Iran Highlights Tour

Itinerary

1. Day One

   Arrival into Tehran

   • Arrive at Tehran airport and meet your guide in arrivals before transferring to your hotel. The hotel is booked from 2pm.

2. Day Two

   Tour of Tehran

   • Today we’ll take a day tour of Tehran; visiting Golestan Palace, a beautiful complex with historical architecture, and the National Museum where we can see exhibits depicting ancient art and learn more about history and culture.

   • Afterwards, we will head to the bazaar where we can get something to eat and explore the shops.

   • Overnight in Tehran.

3. Day Three

   Tehran to Kashan

   • In the morning we will take a tour of the carpet museum and Azadi Tower.

   • In the afternoon we depart for Kashan a city known for its silk and glazed earthenware tiles. Here we’ll relax and have dinner before settling down for the evening.

4. Day Four

   Kashan

   • After breakfast we take a tour of Kashan. We will visit the Fin Garden, Abbasian House, Bazaar and Soltan Hammam.

   • We will then take a walk down to the bazaar which has beautiful domed roofs before heading to the Soltan Hammam, a lovely bathhouse with stunning views from the rooftop.

   • Then, we will drive to Esfahan where we will stay for the next two nights.

5. Day Five

   Esfahan

   • Today we will have a full day tour of Esfahan, visiting Iman Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ali Qapu Palace and Imam Mosque.

   • In the evening, we’ll spend time at Sio Se Pol and Khaju Bridges before heading for dinner.

6. Day Six

   Esfahan to Yazd

   • We will start the morning with a half-day tour of Esfahan, touring Chehel Sotun palace and the UNESCO site of Jame mosque.

   • In the afternoon we will head to Yazd, said to be one of the oldest living cities in the world.

7. Day Seven

   Yazd

   • After breakfast we will take a full day tour of Yazd.

   • The city is over five thousand years old, and home to Zoroastrianism—one of the oldest organised religions. Architecturally, Yazd is unique.

   • We will see this uniqueness at the Amir Chakhmaq complex, the water museum, Jame mosque, the Old District, Dolat Abad Garden and the Zoroastrian fire temple.

8. Day Eight

   Pasargad

   • This morning we will head to the ancient ruins of Pasargad; a UNESCO site and was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great.

   • Depart for Shiraz in the afternoon.

9. Day Nine

   Ancient City of Persepolis

   • Visit the ancient city of Persepolis in the morning, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city was the capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenian era. The vast site covers over 125,000 square metres and comprises reception halls, private palaces, a royal treasury and fortifications.

   • Continue onwards to Naghsh-e-Rostam, the Achaemenid Royal Necropolis, where we can see the remains of Achaemenid palaces and edifices.

   • Return to Shiraz in the afternoon for a tour of the city.

10. Day Ten

    Shiraz

    • Complete our tour of Shiraz. We will visit the Pink Mosque, the Holy Shrine of Shah Cheragh, Karim Khan Citadel, Eram Garden and Narenjestan House.

    • Here the tour ends, departure from Shiraz, or we can help arrange a domestic flight back to Tehran.