Iran · Culture

15-Day Cultural Tour of Iran from Tehran to Shiraz with Mesr Desert

15 Days Round trip from Tehran Easy pace
Imam Mosque

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore a wide range of Iranian cities from Tehran to Shiraz over 15 days
  • 02 Experience the Mesr Desert with camel riding and sand dune walking
  • 03 Visit major cultural landmarks including Golestan Palace, Imam Square, and Persepolis
  • 04 Discover Yazd's historic highlights such as the Fire Temple, Silence Tower, and Old District
  • 05 See traditional villages, oasis scenery, palm tree gardens, and water springs

Explore a wide range of Iranian cities from Tehran to Shiraz on this 15-day journey, offering an extensive look at the country's life, culture, and historic landmarks. The tour covers many of Iran's most popular attractions, including Milad Tower, Golestan Palace, Fin Garden, Imam Square, the Mesr Desert, Silence Tower, Fire Temple, Water Museum, Dolat Abad Garden, Jame Mosque, the Old District, Persepolis, and Pasargadae. Along the way, experience city tours, desert landscapes, traditional villages, and remarkable architectural heritage across the country.

Explore a wide range of Iranian cities from Tehran to Shiraz on this 15-day journey, offering an extensive look at the country's life, culture, and historic landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Kerman, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Nain, Abyaneh, Mahan
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tehran and City Tour

  • Transfer from the airport to Tehran.

  • Check in at the hotel.

  • Enjoy a city tour.

2
Day 02

Tehran City Highlights

  • Visit:

    • Milad Tower

    • Golestan Palace

    • The bazaar

    • National Museum

    • Royal Jewellery Museum

    • Darband Resort

    • Carpet Museum

3
Day 03

Journey from Tehran to Kashan

  • Today's visit includes:

    • Fin Garden

    • Tabātabāei House

    • Borujerdi House

    • Bazaar

    • Sultan Ahmed Hammam

4
Day 04

Kashan, Abyaneh, and Isfahan

  • Visit the following places:

    • Imam Square

    • Ali Qapu Palace

    • Imam Mosque

    • Lotfollah Mosque

5
Day 05

Isfahan City Tour

  • Siose Pol Bridge

  • Khaju Bridge

  • Vank Church

  • Jame Mosque

  • Chehel Sotun Palace

6
Day 06

Leisure Day in Isfahan

  • Today is a leisure day that can be used to visit the places that were missed, or simply to take the day off.

7
Day 07

Isfahan, Nain, and Mesr Desert

In Nain, visit:

  • Jame Mosque

  • Loom Workshop

In the desert, enjoy:

  • Camel riding

  • Sand dune walking

  • Palm tree gardens

  • Oasis

  • Water spring

8
Day 08

Mesr, Garmeh, Kharanagh, and Yazd

Attractions covered in Yazd:

  • Silence Tower

  • Fire Temple

  • Water Museum

  • Dolat Abad Garden

  • Jame Mosque

  • Old District

  • Amir Chakhmaq Square

9
Day 09

Yazd City Tour

  • Continue with the city tour.

10
Day 10

Yazd, Zein o Din Caravansary, Meimand, and Kerman

Attractions covered in Kerman:

  • Ganjali Khan Complex

  • Jabalie Dome

  • Kaluts

11
Day 11

Kerman City Tour

  • Rayen Citadel

  • Nematollah Shrine

  • Meimand Mountainous Village

12
Day 12

Kerman, Mahan, Rayen, and Kalut

  • Continue the Kalut city tour.

13
Day 13

Kalut, Neiriz, Sarvestan, and Shiraz

In Shiraz, we visit:

  • Sarvestan Palace

  • Neiriz Jame Mosque

  • Pasargadae

  • Persepolis

  • Shah Cheragh Shrine

  • Karim Khan Citadel

  • Eram Mosque

  • Pink Mosque

  • Hafez Tomb

  • Ghavam

  • Narenjestan House

14
Day 14

Shiraz City Tour

  • Continue with the city tour of Shiraz.

15
Day 15

Persepolis, Necropolis, and Departure from Shiraz

  • Visit Persepolis and Necropolis.

  • Transfer to Shiraz Airport for departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tehran 11 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour guide services and driver

  • Visa authentication code

  • 14 nights' accommodation

  • All land transportation

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Tips

  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • Accommodation in the desert would be camping or in a villager's home.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 15 days finish where they began, in Tehran.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $25.00 — $100.00
Double Sharing $25.00 — $50.00

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