Taste the main culture by Iran food tour - 9 Days

Persian cuisine is one of the top food and cuisine in the world that anyone should taste and learn to cook! Once tried, then you will always remember the delicious taste!

Iran Food Trips are very special tours with the chance of learning some Iranian traditional cuisine with the ingredients that are either found in your country or you can buy and take them home as a souvenir.

In Iran each city, village and region have its own traditional food and sweets, Different kinds of Stews, Cakes and Cookies and each of them shows you a unique culture.

What you experience

In Iran Food Tour you will get to taste as many possible dishes and learn to cook many of them with Iranian family to taste their culture.

This tour starts from Tehran, with its modern and historic attractions and continue to Explore Isfahan, the city known for its architectural beauty; Yazd, the center city of Zoroastrianism in Iran. and will finish our journey in Shiraz, the city of flowers and Persian empire. in each city we’ll have a cooking class and learn a traditional food of that area.

What you discover

  • Explore the modern and traditional parts of Tehran.
  • Experience cooking with an Iranian family and enjoy Persian cuisine.
  • Exploring the history of Shiraz, Isfahan and Yazd
  • Get familiar with the Zoroastrian and Islamic culture
  • Visiting local bazaar to see and taste Persian spices
  • Experiencing nomad life and make a traditional bread with them

Itinerary

Day 1
Arriving in Tehran; start the tour

On your pre-dawn arrival at Tehran Airport, you will be met by our guide that will direct and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our tour of Tehran commences.
We’ll visit Golestan Complex, greatest Museum of Persia.

Overnight in Tehran.

Day 2
Cooking class in Tehran/ Road trip to Isfahan

in the morning we start with our first cooking class with a kind family and one of the professional, youngest chef of Iran. All the ingredients are fresh and ready. You just need to listen to chef and make a traditional food by his help. then just let the beauty of the meal that you made catch your eye.
After enjoying the food, we’ll leave Tehran for our next destination, Isfahan.

Overnight in Isfahan.

Day 3
Isfahan excursion

We have a whole day to visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square that shows the main aspects of an Iranian’s life at that time. we’ll see Isfahan Bazaar on one side, which is the symbol of business.

Then the Ali Qapu shows its warm colors and delicate plaster works to introduce us to another aspect of Persian art. Also, we can visit two majestic mosques in the square, which show the importance of religion for people. Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque is on another level of beauty when it comes to tilework and design. On the other hand, the Shah Mosque captures your heart and puts an unforgettable image in your mind. At night we’ll visit Khajoo Bridge looking at the water moving under the bridges and If we are lucky enough we would hear the sound of traditional music sung by Isfahani people.

Overnight in Isfahan.

Day 4
Cooking class in Isfahan

we wake up early to start our day with an exciting cooking class, where we learn how to prepare a full menu of local dishes by another kind family. When we have finished making the food, we’ll sit around and have a feast.
in the afternoon we’ll visit Jolfa area, the zone of Armenians and visit a nice church.

Overnight in Isfahan.

Day 5
Road trip to Maybod/Yazd

we’ll Have an early morning drive to Meybod to explore the great Narin castle, Kabutar Khaneh (pigeon tower) and a pottery workshop to see the potters at work.
Then, we’ll go to Yazd and visitFire Temple.

Overnight in Yazd.

Day 6
Cooking class in Yazd

In the morning We’ll walk into the ancient alleys of Yazd and visit Jame mosque, Amir-Chakhmaq Square. then it’s the time of cooking class with Zoroastrians to learn more about their cultures and food. You have the opportunity to discover old recipes and make exceptional food.

Overnight in Yazd.

Day 7
Road trip to Cham/ Persepolis/Shiraz

we’ll drive to Shiraz and in the way we’ll stop in a mysterious village, Cham, for visiting the the silence tower, Also we’ll discover Persian empire by visiting Persepolis and Necropolis (Naqhsh-e Rostam) on the way.
then we’ll pass underneath the Quran Gate and reach Shiraz.

Overnight in Shiraz.

Day 8
Shiraz excursion

The first place to visit in Shiraz is Nasir-al Molk or the Pink Mosque.
We will visit one of the most extraordinary historical buildings in Shiraz, the Karim Khan Citadel. After that, we’ll find our way to the exotic Vakil Bazaar to walk among different spices, colors, and fabrics and grasp every bit of Persian culture.
By visiting the Vakil Mosque, you find yourself in a quiet and grand structure that defines beauty.

For sunset we’ll go to the pink lake and continue towards the nomad area.

At night we’ll sit round fire and talk to nomad people and become familiar the way of their life.

Overnight in a nomad tent.

Day 9
Experience Nomad life/ End

We’ll wake up early in the morning and see the nomads leading their normal life as they perform their daily activities like they feed their animals, make yogurt and get milk from their goats.
We’ll have an organic breakfast and experience making their traditional bread.
We’ll head back to Shiraz and if time permits, stop by the Sasani Palace.

Once you reach Shiraz, transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.

What includes

  • Transportation for visiting all attractions and cities as mentioned on the itinerary.
  • Hotel accommodation as mentioned on the itinerary.
  • Meals, one local lunch in each destination(in a traditional restaurant and one by an Iranian family)
  • Licensed, English-speaking tour guides.
  • Airport pickup and drop off
  • nomad tour and visiting all attractions as mentioned on the itinerary.
  • Cooking class in each city.
  • Entrance fee
  • We have 30 percent discount for more than 2 people

What excludes

  • International airfare.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa support and Personal insurance.
  • Tips.
  • Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section

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Taste the main culture by Iran food tour

Trip Facts

  • Tehran
  • Shiraz
  • Tehran, Isfahan, Meybod, Yazd, cham, Persepolis, Shiraz, Pink lake, Nomad area
  • Private Car/ Tourist Van
  • raditional hotel (3/4 stars) or hostel(Private room))
  • One local lunch in each city
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