Persia the Land of Glory

Welcome to incredible Iran. As you get off the plane and take your luggage, you will find our tour guide/transfer man, waiting for you with your name on a board, waiting at the gate. You will be transferred to the hotel to rest and relax for a few hours and get ready for the morning excursion.

Overnight in Tehran.

Visit Golestan palace, Tehran Bazar and the National Museum. Then we will have Dinner in Darband.

Golestan Palace is one of the oldest monuments and a UNESCO world heritage site in Tehran. It consists of gardens, royal buildings and museums. We will see collections of Iranian crafts, presents from European countries, paintings, pictures and other objects I different Halls of Golestan Palace.

The National museum of Iran is located in Tehran and consists of two parts, the Museum of Ancient Iran and the Museum of Islamic Era. There are very interesting old objects from 9000 to some hundred years ago.
Darband is the beginning of a popular hiking path to Mount Tochal. There are many cafes and restaurants in the beginning of the path and we will have dinner in one of them.

Overnight in Tehran.

Sa’dabad palace is the last site that we see in Tehran. Sa’adabad complex coverers an area of 180 hectares and consists of natural forests, streets, galleries and museums. Sa’dabad complex was the summer residence of the Pahlavi dynasty and turned into a museum after the 1979 Revolution in Iran. We will drive to Kashan and visit the Fin Garden, the oldest Persian garden, in the evening.

Overnight in kashan.

After having breakfast we see Borudjerdi house, a historical Iranian house with traditional atmosphere. The affluent families used to live in such big houses with courtyards, wall paintings, large colored windows and other elements like public area, private area and etc. Sultan Amir Ahmad bathhouse is a sample of traditional Iranian public bathhouse. We will find the different sections of public pools like Sarbineh, Garmkhaneh and Khazine. People don’t go to such bathhouses in cities and towns now. Aqabozorg mosque is also a very interesting mosque that we will see. Walk in the Bazar and have lunch. We will have some time in the afternoon to walk in the old quarters and see the local houses, people and other interesting sites.

Overnight in Kashan.

We will drive to Abyane in the morning. There are many unique villages in Iran that you might have heard of, like Kandovan, Masuleh, Meymand and etc. that we can’t see all of them, but have the chance to see Abyaneh. This old and reddish colored village is famous for the houses, the local lifestyle and dresses.

After visiting Abyaneh, we will go to Isfahan. In the evening, or tomorrow we'll go for a walk by Zayanderud river to see Siosepol and Khaju bridge, the two historical bridges.

Overnight in Isfahan.

Today we will explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Naqshe Jahan Square, the second biggest public square in the world and an amazing tourist attraction in Iran. Naqshe Jahan was built about 400 years ago and consists of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, Aliqapu, Bazar, Cehel Sotun Palace and a garden in the center.

Naqshe Jahan is located in the center of the city. Enjoy the Safavid architecture of the buildings and shops, the decorations of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, see how the King watched the garden and Polo matches from Alighapu and find high quality souvenirs and handicrafts in the Bazaar. Chehel Sotun Palace is close to Naqshe Jahan and then, walk to Siosepol and Khaju bridges. Siosepol is the longest bridge on the Zayanderud (about 297 meters) and a good example of Safavid bridge design. Khaju, known as the finest bridge in Esfahan, serves both as a bridge and a dam. There is also a Pavilion in the middle of the bridge with a view of the river and the city.

Overnight in Isfahan.

We will drive to Yazd in the morning and visit Meybod, the second major City in Yazd, on the way, including Caravanserai, pigeon house and cooler.

Yazd is important from different aspects. Historically Yazd was on the main route to central Asia and India, and many caravans passing the Silk Road, would stop in this city. Yazd is also the heart of the Zoroastrian religion and you will find many fire Temples in this city. But the most important aspect is that the historical city of Yazd is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNSCO since 2017. The unique Persian architecture is formed through generations of adaptations to the desert surroundings.

we will visit Amir Chakhmaq, a prominent structure, noted for its symmetrical shape, in the afternoon or in the next day.

Overnight in Yazd.

Full day city tour in Yazd to see Dowlat Abad garden, an authentic Persian Garden, Jameh Mosque of Yazd, a 12th century charming mosque still in use, Fire Temple (Atash Behram), the highest grade fire in Iran that the Zoroastrians have practiced their religion since 400 BC, and Zoorkhaneh (if possible), a traditional system of athletics originally used to train Persian warriors. Tower of silence is a circular raised structure built by Zoroastrians. They put the dead bodies on top of this structure for excarnation. We will also walk in the old quarters of the city to see the historical houses, wind-catchers and the local lifestyle.

Overnight in Yazd.

Located in Fars province, Shiraz, is the heart of Persian Culture and literature, and has been home to Many globally famous poets and Philosophers like Hafez and Sa’di. The remains of the Majestic Persepolis, lavish Persian Gardens, colorful windows of the houses and mosques, woolen rugs, historical sites and the most warm-hearted and hospitable people are waiting for you.

We head toward Shiraz in the morning and stop by Pasargadae, the tomb of Cyrus the great, the founder of the Achaemenid empire.

Arrive in Shiraz and have lunch and relax in the hotel for a short time. Visit Hafiz tomb in the evening.

Overnight in Shiraz.

Now it is time to explore the most important historical site in Iran, Persepolis and Necropolis, the ceremonial capital of Achaemenids, the first Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great. Achaemenids were one of the largest empires in the history, spanning 5.5 million square kilometers, and larger than any previous empire. The earliest remains of Persepolis dates back to 515 BC. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. This This ensemble of majestic approaches, monumental stairways, throne rooms (Apadana), reception rooms, and annex buildings is classified among the world’s greatest archaeological sites, among those which have no equivalent and which bear witness of a unique quality to a most ancient civilization. We return to Shiraz in the afternoon.

Overnight in Shiraz.

Today’s excursion includes Eram garden, the tombs of the great poets, Hafez and Sadi, Arg-e Karim Khan, a mud-brick citadel from the 18th century, Narenjestan garden and the unique Mosque, Nasirolmolk (pink).

Overnight in Shiraz.

Now we get ready to go to the airport to fly back home. You, like all other travelers who have visited Iran, will remember this trip as the most amazing trip in your life. Just consider this point that there is still a lot to see and explore in Iran!