Hidden Heaven

Sisakht

Eram Garden

Mausoleum of Hafez

Zamankhan Bridge

Chaleshtar Castle

Vakil Complex

Royal Mosque

Overview

This tour to Iran is very suitable for the ones who love nature and want to not lose the chance for visiting great historical attractions in Iran. You will visit the capital city of Iran and three important cultural cities, Kashan, Isfahan and Shiraz. Besides you move to the four-season land of Yasuj which is known as the natural capital of Iran. You will be amazed by strolling through Sisakht area where is full of incredible waterfalls and Helen Protected Area.

Details

Arrival City: Tehran

Theme: Eco Tours

Departure City: Tehran

Duration: 11 Days

Cities: Tehran, Shiraz, Yasuj, Borujen, Shahrekord, Saman, Isfahan, Kashan

Highlights

Walking around Sisakht, the hidden paradise in Yasuj.

To be astonished by the wonderful architecture of Vakil Mosque.

Visiting Persepolis, the seat of Cyrus the Great, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visiting Chogha khor Lagoon with its picturesque landscape.

Visiting beautiful natural attractions of Shahr-e Kord.

Related Attractions

National Jewelry Museum in Tehran

National Museum of Iran in Tehran

Milad Tower in Tehran

Grand Bazaar in Tehran

Tajrish Bazaar in Teheran

Darband in Tehran

Saheb Gharaniyeh Palace of Niavaran Complex 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

Hasht Behesht Palace in Isfahan

Khaju Bridge in Isfahan

Vank Cathedral in Isfahan

Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan- The Persian Gardens

Tabatabaei House in Kashan

Fin Garden in Kashan

Eram Garden in Shiraz- The Persian Gardens

Narenjestan Qavam House in Shiraz

Nasir-ol-molk Mosque in Shiraz

Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz

Arg of Karim Khan in Shiraz

Qur'an Gate in Shiraz

Chaleshtor Castle in Shahrekord

Naqsh-e Rustam in Marvdasht

Persepolis

Abyaneh Village in Natanz

Dimeh Spring in Kuhrang

Sheikh Ali Khan Waterfall in Kuhrang

Zamankhan Bridge in Saman

Map

Itinerary

DAY 1: Tehran

We arrive in Tehran, the capital city of Persian land. Our leader is waiting for you at the airport. He takes you to the hotel which was already booked and after a short rest, the journey starts. You visit a couple of museums today, Golestan Palace, Crown Jewels Museum and Iran National Museum. Then we head for Tehran Grand Bazar, an extremely large indoor bazaar located in the downtown area of Tehran. At night, we go to Milad Tower which is considered as the new symbol of the city.

DAY 2: Tehran Full Day

on this day of your trip, you will face the lifestyle of the uptown of the capital. First of all, you go to Sa’dabad Palace which was built during Qajar and Pahlavi era. Just right after visiting this beautiful palace we go along the way to visit Niavaran Palace. After that we walk through Tajrish Bazar which is a small traditional bazar and finally it is time for breathing some fresh air in Darband Mountainous area.

DAY 3: Tehran to Shiraz

In the morning, you take the flight to the marvelous city of Shiraz, the cultural capital of Iran to visit its charming attractions. You visit Nasir al-Molk Mosque which is also known as a pink mosque for its special tiling and eye catching interior designing. Then, it is time for Karim Khan Citadel built in Zandieh dynasty. Vakil Complex is where we go next. This magnificent complex includes a bath, a mosque and bazaar. Next, you sightsee Narenjestan Qavam which shows the sophistication and precision that the upper class families enjoyed during 19th century. You will visit Eram Garden which is one of the Persian gardens registered in UNESCO World Heritage list. In the end, you visit Tomb of Hafez, the great Persian poet.

DAY 4: Shiraz to Persepolis

You spend the whole day for visiting the remains of the great Persian Empire which is registered as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. We drive out of Shiraz to visit inspiring Persepolis. Then, we move towards impressive Naqsh-e Rostam and next glorious Naqsh-e Rajab. The last step for today is coming back to Shiraz and visiting Quran Gate. You spend a relaxing night in Shiraz.

DAY 5: Shiraz to Yasuj

We start driving to Yasuj to enjoy its exquisite nature. The hidden heaven of Sisakht is located here. It is situated on the foothills of Zagros Mountains. You can enjoy trekking in this divine district and spend the night in Yasuj.

DAY 6: Yasuj to Boroujen

There are numerous attractions on our way to Boroujen. The first point is beautiful landscapes of Do Polan and then Choghakhor Lagoon which its beauty is unmatched anywhere else. The last place is Helen Protected Area which is located in central Zagros Mountains with about 30,000 hectares of oak trees and home to many specious animals such as brown bears, leaopards and eagles. Stay at night in your hotel in Boroujen.

DAY 7: Boroujen to Shahr-e Kord

In the morning we drive to Shahr-e Kord. Koohrang Tunnel which is known as the largest river by volume is the first place you visit today. Then, you go to Chaleshtar Castle, Dime Springs and Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall and enjoy their unique beauties. The charming Sareagha Seyyed Village is the last sightseeing around Shahr-e Kord. Come back to the city and stay in your hotel at night.

DAY 8: Shahr-e Kord to Isfahan

You start the day to drive to Isfahan but on the way we visit Zamankhan Bridge in Saman Area, The bridge is one of the most valuable and ancient monuments of that area. Then you continue your trip to Isfahan. At night you walk on historical bridges of Si-o-Se Pol and Khaju Bridge.

DAY 9: Isfahan Full Day

Isfahan is considered as the top tourist destination in Iran due to its rich cultural and historical attractions. Today you spend a lot of time visiting this part of Persian land. First of all, you walk around beautiful Naqsh-e-Jahan Square which is surrounded by important monuments. Imam(Shah) Mosque with is a magnificent blue dome, Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque with its incredible tile works, Ali Qapu palace and Qeysariyeh Bazar are the sites you visit. After that a UNESCO World Heritage Site Persian Garden Chehel Sotun Palace is waiting for you. You move towards spiritual Vank Cathedral in Jolfa Area and walk through Armenian district. Hasht Behesht Palace is the last point you visit today.

DAY 10: Isfahan to Kashan and Tehran

We plan to drive to Tehran but in the middle of the way you have a stop in Abyaneh Village located on the foot of Karkass Mountain and then we head off for Kashan to visit Borujerdiha Historical House and delightful Fin Garden which was designed for Shah Abbas in the 16th century. Before you arrive in Tehran, you also visit Imam Khomeini Mausoleum.

DAY 11: Tehran

You take the flight back home from IKA International Airport with fantastic memories of Magical Persia.

Inclusions

Visa Application Process

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

All domestic flights

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.