Iran · Culture

5-Day Cultural Tour of Iran with Tehran, Kashan and Isfahan

5 Days Round trip from Tehran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Naghsh-e Jahan Square, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites
  • 02 See the Jameh Mosque, the biggest mosque in Iran
  • 03 Stroll through Tajrish Bazaar, a traditional market
  • 04 Visit Fin Garden, a historic garden in the heart of the desert

Come for this cultural tour of Iran's historical monuments, landmarks, and local markets. Visit Tajrish Bazaar, Imamzadeh Saleh Shrine, Fin Garden, and Matin-Abad Desert, and enjoy a drive along the ancient Silk Road for a feeling of stepping back in time. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history of faiths, empires, and the people who built these enchanting stories.

Explore Naghsh-e Jahan Square, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, including Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Imam (Shah) Mosque, Aliqapu Palace, and the bazaar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Isfahan, Kashan, Tehran, Abyaneh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tehran Palaces, Bazaars, and Night Views

  • Start your sightseeing tour by visiting Golestan Palace (Qajar's House).

  • Walk through a traditional Tehran Bazaar.

  • Continue sightseeing in the afternoon by exploring Tabiat (Nature) Bridge, a modern pedestrian bridge connecting two main central parks.

  • Proceed to Tajrish Bazaar, a traditional market, and then see the holy shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh.

  • Get a glimpse of the nightlife from Bame Tehran (Tehran Roof).

  • Return to the hotel after dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel (4-star) in Tehran

Meals included: Breakfast

2
Day 02

From Tehran to Historic Kashan

  • Drive to the historical city of Kashan, with breakfast en route.

  • Visit Abbasi House and Tabatabaei House, where you can enjoy the great Islamic-Iranian architecture.

  • Explore the Sultan Amir Ahmad traditional bathhouse after lunch.

  • Walk in Fin Garden, a beautiful garden in the heart of the desert with a great history and a key connection to the Qajar dynasty era.

  • See the Sialk ancient hills, with a history of 7,000 years.

Accommodation: Hotel (4-star) in Kashan

Meals included: Breakfast

3
Day 03

Abyaneh Village and Matin-Abad Desert

  • Drive to Abyaneh Village, an ancient village and one of the key historical places in Iran, located in the middle of the desert with clay houses and narrow alleys.

  • Rest after having lunch at a traditional local restaurant.

  • Explore Matin-Abad Desert on the way to Isfahan.

Accommodation: Hotel (4-star) in Isfahan

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

4
Day 04

UNESCO Isfahan and Its Historic Bridges

  • Explore Naghsh-e Jahan Square, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, including Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Imam (Shah) Mosque, Aliqapu Palace, and the bazaar.

  • Rest in the afternoon after lunch.

  • Visit Chehel Sotoun (40 Pillars), a pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool.

  • See the Si-o-se-Pol Bridge (the Bridge of 33 Spans), one of the 11 bridges in the city and the longest of them all, at almost 300 meters long.

  • Proceed to Khaju Bridge, believed by many to be the finest bridge, and enjoy dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel (4-star) in Isfahan

Meals included: Breakfast

5
Day 05

Jolfa, Vank Cathedral, and Return to Tehran

  • Go to the Jolfa neighbourhood, inhabited by the Armenian Christian minority of Isfahan, after breakfast.

  • Visit Vank Cathedral.

  • See the Jameh Mosque, the biggest mosque in Iran, which is 700 years old.

  • Rest after lunch.

  • Walk through the Qeysarieh Bazaar, the Isfahan Grand Bazaar.

  • Drive back to Tehran.

Meals included: Breakfast

Naghsh-e Jahan Square, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Matin-Abad Desert, Vank Cathedral

Where this trip takes you

Naghsh-e Jahan Square, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Matin-Abad Desert, Vank Cathedral

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tehran 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tehran tour, Kashan tour, Abyaneh tour, and Isfahan tour
  • All transfers by private car or van
  • All accommodations (1 night in Tehran, 1 night in Kashan, and 2 nights in Isfahan)
  • Entrance fees for the mentioned sites in the Iran cultural tour
  • Expert English-speaking Iranian tour guide
  • Accommodation: 4 nights at a 4-star hotel (twin/double)
  • Meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner, and 1 lunch
  • Transportation by private car to and from the mentioned destinations

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses

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 5 days finish where they began, in Tehran.

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