Iran Journey(From culture to nature) - 22 Days

Travel to IRAN. Persia, the Land of four seasons with its rich and colorful history, countless monuments, Iranian hospitality and delicious food. Iran is one of the world’s oldest civilizations, and has been among the world’s most thoughtful and complex civilizations from the very beginning.

Imagine visiting the magnificent Persian empire in Persepolis, Shiraz, stunning architecture in Isfahan, ornate domes and minarets in Yazd, dreamy experience cave life and unique desert in Kerman, visiting the greatest ancient architecture of the world, hiking in some unique nature and breath deeply of the North, discovering some unique culture of the west of Iran, exploring the rich island in terms of ecotourism and geotourism and many more breath taking monuments plus the scrumptious Persian cuisine and super friendly people; it will be an amazing trip of a life time.

What you see

You can see four Seasons of Iran just in 22 days. For Those who wants explore Iran with all different continents from jungles with unlimited greenness (north of the country) or mounts covered by snow to hot deserts of Iran and Colorful Islands on Persian Gulf. Furthermore, on this journey you have the chance to see the lovely Isfahan, Shiraz (the capital of Culture and Civilization), Tehran (modern capital of Iran), Yazd and its historical villages (the city of shafts), south of Iran(the greatest ancient architecture of the world) and also Kashan & Abyaneh. A better explanation for this trip: Mixture of Nature, Civilization, Culture and Historical places of IRAN.

What you discover

  • visiting some mysterious villages like a fairyland; stepped villages
  • Visiting complex of 17 palaces built during the Qajar Dynasty in the 18th and 19th Centuries in Tehran
  • Set attractively in a wide, steep-sided mountain valley, modest Kaleybar
  • visiting the greatest ancient architecture of the world
  • Experiencing cave life in a wonderful rocky architecture village
  • Walking into the 500 years old Naghsh-e-Jahan Square of Isfahan
  • discovering the first global city of Iran
  • Visiting The glory of 2500 years old Persepolis
  • exploring the rich island in terms of ecotourism and geotourism
  • Visiting the UNESCO listed Bisotun Complex

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 morning tour of Tehran commences.
We’ll visit Golestan Complex, greatest Museum of Persia, Iran National Museum, a tunnel of Iran history to recent times.

Overnight in Tehran.

Day 2
Road trip to Tabriz

In the morning, we will drive to Tabriz and for afternoon, we will walk in bazaar to see locals and the culture of this city.

Overnight in Tabriz.

Day 3
Road trip to Howraman

We’ll drive in a green road to reach a wonderful amazing village in the heart of the mountains with beautiful roads and kind people, Howraman.

Overnight in Howraman.

Day 4
Road trip to Palangan village

In the morning we’ll drive to Palangan as a stepped village that lies in a mountainous area of Zhavehrud Rural District, Kurdistan Province. Palangan Village is located at the beginning of Uraman Takht, in the heart of Tangivar valley where a river passes through it. In addition to the marvelous nature of this village, the local customs and culture of people are the other notable attraction of this village.

Overnight in Palangan.

Day 5
Road trip to Kermanshah

In the morning we’ll drive to Kermanshah, the best place for history lovers, for visiting one of the most impressive reliefs inside the largest grotto or Ivan.

Overnight in Kermanshah.

Day 6
Road trip to Dezful

We’ll drive to Dezful and will see it’s water mills to know the historical background of the water mills and the structure of the old bridge of Dezful, which dates back to the Sassanid era.

Overnight in Dezful.

Day 7
Road trip to Susa/Shushtar

Today we’ll go to the heart of history. After visiting shushtar historical hydraulic system, We’ll drive to Susa (UWH), visit the Tomb of Daniel, Chogha Zanbil (UWH), an ancient Elamite complex, and then go back to Shushtar.

Overnight in Shushtar.

Day 8
Road trip to Sar Agha Seyed village

We’ll drive to see a mysterious 600-year-old colorful village which its people live a life completely devoid of our modern luxuries. While there is limited access to electricity and no access to the internet, the authenticity and simplicity of life here make for an experience of a lifetime.

Overnight in Sar Agha Seyed.

Day 9
Road trip to Isfahan

We’ll drive to Isfahan. In the evening we’ll go for a walk in the streets beside Zayandeh Rud river, stroll in the bridges of Siosepol or Khaju and listen to the songs of locals.

overnight in Isfahan.

Day 10
Isfahan excursion

We’ll start our day by touring one of the largest city in the world with bridges, palaces, mosques, minarets, and monuments.
we’ll discover Naghsh-e Jahan Square that has been listed by UNESCO as an outstanding example of Iranian and Islamic architecture to Explore Ali Qapu Palaces, Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosques and Bazaar.
we’ll Taste some local food and sweets of Isfahan like Biryani and Gaz.

Overnight in Isfahan.

Day 11
Road trip to Shiraz

We’ll drive to Shiraz and in the afternoon will visit Eram as a Persian garden.

Overnight in Shiraz.

Day 12
Shiraz excursion

Today we’ll walk in the middle of Persian kings territory(Persepolis and Necropolis) to understand the rich history of Iran.

In the afternoon we’ll go to the nomad area and in the way we’ll visit the pink lake.

Overnight in the nomad tent.

Day 13
Nomad/Workshop

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
We’ll head back to Shiraz and if time permits, stop by the Sasani Palace.
Once you reach Shiraz, for afternoon you have two options: Taking part in a cooking class by a kind family or an art workshop.

Overnight in Shiraz.

Day 14
Flight to Qeshm island

This morning will go to Qeshm by a flight. We’ll see some unique attractions natures: Stars Valley, Chahkooh Canyon, Salt Cave Of Qeshm, and so on.

Overnight Qeshm.

Day 15
Ferry to Hormoz Island

Today, we will visit Hormoz Island, known as the Rainbow Island to discover some attractions such as: Silence Valley, Valley of the Statues, Rainbow Mountains and so on.

Overnight in Qeshm.

Attention: We can also have camping(extra charge)

Day 16
Qeshm excursion

This morning we have time for shopping and visit Hengam Island to see amazing dolphins ,colorful fish that are playing in crystal clear water and beautiful and delicate handicrafts made of shells and scallops by locals.

Overnight Qeshm

Day 17
Road trip to Sirjan/Meymand

We’ll drive to Sirjan for visiting Bagh-e Sangi (stony garden) which is a mysterious garden that is not similar to any other one. Then will go to Meymand that is a village of troglodytes – cave dwellers that has been continuously inhabited for 2,000 to 3,000 years.

Overnight in a cave house of Meymand

Day 18
Road trip to Yazd

We’ll drive to Yazd, the first global city of Iran. we’ll walk into the ancient alleys of Yazd and visit Jame mosque, the Fire Temple and Amir-Chakhmaq Square.
At night we’ll take part in a Zoorkhaneh (a traditional gym).

Overnight Yazd.

Day 19
Road trip to Meybod/Kashan

we’ll Have an early morning drive to Meybod to explore the great Narin castle and a pottery workshop to see the potters at work. then will continue to Kashan.

Overnight Kashan.

Day 20
Kashan excursion

we’ll visit Kashan, a beautiful old city with many unique historical sites like Tabatabaei Traditional House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, and Fin Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site then we’ll ready for a desert tour to see the nice sunset and night of desert.

Overnight Kashan.

Day 21
Road trip to Alamout valley

We’ll drive to Qazvin for visiting Alamout valley to have a hiking in Alamut valley and at the castle of the assassins.

Overnight Qazvin.

Day 22
End tour/ Tehran

We’ll drive to Tehran. Once we reach Tehran, 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
  • Desert tours and visiting all attractions as mentioned on the itinerary.
  • Nomad tour
  • Art workshop or cooking class
  • Ferry transportation
  • 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.
  • Sea entertainments
  • Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section

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Iran Journey(From culture to nature)

Trip Facts

  • Tehran
  • Tehran
  • Tehran, Tabriz, Howraman, Palangan, Kermanshah, Dezful, Susa, Shushtar, Sar Agha Seyed, Kashan, Isfahan, Maybod,Yazd, Shiraz, Qeshm,Sirjan/Meymand, Qazvin
  • Private Car/ Tourist Van
  • Traditional hotel (3/4 stars) or hostel(Private room)/ homestay
  • One local lunch in each city
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