TRIP HIGHLIGHTS & ITINERARY
The 14-Day Iran Tour, The Northwest to the South, reveals and uncovers the fabulous insight into life in Tabriz, Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, and Tehran. During the journey, you will explore one of the most surprising and fascinating lands around the world. You will visit the ancient city of Pasargadae, Shiraz with its beautiful Persian gardens, the oasis city of Yazd with its unique architecture and Zoroastrian Community. Also, included in the trip is a full day excursion to Persepolis, one of the most important sites of the ancient world.
Tour Highlights
Experience Northern, Central & Southern Iran during this sweeping 14-day excursion to the country’s top spots.
Have cozy accommodations in two amazing boutique hotels in Isfahan and Kashan.
Experience each city’s must-see landmarks, feasting your eyes on wonders like Nasir-al-Molk mosque, Persepolis, Isfahan Shah Mosque and Fin Garden in Kashan.
Explore fabled capitals of ancient empires with our expert tour guides, well-spoken and experienced in sharing his native land with travelers.
Get to know the warm Iranian people as you dine in fine local restaurants we’ve selected for their delicious Persian food and friendly ambiance.
Free Special Entertainments (Optional)
» Half a day experiencing the Nomadic life and staying alongside an Iranian nomad family that is likely to be one of the most memorable parts of your journey. Read more…
» Half day Persian hospitality tour to spend time with an Iranian family, learn and help to cook homemade foods and eat like Iranian people.
» One-day tour of Iran’s Northern railway and crossing the Alborz mountains on SURFIRAN’s private train (Departure every Thursday 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM).
» Watch a Zurkhaneh performance. Zurkhaneh is a form of traditional martial arts in Iran, where men practise callisthenics and other body-building exercises in a ring. In 2010 Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh rituals inscribed on the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
» Visit an old system of water supply called Qanat.
Accomodation
We use good quality hotels rated at the Iranian Local House and 3-star level on this tour. Local star ratings may vary slightly from international standards. Accommodation is based on double or twin en-suite rooms with air conditioning.
All couples will have a private double room.
Single travelers must pay extra to have their private room.