JOURNEY TO AN ETERNAL LAND

14-Day Cultural &Heritage Tour

What’s Included / Excluded

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔️ Visa Authorization Code
✔️ Arrival and departure airport transfers
✔️ 13 nights’ accommodation in hotels according to the selected category (3-star, 4-star, or 5-star)
✔️ All transportation throughout Iran by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
✔️ Services of an English-speaking Iranian tour guide throughout the journey
✔️ Meals: Daily breakfast and 2 dinners, including a Persian Night experience
✔️ Two bottles of mineral water per person per day

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

❌ International flights, taxes, and airline surcharges
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Visa authorization number processing fee
❌ Visa application and issuance fees
❌ Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
❌ Tips and personal expenses

Day 1: Arrival in Shiraz

Salam, Welcome to Iran! Upon arrival at Shiraz International Airport, you will meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
After check-in, enjoy some time to rest and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may start discovering Shiraz with an optional panoramic city tour and a visit to the famous Quran Gate.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide and experience delicious Iranian cuisine.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Dinner

✔️Highlights:
Quran Gate
Panoramic Shiraz city tour

✔️Special Information:
If your arrival time changes or you expect any delay, please inform your travel agent in advance.

Day 2: Persepolis – Pasargadae – Shiraz

After breakfast, travel back in time to the glorious era of the Achaemenid Empire and explore some of Iran’s most important ancient sites.
After a short drive from Shiraz, visit Persepolis, the magnificent ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid kings and one of Iran’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admire the remarkable stone carvings, grand staircases, and architectural details that have survived for more than 2,500 years.
Continue to Pasargadae, the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire and the resting place of Cyrus the Great, the founder of this powerful dynasty.
On the way back to Shiraz, stop at Naqsh-e Rostam, the ancient necropolis of the Achaemenid kings, featuring impressive rock-cut tombs and historical reliefs.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Naqsh-e Rostam

Day 3: Shiraz City Tour

Today, explore Shiraz, the city of poetry, gardens, and Persian culture with your tour guide.
Start your day with a visit to the stunning Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque), famous for its colorful stained-glass windows. Continue to Hafez Tomb (Hafezieh), the resting place of one of Iran’s greatest poets, and visit the beautiful Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine with its impressive mirror decorations.
Discover the elegance of Eram Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the historic Vakil Complex, including the traditional bazaar, mosque, and citadel in the heart of Shiraz.
In the evening, enjoy a memorable cultural experience by joining an Iranian family for dinner and tasting delicious Shirazi cuisine.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner

✔️Highlights:
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque)
Hafez Tomb (Hafezieh)
Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine
Quran Gate
Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Vakil Complex
Local family dinner experience

Day 4: Shiraz – Kerman

Today, leave Shiraz behind and continue your journey towards Kerman, one of Iran’s most historic cities located on the edge of the desert.
On the way, stop at Maharloo Lake, a seasonal salt lake famous for its beautiful pink color, depending on the weather and water conditions. Continue your journey with a visit to a historic Sassanid-era palace, offering a glimpse into Iran’s ancient pre-Islamic heritage.
Cross scenic mountain roads and desert landscapes before arriving in Kerman.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Maharloo Lake
Sassanid-era Palace

✔️Special Information:
Distance from Shiraz to Kerman: approximately 600 km
Approximate driving time: around 7 hours

Day 5: Kerman – Rayen – Mahan – Shahdad

After breakfast, explore the unique attractions around Kerman, where history and desert landscapes come together.
Visit the impressive Rayen Citadel, a well-preserved ancient adobe fortress that reflects the traditional architecture of the region. Continue to the beautiful Shazdeh Garden (Prince Garden), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning example of a Persian garden built in the middle of the desert.
Next, visit the tomb of Shah Nematollah Vali, one of Iran’s most respected Sufi masters. End the day with a breathtaking sunset experience in the Shahdad Desert and Kaluts, one of Iran’s most spectacular desert landscapes.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Rayen Citadel
Shazdeh Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Shah Nematollah Vali Tomb
Shahdad Desert & Kaluts

Day 6: Kerman – Yazd

After breakfast, visit the historic Ganj Ali Khan Complex in Kerman, including its traditional bathhouse, before continuing your journey towards Yazd, the ancient desert city of Iran.
On the way, stop at the remarkable Zein-o-din Caravanserai, a beautifully restored Silk Road caravanserai where travelers once rested during their journeys across Persia.
Continue to Yazd and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique desert city.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Ganj Ali Khan Complex
Ganj Ali Khan Bathhouse
Zein-o-din Caravanserai

✔️Special Information:
Distance from Kerman to Yazd: approximately 370 km
Approximate driving time: around 4 hours

Day 7: Yazd City Tour

After breakfast, you will start your fascinating day by visiting Zoroastrian monuments such as the Tower of Silence. Then you will go to see the 1500-year-old eternal fire and your guide will tell you about Zoroastrian culture, customs and religion. Then you will go to see the world's tallest wind catcher in a beautiful garden.
Here you will admire the Yazdi artists for their access to water through the Qanats( underground canals) and access to cool air through the wind catchers in the desert.
In the afternoon, head to the ancient city of Yazd and visit a mosque that has the tallest minaret. Then you will walk through the alleys of the historical and adobe part of Yazd and get to know the life style of the people in the desert.
And finally, you will enjoy the sunset and the city's wind catchers from the rooftops of the old houses.

Accommodation:
In 3*, 4* or 5* hotels according to your request.

Meals:
Breakfast

Included activities:
Silence Tower
Fire Temple
Dolat Abad Garden ( UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)
Friday Mosque
Ancient city ( UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)

Day 8: Yazd – Meybod – Isfahan

After breakfast, continue your journey towards Isfahan, one of Iran’s most beautiful historic cities.
On the way, stop in the ancient city of Meybod, an important Silk Road town, and explore its traditional desert architecture, including the historic Pigeon Tower and Ice House.
Continue your visit with a stop at an old Silk Road Caravanserai, where you can learn about the journeys of merchants and travelers across ancient Persia.
Arrive in Isfahan and enjoy the magical evening atmosphere of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, one of the world’s largest historic squares and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Meybod city tour
Pigeon Tower
Ice House
Silk Road Caravanserai
Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

✔️Special Information:
Distance from Yazd to Isfahan: approximately 320 km
Approximate driving time: around 5 hours

Day 9: Isfahan City Tour

After breakfast, explore Isfahan, the jewel of Persian architecture and one of Iran’s most beautiful historic cities.
Begin your tour at the magnificent Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest historic squares in the world. Discover its stunning landmarks, including the Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Chehel Sotoun Palace.
Take a walk through the traditional bazaar around the square, where you can admire Isfahan’s famous handicrafts, including carpets, hand-printed textiles, and local artworks.
In the afternoon, visit the charming Jolfa Armenian Quarter and the beautiful Vank Cathedral. End the day at the historic Si-o-Se-Pol Bridge and Khaju Bridge, where locals gather to enjoy the atmosphere and traditional music.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Shah Mosque
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Ali Qapu Palace
Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Vank Cathedral
Si-o-Se-Pol Bridge
Khaju Bridge

Day 10: Isfahan – Abyaneh – Kashan

After breakfast, leave Isfahan and continue your journey to Kashan, a historic desert city known for its traditional architecture and beautiful gardens.
On the way, visit the charming mountain village of Abyaneh, famous for its red-colored houses, ancient alleys, traditional clothing, and unique local culture. Take a walk through the village, meet the locals, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this remarkable destination.
Continue to Kashan and visit the beautiful Fin Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic Agha Bozorg Mosque, and the traditional bazaar.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Abyaneh Village
Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Agha Bozorg Mosque
Kashan Bazaar

✔️Special Information:
Distance from Isfahan to Kashan: approximately 210 km
Approximate driving time: around 4 hours

Day 11: Kashan – Tehran

After breakfast, continue exploring Kashan, a historic city famous for its traditional architecture and Persian heritage.
Visit the beautiful Tabatabaei House and Borujerdi House, two of the finest examples of traditional Iranian houses with stunning courtyards and decorations. Then discover the fascinating Nooshabad Underground City, an ancient underground complex built for protection and survival.
In the afternoon, continue your journey to Tehran, the capital of Iran.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Tabatabaei House
Borujerdi House
Nooshabad Underground City

✔️Special Information:
Distance from Kashan to Tehran: approximately 250 km
Approximate driving time: around 4 hours

Day 12: Tehran City Tour

After breakfast, explore Tehran, the vibrant capital of Iran, where modern life meets centuries of history.
Start your day with a visit to the National Museum of Iran and the magnificent Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Qajar-era architecture.
In the afternoon, head to the north of Tehran to explore the beautiful Saadabad Palace Complex and stroll through the traditional Tajrish Bazaar, a lively local market offering a glimpse into everyday life in Tehran.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
National Museum of Iran
Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Saadabad Palace Complex
Tajrish Bazaar

Day 13: Modern Tehran

Today, discover the modern side of Tehran and experience its vibrant urban atmosphere.
After breakfast, visit the former U.S. Embassy, an important landmark in Iran’s contemporary history. Continue to the iconic Azadi Tower and the award-winning Tabiat Bridge, one of Tehran’s most popular public spaces.
End your day at Iran Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment complexes, where you can enjoy shopping, cafés, and modern attractions.

✔️Accommodation:
3*, 4*, or 5* hotel according to your preference.

✔️Meals:
Breakfast

✔️Highlights:
Former U.S. Embassy
Azadi Tower
Tabiat Bridge
Iran Mall

Day 14: IKA AIRPORT

Your journey comes to an end today, and you will be transferred to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) for your departure flight.

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