Itinerary

1. Day 1: Shiraz

   • Welcoming by the guide and driving to the hotel to check in. After resting and eating breakfast, the excursion will start.
   • On this day, to know the city of Poem, Flowers and Birds (Shiraz), we'll visit the city
   • Since you were tired from the flight the night before and had a heavy day today, we consider this evening for rest and free time.
   • Visits: Carimkhan Citadel, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and Vakil Hammam, Eram Garden, Sa`di's Tomb, Shahcheragh holy shrine
   • Stay in Shiraz

2. Day 2: Shiraz

   • Today is the day to visit the colours of art and nature. We'll start from the Pink Mosque, and after about two hours of exploring the city, we'll go to Fiouz-Abad, the first capital of the Sassanid dynasty. Also, depending on the season, we can go to the Pink Lake.
   • In the city, we'll visit Hafez's Tomb and bless him to make our day romantic.
   • Visits: Pink Mosque, Narenjestan Ghavam, Ardeshir Palace, Pink Lake, Hafez Tomb.
   • Stay in Shiraz.

3. Day 3: Yazd

   • On this day, we will learn the history of the Persian Empire, starting with Pasargad, Persepolis, and Naghshe Rustam.
   • We'll visit them on the way from Shiraz to Yazd. Depending on the working time and sunset, you might have the chance to visit a 4,500-year-old Cypress tree of Zoroastrians.
   • Visits: Pasargad, Persepolis, Naghshe Rustam.
   • Stay in Yazd.

4. Day 4: Yazd

   • In Yazd, you'll visit the coexistence of Muslims and Zoroastrians in the same city.
   • Yazd is the city of sweets. Do not miss their taste.
   • Your visit will be in Yazd for a full day, including Silence Tower, Zoroastrians Fire Temple and Cultural Gallery, Doloat-Abad Garden, Amirchakhmagh Square, Walking in the Old City of Yazd and visiting Jame Mosque.
   • The water museum is highly recommended, too.

5. Day 5: Isfahan

   • Leave Yazd for Isfahan, but on the way, you'll visit two of Iran's most beautiful desert cities, Meybod and Naein. After these visits, you'll head to Isfahan.
   • Visits in Meybod: Pigeon Tower, Narin Castle, Safavi Caravansarai & Zilou Workshop.
   • Visits in Naein: Aba-Bafi workshop, Antique Jame Mosque
   • Stay in Isfahan.

6. Day 6: Isfahan

   • I do not spoil the story of Isfahan. Just know you'll visit the jewel of Iran, the city of architecture, art, handicrafts and food.
   • Isfahan is known as the world's creative city of handicrafts.
   • Today is one of the most physically demanding days of your tour because 90% of you will be on foot.
   • Visits: Naghshe Jahan Square, Abbasi Jame Mosque, Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque, Aalighapou Edifice, Chehelsotoun Palace.
   • The sunset will be spent in a rooftop cafe with a great square view.
   • Stay in Isfahan.

7. Day 7: Isfahan

   • Start with Antique Jame Mosque of Isfahan, It's the museum of architecture, calligraphy and stories.
   • The other visits are Vank Cathedral, Armenian District (New Julfa), and 33-Pol Bridge.
   • Do not miss Armenian coffee in this area with Gata, which is the Armenian bread/cookie.
   • Stay in Isfahan.

8. Day 8: Isfahan

   • This is the last day in Isfahan, the best time for shopping in the city of handicrafts. The guide will show you some reliable and certified (License from Heritage and Handicraft organization) shops and workshops.
   • Visits: Khadjou Bridge, Music Museum, including a live concert, Persian Bathhouse to taste Iranian culture, and Walking in Chaharbagh Abbasi Pedestrian Street.
   • Tonight, we need to repack our baggage.

9. Day 9: Kashan

   • Leave Isfahan to Kashan, but on the way, we have 2 beautiful places to see.
   • First, after about a 1.5-hour drive from Isfahan, we'll arrive in Natanz. It's a city that looks like a huge garden and has cool weather.
   • Visits: Jame Mosque and Sheykh Samad's Tomb next to an 800-year-old plantain tree, Traditional ceramic workshops, Chartaghi (Sassanian Fire temple)
   • Then Move to Abyeneh to visit the reddish ruby of Karkas Mountian. You'll spend 1-2 hours in the village then move to Kashan. Maybe We'll visit Kashan's Bazaar in the afternoon.
   • Stay in Kashan.

10. Day 10: Kashan

    • Full day visit in Kashan and learn about how people survived in the desert.
    • Visits: Tabatabaei-ha house, Boroujerdi-Ha house, Sultan Ahmed Hammam, Fin Garden, Kashan Bazaar, Agha Bozorg Madrasa, Puppet & Toys Museum.
    • Stay in Kashan.

11. Day 11: Tehran

    • Leave Kashan for Tehran. It'll take about 2.5-3 hours to arrive at the beginning of Tehran. We're going directly to visit Gulistan Palace and the Ancient Iran Museum. Tehran's traffic is too much, so we must manage our time for today's visits.
    • Visits: Imam Khomeini's Tomb, Golistan Palace, Ancient Iran Museum, Azadi Tower/Square
    • Stay in Tehran.

12. Day 12: Tehran

    • Today, we'll Visit the Saad Abad Palaces Complex and the house of the last king of Iran in Niavaran Palace in the north of Tehran.
    • Visits: Saad Abad Palace (Mellat, Green Omidvar Brothers), Niavaran Palace, Carpet Museum, Milad Tower
    • Stay in Tehran or Move to the airport for the return flight to your country.

13. Day 13: Departure

    • Check out and leave Tehran for the IKA for the return flight.