Iran · Archaeology

13-Day Iran Sightseeing Tour from Tehran to Isfahan via Persepolis

13 Days Round trip from استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the architecture of Golestan Palace and Azadi Tower
02 Discover the Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Yazd Old City
03 Explore Naghshe Rustam, an ancient archaeological site
04 Wander through tranquil Naghshe Jahan Square
05 Visit the historical Chehelsotoun Palace
06 See Tabatabaei-ha House and Sultan Ahmed Hammam
07 Get hands-on experience in handicraft workshops

Explore Iran's Persian history and architectural heritage on a 13-day journey from Tehran to Isfahan. Visit major landmarks including Azadi Tower, Golestan Palace, Kashan's historical houses and Fin Garden, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple and old city of Yazd, Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Naghshe Rustam. Continue through Shiraz and discover Isfahan's Naghshe Jahan Square, Chehelsotoun Palace, historic bridges, and handicraft traditions.

After breakfast, visit Persepolis, an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English, Persian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tehran

Arrive in Tehran and transfer to your hotel.

Day 02

Tehran Palaces and Landmarks Tour

Enjoy a full-day Tehran tour and visit Niavaran Palace, Saad Abad Palaces, Milad Tower, Azadi Tower, and Tabiat Bridge.

Day 03

Golestan Palace and Drive to Kashan

Visit Golestan Palace, the National Museum of Iran, and Khomeini's Tomb.
In the evening, drive towards Kashan, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

Day 04

Kashan Historical Houses and Fin Garden

Explore Tabatabaei-ha House, Sultan Ahmed Hammam, Kashan Bazaar, and Fin Garden on a full-day tour.

Day 05

Naein and Meybod on the Way to Yazd

Admire the beauty of Jame Mosque of Naein.
Continue the tour to Safavi Caravansarai, Narin Castle, and the Pigeon Tower of Meybod.

Day 06

Yazd Zoroastrian Heritage and Old City

Start your day by visiting the Zoroastrian Silence Tower, Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and Dowlat-Abad Garden.
Walk through the old area of Yazd and visit Jame Mosque and the Amir-Chakhmagh Edifice.

Day 07

Ancient Cypress and Pasargadae

Start your day by exploring the 4,500-year-old Cypress tree.
Conclude the tour with a visit to Pasargadae, the ancient city of Cyrus.

Day 08

Shiraz Gardens, Monuments, and Bazaar

After breakfast, visit Eram Garden, a historical Persian garden, and Hafez Tomb.
Explore Quran Gate from the Buyid Dynasty and Vakil Mosque.
Wander through the Shiraz Bazaar, a trade hub for merchants selling spices, rugs, handmade copper pieces, antiques, Persian sweets, and much more.

Day 09

Shiraz Mosques, Citadel, and Leisure Time

Admire the beauty of the art in Nasirolmolk Mosque.
Visit Narenjestane Ghavam House, a traditional and historical house and garden in Shiraz, and Karimkhan Citadel of the Zand Dynasty.
Enjoy free time for shopping or relaxing at your accommodation.

Day 10

Persepolis and Naghshe Rustam en Route to Isfahan

After breakfast, visit Persepolis, an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran.
Conclude the day by visiting Naghshe Rustam, an ancient archaeological site and necropolis.

Day 11

Isfahan Palaces, Mosques, and Grand Bazaar

After breakfast, visit Naghshe Jahan Square, Abbasi Jame Mosque, and Sheykh Jame Mosque.
Have lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Visit Aalighapou Palace and Chehelsotoun Palace.
Conclude the day by wandering through Isfahan Grand Bazaar and indulging in handicraft workshops.

Day 12

Isfahan Cathedral, Bridges, and Chaharbagh

Visit Antique Jame Mosque, Vank Cathedral, and the Armenian District.
Browse through Khajou Bridge and Si-o-Se Pol Bridge.
Walk along the beautiful Chaharbagh Abbasi Pedestrian Street and shop during your leisure time.

Day 13

Natanz, Abyaneh, and Transfer to IKA Airport

After breakfast, go on a journey to discover the 800-year-old Plantain tree of Natanz.
Visit Abdulsamad's Tomb.
Before departure, gain insight into Abyaneh Village.

Where this trip takes you

Persepolis, Naghshe Rustam, Naghshe Jahan Square, Azadi Tower

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran 10 cities · 13 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Visa reference code (invitation by an Iranian agency - free of charge)
Travel permissions for the guide and driver (free of charge)
English-speaking tour guide accompanying the group on all days, including all expenses (meals, accommodation, etc.)
13 nights' stay at a 3-star hotel (double/twin room), including breakfast
Private touristic van for up to 8 persons, including all expenses such as fuel, taxes, and tolls
1 bottle of water per day per person in the car

What's Not Included

Visa cost (on arrival or at the embassy)
International flight tickets (one-way / round trip)
Any domestic flights
Travel insurance
Entrance tickets
Guide/translator in other languages
Tip for the tour guide
Tips for drivers, servants, waiters, bellboys, etc.
Guests' meal costs
Personal shopping
Any airline issues, faults, or penalties
Luggage overload/overweight at the airport
Any fine/payment for luggage lost/missing by the passenger or airline
Extra orders for hotel breakfast and minibar
Extra bed in the room
Extra hotel services such as laundry
SIM card
Debit card
Shopping tax

What to bring

Cash (a minimum of 3000 USD is good for meals, shopping, and extra services if you want them)
Scarf, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and long skirt for ladies
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Cap
Comfortable shoes / sandals
Printed visa paper (with an extra copy)

Know before you go

Best travel time: mid-March to early June, or mid-September to late December.
This schedule is just an offer and may change slightly depending on flight times or room availability in hotels.
According to the rules, you must be at the airport 3 hours before an international flight and 1 hour before a domestic flight.
To book hotels and flights, we need passport scans of passengers (main page and visa page).
All hotels' check-in times are after 14:00, and check-out time is before 12:00.
Traditional hotels with the same package size are available to book upon guests' request in advance.
Rooms are all double/twin beds.
Infant (1-8 years old) means you ask for an extra bed at the hotel. Otherwise, it is considered an adult.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or if you are vegetarian/vegan.
1 or 2 days before, we should know the schedule for the following day if you would like to change the visits.
All timetables are in local time (Tehran: +03:30). Please set your watch with the tour guide.
Visiting the bazaar on Fridays is impossible.
Hotel management is responsible for hotel services. The tour organizer is not responsible for possible changes to hotel services.
All passengers are responsible for their personal belongings.
Ladies must wear a Hijab. Also, men are not allowed to wear tops and shorts in public.