Explore Iran Through its Wonderful Natural and Historical Attractions

Golestan Palace

Vank Cathedral

Akbarieh Garden

Morteza Ali Spring

Jameh Mosque of Yazd

Fahadan Neighborhood

Overview

In this tour, in addition to exploring Iran's important historical and cultural sites in Tehran, Isfahan, Kashan and Yazd, you will also have the opportunity to visit several important natural attractions. Kale Jeni Valley in Tabas, hot springs and Baladeh Qanat in Ferdows are among the list of attractions. Also, you will visit a tiny village which is home to one of the most professional Persian carpet weavers. This plan is highly recommended if you are looking for a different discovery of Persia.

Details

Arrival City: Tehran

Theme: Cultural Tours

Departure City: Tehran

Duration: 13 Days

Cities: Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Meybod, Nain, Yazd, Tabas, Boshruyeh, Ferdows, Sarayan, Birjand

Highlights

Gathering together in one of the UNESCO listed Persian gardens while watching the tallest wind-catcher in Dowlat Abad Garden.

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

Visiting an interesting Qanat from Sasanid Empire which was registered in UNESCO list.

Walking through the magical spring of Morteza Ali in the heart of the strangest desert in Iran.

Related Attractions

Golestan Palace in Tehran

National Jewelry Museum in Tehran

Grand Bazaar 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

Shah Mosque in Isfahan

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan

Khaju Bridge in Isfahan

Vank Cathedral in Isfahan

Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan- The Persian Gardens

Zoroastrian Towers of Silence in Yazd

Amir Chakhmaq Square in Yazd

Yazd Water Museum

Fahadan Neighborhood in Yazd

Borujerdiha House in Kashan

Fin Garden in Kashan

Akbarieh Garden in Birjand

Birjand Castle

Jameh Mosque in Nain

Azmighan Village in Tabas

Morteza Ali Hot Spring (Abgarm-e Morteza Ali) in Tabas

Kal-e Jeni Canyon in Tabas

Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in Meybod

Yakhchal-e Kheshti in Meybod

Kabutar Khana Tower in Meybod

Museum of Anthropology in Ferdows

Baghestan-e Olya village in Ferdows

Qanat of Baladeh in Ferdows

Map

Explore Iran Through its Wonderful Natural and Historical Attractions

Itinerary

DAY 1: Tehran

The first destination in this trip would be Tehran. After arrival and being welcomed by our tour guide at the airport, you go to your hotel which has already been booked to take a quick rest. The journey will officially start by a UNESCO World Heritage site called Golestan Palace. Then, we visit Iran National Museum and Crown Jewels Museum. At the end, you go to Tehran Grand Bazar for shopping.

DAY 2: Tehran to Kashan and Isfahan

Start driving to Isfahan, on the way you visit the precious Kashan with its eye catching attractions. Another UNESCO World Heritage Registered Site is waiting for you, Fin Garden. The historical Borujerdi House is the second place for today. Continue the way and after checking in your hotel in Isfahan, you will enjoy walking over Si-o-Se Pol and Khaju historical bridges at night.

DAY 3: Isfahan Full Day

First of all we take the joy of spending some time visiting Naqsh-e-Jahan Complex including Imam(Shah) Mosque, Iran’s architectural masterpiece Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and Qeysariye Bazar. Chehel Sotun Palace is another interesting site in Isfahan which attracts tourists. Vank Cathedral in Jolfa district where Armenians live is the further site you see.

DAY 4: Isfahan to Meybod and Nain and Yazd

Meybod lies in the middle of our way from Isfahan to Yazd. You visit Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Meybod Pigeon Tower, and Ice Storage which is a natural storage and was used to save water in desert lands. Nain with its famous Jame Mosque and Anthropology Museum is the second city on our way to Yazd. We enjoy the night black sky full of stars in Yazd.

DAY 5: Yazd Full Day

The whole city is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site so it is worthy spending quite a lot of time there. First of all, we go to Dakhmeh which is also called the Silence Towers. Zoroastarian Fire Temple and Jame Mosque are expecting us next. Then, we walk in Ancient Fahadan neighborhood (the old city) and Amir Chakhmaq Square. Water museum is the last place you visit today.

DAY 6: Yazd to Tabas

We start driving toward Tabas in central part of Iran. We plan to spend the night there, but before you arrive, you have the opportunity to experience unique Morteza Ali Spring and its surrounding environment suitable for an astonishing trekking.

DAY 7: Tabas to Kale Jeni

An ancient valley with mysterious side cliffs called Kale Jeni and rice farms in the heart of desert in Ezmighan Village are the places we have the chance to visit today. We spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Tabas.

DAY 8: Tabas to Ferdows

Iran's ancient paradise, Boshruyeh, is where you have a stop in the middle of the way to beautiful Ferdows. You enjoy local delicious dishes of Ferdows restaurants for our lunch and afterward, we go to historical Kheiruz Bathhouse to visit its astonishing historical architecture.

DAY 9: Ferdows to Sarayan and Birjand

In the morning, you visit Unesco World Heritage Baladeh Qanat, Baghestan and Toon Historical City including Olia Mosque, next is the right time to go to Sarayan which is famous for its cisterns and we visit them as well as caravanserai. We arrive in Birjand to spend night preparing for the next day.

DAY 10: Birjand Full Day

The plan is to spend a complete day in Birjand to visit its important attractions. Birjand Castle, Shokatiyeh School, Old Post Office Building, Pordeli House and Birjand Bazar are our program before lunch and after it we visit Akbarieh Edifice and enjoy traditional dance and local music available there.

DAY 11: Mood and Furg

In the morning, you drive to Mood City which is famous for its beautiful carpets. Then, you go to Furg to visit Furg Castle and enjoy the local lunch. At night you go to Amir Arab Zurkhaneh (traditional sport club) which dates back to 120 years ago. Birjand is the city you spend the night in again.

DAY 12: Birjand to Tehran

You take the flight back to Tehran and have free time in Tehran according your tastes and desires.

DAY 13: Tehran

The trip is over and you will leave Iran fly back home dreaming about wonderful land of 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.