Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Tehran

   • 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) and later visit the Grand Bazaar, National Museum, Gate of National Garden and Carpet Museum. 
   • In the end, visit Azadi Tower (exterior view). 

   Overnight stay in Tehran. 

2. Day 2: Qeshm Island

   • Take a flight to Qeshm Island in the morning. Then, head to Hormoz Island, have lunch and go to 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.

3. Day 3: Spend a Day Touring Qeshm

   • Start the Qeshm city tour and pay a visit to its Mangrove Forest (known as the Sea Forest) and enjoy boat riding among the floating forest, watching unique flora and fauna. 
   • Visit Naz Island, where you can enjoy doing recreational activities. 
   • Then, go to visit the Valley of Stars and Chahkooh Canyon, as both are the 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. Also, you can watch dolphins, sea turtles and deer around and go shopping for handicrafts at the local markets. 
   • Go back to Qeshm and stay overnight in the hotel in Qeshm.

4. Day 4: Bandar Abbas - Shiraz

   • 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 in a hotel in Shiraz.

5. Day 5: Shiraz Tour

   • Start exploring Shiraz, the city of roses and nightingales. In the morning, visit:
     • Nasirolmolk Mosque (known as Pink Mosque by tourists as 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 pay a visit to the Tomb of Hafez to experience the atmosphere of Shiraz at night. 

   Overnight stay at the hotel in Shiraz.

6. Day 6: Isfahan

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

   Overnight stay in Isfahan.

7. Day 7: Isfahan City Tour

   • Start the Isfahan city tour by visiting Naqshe Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site), including Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Royal Mosque and Ali Qapoo Palace, watching the masterpiece of Islamic architecture built in the Safavid dynasty. 
   • Visit the Grand Bazaar in the afternoon, which is known as one of the oldest bazaars in middle-east, decorated with amazing tile work.
   • Later, walk along Khajoo and Siosepol historical bridges. 

   Overnight stay in Isfahan. 

8. Day 8: Explore the Highlights of Isfahan

   • Explore the city deeper and pay a visit to 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 enjoy 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 (Safavid ceremonial palace with magnificent architecture and stunning wall paintings). 

   Overnight stay at a hotel in Isfahan.

9. Day 9: Departure

   • Head to IKI Airport. En route, visit Abyaneh, which is known as the red village.
   • Walk in the old lanes and learn about the customs and lifestyle that 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.