Arrive at Tehran IKA Airport where you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Begin your vacation with a leisurely tour around The Armenian Cathedral where a description will be given by the members. Then visit The Golestan Palace and National Museum. Fly to Shiraz, one of the most significant sites of the ancient world.    

Visit Persepolis, one of the world’s most magnificent archaeological sites. The site was the ceremonial capital of the Achemenid kings, featuring the remains of the palaces of Darius the Great, Xerexes and Artaxerxes, the era is brought to life by bas-reliefs of kings and courtiers from across the Persian Empire. At Naqsh-E Rustam, you can see four tombs and one building from Achaemenid dynasty with a group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff from Sassanid dynasty. In the evening, you will visit a theological seminary and a particular descriptive speech will take place.

Explore Shiraz, a city that is well-known for its Persian lyrics, roses, cypresses and nightingales. Start your sightseeing at the beautifully decorated Nasir al-Mulk Mosque. Then continue to visit the 19^th century Narenjestan Garden (Orangery). In the afternoon, visit the peaceful tomb and pavilion of the poets Hafiz and Saadi. Eventually, end your sightseeing in Shiraz’s conventional market the Vakil Bazaar (closed on Fridays) which still retains much of its 18^th century character.  

• Eram Garden (Alternative)
• Shia’s Holy Shrines (Alternative)

  NOTE: Alternatives can be replaced NOT added.

Depart Shiraz for Kerman. Your voyage of discovering Iran continues. On the way you can visit Sarvestan, a Sasanid palace which is located 90 km Southeast of Shiraz.

In Kerman you can immerse yourself in the mysticism of Shazdeh Garden (Prince Garden) and explore the Shah Nematollah Vali Mausoleum in Mahan. In the afternoon, stroll through Shahdad Desert.  

• Rayen Citadel (Alternative)

  NOTE: Alternatives can be replaced NOT added.

Explore Kerman in the morning, visit the Ganjali Khan Complex, Kerman’s Jame Mosque, and then walk around the Bazaar. In the afternoon, depart for Yazd.

Begin your day by roaming around Chakchak Village, which is renowned as the most sacred Zoroastrians mountain shrine. In the evening, wander around the old city as much as you like.

In the morning, visit the famous Zoroastrian Towers of Silence plus the marvelous adobe Zoroastrian Fire Temple. Then Depart for Isfahan, your journey to Isfahan takes you through Na’in, which gives you the opportunity to visit Na’in’s Jameh Mosque.

This stunning 17^th century Isfahan capital city of Safavid offers you a whole parade of wondrous sights. Isfahan’s Jame Mosque, ancient bridges, the Armenian Quarter with its churches and The Cathedral of Vank. At the end, you can walk around the Grand Bazaar on your own.

Isfahan’s moment of glory came in 4 centuries ago, which brings a great deal of unspoiled sites. Starting at the Chehel Sotun Palace, then walking a short distance to an attractive square framed by the Imam Mosque, which is renowned as the supreme perfection of Islamic architecture on one side, and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque with its colorful detailed tile work ranking among the best in the world on the other. At the end of the day the Ali Qapu Palace is visited.  

• Isfahan’s Music Museum (If Enough Time)

Depart Isfahan for Tehran, on the way you will visit Natanz, a quiet mountain town, which was Safavid kings’ favorite hunting spot. Visit Natanz’s Jame Mosque, which is one of the most magnificent mosques in Iran. In addition, it has carried out decorated portal of 13^th century with beautiful blue tiles and Islamic calligraphy. Then visit Abyaneh village, which goes back to adobe (mud and straw) houses. Next, continue to Kashan, which is supposed to be the epitome of every relevant aspect of Persia. On arrival, visit the city’s lovely Fin Garden. In the late afternoon you will arrive in Tehran.   P.S: Saffron farms in Natanz can be also visited BUT only during October and November.

Transfer to Tehran International Airport and check-in for your prearranged flight.