7 days classic tour 4 stars

Arrival in Tehran, sightseeing tour and departure for Kashan.

You will be greeted by your guide at the airport, marking the start of your travel through Iran. Your journey will begin with a visit to the Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini.

The complex, the first site located on route from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Tehran, is known for its impressive size. More importantly though, it is of great cultural significance. The tomb of the father of the Islamic Revolution is a key point in understanding modern Iranian history and the role of the revolution in the destinies of three generations of the Iranian people.

After that you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site - the Golestan Palace (Museum).

The Golestan Palace complex will allow you to journey back into the days of the Qajar Dynasty, whose kings reigned during the 18th and 19th centuries. Here you will encounter a refreshing and invigorating blend of Eastern and Western artistic and architectural influences as the traditional design elements of the region such as badgir windcatchers and iwans covered with brightly painted motifs unexpectedly intertwine with European neo-classical architectural features, reflecting the trend for everything being European among the reining elite of the Qajar dynasty.

Visit historical monuments and art workshops. Overnight stop in the desert.

The city of Kashan has been located at the crossroads of trade routes ever since ancient times. Tired caravans would first head to the Persian baths after a long journey. This place was not only for rest, but for meetings where deals were discussed and negotiations took place. One of such places was the historical Sultan Amir Ahmad Bath. The hammam building is decorated with mosaics and frescoes worthy of a royal palace. Here is the starting point of your acquaintance with the city of Kashan.

In the evening you will head to the Matin Abad eco-camp, located in the desert.

Sightseeing tour of Abyaneh. Departure for Isfahan.

In the morning you will go to Abyaneh village. The village is famous for its unique domestic architecture. The houses there are made of red clay. You will also be fascinated by their culture and traditions that are very different from the central part of Iran.

There are also ruins of a medieval military fortification among all the residential buildings of the village. The locals prefer a specific traditional style of clothing and practice the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. Women wear traditional costumes. There is a production of souvenir crafts, and the locals continue the traditions of hand weaving.

When your exploration of Abyaneh is finished, you will continue your journey to the cultural capital of Iran.

Sightseeing tour of Isfahan

Your introduction to the city will begin with a visit to its main attraction, Naqhsh-e Jahan Square. The square was built in the early 17th century and comprises of a stunning architectural ensemble that includes Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and various bazaars. The significance of the square has been recognised internationally as all the architectural monuments facing the square have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Shah Mosque, built in the 17th century, is a place of particular interest. It was renamed Imam Mosque after the Islamic Revolution.

The exterior of the mosque is topped with a double layered dome which is adorned with thousands upon thousands of glazed tiles whose palette is predominantly turquoise and blue but also features an ornate interlocking pattern of white and yellow tiles above bands of holy scriptures. The mosque also possesses two incredibly massive minarets that rise to a height of nearly 42 metres.

After strolling through Naqhsh-e Jahan Square, you will visit Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque, the Holy Savior Cathedral, and Chehel Sotoun Palace.
In the evening, you will take a walk to the Armenian quarter New Julfa, visiting the Si-o-se-pol and Khaju bridges.

Departure from Isfahan for one of the oldest cities in the world – Yazd.

On route to Yazd you will stop in the city of Meybod to visit Narin Castle.

In the evening, you will stroll through the ancient city of the Zoroastrians – Yazd. Yazd is older than the Egyptian pyramids and the same age with biblical Babylon.
It is one of the oldest cities in the world that has preserved its traditional architecture style to this day. The historic centre of Yazd is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will visit the city centre, the Fire Temple and the Towers of Silence.

Ancient capitals of the Persian Empire.

You will head from Yazd to Shiraz early in the morning. The cities of Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Persepolis are all located along the route.

The vast Achaemenid Empire, extending from the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt to the Indus River in India, is considered the first empire characterised by respect for the cultural diversity of its peoples. This respect is reflected in the Achaemenids' architecture, which served as a general representation of the various cultures within the empire.
Pasargadae was the first capital of the Persian Empire, built by Cyrus the Great with the involvement of various nations from those conquered by the Persians.

A brief journey away, in Naqsh-e Rostam, you will explore a series of archaeological sites that were carved into the rock. Here you will gaze upon the tombs of the great kings of the Persian Empire, Darius I, Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I, Darius II.

After visiting the tombs of the Persian monarchs, you will head to another capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Persepolis, founded in 518 BC

The masterpieces of Persian architecture and engineering.
The photo shoot at Nasir al-Mulk Mosque. Departure for Tehran.

The provincial capital of Fars, Shiraz is located in the heart of Iran, and it’s known as the city of blossoming gardens, captivating poetry, and vine.The beauty of this city was praised in the works of such great Persian lyric poets and ghazal-writers as Hafez and Saadi. The tombs of the poets have become an important part of Shiraz's cultural heritage: pilgrims from all over the world visit them, hoping to touch the ancient shrines and gain an understanding of the mysterious Persians.
As locals say, it’s hard not to be a poet in Shiraz.

You will explore authentic Nasir al-Mulk Mosque where you will be able to take stunning photos at the crack of dawn, The best time for visiting this mosque is early in the morning, right when the sunlight, passing through the dazzling stained glass, fill the prayer hall with various colors and patterns.
After the breakfast, you will continue your journey in Shiraz, get acquainted with Persian poetry, visit the sights of this city, learn about such spiritual path within Islam as Sufism and its adherents.

Flight home.