Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Day Iran Heritage Tour from Tehran to Isfahan via Shiraz and Yazd

8 Days Round trip from Тегеран Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Golestan Palace and Shah Square
  • 02 Explore the Grand Bazaar and other traditional oriental bazaars
  • 03 Discover Persian gardens, ancient mosques, and the tomb of Hafez
  • 04 Enjoy a concert on traditional musical instruments
  • 05 Learn about Iranian culture and history through museums and Islamic complexes
  • 06 See the Varzane desert and the high-altitude village of Abinak

Visit the heritage of one of the most ancient civilizations in the world on this journey through Persia. Over a week, you will explore 7 cities of Iran and the Varzane desert, discover UNESCO heritage sites, walk through traditional bazaars, and look into some of the most luxurious mosques in the country. Along the way, you will taste local cuisine, learn tea traditions, and uncover the secrets of legendary Iranian carpets.

Over a week, you will explore 7 cities of Iran and the Varzane desert, discover UNESCO heritage sites, walk through traditional bazaars, and look into some of the most luxurious mosques in the country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Varzaneh
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tehran

We recommend arriving on 02.07.2023 after 15:00. Overnight at the hotel in Tehran, included in the price. Accommodation: hotel.

2
Day 02

Tehran's Palaces, Bazaar, and Museum

We will visit the famous Golestan Palace, or the Palace of Roses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Bazaar, the center of oriental life, the National Museum of Iran, and the main symbol of Iran - the Azadi Tower. In the evening, take a flight to Shiraz, included in the price. Accommodation: hotel.

3
Day 03

Shiraz's Mosques, Gardens, and Bazaar

Visit the oldest mosque of Shiraz, Persian gardens, the mosque of Ali Ibn Khamze Holli, built in pre-Seljuk times, the luxurious tomb of the Persian poet Hafez, and the ancient Vakil caravanserai, where one of the oldest oriental bazaars is now located. Accommodation: hotel.

4
Day 04

Journey to Yazd via Village and Desert

Transfer to Yazd. On the way, we stop at an authentic Iranian village, which was once famous for kidnapping girls, and the famous Varzane desert. The dunes glowing in the rays of the sunset are an unforgettable sight. Accommodation: hotel.

5
Day 05

Yazd's Zoroastrian Heritage

Visit the Tower of Silence, or Dahma, used in the Zoroastrian religious tradition. See a temple that houses the sacred fire. Douletab Garden is one of the most famous Persian gardens. Visit the Cathedral Mosque. Accommodation: hotel.

6
Day 06

Transfer to Isfahan with Historic Stops

Transfer to Isfahan. Visit a pigeon tower, where we learn its unexpected practical purpose, ice houses, Narin Castle, and the Isfahan cathedral mosque. Accommodation: hotel.

7
Day 07

Isfahan's UNESCO Square and Mosques

Shah Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Lutfulla Mosque, the Shah Mosque, the palace - residence of the Persian rulers, attend a concert on traditional musical instruments, and see the Cathedral of the Holy Christ. Accommodation: hotel.

8
Day 08

Return to Tehran via Abinak and Kashan

Transfer to Tehran. On the way, we stop at the authentic high-altitude village of Abinak at the foot of Karkaz. Visit the Baths of Sultan Amir, a luxurious house - the Tabatai Museum illustrating the traditional lifestyle of an Iranian family, and Agha Bozorg, the best Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best in the world. Accommodation: hotel.

Golestan Palace, Shah Square, Varzane desert, Tomb of Hafez

Where this trip takes you

Golestan Palace, Shah Square, Varzane desert, Tomb of Hafez

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Тегеран 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Domestic flight Tehran-Shiraz
  • Hotels under the program, 4- and 5-star (double accommodation)
  • All transfers according to the route on a comfortable bus or minivan with air conditioning and an experienced driver, depending on the number of participants
  • Breakfasts
  • Drinking bottled water throughout the tour
  • Transfer from the airport
  • Russian-speaking guides
  • All entrance fees and permits
  • Assistance in filling out the application form on the website of the Iranian Foreign Ministry

What's Not Included

  • International air travel to and from Iran
  • Visa on arrival (issued at the airport, costs 70-80 euros when filling out a special form on the website of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Russian citizens). It is also possible to obtain a visa in advance at the Consulate of Iran
  • International health insurance
  • Lunches and dinners (about $250)
  • Personal spending
  • Any deviation from the program
  • Tipping the team

Know before you go

  • For going to Iran, you need a visa and an invitation for a visa.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tehran, Тегеран, Иран
Tour start
Тегеран, Иран
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Тегеран.

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