Upon your pre-dawn arrival in Tehran airport, you will be cordially received by our representative carrying our logo show card (transfer information) who will direct you for transfer to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before your morning tour of Tehran commences.

Tehran, a modern megalopolis, prides itself in having unique museums with immense and unrivaled collections and artifacts dating from the earliest onset of history to the present era.

Your tour begins with a trip to the Archeological Museum, one of the rare places in the world where you will have the special opportunity of visiting and experiencing the “evolution of mankind” through the marvelous display of historical relics.

Next on the agenda is your very much-awaited chance to savor the distinctive flavor of Iranian cuisine. Lunch will be set in an exquisite traditional Iranian restaurant where you will sample a wide range of delightful Persian dishes and desserts.

Afterwards, you will visit a world of jewels in a priceless Crown Jewels Museum one of which is one of the two greatest diamonds, Darya-e-Noor (sea of light).

At the end of the day, you will get a chance to see a variety of Persian hand-woven carpets and rugs in the Carpet Museum which houses more than 100 spectacular pieces from all over Iran. On top of that, you will also be given an insight into the history of these carpets. Stay overnight in Tehran.

A morning visit to Sa'ad Abad Complex with an immense 1,100,000 square meters and 18 magnificent historical palaces (2 of which you will visit) will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on you.

Subsequently, you will be acquainted with the world of Iranian arts with a trip to the Reza Abasi Museum which boasts a diverse collection of different art forms.

Your Tehran excursion will end at the Ceramic Museum where you will be able to witness its construction with glorious ancient archaeology. Afterwards, you will be transported to the airport for an hour’s flight to Shiraz. This is followed by a transfer to your hotel in Shiraz and en route you will be able to see the Shah-Cheragh (King of the Light) shrine from outside. Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Shiraz is crowned as the heartland of Persian culture and this city of sophistication will never fail to conjure up images of roses and nightingales, gardens and poetry. This gorgeous city in the province of Fars is home to famous poets such as Hafez and Sa'adi and historical sites from different eras stretching back 6,000 years ago can be found.

Early in the morning, relish in the highlights of Shiraz when it was the capital of Iran during the Zand Dynasty. Be inspired by the glorious Karim Khan palace, the splendid Vakil mosque, Vakil Bazaar and Saray-e-moshir with its splendid architecture and interesting ethnic souvenir shops, Nasir Almolk mosque.

Next, you will stop for a mouth-watering Iranian lunch at one of the traditional restaurants of Shiraz (Hammam-e-Vakil if possible).

In the evening, you will visit Ali-Ebn-e-Hamzeh and be prepared to marvel at its beauties. Take a stroll through the Jahan Nama Garden and witness its tall and proud cedars.

Not forgetting the two famous Persian poets, Hafiz and Sa'adi, whose mysterious poems are everlasting in the Persian language you will get a chance to pay homage to their tombs.

Finally visit the Delgosha Garden and Khajoy-e-Kermani tomb from where the perspective of the mysterious city of Shiraz will perpetuate in your mind. At night have dinner in a nomadic restaurant (Yord cultural complex) and immerse yourself in the world of the valiant Persian nomads. Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Be prepared to be inspired by the magnificence of Persepolis. This gem of ancient Persia which dates back 2530 years ago is the result of the exquisite works of a conglomeration of fine artists and architects from various nations under the Archaemenid Empire.

Next, you will visit Koh-e-Rahmat which is sided east of Persepolis and considered as a sacred mountain in ancient Persia.

Followed by Necropolis where you will marvel at the massive tombs of Old Persian kings. Necropolis is a collection of a variety of awe-inspiring historical relics from different pre-Islamic eras. Stay overnight in Shiraz.

 Depart by surface to Yazd. On the way we will have short stops in Pasargadae to visit the most important monument there which is undoubtedly the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the originator of the greatest emperorship 500 years AD. Also you will visit the bas relief of the Wing Man and get familiar with its historical elucidations.
Then head to Abarqu to visit its traditional cisterns, ice-stories and 4500 year old cypress tree. Some trees in Iran are symbol of holiness; people aspire in their heart and fasten pieces to its branches. Then drive to Zeinoddin, a Safavid Caravanserai that is restored in the best way possible and got 2 awards from UNESCO in 2005 and 2006. You will enjoy its calming atmosphere in the middle of the desert with its shining stars blinking. Stay overnight in Zeinoddin.

Drive to Yazd for 65 Km. Yazd, the oldest adobe city in the world, is surrounded by the 4000m summit of Shirkooh and two majestic deserts of Iran, Dasht-e-Kavir and Kavir-e-Loot. This ancient city is furnished with mosques of stunning beauty. The co-existence of the splendid fire temples and the holy sites of different religions astonish every visitor.

   Today’s tour includes visiting the Dakhmeh (towers of silence, where Zoroastrians leave the dead corpse to be eaten by vultures), fire temple of the Zoroastrians, henna pounding work shops and the Amir Chakhmagh complex. From the minarets of this complex, you will get a breath-taking perspective of the oldest adobe city.

  Lunch will be served at the Hammam-e-Khan traditional restaurant.

  Towards the end of the day, you will visit the marvelous Water museum, Jameh mosque and Doulat Abad Garden. Stay overnight in Yazd.

On this day, you will traverse 300km from Yazd to Isfahan which is in the vicinity of Dasht-e-Kavir and the attractive city of Nain. Nain is known as the city of cisterns and possesses around 80 cisterns. You will get a chance to visit one of the oldest and most important mosques of Persian Islamic architecture. Stay overnight in Isfahan.

Isfahan, the legendary city which never fails to enchant its visitors, is the pearl of traditional Islamic archeology. This city is revived by the works of contemporary artists.
Isfahan prides itself in having fascinating historical garden palaces.  Legend has it that the city was founded at the time of Tahmourass or Keykavous and because of its glories has been entitled “Half the World”.
Your full day tour includes the famed Imam Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), a huge square second in the world to Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Tour the architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace, Chehel Sutoon and Hasht Behesht Palaces, and also visit one of the most famous bazaars in Iran, where you can purchase the arts & crafts for which Isfahan is so well renowned. Stay overnight in Isfahan.

You will proceed to Abyaneh where you will be accommodated in a hotel.

Abyaneh is located at the foot of Mount Karkas and in the vicinity of desert. Appreciate the serenity of this quaint village with its splendid archaeology and meet the dwellers who speak, live and dress in the original Persian style.

Next, hop on to Kashan and visit Tabatabaiha and Borojerdiha houses  and be acquainted with the previous century’s architecture, the Qajar era. You will also visit some other historical places specially chosen by your tour guide.

After that you will head to Qom and pay homage to the holy shrine of Fatima. Finally, you will catch a glimpse of Imam Khomeini’s shrine and return to Tehran. Stay overnight in Tehran.

1. Iran visa

2. 11 nights stay in middle class hotels

3. Transportation vehicle for 12 days all across Iran during the trip

4. Experienced English speaking guide for 12 days

5. Breakfast and lunch

6. Domestic flights

7. All the entrance fees

8. Special offers

9.Transfer by guide