8-Day Tour Of Iran 2024: The Persian Breeze

Welcome to Iran, the country of ancient history and culture! Meet us up at Imam Khomeini Airport of Tehran early in the morning, get transferred to your accommodation and have an early check-in. After getting some rest, at around noon, you’ll start discovering Iran’s top museums and museum palaces. Find the beauties of the fancy Golestan Palace (UNESCO Heritage) and the precious relics of the National Museum of Iran. End the day by enjoying a dinner and the nice view of the capital at Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower.

Overnight: Tehran

 

Today, discover the world-acclaimed Persian carpets in the Carpet Museum of Tehran and the beautiful glassware and ceramic in Abgineh Museum of Tehran. In the afternoon, you’ll get transferred to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Shiraz, the city of poets, gardens, and culture-loving people. Get transferred to your hotel and get some rest for the cultural adventure of tomorrow.

Overnight: Shiraz

Today is the day of the adorable aura and the lovely attractions of Shiraz. Begin the day with the colorful dance of colors in the photogenic Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque (also known as the Pink Mosque), then move on to check out the elegance of the historical house of aristocrats, Qavam House. After that, the impressive relics of Zand Dynasty will expect you at the historical Vakil Complex (including the Mosque and the Bazaar). Also, take in the romantic atmosphere of the tomb of one of Iran’s top Sufi classic poets: the Tomb of Hafez.

Overnight: Shiraz

Optional 1: In the evening, you can enjoy the rare experience of a Night Gathering with a Shirazi Family. Being guests to one of the world’s most hospitable nations, enjoying homemade meals cooked with love, listening to your host play Persian music and recite Persian poetry, and discovering Persian customs in the warmth of an Iranian family is just unforgettable!

Duration: 2-4 hours

Optional 2: Or, you can pick up the secrets of Persian cuisine with a Culinary Experience. Dig into the delicious layers of Persian culture by exploring Persian cuisine and enjoy the taste and aroma of unique dishes.

Duration: 3-5 hours

Optional: Or, stop by Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine and enjoy its spiritual aura and beautiful Islamic architecture.

Get an attraction-packed ride from Shiraz to Yazd (around 440 km). On your way, discover the remains of Iran’s most treasured ancient relics, the 2500-year-old Persepolis (UNESCO), Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, and Cyrus the Great’s burial place at the remains of his Pasargadae (UNESCO). At lunchtime, enjoy unique  dishes at a traditional ecolodge. Then continue your way towards Yazd.

Overnight: Yazd

Welcome to the city of wind towers and Zoroastrian relics. The historic city of Yazd treats you to its unique desert architecture and Zoroastrian sites. Explore the beauties of the iconic Amir Chakhmaq Square, get familiar with Persian heroic rituals (intangible UNESCO heritage) at a Zurkhaneh (ancient Iranian sport club), and discover the hidden world of Persian waterways in one of Iran’s top water museums: Yazd Water Museum. Then, find the peaceful Fire Temple of Yazd where a sacred flame has been burning for more than 1500 years. Also, find the world’s tallest wind tower among the other charming spectacles of Dowlat Abad Garden (UNESCO-listed Persian Garden). Then, explore Zoroastrian’s burial rituals at the mysterious Towers of Silence.

Overnight: Yazd

  Optional: Near Yazd, you can explore the interesting secrets of Qanat system (Persian ancient water system) at a UNESCO-listed Qanat. Duration: 1-2 Hours

Have a road trip from Yazd to Isfahan (around 320 km). After getting transferred to your hotel and a short rest, discover Persian music and instruments and enjoy a live performance of Iranian music at the Music Museum of Isfahan. At night, enjoy a walk across the romantic destination of the city: Si-o-se-pol Bridge.

Overnight: Isfahan

 

The well-known highlights of the hub of Islamic architecture, Isfahan, expect you with their admired beauty. Visit the UNESCO-listed Naqshe-e Jahan Square (including Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Shah Mosque, Ali Qapu palace, Qeysarie Gate and the Grand Bazaar). Then check out the elegant architecture of Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO heritage). Then, hit the road toward your accommodation near Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport (around 400 km).

Overnight: Tehran

 

End your trip to Iran by getting transferred from your accommodation to Imam Khomeini Airport to catch a flight back home.