9-Day Classic Tour

Arrive in Shiraz, meet the driver at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Check-in the hotel and rest. (It is better to arrange a flight that will arrive at night, to check-in and have a rest for the morning tour)

The tour begins with Nasir-Al Molk Mosque (Pink Mosque), then Vakil Complex which includes a group of monuments (Karim Khan Citadel, Vakil Bazaar, and Vakil Bathhouse) built-in early 18th century, when Shiraz was the capital of Iran. You will taste Faloodeh Shirazi, a cold Iranian desert. In the afternoon experience Shiraz as the city of gardens and poetry by visiting Eram Garden(UNESCO) and feel the poetic environment in Hafez’ Tomb (the greatest poet of Iran). Get amazed by the mirror work of the Ali-Ibn Hamzeh Mausoleum. Rest in the hotel.

a. After breakfast have an excursion to Bishapur ancient city (UNESCO) to visit the ruins of the Sassanid Archeological landscape along with bas-reliefs in Tang-e Chogan gorge. The city that has been built by the Romans soldiers who had been captivated in war is a great example of Roman’s urban architecture. A beautiful Anahita Temple, the goddess of water, exists there. In the afternoon drive back to Shiraz.
b. After breakfast have an excursion to Firuzabad city to visit the Sassanid Archeological landscape (UNESCO). Visit the first example of Iranian innovation of making dome over a square hall in Qal’eh Dokhtar Castle and enjoy the Sassanid architecture in Ardashir Palace and the Ancient city of Gur. In the afternoon drive back to Shiraz and rest.

On this day you walk in time back to 2500 years ago. You will be amazed by the Achaemenids’ capital: Persepolis then visit Necropolis, the rock-cut tombs of the Persian kings along with the Sassanid bas relief in Naqsh-e Rostam. Continue this day by visiting Pasargadae, the tomb of Cyrus the Great. check-in the Aghazade Boutique hotel in Abarku.

After breakfast, visit Aghazade Mansion and the living Cypress or Zoroastrian Cypress. Then have a two-hour drive to Yazd, an old city where the majority of the Zoroastrians live. Get familiar with the Zoroastrian religion by visiting the Fire Temple. After lunch take a walking tour to Fahadan quarter (UNESCO) which is famous for wind catchers, Qanat and adobe houses. nd enjoy the sunset over the wind catchers. check-in the hotel.

In the morning visit the Tower of Silence the longest wind catcher in Dowlat Abad Garden (UNESCO). Then visit Water Museum and Amir Chakhmaq square. In the afternoon go to a desert camp, walk on the dunes, camel riding and watch the sunset. drive back to the hotel and rest.

After breakfast drive toward Isfahan. En route to Isfahan, you will visit Abbasi Complex(Icehouse, Pigeon tower and Caravanserai) and pottery workshop in Meybod city. Continue your journey to Nain to visit the underground cotton weaving workshops. Arrive at Isfahan. Check-in the hotel and rest.

Isfahan once was famous as Nesfe Jahan, meaning half of the world. You spend all your day in Naqsh-e Jahan Square(UNESCO), the second Largest old square in the world. Get inspired by Islamic arts in the greatest square of Iran where the king gathered three main components of power in his own like Shah Mosque, Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque ( the power of clergy), Qeysarie Bazar (the power of merchants) Ali Qapu Palace (the power of Shah himself) and Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO). In the evening, you will have a family dinner with an Iranian family to get acquainted with Persian cuisine and hospitality.

This day begins with Jameh Mosque(UNESCO), which is the museum of the architecture of Iran and became a prototype of Islamic mosques. Then wandering in the Armenian quarter of Jolfa and visiting the Vank Cathedral and the Music Museum. Then walk on old historic bridges like Si-o-she pol (thirty-three) and Khaju. After lunch drive toward Kashan. On the way have a short stop to see Abyaneh, the red village. Arrive at Kashan. Check-in the hotel and rest.

Kashan is a small city with the most elegant historical houses. Visit Tabatabaie and Brujerdi Houses. Then visit Agha Borog Mosque with its unique architecture and Fin Garden (UNESCO). After lunch drive to IKA for your international flight. Depending on your international flight, the IBIS hotel at IKA can be booked.