Iran · Culture

8-Day Iran Highlights Tour through Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz and Isfahan

8 Days Round trip from Tehran Province Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Jewelry Museum in the Islamic Republic of Iran
  • 02 Explore the historic Niavaran Palace complex in Shemiran
  • 03 Discover the Sa'dabad Palace built by the Qajar and Pahlavi
  • 04 See a variety of Persian carpets from all over Iran at the Carpet Museum

Learn about Iranian culture and history on this 8-day tour through Tehran, Qom, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Kashan. Visit famous sites such as Jamkaran and Masomeh Shrine, the Jewelry Museum, Niavaran Palace, Saad Abad Palace, the Silent Tower, the Carpet Museum, Persepolis, and Pasargadae. The journey also includes iconic mosques, palaces, gardens, bridges, and traditional houses across some of Iran's most celebrated destinations.

Learn about Iranian culture and history on this 8-day tour through Tehran, Qom, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Kashan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Shiraz, Qom, Tehran, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae
Languages English, Persian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at IKIA and Qom Highlights

  • 5 a.m. - Arrive at IKIA.

  • 7 a.m. - Have breakfast.

  • 10 a.m. - Visit Jamkaran and Masomeh Shrine.

  • 1 p.m. - Have lunch.

  • 3:30 p.m. - Visit the Jewelry Museum.

  • 6 p.m. - Explore Azadi Tower.

  • 7:30 p.m. - Have dinner.

2
Day 02

Tehran Palaces and Overnight Train to Yazd

  • 9:30 a.m. - Visit Saad Abad Palace.

  • 11 a.m. - Visit Niavaran Palace.

  • 1 p.m. - Have lunch.

  • 3 p.m. - Visit the Carpet Museum.

  • 4:30 p.m. - Visit the National Museum.

  • 6:30 p.m. - Have dinner.

  • 9 p.m. - Leave Tehran for Yazd by train.

3
Day 03

Yazd, Kharanaq, and Chak Chak

  • 5:30 a.m. - Arrive in Yazd.

  • 7 a.m. - Visit Kharanaq.

  • 9 a.m. - Explore Chak Chak.

  • 11:30 a.m. - Have lunch.

  • 1:30 p.m. - Take a short rest at the hotel.

  • 4 p.m. - Visit the Silent Tower.

  • 6 p.m. - Go to Dowlat Garden.

  • 8 p.m. - Have dinner.

4
Day 04

Drive to Shiraz via Persepolis

  • 9 a.m. - Drive to Shiraz.

  • 1:30 p.m. - Have lunch.

  • 2:30 p.m. - Visit Persepolis.

  • 6 p.m. - Arrive in Shiraz and visit the Qoran Gate.

  • 7:30 p.m. - Have dinner.

5
Day 05

Shiraz Mosques, Bazaar, and Garden

  • 8 a.m. - Explore Nasir-ul-Mulk Mosque.

  • 10:30 a.m. - Visit the Bazaar.

  • 1 p.m. - Have lunch.

  • 3 p.m. - Go to Eram Garden.

  • 5 p.m. - Visit Hafezieh Tomb.

  • 7 p.m. - Have dinner.

6
Day 06

Shiraz to Isfahan via Pasargadae

  • 8 a.m. - Drive to Isfahan.

  • 11 a.m. - Visit Pasargadae.

  • 1 p.m. - Have lunch.

  • 4 p.m. - Arrive in Isfahan and visit the 33Pol Bridge.

  • 5:30 p.m. - Visit Khajou Bridge.

  • 7 p.m. - Have dinner.

7
Day 07

Isfahan Mosques, Palaces, and Bazaar

  • 9 a.m. - Visit the Jame Mosque.

  • 10 a.m. - Explore Chehel Sotoun Palace.

  • 11:30 a.m. - Visit Ali Qapou Palace.

  • 1 p.m. - Have lunch.

  • 2:30 p.m. - Visit the Imam Mosque.

  • 4 p.m. - Go to Sheykh Lotf Allah Mosque.

  • 5 p.m. - Visit the Bazaar.

  • 8 p.m. - Have dinner.

8
Day 08

Kashan Gardens and Traditional Houses

  • 8 a.m. - Drive to Kashan.

  • 10:30 a.m. - Visit Fin Garden.

  • 12 a.m. - Explore the Boroujerdi Traditional House.

  • 1 p.m. - Have lunch.

  • 2 p.m. - Visit the Ameriha Traditional House.

  • 3 p.m. - Transfer to IKIA.

Persepolis, Pasargadae, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Azadi Tower

Where this trip takes you

Persepolis, Pasargadae, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Azadi Tower

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tehran Province 8 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • 3* / 4* hotels

  • Entrance fees

  • Tourist middle bus

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (FB)

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips & gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tehran Province, Qom Road, IKIA, Iran
Tour start
Tehran Province, Qom، استان تهران Tehran، Road, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Tehran Province.

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