Iran Classic Tour

Departure to Iran. You will most likely arrive in Iran at midnight or early morning of the following day, according to most international flight schedules heading to Iran.
(This day will not be counted as one of your tour’s days)

You had just left home for Iran

Hello Iran.
Arrival in IKIA, Tehran Iran.
You will be greeted at the airport by your guide and driver and transferred to your designated hotel. Have some hours of rest and get ready to start exploring Iran from Tehran.
Walk along with the history in the National Museum of Iran. Feel the society in person by walking in Tehran Grand Bazaar and visiting the Golestan Palace Complex which is the house of fantastic tile works. Can you imagine how big the biggest pink diamond in the world is? Find it out in the Iran National Jewelry Museum.

Attractions: National Museum of Iran, The Golestan Palace Complex, Treasury of National Jewels, Tehran Bazaar

Time to get deeper into the layers of the history of Iran, you are going to Kashan which is known for its historical houses with its unique architecture. Tabatabaei Historical House; a good sample of historical houses, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse with a good use of sun in the ceiling to heat and get light into the bath. Agha Bozorg Madrassa (Islamic religious school) is a practical religious school where you can have chant with the students as well. Fin Garden; a World Heritage Site, is one of the best samples of Persian gardens to visit later today in Kashan. Meet people even up close in the bazaar before having dinner.

Attractions: Tabatabaei Historical House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Agha Bozorg Mosque and school, Fin Garden, Kashan Bazar

You are heading to Yazd, a World Heritage registered as the largest city made of mudbricks.  Your lunch stop in Nain will be along with visiting one of the oldest Grand Mosques in Iran; Jameh Mosque of Nain. Arrive in Yazd, check in at your hotel, and go for o for a night walk in the old town including visiting Zurkhaneh, the traditional Iranian gym. (Music & Workout)

Attractions: Jameh Mosque of Nain, Zurkhaneh

Do you know the secrets of living in the desert, the way people of Yazd have used them to preserve themselves? By visiting different sites in Yazd, secrets will be revealed. It is all about water; and how to use, save, and keep it fresh in the desert, we will go to visit the Water Museum, Water Reservoir, and the Wind Towers.
Yazd is not only a religious city for Muslims but also is the most important Iranian city nowadays for the Zoroaster. As the center of Zoroaster’s, we will pay a visit to the Fire Temple and Towers of Silence. Don’t miss the amazing Jameh Mosque of Yazd. Zurkhaneh, the traditional Iranian gym is our last program to do.

Attractions: Yazd Atashkadeh (Zoroastrian Temple), Zoroastrian Towers of Silence, Jameh Mosque of Yazd, Water Museum, Wind Towers, Water Reservoir, Zurkhaneh

A wonderful day drive from the desert into the beautiful mountainous landscape of Zagros. You will stop in Abarkuh which presents different aspects of the desert like the ice house and have lunch in one of the traditional houses.
Drive to Shiraz and enjoy the beautiful mountainous landscape of Zagros.

Attractions: Cyprus tree, Abarkuh City

The morning will be inspiring and relaxing while you walk in Eram Garden. Join the time machine to go back to the 18th century when Karim Khan Zand ruled over Iran from Shiraz: Arg-e Karim Khan (citadel), Vakil Bazaar, and Saraye Moshir are to visit there. After lunch and having a bit of a rest at the hotel, you will visit Nasirolmolk (Pink) mosque, Naranjestan Qavam House. The evening will be inspiring in Hafez Mausoleum.

Attractions: Eram Garden, Karim Khan Castel, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bazaar, Saraye Moshir, Nasirolmolk (Pink) Mosque, Naranjestan Qavam House, Hafez Mausoleum

No doubt, Persepolis is the top three World Heritage Attractions and the most visited in Iran. You will visit the Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rustam) in the morning and then to Persepolis, where you will have enough time both for explanations and photography.

Attractions: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rustam

You are going to Isfahan; the city of turquoise domes. On your way there Achaemenids founder (Cyrus the Great) tomb and his palaces in Pasargadae; World Heritage Attraction, are to visit. You will continue to Isfahan and have a breaking stop on the way there. An evening walk in the Square is highly recommended.

Attractions: Pasargadae, Naghshe Jahan Square

Isfahan or so-called Isfahan’s local “Esfahan” and its unique beauty is to visit today. Isfahan’s beauty is being compared to “Half of the World” due to the magnificent Naghshe Jahan Square; the second-largest square in the world.
Visiting the best of architectural buildings such as Imam Mosque (also called, Shah Mosque & Jameh Abbasi Mosque), Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Aali Qapu Palace, and Qeysariye Bazaar familiarize you with Safavid mentality. The vast square is to walk and enjoy the best.
Chehel Sotoon Museum Palace is one of the most outstanding Persian Garden palaces to visit and get to know the art of miniature.

Attractions; Naghshe Jahan Square, Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfolla Mosque, Qeysariye Bazaar, Chehel Sotoon Musuem Palace

Time to explore the layers of Iranian Islamic history of architecture, calligraphy, tile work, stucco work, and many more in one of the largest and oldest Iranian mosques; Jameh Mosque of Isfahan.
The other face of Isfahan has to deal with the Armenian Christians who live in the Jolfa district in Isfahan. There are many good café and restaurants in there to enjoy and spend some hours there. Vank Armenian Cathedral is one important attraction to visit there.
Enjoy the rest of the day free.

Attraction: Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Vank Church

This is your last day in Iran, after breakfast, you are going to one very unique Village; Abyaneh, with special architecture, local people, local dress, and even the language. A close look and a landscape view of the village is in the plan.
Then onward to Qom, Iran’s Vatican, and have a breaking stop along with visiting the shrine of Fatima which is finely decorated with mirrors.
Have some hours rest at the hotel located in IKIA and get ready for your departure flight.

Attraction: Abyaneh Village, Fatima Shrine

Transfer to the departure flight saloon at IKIA airport.
Say goodbye to majestic Iran, the land of hospitality and we look forward to seeing you again.
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