Iran Historical and Culture Tour

In the morning our guide and the driver will first lead you to the National Museum of Iran to get a glimpse of the long history of Persia. Then we will visit Tehran's oldest building, Golestan Palace, where some attractions like the Mirror Hall, Marble Throne Verandah are must-sees. After lunch we will drive for about 3 hours to Kashan, check in the hotel in Kashan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Saraye Ameriha Hotel, Kashan (4 stars) or similar

In the morning, visit Tabatabayi Historical House, Borujerdiha Historical House and Fin Garden. After that, we will leave Kashan for Isfahan, which will take about 4 hours to cover a journey of 270 km. On the way we will stop over to visit Madar Shah Caravanserai. Upon arrival at Isfahan, the guide will accompany you to see two beautiful bridges: Si-O-Se-Pol and Khaju Historical Bridge. These places are also where local people go for daily recreation, so you can see many people singing, exercising and having picnics here. Tonight, we will stay in a hotel in Isfahan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Kowsar Hotel, Isfahan (5 stars) or similar

Today we will continue touring Isfahan. In the morning we will head to visit Chehel Sotoun Palace, then the Imam Historical Square, the largest urban square in Iran, with a large fountain in the center. Surrounding it, stand Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Ali Qapu Palace and we will visit them one by one. Then we will tour around Qeisarieh Bazaar to the north of the square. After that we will visit the Jame Mosque and the Vank Cathedral in the Armenian community, where the domes and walls are covered with colorful and exquisite frescoes. Return back to the hotel at the end of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Kowsar Hotel, Isfahan (5 stars) or similar

In the morning we will leave Isfahan for Yazd, stopping at Naein en route to visit the Jame Mosque of Naein and the Historical Bazaar of Naein. Then we will travel to the desert town of Meybod to visit Narin Fort, Caravanserai and Ice House. Upon arrival in Yazd, the guide will escort you to the Old City of Yazd, where gather a large area of traditional adobe constructions with hundreds of wind towers on their roofs. Finally, check into a local hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Parsian Safaiyeh Hotel, Yazd (4 stars) or similar

Yazd has been a center of Zoroastrianism since the time of the Sassanids. Today we are going to visit the Tower of Silence, which is a place for Zoroastrianism to place dead bodies so as not to pollute the earth. Then we will visit the Atashkadeh Fire Temple. In the afternoon we will head to Dowlat Abad Persian Garden. The last thing we will do today is to see Zurkhaneh, a form of traditional Iranian martial arts.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Parsian Safaiyeh Hotel, Yazd (4 stars) or similar

The first attraction we will visit today is Pasargadae Ruin. Its highlight is the Tomb of Gyrus the Great. Then drive for about 2 hours to Abarkooh, once a stopover on the ancient Silk Road and now one of the most important ancient cities in Iran. Later we will see a 4,000-year-old old Cypress Tree and the Abarkooh Ice House. In the evening we will arrange the most traditional Iranian cuisine at Koome Bibi Seyed for you. Stay overnight in Abarkooh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aghazadeh Historical House, Abarkooh or similar

In the morning we will drive 235 km to reach Persepolis, taking about 2 hours and 40 minutes. It was the capital of the Achaemenid dynasty, more than 2,500 years old, and was built on a natural platform. The Gate of All Nations, Hypostyle Hall and many exquisite reliefs are well preserved in the area. Next we're going to visit Naghsh-e Rostam, a royal cemetery. And finally we'll arrive at Shiraz, The City of Roses and Poets. There, our guide will show you around the Eram Persian Garden and the Garden Tomb of Poet Hafez here. In the end, transfer you to a local hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Grand Hotel, Shiraz (5 stars) or similar

We will start today's private tour of Iran with the Nasir-Al Mulk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, which is one of Shiraz's most popular tourist attractions. To avoid the crowds, we will visit it before 9:00 a.m. After that, we'll head to the bustling Vakil Bazaar, where gather hundreds of shops selling exquisite handicrafts, as well as some old caravanserai, where you can relax or enjoy a cup of local coffee. Then we will visit the Jame Atigh Mosque and the Shah Cheraq Holy Shrine. Now, it's time for dinner. Specially, we arrange a local family visit for you. You will have the chance to get close contact with local people in their family and have dinner with them. The leisure chat will enable you to learn more about this country.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Hotel, Shiraz (5 stars) or similar

Today we're going to the Meymand Cave Village in Kerman province in southern Iran, 415 km from Shiraz. Along the way, have a scenic stop at the Muharlu Lake, which is a salt lake famous for its pink color. We will arrive at the destination after about 6 hours' drive. The entire village is dominated by rocky architecture, with houses excavated from rock formations dating back to 12,000 years ago. Unlike other Troglodytic villages, Meymand Cave Village is still inhabited today. Tonight we will stay at a local cave house for an unforgettable experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:  Maymandmoon Ecolodge or similar

After leaving Meyand we will drive to Kerman, taking about 3 hours. Upon arrival we will go to the Ganjali Khan Complex, which covers a total area of 11,000 square meters and includes a square, a bazaar, a bathhouse, a caravanserai and a mosque. We will check in the hotel after the visit.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Karvanica Boutique Hotel, Kerman (4 stars) or similar

In the morning we will first visit the Mahan Shazdeh Persian Garden and Shah Nematollah Vali Holy Tomb. Then we will head to the hottest place on the earth, Iran's only natural heritage site, the Lut Desert. Here you can admire the unique wind-eroded Yardang landform, as well as the spectacular natural "dune-castle". After the tour we will return to Kerman and check into a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Karvanica Boutique Hotel, Kerman (4 stars) or similar

After flying back to Tehran in the morning, the guide will escort you to tour the Sa'd Abad Complex. It was built in the Qajar and Pahlavi Dynasties, and was once the residence of the last Shah of Iran. The main buildings are the White Palace and the Green Palace. In the afternoon we plan to visit the Nature Bridge, the largest pedestrian bridge in Iran, which connects two parks. Many locals like to have picnics, play badminton, or do other recreational activities here. Stay in a local hotel tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Espinas Persian Gulf Hotel, Tehran (5 stars) or similar

Our local representative will drop you off at Imam Khomeini International Airport on time according to your flight schedule. Thanks for choosing our private tours.

Meals: Breakfast