10-Day Iran Landmarks Tour from Shiraz to Tehran via Persepolis

• Meet your Iranian tour guide at Shiraz International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

• Step into the beautiful Eram Garden, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• Visit the Tomb of Hafez, one of Iran's most eminent poets.

Overnight stay in Shiraz.

• Rise early to observe the interplay of colours inside the famous Nasir-ol Molk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque. It features excellent tile work, stained-glass windows, and Persian handmade arts.

• Visit Naranjestan-e Qavam Edifice, the former residence of Shiraz's local governor, with its lovely yard.

• Walk through the Zandiyeh district, where the old downtown of Shiraz is still alive.

• Stroll through the traditional Vakil Bazaar and see the fortress of Karim Khan, an important 18th-century building.

• Listen to traditional Persian music and stay overnight in Shiraz.

• Make your way to the Grand Canyon of Iran, Hayghar Canyon.

Overnight stay in Shiraz.

• Embark on your journey to Yazd, a UNESCO city of Iran.

• Stop at Persepolis, the capital of Iran 2,500 years ago, known for its impressive monuments with fantastic bas-reliefs.

• Drive to Pasargadae to see the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire.

Overnight stay in Yazd.

• Visit Dowlat Abad Garden, the jewel of Islamic architecture in the heart of Yazd, with its tallest windcatcher.

• Go to Amir Chakhmaq Square to walk around its neighbourhood and visit the Zurkhaneh, which means "Strength House" and was a place where athletes traditionally worked out.

• Additionally, you can visit the henna mill.

Overnight stay in Yazd.

• Step into the Zoroastrian Fire Temple. In the Yazd Zoroastrian community of Iran, fire is the most important element in this region.

• Visit the Jame Mosque, whose tile work is unmatched.

• Walk down the Fahadan district and savour high tea at cosy rooftop cafes.

• Watch the sunset from the Tower of Silence.

Overnight stay in Yazd.

• Head towards Isfahan, a city also called "Half of the World" by Iranians.

• Saunter across Khaju Bridge and Si-o-se-pol Bridge, and enjoy musical performances by the locals.

Overnight stay in Isfahan.

In Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the second-largest square in the world, visit the following:

• Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

• Imam Mosque

• Ali Qapu Palace

• Isfahan Bazaar

Overnight stay in Isfahan.

• Depart for Kashan, a city of beautiful houses, and be amazed by Iranian architecture.

• Visit Kashan's most significant monuments: Tabatabaei House and Fin Garden.

• Stop at Sultan Mir Ahmad for a quick bath.

Overnight stay in Kashan.

• Drive to Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran.

The guided tour ends here.