severely eroded land with wonderful shapes created by the power of nature), and
  • Red Soil Mine.

Overnight stay in Qeshm.

• Start the Qeshm city tour with a visit to its Mangrove Forest, known as the Sea Forest, and enjoy a boat ride among the floating forest while watching its unique flora and fauna.
• Visit Naz Island, where you can enjoy recreational activities.
• Then go to the Valley of Stars and Chahkooh Canyon, both of which are highlights of Qeshm Geo-Park, the only geo-park in the Middle East.
• Head to Hengam Island in the afternoon and enjoy its unique nature. You can also watch dolphins, sea turtles, and deer, and go shopping for handicrafts at the local markets.
• Go back to Qeshm and stay overnight at the hotel in Qeshm.

• Take a ferry to Bandar Abbas early in the morning. Then drive about 7 hours to Shiraz and visit the attractions along the route.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Shiraz.

• Start exploring Shiraz, the city of roses and nightingales. In the morning, visit:
• • Nasirolmolk Mosque, known as the Pink Mosque by tourists because it is decorated with pink tiles,
  • Narenjestan-e-Ghavam Museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site),
  • Vakil Complex (Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar), and
  • Karim Khan Citadel (exterior view), which reflects the majesty of Zandiyeh art and architecture.
• Pay a visit to Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the nine Persian Gardens) in the afternoon.
• Later, visit the Tomb of Hafez to experience the atmosphere of Shiraz at night.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

• Head to Isfahan, and en route, visit Persepolis and Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Sites). These sites narrate the majesty of the Persian emperor and the history of Great Persia.

Overnight stay in Isfahan.

• Start the Isfahan city tour by visiting Naqshe Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site), including Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Royal Mosque, and Ali Qapoo Palace, and admire the masterpieces of Islamic architecture built during the Safavid dynasty.
• Visit the Grand Bazaar in the afternoon, known as one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and decorated with amazing tile work.
• Later, walk along the historic Khajoo and Siosepol bridges.

Overnight stay in Isfahan.

• Explore the city more deeply and visit the Armenian zone (Jolfa), walking through the neighbourhood, spending time in a café, and enjoying western music.
• Visit the Vank Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and admire its golden tile work and impressive paintings.
• Continue the excursion by visiting the Music Museum to learn about Persian musical instruments and, in the end, watch Persian live music.
• Later, head to Atiqe Jameh Mosque and Chehel Sotoon Palace, a Safavid ceremonial palace with magnificent architecture and stunning wall paintings.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Isfahan.

• Head to IKI Airport. En route, visit Abyaneh, which is known as the red village.
• Walk through the old lanes and learn about the customs and lifestyle that have remained from ages ago.
• Later, drive to Kashan and visit Broujerdi House and Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site and Persian Garden).
• Departure from Iran.