Tehran–Golestan-Semnan-Isfahan-Yazd-Fars-Isfahan-Tehran
Your 18-day tour will start in Tehran, Iran’s vibrant capital.
Day 1-Tehran
Midnight Arrival at Tehran airport, meet our representative, be transferred to the hotel, check-in to hotel where you could rest, get over your flight and adjust to the new time zone. In the morning you will be treated with a welcome breakfast followed by a full tour briefing from your guides. Today we leave the hotel for a full day of sightseeing. In the evening we proceed to the mountainous area of Darband, do some short hiking on the old bricks, wander through its scenic rural neighborhood indulge yourself in its local bazaar by tasting delicious sour fruit after that relax in a teahouse and enjoy the serene atmosphere while savoring tea and sweets.
Highlights:
- Meals: breakfast, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Transportation: Coach
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day2/Golestan
An early departure from Tehran we head north towards our stop in Firuzkuh for the breakfast then we proceed to Gorgan.
After a long drive we arrive in Behshahr and have lunch in a local restaurant nearby. Then we head to Tutli Tamak village where you will enjoy visiting Turkmens and observing their lifestyles. A 3-hour drive takes us there. Settle in a village house and be Turkmen’s guest for dinner where you could enjoy Iranian hospitality and local food.
Highlights:
- Tutli Tamak village
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: local home/ Turkmen village house
Day 3/Golestan
- 6:00 you will be treated to a local breakfast and lunch
- This is our earliest morning as we prepare for our drive to Khalid Nabi, which is one of the oldest cemeteries in Iran with its strange and exclusive headstones. A 2-hour drive out of the village.
Highlights:
- Khalid Nabi Cemetery
- A nice walk along the edge of the jungle where you will enjoy the evening meal while watching the sunset.
- Transportation: local bus
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day 4/Semnan
After an early morning breakfast we set off towards Gonbad-e Qabus tower. Leaving Golestan, we drive to Bastam en-route we stop for lunch. Upon arrival to Bastam, check into hotel. In the evening you can wander the streets and discover the city’s wide range of cultural options.
Highlights:
- Transportation: coach
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel or guest house
Day 5/Semnan-Isfahan
Breakfast at hotel, Check out
Today we start the day with a visit to Bayazid Bastami’s tomb in Bastam. Then we proceed to Damghan, a city with fantastic examples of historic architecture. Have lunch in a fine restaurant nearby where you can taste the authentic Iranian dishes. Then we continue our trip towards Jandaq. The drive from Damghan to Jandaq is spectacularly scenic. We travel approx 4 hours from Damghan to Jandaq. Check into Jandaq hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city before dinner out at one of the local restaurants.
Highlights:
- Bayazid Bastami’s tomb
- Excursion to Damghan
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: Eco-tourism residence
Day 6-Isfahan
Have an early morning breakfast at the hotel then check out. we start our day with a visit to Mesr desert. Our next stop is at Tabatabaei Barandaz lodge in Farahzad village where we settle in and have lunch. After lunch there is enough time to relax and enjoy the scenery. Back at residence, dinner under the stars is waiting for us.
Highlights:
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: Eco-tourism residence
Day 7/Yazd
7:00 breakfast at hotel and check out
Today we leave Jandaq and drive towards Yazd province. En-route we stop in Meybod a 310 km drive from jandaq and have an Eexcursion to Meybod . We have lunch in a restaurant nearby. Then we continue our journey to Yazd.
Highlights:
- Ancient Dovecote, Narin Castle and Abbasi Caravanserai.
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: village house (khalou Mirza)
Day 8/Yazd
- 7:30 breakfast at hotel
- This morning we have a full day city tour of Yazd. Walk through historical neighborhood of Fahadan and visit its monuments.
Highlights:
- Jame Mosque of Yazd
- Affluent houses
- Alexander’s Prison or Ziyaeieh School
- Dowlatabad garden
- Fire temple
- Amir Chaghmaq square
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional hotel
Day 9/Yazd
7:30 Breakfast and check out
This morning we have a full day sightseeing in and around Yazd.
Highlights:
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: all meals, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional hotel
Day 10/Shiraz
7:30 breakfast and check out
Leaving Yazd we start our day with a long drive to Shiraz. En route we stop at Pasargadae and then have an excursion to the UNESCO world heritage site of Persepolis. In the late evening check into Shiraz hotel.
Highlights:
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional hotel
Day 11/Shiraz
7:30 have breakfast. Today we have a day of sightseeing in Shiraz.
Highlights:
- Arg of Karim Khan
- Vakil Complex in which you will find the interesting architectural features of Zand Era including Bazaar, Mosque and Hammam.
- Narenjestan-e Ghavam(Qavam House)
- Eram Garden or Delgosha Garden
- The tomb of Hafez
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional hotel
Day 12/Isfahan
7:30 Breakfast
Our memorable visit to Shiraz will come to the end after we pay a visit to Qur'an Gate. Then we proceed to Isfahan. Upon arrival to Isfahan we visit Siosepol. In the late evening check into hotel and settle in.
Highlights:
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: 4 star hotel
Day 13/Isfahan
7:30 have breakfast.
Highlights:
- A sightseeing tour of Isfahan would include a visit to some of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites such as Naqshe-Jahan Square
- Imam Mosque
- Qeysarriyeh Bazaar
- Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque
- Ali Qapu Palace
- The Palace of Forty Columns
- The palace of Eight Paradises
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional hotel
Day 14/Isfahan
7:30 Breakfast, check out
Today we get more familiar with the Iranian history by visiting Jameh mosque. There are numerous sites worth visiting here such as Vank Cathedral and its museum. Then we leave Isfahan and drive towards Kashan.
Highlights:
- Jameh mosque
- Vank Cathedral and its museum.
- Monar Jonban
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional house
Day 15/Kashan
Local breakfast
Today we proceed to Aran and Nushabad to visit the underground city of Ouyi considered as one of the masterpieces of ancient architecture. Next we head to Abyane village. We drive about 2 hours to reach Abyane. While having lunch enjoy the scenery. Taking a stroll through this historical village gives you an opportunity to take breathtaking photos and communicating with the locals.
Highlights:
- Underground city of Ouyi
- Abyane village
- Meals: breakfast , light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Transportation: Coach
- Overnight stay: traditional house
Day 16/Kashan
7:30 Breakfast and check out and have an excursion to kashan. Then we travel to Tehran, upon arrival to Tehran we check into hotel and after that a banquet-style dinner is waiting for you at the hotel where you can taste the authentic Iranian food.
Highlights:
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast , dinner, light midday snacks (cookie , fruit) soft drinks (drinking water ,tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional house
Day 17/Tehran
7:30 Breakfast
Today your memorable visit to Iran will come to the end so enjoy visiting the monuments of Tehran. Tonight you will be treated to a farewell dinner so indulge yourself in Iranian traditional dishes.
Highlights:
- Golestan palace
- The Museum of Ancient Iran
- If time permits we will visit Treasury of National Jewels Museum
- Transportation: Coach
- Meals: breakfast, dinner, light midday snacks (cookie, fruit) soft drinks (drinking water, tea, coffee)
- Overnight stay: traditional house
Day 18/ departure day
Check out 5 hours before flight
You’ll be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight to your next destination