EXPEDITION OF IRAN
Discover the Wonders of Iran: A Journey Through Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Iran, exploring its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. This thoughtfully curated itinerary takes you to five of Iran’s most iconic cities, each offering a unique glimpse into the country’s diverse heritage: Tehran: Begin your adventure in the bustling capital, where tradition and modernity coexist. Explore its world-class museums, historic palaces, and vibrant bazaars. Kashan: Step back in time in this charming oasis town, known for its exquisite historic houses, lush Persian gardens, and traditional bazaars. Isfahan: Marvel at the “Half of the World,” renowned for its stunning Islamic architecture, majestic bridges, and the iconic Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Yazd: Immerse yourself in the ancient Zoroastrian culture and admire the unique desert architecture of this UNESCO-listed city, known for its wind towers and labyrinthine alleys. Shiraz: Conclude your journey in the city of poetry and roses, home to the magnificent Persepolis, lush gardens, and the resting places of celebrated poets Hafez and Saadi. This itinerary promises an unforgettable exploration of Iran’s cultural treasures, blending history, art, and natural beauty in every step of the journey. from the spiritual hub of Mashhad to the historic cities and mesmerizing deserts of central Iran. This tour offers a blend of spirituality, history, adventure, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable experience. Inaddition visit the most important desert in center of Iran which is called Dasht-e Kavir and fabulous Mesr Desert. Meymand, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a remarkable rock-hewn village in the heart of Iran’s Kerman province. This ancient settlement, dating back over 2,000 years, offers a rare glimpse into an ancient way of life, where homes and structures are carved directly into the mountainside. Meymand’s unique architecture and stunning desert surroundings make it a must-visit for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the Iranian desert.
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Day 1: Arrival
- Our tour guide will wait at the Imam Khomeyni Airport and will transfer you to Tehran, if you arrived until 12:00 pm you would have a half day city tour in Tehran.
Day 2: Tehran
- After breakfast you have city tour in Tehran, Tehran is a capital of Iran around 200 years, from Qajar dynasty up to now. In Tehran we amazing places for visiting such as: Golestan palace, Grand bazar of Tehran, National museum, nature bridge and in the evening you can go to north of Tehran and enjoy your time in the mountain, walking and have dinner in the restaurant.
- Overnight in Tehran
Day 3: Tehran
- Today we will leave hotel to visit the Sad Abad complex which it's go back to Pahlavi dynasty. It is include palaces and fabulous garden for walking and listening to history events. We will leave complex to see Imam Zadeh Saleh Shrine and Bazaar. Nature all the time is a good place to rest and have lunch there so we have chosen nice restaurant in Darband Mountain. Another amazing place that we offer you is carpet museum and temporary art.
- Overnight in Tehran
Day 4: flight to Mashhad
- According to the flight time you will transfer to the domestic airport(Mehrabad Airport), you will flight to Mashhad and transfer to the hotel after check in you will be ready to go to the holy Shrine of Imam Reza and then have a look to the old Bazaar.
- Overnight in Mashhad
Day 5: Mashhad
- In the morning we will have full day city tour in Mashhad visit Ferdowsi tomb, Torghabeh, Shandiz and enjoy the nature and taste delicious food.
- Overnight in Mashhad
Day 6: Neyshabour -Damghan
- Today you will leave Mashhad and go to Neyshabour which has many sightseeing such as; Khayam Tomb, Atar Tomb who are the famous poets and Sufis in Iran their tombs have a amazing architect and beautiful garden. Then you will see the high quality of Iranian Turquoise in their shops. At the end visit Kamal-al Molk's tomb who is one of the best and famous painters in Iran. After that drive to Damghan and rest
- Overnight in Damghan
Day 7: Damghan-Khur
- In the morning after breakfast we will have a short city tour in Damghan and visit historical place that is Tarikhaneh mosque that is the oldest mosque in Iran and the date back to Sasanied Empire which the first was fire temple and after Arab attack to Iran convert to the mosque. Then we will drive to the Dasht-e Kavir desert and enjoy the impressive landscape till arrive to Khur.
- Overnight in Khur.
Day 8: Khur- Mesr Desert- Aroosan
- In the morning after breakfast we will start a very exciting day. We will go to the desert and go up from sand dunes, visit dehkadeh Namaki, Garmeh village and water spring in the middle of the desert.
- Overnight in Khur.
Day 9: Kur-Yazd
- After breakfast we go to Yazd and on the road visit Kharanagh village, in the village visit Kharanagh castle, Caravanserai and nice view. Then, drive to Chak Chak fire temple that belongs to Zoroastrian. We continue our way to Yazd but we will go to Meybod the city of ceramics and rugs to visit old Ice house, Caravanserai and pigeon house. At the end drive directly o Yazd
- Overnight in Yazd.
Day 10: Yazd
- Now we are in center of Iran yes is amazing that imagine you stand in the center of country, Yazd is desert, and all houses in ancient part of Yazd had made with adobe and beautiful wind catcher on the roof. In Yazd, you visit Fire temple for Zoroastrian and Dolat Abad garden, Tower of silence, Jame mosque and walking in old part of the city and after pass the adobe ally you reach to the Zoorkhaneh (Is a traditional Iranian sport and gym).
- Overnight in Yazd
Day 11: Yazd-Kerman via Mehriz
- After breakfast and check out the hotel move to Kerman and on the road visit Mehriz to see beautiful garden in the desert. Then continue to Kerman.
- Overnight in Kerman
Day 12: Kerman
- After breakfast you have full day city tour but first drive to Mahan Garden and Rayen castle. Then return to Kerman to visit Ganj Ali Khan complex.
Day 13: Kerman-Shahdad
- You will go to the Kavir-e Lut desert to see incredible Kalut, do off-road by 4*4 cars and the experience of the stay in the desert at million stars hotel
- Overnight in shahdad
Day 14: Shahdad-Meymand
- After breakfast drive to Meyand to have a new experience in Roky village and see local people.
- Overnight in Meymand
Day 15: Meymand-Shiraz
- Drive to Shiraz directly and visit Qoran Gate when you arrive to Shiraz check in the hotel and rest after dinner
- Overnight in Shiraz
Day 16: Shiraz
- Full day City tour in Shiraz, it would be nice if all of you wake up early and going to Nasir Al Molk mosque and see the amazing art and design of sun and colorful glasses then visit some places for Zandiyeh dynasty such as Arg Karimkhan citadel, Vakil mosque and Bazar. Then go to Hafez tomb the greatest poet and Sufi in Iran and also well known in the world, then, visit Eram garden, and enjoy your time there and relax.
- Overnight in Shiraz
Day 17: Shiraz- Marvdasht
- Today drive to Marvdasht for visiting the glory of Iran and see 2500 civilization of Iran. Persepolis had registered in UNISCO heritage and belongs to Achamenide empire After visit Persepolis drive to Necropolice for visiting tomb of 3 king of Achamenide and some relief that are belongs to Sassanid empire.
- Drive back to Shiraz and visit Sa’adi tomb, he is one of the best poet and has two books.
- Overnight in Shiraz.
Day 18: Shiraz- Isfahan
- After check out drive to Isfahan and after check in and rest go to visit Siosepol Bridge and Khajou Bridge and walking around the Zayandeh Rood.
- Overnight in Isfahan.
Day 19: Isfahan
- After breakfast at 9:00 Am start your city tour in Isfahan at the first visit Naghshe Jahan square is one of the biggest in Iran and had registered in UNISCO heritage, inside the square you can visit glory of two mosques from Safavi dynasty (400 years ago) the named are Imam mosque and Sheykh Lotfollah mosque. Also Aliqapoo palace. Around square, we have great and old bazar too. After visiting, all go to Chehel Sotoon Palace and Vank church.
- Overnight in Isfahan
Day 20: Isfahan-Abyaneh-Kashan
- Drive Kashan via Abyaneh the historical village that all houses had built with red adobe and blongs to more than 1800 years ago. Then continue to Kashan and visit Fin garden and historical houses in the old part of city such as Tabatabai and Boroojerdi house, and Soltan Ahmad Bath.
- Overnight in Kashan
Day 21: Kashan-IKA Airport
- Transfer to IKIA airport
- Tour finish and I hope you had good experiences in Iran and take lots of good memory to your country as souvenir.
- Depart Iran according your flight time.
TOUR LOCATION
Tehran, Mashhad, Neyshabour, Damghan, Khur, Yazd, Kerman, Mehriz, Shahdad, Meymand, Shiraz, Marvdasht, Isfahan, Abyaneh, Kashan, Tehran