Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Day Iran Highlights Tour from Kashan to Shiraz

8 Days Round trip from Kashan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore historical Persian gardens and house museums in Kashan
02 Discover the UNESCO-listed Imam Square and Persian architectural masterpieces in Isfahan
03 Visit Yazd's Zoroastrian landmarks, including the Silence Tower and Fire Temple
04 See the ancient sites of Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Necropolis on the way to Shiraz

Travel around Iran's must-visit tourist attractions and learn more about the Middle Eastern country's culture and heritage on this 8-day journey through Kashan, Abyaneh, Isfahan, Naein, Meybod, Yazd, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Shiraz, and Tehran. Explore historical Persian gardens, house museums, mosques, palaces, bridges, shrines, and ancient archaeological sites, including several UNESCO World Heritage landmarks. From the architecture of Isfahan and the old district of Yazd to the ceremonial capital of Persepolis and the tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, this trip showcases some of the best of Iran.

From the architecture of Isfahan and the old district of Yazd to the ceremonial capital of Persepolis and the tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, this trip showcases some of the best of Iran.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Meybod, Nain, Abyaneh

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kashan and City Tour

Transfer from the airport to Kashan.
Check in at the hotel.
Enjoy a city tour of Kashan.

Day 02

Kashan, Abyaneh, and Onward to Isfahan

Visit the following places:
- Fin Garden - a historical Persian garden.
- Tabatabaeiha House - a historic house museum in Kashan.
- Borujerdiha House - a historic house museum built in 1857.
- Local Bazar - a historical market located in Isfahan.
- Sultan Ahmad Hammam - a traditional Iranian public bathhouse.

Day 03

Explore the Highlights of Isfahan

Explore the following places in Isfahan:
- Imam Square - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Ali Qapu Palace - an imperial palace in Isfahan.
- Imam Mosque - one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture.
- Lotfollah Mosque - one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture.
- Siose Pol Bridge - the largest of the eleven historical bridges.
- Khaju Bridge - one of the historic bridges.
- Vank Churck - also known as the Church of the Saintly Sisters.
- Jame Mosque - the grand congregational mosque of Isfahan city.
- Chehel Sotun Palace - a Persian pavilion in the middle of a park.

Day 04

Continue Your Isfahan City Tour

Visit all the places that could not be covered on Day 3.

Day 05

From Isfahan to Naein, Meybod, and Yazd

In Naein and Meybod:
- Jame Mosque - one of the oldest mosques in Iran.
- Loom Workshop - an exhibition and craft shop.
- Pigeon Tower - a historical landmark.
- Ice House - an ancient type of ice house.
- Narin Castle - a mud-brick fort or castle in the town of Meybod.
- Abbasi Caravansary - a historical landmark.

Day 06

Discover the Heritage of Yazd

Visit the following places:
- Silence Tower - a circular, raised structure built by Zoroastrians.
- Fire Temple - a columned Zoroastrian temple with a constant altar fire.
- Water Museum - displays the tools and techniques used for creating underground waterways.
- Dolat Abad Garden - includes the country's tallest windcatcher, orchards, and fountains.
- Jame Mosque - depicted on the obverse of the Iranian 200 rials banknote.
- Old District - an important centre of Persian architecture.

Day 07

Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Arrival in Shiraz

In Shiraz:
- Pasargade - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Persepolis - was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
- Necropolis - an ancient necropolis.
- Shah Cheragh Shrine - a Shia Muslim mosque.
- Karim Khan Citadel - a citadel built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty.
- Eram Mosque - a historic Persian garden in Shiraz.
- Pink Mosque - a traditional mosque in Shiraz.
- Hafez Tomb - two memorial structures erected on the northern edge of Shiraz.
- Ghavam Narenjestan House - a traditional and historical house in Shiraz.