Duration: | 15 Day(s) - 14 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Day 1: Tehran
Iran's capital is exciting, noisy, and chaotic. Home to 15 million people, Tehran is where the country's complex modern identity and illustrious Persian past collide.
Days 2-3: Shiraz
Known as Iran's cultural capital, the very name Shiraz evokes images of ancient Persia: tranquil gardens, lavish mansions, colorful woolen rugs, art, philosophy, and poetry.
Day 4: Nomad Stay
Famous for the nomadic tribes who roam its lonely steppes, the barren landscape of Fars Province provides a stark contrast to the vibrancy and hospitality of its inhabitants.
Day 5: Eghlid
Perched between the desert and the mountains, the town of Eghlid acted as the main gateway from the north to Persepolis in ancient times.
Day 6: Caravanserai Zein-o-Din
Situated in the desolate Dasht-e Lut desert, Zein-o-din is a classic small caravanserai built during the 16th century under the orders of Shah Abbas, who constructed such hostels to promote business.
Days 7-8: Yazd
The ancient desert city of Yazd was a major stop on the caravan routes to Central Asia and India during the Silk Road period and it retains a rustic feel.
Days 9-11: Esfahan
The pearl in the Persian crown, Esfahan is quite simply one of the finest places in the Islamic world with a wealth of fine mosaic-tiled buildings and an enormous bazaar.
Day 12: Abyaneh
Nestled at the foot of Mt Karkus, Abyaneh features houses that are arranged in a stair-step shape. Many of their doors are carved with beautiful patterns and poems.
Day 13: Kashan
Home to some of the finest traditional houses in Iran, Kashan is a beautiful oasis city with a very long history - human settlements here date back to the 4th millennium BC.
Days 14-15: Tehran
A visit to Tehran is a true cultural experience: explore teeming bazaars, chaotic streets, a host of interesting museums, and the superb Golestan Palace with its exquisite marbled terraces and artistic treasures.