IRAN WINTER CLASSIC TOUR

A 12-Day Ski &Cultural Journey

A unique 12-day journey combining skiing in Iran’s beautiful mountains with the country’s rich history, culture, and hospitality. Discover Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, and Shiraz while enjoying winter adventures at Tochal and Polad Kaf ski resorts.

WHAT’S INCLUDED/ EXCLUDED

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔️ Visa Authorization Code
✔️ Arrival and departure airport transfers
✔️ 11 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 4 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: Tehran Arrival

Salam! Welcome to Iran.
Upon arrival at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and some time to rest, start your first introduction to Iran’s capital with a panoramic city tour (depending on your arrival time).
Visit Azadi Tower, one of Iran’s most famous symbols, and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide while tasting Persian cuisine.

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

✔️ Meals:
Dinner

✔️ Included Activities:
• Azadi Tower
• Panoramic city view (depending on arrival time)

✔️ Special Information:
If your arrival time is late, please inform your travel agent in advance.

Day 2:Tehran – Tochal Ski Resort

After breakfast, head to Tochal Ski Resort, located in the Alborz Mountains north of Tehran.
With an altitude of approximately 3,700 meters, Tochal is one of the highest ski resorts in Iran and one of the closest ski resorts to a capital city in the world. Enjoy skiing with beautiful mountain views and access to ski equipment rental and professional instructors.

✔️ Accommodation:
Tochal Hotel

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner

✔️ Included Activities:
• Tochal Ski Resort
• Skiing experience
• Ski equipment rental (optional)
• Ski school (optional)

✔️ Special Information:
Ski activities depend on weather and snow conditions.

Day 3: Tochal – Tehran

Enjoy your free time at Tochal Ski Resort and experience another day of skiing or relaxing in the beautiful Alborz Mountains.
In the afternoon, return to Tehran, rest at your hotel, and prepare for your journey through Iran’s cultural heritage.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Free time at Tochal Ski Resort

Day 4: Tehran – Kashan

After breakfast, begin your cultural journey from Tehran to Kashan.
Before leaving the capital, explore some of Tehran’s historical highlights, including the National Museum of Iran, National Garden Gate, and Tehran Grand Bazaar. Then continue towards Kashan, the charming desert city famous for its traditional houses, gardens, and rosewater.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• National Museum of Iran
• National Garden Gate
• Tehran Grand Bazaar

✔️ Special Information:
The distance from Tehran to Kashan is approximately 250 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 4 hours.

Day 5: Kashan City Tour

Today, explore the historic city of Kashan, known as the city of flowers, rosewater, and beautiful traditional architecture.
Visit the magnificent Fin Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the elegant design of Kashan’s historic houses. Continue your walk through the traditional bazaar, where you can discover local products, perfumes, and rosewater shops.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Fin Garden (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Tabatabaei Historical House
• Borujerdi Historical House
• Kashan Bazaar
• Agha Bozorg Mosque

Day 6: Kashan – Abyaneh Village – Isfahan

After breakfast, leave Kashan and travel towards Isfahan, one of Iran’s most beautiful historical cities.
On the way, visit Abyaneh Village, one of Iran’s oldest and most charming villages. Walk through its red-colored alleys, meet local people, and discover the traditional lifestyle of this mountain community.
Continue to Isfahan and enjoy the evening atmosphere of the city by visiting its famous historical bridges.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Abyaneh Village
• Traditional village experience
• Si-o-se-pol Bridge
• Khaju Bridge

✔️ Special Information:
The distance from Kashan to Isfahan is approximately 210 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 4 hours.

Day 7: Isfahan City Tour

Today, discover Isfahan, known as “Half of the World,” with your guide.
Start your tour at the magnificent Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest historical squares in the world. Visit the impressive Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Chehel Sotoun Palace.
Continue exploring the traditional bazaar around the square, famous for Persian handicrafts, carpets, and textile arts. In the afternoon, visit the Armenian Quarter of Jolfa and admire the unique architecture of Vank Cathedral.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Shah Mosque
• Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
• Ali Qapu Palace
• Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Vank Cathedral
• Isfahan Bazaar

Day 8: Isfahan – Polad Kaf Ski Resort

After breakfast, leave Isfahan and travel towards Polad Kaf Ski Resort, located in the beautiful mountains of Fars Province.
Polad Kaf is one of Iran’s international ski resorts and the second-largest ski resort in the country after Dizin. Located at an altitude of approximately 2,850 meters, it offers beautiful mountain landscapes, ski slopes, equipment rental, and professional ski instructors.
Enjoy your arrival at the resort and prepare for your winter adventure.

✔️ Accommodation:
Polad Kaf Hotel

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner

✔️ Included Activities:
• Polad Kaf Ski Resort
• Skiing experience

✔️ Special Information:
The distance from Isfahan to Polad Kaf Ski Resort is approximately 400 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 5 hours.

Day 9: Polad Kaf – Shiraz

Enjoy your free time at Polad Kaf Ski Resort and spend your morning skiing or relaxing in the beautiful mountain environment.
In the afternoon, leave Polad Kaf and travel towards Shiraz, the cultural capital of Iran, known for its poetry, gardens, and historical heritage.
Upon arrival, enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful city and prepare for exploring Shiraz tomorrow.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Free time at Polad Kaf Ski Resort

✔️ Special Information:
The distance from Polad Kaf Ski Resort to Shiraz is approximately 130 km.
The approximate driving time today is about 2 hours.

Day 10: Shiraz City Tour

Today, discover Shiraz, the city of poetry, gardens, and Persian culture.
Start your tour by visiting the stunning Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, famous for its colorful stained-glass windows. Continue to Hafezieh, the tomb of the beloved Persian poet Hafez, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Eram Garden.
Visit Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine with its beautiful mirror work, then explore the historic Vakil Complex, including the bazaar and traditional areas of the city.
In the evening, enjoy a special Persian dinner with an Iranian family and experience local hospitality.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner (Persian Night)

✔️ Included Activities:
• Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque)
• Hafezieh Tomb
• Eram Garden
• Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine
• Gate of Quran
• Vakil Complex
• Persian Night with an Iranian family

Day 11: Shiraz – Persepolis – Pasargadae – Shiraz

Today, travel back in time to discover the glory of ancient Persia.
After approximately one hour of driving from Shiraz, visit Persepolis, the magnificent ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and one of Iran’s most important archaeological treasures.
Continue to Pasargadae, the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. On the way back to Shiraz, visit Naqsh-e Rostam, where impressive rock-cut tombs of ancient Persian kings can be found.

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

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

✔️ Included Activities:
• Persepolis (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Pasargadae (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Naqsh-e Rostam

✔️ Special Information:
The approximate driving time today is about 4 hours.

Day 12: Shiraz – International Airport

Your winter journey through Iran comes to an end today.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Shiraz International Airport for your departure flight.

✔️ Meals:
Breakfast

YOUR IRAN WINTER ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!

Join Melody Travel on an unforgettable 12-day winter journey through Iran. Experience the thrill of skiing in the Alborz and Zagros Mountains, explore ancient cities, and discover the rich culture, history, and warm hospitality of Iran.
✔️Book your journey today and create unforgettable memories with Melody Travel.