Discover Iran tour

Duration: 16 nights and 17 days
Cities: Tehran, Ahvaz, Suse, Shiraz, Bavanat, Yazd, Esfahan, Abyaneh, Kashan, Golpayegan, Hamedan & Kermanshah

Highlights:

Chogha Zanbil: Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex in Khuzestan province of Iran (UNESCO).
Eram Garden: Eram Garden is a vast botanical garden in Shiraz, Iran (UNESCO).
Persepolis: Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (UNESCO)
Naghsh-e Rustam: Naqsh-e Rustam is the necropolis of the Achaemenid dynasty
Sio-Se-Pol Bridge: Sio-Se-Pol in Isfahan, is the most famous example of Safavid Bridges in Iran.
Naghsh-e Jahan Square: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is a square situated at the center of Isfahan city, Iran (UNESCO)
Yazd Jame Mosque: The Jāmeh Mosque of Yazd is the grand, congregational mosque of Yazd city, within the Yazd Province of Iran (UNESCO)
Hegmataneh: Hegmataneh, in Hamedan, Iran, is the civilization center of the Medes (UNESCO)
Taghe Bostan: Taghe Bostan in Kermanshah, Iran, dates back to Sassanid Empire of Persia (Iran), carved around 4th century AD.

Discover Iran tour is the best choice for those who want to visit and discover the unknown Iran, You can see the places not everyone has seen. Every point in history or even pre-history can be seen in this tour, from Chogha Zanbil Zigurat which shows one of the oldest civilizations in the world, built about 1250 BC, to Hegmataneh, both Median and Achaemenian capital, dating back to 1100 BC, to more recent but magnificent ones as Bishapour Sassanid Palace. This tour takes 17 days to show you all Iran wonders, all ancient civilizations and new amazing places you have no idea about in Iran.

Itinerary Days

Day 1: Tehran (Arrival)

Day 1 of discover iran tour

Tehran (Arrival)

Arrival in Tehran, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight Tehran

Day 2: Tehran - َAhvaz

Day 2 of discover iran tour

Tehran-Ahvaz (50 minutes)

Half day city tour of Tehran to visit:
• The Archaeological, Glass and Carpet museums
Fly to Ahvaz in the evening
Overnight Ahvaz

Carpet museum in Discover Iran tour

Day 3: Ahvaz - Suse

Day 3 of discover iran tour

Ahvaz-Suse (116 KM)

Full day excursion to Susa
• Chogha Zanbil remains the best surviving example of Elamite architecture
Overnight Ahvaz

Chogha Zanbil Zigurat

Day 4: Ahvaz - Shiraz

Day 4 of discover iran tour

Ahvaz-Shiraz (542 KM)

We depart for Shiraz visiting:
• the famous Sassanid Relies and Palace of Bishapur on the way

Overnight Shiraz

Sassanid Reliefs

Day 5: Shiraz

Day 5 of discover iran tour

Shiraz

City tour of Shiraz to visit:
• Eram Garden
• Nasiro- Molk Mosque
• Narenjestan Palace
• Tombs of poets Hafez and Saadi
• Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine
Overnight Shiraz

Eram Garden

Visiting the Pink mosque in discover iran Tour

Day 6: Shiraz - Bavanat

Day 6 of discover iran tour

Shiraz-Bavanat (173 KM)

Full day tour to:
• Persepolis
• Naghsh-E-Rustam
• Pasargadae
Then Depart by surface to Bavanat in the heart of the Zagrus Mountain, enjoy being with the nomads, their daily life and traditions. Having a delicious dinner prepared by a local cook in the pure nature.
Overnight Bavanat

Persepolis

Ancient Necropolis of Iran

Day 7 : Bavanat

Day 7 of discover iran tour

Bavanat

After breakfast, leaving for the surrounding springs and enjoying a light trek through the mountain, move toward walnut forest (a forest with 20 km long situated amid a green valley). An interesting point is that there are several villages hiding in this green area, which will be passed during our adventure through this forest to become familiar with their local customs and traditions.
Overnight in a traditional house in Bazm village

Day 8 : Yazd

Day 8 of discover iran tour

Yazd (282 km)

Depart by surface to Yazd in the heart of Iran and visiting:
• On the way we will have short stop in dessert area
• Abarkooh cypress trees
Overnight Yazd

Abarkooh Cypress tree

Day 9 : Yazd

Day 9 of discover iran tour

Yazd

Full day city tour in Yazd, Visit:
• the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence
• the Fire Temple
• Jameh Mosque
• Mir-Chakhmaq square
Overnight stay in Yazd

amirchakhmagh-yazd

zoroastrian-fire-temple in yazd

Day 10 : Yazd - Isfahan

Day 10 of discover iran tour

Yazd-Esfahan (323 KM)

Drive to Isfahan via Nai’n to visit:
• Beautiful Jameh Mosque
Overnight stay in Isfahan

Nain Jame mosque

Day 11 : Isfahan

Day 11 of discover iran tour

Esfahan

Full day city tour of Isfahan to visit:
• Vank Cathedral
• Sio-se-Pol and Khajou bridges
• Chehel- Sotoun Palace
• Friday Mosque and bazaar
Overnight Isfahan

Vank cathedral

chehel sotoun palace in Esfahan

Day 12 : Isfahan - Abyaneh

Day 12 of discover iran tour

Esfahan-Abyaneh (184 Km)

City tour of Isfahan to visit:
• Hasht-Behesht Palace
• A’li Qapu palaces
• Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques
Then drive to Abyaneh in the afternoon to visit the old village
Overnight Abyaneh

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Imam Mosque in Isfahan

Day 13 : Abyaneh - Golpaygan

Day 13 of discover iran tour

Abyaneh-Golpaygan (167 KM)

Drive to Golpaygan via Kashan to visit:
• The Broojerdiha and Tabatabaie Houses
• Fin Garden
• Aghabozorg Mosque
Overnight in Goplpaygan in a beautiful and fascinating old hotel (Gogad hotel)

visit Fin Garden in Discover Iran tour

Agha bozorg mosque

Day 14 : Golpayegan - Hamadan

Day 14 of discover iran tour

Golpayegan- Hamadan (297 Km)

Rest for some hour in Golpaygan then drive to Hamadan and on the way we have a chance to visit:
• An ancient fire temple from the time of Median
Overnight Hamadan

Malayer Fire temple during Discover Iran tour

Day 15 : Hamadan

Day 15 of discover iran tour

Hamadan

Full-day city tour including visit:
• Esther & Mordekhay mausoleum
• Gombad alavian
• Hegmatana hill ruins of seven folds civilization
Overnight Hamadan

Tomb of Esther and Mordechai

Hegmataneh Hill

Day 16 : Hamadan - Kermanshah - Tehran

Day 16 of discover iran tour

Hamedan-Kermanshah (186 KM)/Kermanshah-Tehran (55 minutes)

Drive to Kermanshah to visit:
• Sassanian bas-reliefs at Tagh-e Bostan
• The Achaemenian inscriptions and reliefs at Bisotun
• The Anahita Temple at Kangavar
Fly to Tehran in the evening

Bisotoun of Kermanshah during discover iran tour

Bisotoun in Kermanshah