Combination of Culture and Nature in wonderful Persia

Karun River

Mausoleum of Hafez

Chogha Khor Lagoon

Golestan Palace

Borujerdi House

Bishapur

Overview

This 14 day trip , will let you visit Iran in another way. You will experience a cultural trip while you can enjoy visiting some breathtaking natural attractions of Iran. Tehran as the capital city of Iran will show you an amazing cultural mixture. Isfahan and Kashan with their unbelievable artistic sites are other destinations. You will enjoy trekking in nature in Borujen and Izeh where you can find out how the heaven is. You will follow the plan to Ahvaz and two important ancient cities of Susa and Shushtar which will absolutely capture your eyes by seeing the fantastic Persian’s powerful hydraulic structures. There is no doubt you will walk through history and watch the grandeur of Persians by visiting Shiraz and Persepolis. Besides, you won’t miss walking through the historical city of Yazd which will make your trip a memorable one.

Details

Arrival City: Tehran

Theme: Cultural Tours

Departure City: Tehran

Duration: 14 Days

Cities: Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd, Kashan, Shiraz, Ahvaz, Borujen, Nain, Shushtar, Shush

Highlights

.Enjoying the spectacular nature of Dasht e Susan

Walking in UNESCO World Heritage site of Chogha Zanbil.

To be astonished by the wonderful architecture of Vakil Mosque.

Strolling around Naghsh-e Jahan Square while amazing by the unique Iranian architecture.

Walking through a historical area of Fahadan in Yazd,watching its adorable wind catchers.

Visiting Chogha khor Lagoon with its picturesque landscape.

Related Attractions

National Jewelry Museum in Tehran

National Museum of Iran in Tehran

Grand Bazaar in Tehran

Carpet Museum of Iran in Tehran

Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan

Si-o-se Pol (Allahverdi Khan Bridge) in Isfahan

Qeysarie Bazaar in Isfahan

Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan

Khaju Bridge in Isfahan

Vank Cathedral in Isfahan

Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan- The Persian Gardens

Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd

Zoroastrian Towers of Silence in Yazd

Amir Chakhmaq Square in Yazd

Fahadan Neighborhood in Yazd

Borujerdiha House in Kashan

Fin Garden in Kashan

Eram Garden in Shiraz- The Persian Gardens

Nasir-ol-molk Mosque in Shiraz

Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz

Arg of Karim Khan in Shiraz

Tomb of Saadi in Shiraz

Jameh Mosque in Nain

Persepolis

Pasargadae

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in Shushtar

Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat

Map

Combination of Culture and Nature in wonderful Persia

Itinerary

DAY 1: Tehran

Welcome to Tehran. Our leader will come to IKA Airport and welcome you. After a short rest at your hotel, the central city sightseeing will be started. Your first visit is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the royal complex of Golestan Palace. Then, you visit Iran National Museum where you can see some ancient objects of Persia. The next ones are Royal Crown Jewel Museum and Carpet Museum. Finally, to make it more enjoyable, we spend some time shopping in Tehran Grand Bazar.

DAY 2: Tehran to Kashan and Isfahan

Today, you drive to Isfahan. On the way there is a tiny historical town famous for its rose gardens, Kashan. You will visit Fin Garden, a complete example of a Persian Garden and then Boroujerdiha Historical House which is a good example of Irani architecture in the past century. Drive to Isfahan and in the evening you will enjoy walking on two important historical bridges, Si o se Pol and Khaju Bridge.

DAY 3: Isfahan Full Day

Today, you will discover the city of art and architecture. You start the day by going to Naghshe Jahan Square (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the largest historic square in the world in which 4 important monuments surround it. The first one is Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque) with its stunning architecture and charming blue dome. The next is Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque which attracts you due to its gentle interior designing. Ali Qapu Palace which was the tallest building in the capital of Safavid dynasty and Qeysarie Bazar a well-known center for buying Isfahani handicrafts are the next attractions. You move to beautiful Chehel Sotoun Palace. You go to Jolfa District where Armenians live for visiting Vank Cathedral which is considered as the largest and most beautiful church in this area.

DAY 4: Isfahan to Borujen

Today is planned for nature lovers. They will enjoy how this day is going on. We start driving from Isfahan towards Borujen and on the way you visit Chogha Khor Lagoon and its wonderful landscape. The lagoon and its adjacent wetland is considered to be one of the most important sites in Iran for the domestic Zagros pupfish, an attractive species for keeping in aquaria.

DAY 5: Borujen to Izeh

In the morning, we start the ride to the Magnificent Izeh. The city is fabulous that you never forget due to its beautiful nature and history. You visit Narsina inscriptions, the temple of Elamite God and Tarisha historical site. The sites surely will amaze you. The next point is the Shahsavar stone lion cemetery, where is full of stone statues which were carved in the past on the tombs of the great people of Bakhtiari and shows their bravery and courage. Stay overnight in Izeh.

DAY 6: Izeh Full Day

Today you enjoy the spectacular nature and mesmerizing scenery of Dashte Susan and get familiar with the rural lifestyle of locals and their mouth-watering cuisine. You also have a chance to visit a part of Karun River and have short trekking in this beautiful area for absolute relaxation. Stay in Izeh at night.

DAY 7: Izeh to Ahvaz

In a beautiful fresh morning, we start our drive to Ahvaz. As we arrive, you visit Iran’s longest and only navigable river, Karun River. It rises in the Zard Kuh Mountains in the Zagros Range. It is the only river in Iran that runs to international waters and then to the ocean. There are 8 bridges installed for the cars and two other bridges for the pedestrian that have been constructed over this river.

DAY 8: Ahvaz to Susa

We start our day by driving to visit a worldwide treasure, the ancient city of Susa. It comprises several layers of covered urban settlements from the 5th millennium BCE until 13th century CE. Then, you visit Chogha Zanbil. Many archaeologists thought that Chogha Zanbil was the first religious complex in Iran. The magnificent Hydraulic system of Shushtar which is surely a masterpiece of creative genius will be the next point. This structure was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Come back to Ahvaz.

DAY 9: Ahvaz to Bishapur and Shiraz

The plan is to drive toward Shiraz but on the way we have a stop in ancient city of Bishapur dates back to Sasanid era. It locates next to the royal road of ancient times, it connects "Persepolis" and "Estakhr" to the ancient city of Shush during the Achaemenid period. It is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city. Then, we continue our journey to receive awesome Shiraz.

DAY 10: Shiraz Full Day

Today you will discover the cultural city of Shiraz. The city sightseeing will be started by Nasir al Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) to watch its charming architecture and take some unique photos. We continue the way to visit Arg of Karimkhan which was a citadel dates back to Zandieh Dynasty. The next point is Vakil Complex which includes a bath, a mosque and traditional bazar. Eram Graden is an attractive garden in Shiraz which is in our plan for visiting next. At the end of your excursion, you go to Tomb of Hafez and Tomb of Saadi, two great Persian poets and you listen to inspiring poems and feel fresh after a busy day.

DAY 11: Shiraz to Persepolis and Yazd

Today, the plan is to go to Yazd, but we don’t miss the Legendary City of Persepolis, the former Capital of great Achaemenids. The city was founded under the command of Darius the Great in 512 BC. Then, you move towards Naghsh-e Rostam (Necropolis) where King Darius was buried. You visit Pasargadae, the tome of Cyrus the Great, who established justice through the vast Persian Empire in ancient times. This site was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. You move towards historic city of Yazd.

DAY 12: Yazd Full Day

Welcome to the first brick city of the world which is in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. You are going to visit evocative Towers of Silence which locals call it Dakhmaeh. These towers were used for ceremonial preparation of dead bodies of Zoroastrians. Now, it is time to go to Zoroastrians Fire Temple where is a holy place. Then, you go for visiting an ancient mosque remained from Ilkhanid period, Jame Mosque of Yazd. You can walk around Fahadan neighborhood to watch the ancient architecture of a city in the heart of desert. The next point is Amir Chakhmaq Square which is a prominent structure and the symbol of the city and always be a suitable place for gatherings. The last point will be Water Museum.

DAY 13: Yazd to Nain and Tehran

The plan is to receive Tehran, the capital city of Iran. On the way from Yazd to Tehran, there is a small city called Na’in which is famous for its handicrafts. In this city, you can enjoy sightseeing in Jame' Mosque of Nain which was constructed during Buyid dynasty. The other attraction is Anthropology museum of Nain. Then you will continue the way to the first step of the tour, Tehran.

DAY 14: Tehran

Depending on your flight time, you will go to IKA Airport and leave marvelous Iran after a great discovery to your own country.

Inclusions

Visa Application Process

All transportations by best quality vehicles including transfers from/to hotel

All entrance fees of sites mentioned in the itinerary

Mid-day refreshments

Professional English-speaking guide who accompanies you all days

Insurance fee

Accommodation in the hotels mentioned in the itinerary including breakfast and wifi

Exclusions

International flight

Lunch & Dinner

Related Cities

Notes

Depending on the group size, the tour price will change.

Fridays are weekend in Iran and Bazar is closed.

Opening dates and time of Jewels Museum in Tehran are Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 14:00 to 16:00.

The hotels could be replaced with other hotels in same category if these hotels have limited availability for your selected dates.

States offices, administrations, post offices and banks are generally open from 07:30 to 12:00 and reopen after lunch break from 13:00 to 16:00.

On 15 May, 03 June, 17 June, 29 & 30 August and 16 October 2020, all tourist sites are close in Iran.

You can ask the officer to not stamp your passport.

You must follow the rules of the Iranian government for clothing. Women should cover their hair whenever they are in public (since they land at the Iranian airport), for men the use of shorts is not allowed.