Masouleh Tour

Masuleh Village, Fuman

This village is situated in the southwest of Fuman, 63 km from Rasht. It enjoys a moderate climate. Local architecture, springs, waterfalls, the Rood Khan River, and dense forests all make it an attractive tourist destination. Masuleh’s integrated architecture and its houses are two-storeyed structures comprising entrance corridors, cellars, and other unique architectural features, all connected by staircases.

The terrace of each house serves as the courtyard of the house above it. The presence of the ancient Own Ebne Ali and Own Ebne Mohammad in Masuleh makes it an important pilgrimage and cultural site.

Alborz Mountain Range

Alborz, also known as Elburz, is a mountain range in northern Iran stretching from the borders of Armenia in the northwest to the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, extending eastward to the borders of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. Mount Damavand, the highest mountain in the Middle East, is located within this range.

The Alborz mountain range forms a barrier between the southern Caspian region and the Qazvin–Tehran plateau. It is only 60–130 km wide and consists of sedimentary formations dating from the Upper Devonian to the Oligocene period, predominantly Jurassic limestone over a granite core. The higher elevations, within the Elburz Range forest-steppe ecoregion, are arid with few trees, while the northern slopes, within the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests ecoregion, are lush and heavily forested.

Kouhrang

Kouhrang is among the most beautiful towns in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. It hosts various springs such as Deimeh, Parak (approximately 75 km from the provincial capital, Shahr-e Kord), Sardab, Morvarid, and Kouhrang Mineral Water Springs (Chelgard), as well as natural attractions such as Choma Cave and the Inverted Tulips Plain.

The town’s verdant landscapes and natural attractions appeal greatly to urban tourists.

Kouhrang Waterfall

The waterfall was formed from the water released through Kouhrang’s first tunnel. The tunnel was built in 1954 to transfer the water of Kouhrang Spring and nearby springs to the Zayandeh Rud River.

Efforts to transfer water from this region date back many years. During the reign of the Safavid Dynasty, attempts to create a fissure in the mountains for water transfer were unsuccessful.

Day 01: Tehran / Iran Capital City (Arrival)

After welcoming you at Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, our foreign-language-speaking guide will transfer you to a hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is free in Tehran. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 02: Tehran / Rasht

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Rasht, the central city of Gilan Province in northern Iran, and Bandar Anzali, which is famous for its refreshing climate and green forests that attract many tourists.

Sightseeing includes Anzali Wetland, Rasht, a museum displaying local crafts and the Gilaki lifestyle, and a traditional wooden Gilani house with a thatched roof. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 03: Rasht / Fuman – Masuleh

Early in the morning, after enjoying breakfast, we will drive to Masuleh, a famous historical village located 65 km away and believed to be over a thousand years old. It is a delightful, tourist-friendly village with irregular rows of pale cream houses stacked like a double amphitheater along a wooded valley.

Continuing the journey via Fuman Road, crossing rice paddies and passing hills resembling neatly trimmed green tea gardens, we proceed to Rudkhan Castle above Qal’eh Daneh Village (20 km). Enjoy a light trek through the forest before driving back to Masuleh. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 04: Masuleh / Kelardasht

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin today’s journey to another beautiful northern city, Kelardasht, often nicknamed the “Paradise of Iran.” We travel via the Caspian Sea coastal and mountainous forest roads, visiting villages and rice farms along the way.

In Hasankeyf, a small town en route to Kelardasht, you can still see a few old log-framed barns and untouched forests while passing through the Alborz mountain roads. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 05: Kelardasht / Tehran – Shiraz

We will drive back to Tehran and transfer directly to the domestic airport for a flight to Shiraz. Shiraz is a city of sophistication and the heartland of Persian culture. It was one of the most important cities of the medieval Islamic world and is home to the tombs of Hafez and Sa’di.

Sightseeing includes these famous sites, along with Arg-e Karim Khan and the Pars Museum. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 06: Shiraz / Shiraz

Today, we enjoy an excursion to Persepolis, which embodies the greatest achievements of the ancient Achaemenid Empire. The monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs, immense columns, and imposing gateways leave no doubt that this was the finest jewel in the empire’s crown.

We also visit Naqsh-e Rostam, an impressive archaeological site with magnificent rock-cut tombs carved high into the cliffs. The four tombs are believed to belong to Darius I, Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I, and Darius II. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 07: Shiraz / Shiraz

Today you will enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Shiraz, including a colorful traditional bazaar featuring Qashqai clothing and handicrafts, the Shah-e-Cheragh Holy Shrine, and Narenjestan Garden. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 08: Shiraz / Shahr-e Kord / Kouhrang

Today we leave Shiraz for the mountainous province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, located beside the Zagros mountain range. The provincial capital is Shahr-e Kord.

Today, we intend to visit this beautiful western Iranian region, including the scenic Kouhrang area, known for its water tunnel fed by the Zagros and Zardkuh mountain ranges. During spring and summer, the area offers picturesque landscapes filled with wildflowers, including Fritillaria imperialis, as well as numerous springs such as Deimeh Spring. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 09: Shahr-e Kord / Kouhrang / Isfahan

Our next destination is Isfahan, also known as “Nesf-e Jahan,” meaning “Half of the World.” Isfahan is an Iranian masterpiece, the jewel of ancient Persia, and one of the finest cities in the Islamic world.

After checking into the hotel, enjoy evening sightseeing of the three famous bridges on the Zayandeh Rud River: Si-o-se-pol (33 Arches Bridge), Chubi Bridge, and Khaju Bridge. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 10: Isfahan / Isfahan

Today we will enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Isfahan, including Chehel Sotoun Palace (Forty Columns Palace), Meidan-e Naghsh-e Jahan (Image of the World Square), Jameh Mosque, Shah Mosque, and the Bazaar.

In the evening, enjoy a walk along the Zayandeh Rud riverside. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 11: Isfahan / Isfahan

Full-day sightseeing in Isfahan, including Vank Cathedral, the Julfa district, Chahar Bagh Street, and the Shaking Minarets.

In the evening, visit a زورخانه (Zurkhaneh), the traditional Iranian house of strength and sport. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 12: Isfahan / Kashan

Today we drive to Kashan and, en route, visit Abyaneh, a historic village demonstrating desert architecture, traditional lifestyles, and ancient clothing styles.

Then visit Borujerdi House, a traditional Qajar-era residence, and the historic bathhouse in Kashan. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 13: Kashan / Tehran

Half-day sightseeing in Kashan, including the Fin Garden (the summer palace of Qajar kings) and Sialk Hill, an ancient archaeological mound currently under excavation.

After lunch, drive to Tehran, visiting Qom en route. Overnight at the hotel in Tehran. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 14: Tehran / Tehran

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Tehran, including the Traditional Bazaar, the National Museum (Archaeological Museum), the Glassware & Ceramic Museum, and Niavaran Palace.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant in the Pahlavi-era style. Overnight at the hotel. Bed & Breakfast.

Day 15: Tehran / Home

The group will be transferred to the international airport for the return flight home.