Day 1, Arrival in Tehran

After arrival at the hotel in Tehran, we visit Sa’ad Abad palace complex and Darband mountainous area in the afternoon.

Day 2, Tehran

Today we go to Tehran’s grand bazaar, Golestan palace complex, Iran National museum, National Jewelry museum and finally to Glassware and Ceramic museum.

Day 3, Tehran - Shiraz

Flight to Shiraz, arrival at Shiraz, visit the Karimkhan citadel and Vakil historical complex, bazaar and mosque are on the list today. We go to Narenjestan-e Qavam garden and Nasir Al-Molk mosque afterwards. At night, we feel the mystic atmosphere in the surrounding area of tomb of Hafez.

Day 4, Shiraz

We head to Persepolis (60 km from Shiraz) to discover the ancient civilization of Persia, as well as Naqsh-e Rustam relief, and Quran Gate.

Day 5, Shiraz - Farashband

Visiting Eram Garden and tomb of Saadi, after having lunch we head to Farashband to get familiar with the lifestyle of an ethnic group in Iran, today we stay with Qashqai people.

Day 6, Farashband - Abar Kooh

Today we enjoy a local lunch in Farashband, then drive to Abarkouh, and visit the 4500 years old Cedar tree. Accommodation in Agha Zadeh local cottage.

Day 7, Abar Kooh - Nartiti

We head to Nartitee Ecolodge in Yazd province, on our way, discovering Pasargadae where the tomb of the most popular King of ancient Iran, Cyrus the Great is located.

Day 8, Nartitee - Yazd

Today we leave Nartitee for Yazd. Visiting Silence Tower, Fahadan district, the Prison of Alexander and traditional Bazar in Yazd are on the list today.

Day 9, Yazd

Visiting city’s Jame’ mosque, Zoorkhaneh, Water Museum Then go to Dolat Abad garden visiting Iran’s loftiest windcatcher and finally Amir Chakhmaq complex.

Day 10, Yazd

On the third day in the desert city of Yazd, we leave to the city’s outskirts to visit Iran’s most important Zoroastrian temple, Chak-Chak. Then return to Yazd (70 km) and visit the Fire Temple and Ab-Anbar Shesh Badgir (cistern with six wind catchers).

Day 11, Yazd - Isfahan

Leaving for Isfahan (320 km), first, we visit Meibod and historical mosque of Nain on our way and then we continue our way to Isfahan.

Day 12, Isfahan

Today we visit Naqsh-e Jahan square (including Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, Ali Qapu and Traditional Bazaar), visiting Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sotoun palace.

Day 13, Isfahan

On our second day in Isfahan, we visit Vank church, Menar Jonban and two of city’s historic bridges: Siose Pol and Khaju and finally Jame’ mosque of Isfahan, a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over twelve centuries in Iran.

Day 14, Isfahan - Kashan

Heading to Kashan (450 km), on the road visit the Natanz Jame Mosque and Abyaneh village (320 km) on our way, discovering architecture and anthropology of the region. Then get back on track to Kashan.

Day 15, Kashan

We visit some highlights such as Fin Persian garden and some of the city’s historical houses. Soltan Ahmad Bath, Agha Bozorg Mosque.

Day 16, IKIA - Home

Drive to IKIA and leave Iran.