Highlights:
Zurkhaneh: Zurkhaneh is the place a traditional heroic sport of Iran is practiced, called Pahlevani and Zurkhaneh Rituals by UNESCO.
Traditional Bazaar: There are some traditional bazaars in cities like Shiraz and Isfahan dating back to Zandieh and Safavid periods.
Persian Garden: Persian Garden is inscribed in UNESCO world heritage list, like Eram garden in Shiraz and Fin garden in Kashan.
Historical House: Iran historical houses date back to different eras in history, like Kashan Historical houses which include the Bride of Iranian houses.
Traditional sports of Iran Tour is the best choice for those who wan to get familiar with Iran traditional sports known as heroic sport or what UNESCO calls Pahlevani and Zurkhaneh Rituals. during this tour which takes 10 days you can spend many hours in spiritual environment of Zurkhanehs in different cities of Iran and try practicing with Pahlevans in those historical Zurkhanehs and get familiar with Iranian cultures and the reason behind these kind of sports. besides, you can visit the highlights of Iran as well. so this is a complete package you don’t want to miss!
Itinerary Days
Day 1: Tehran (Arrival)
Day 1: Arrival in Tehran
After your arrival in Tehran, you will be met at the airport and then taken to your hotel to check in and relax.
Overnight stay in Tehran
Day 2: Tehran - shiraz
Day 2: Tehran-Shiraz( 85 Minutes)
You will spend a full day touring Tehran, the capital of Iran by visiting:
· Zurkhaneh in the morning
· Then historic Golestan Palace
· The National Archaeological Museum
Fly to Shiraz in the evening
Overnight Shiraz

Golestan Palace

Tehran Zurkhaneh
Day 3: Shiraz
Day 3: Shiraz
After breakfast, you will spend a full day touring the one of the oldest cities of ancient Persia. Shiraz has many historic and cultural sites and you will visit:
· Pars Museum
· Vakil Mosque
· The Vakil Bazaar
· The tombs of Hafez and Saadi
Overnight stay in Shiraz

Karim Khan Castle is in Zandieh Complex

vakil bazaar, shiraz
Day 4: Shiraz
Day 4: Shiraz
Shiraz is known as the “city of roses and nightingales” and you will spend the day visiting:
· The beautiful Narenjestan Palace
· Zinat-al-Molk House
· You will enjoy practicing with other pahlavans in one of the famous Zurkhanehs of Shiraz
Overnight stay in Shiraz

the Pink mosque

Eram Garden, Shiraz, Iran
Day 5: Shiraz - Yazd
Day 5: Shiraz- Yazd (449 KM)
Early- morning drive to Yazd, visiting:
· Then Depart by road to Yazd in the heart of Iran. On the way have a short stop to visit the 4500 year- old cypress tree in Abarqu
Overnight Yazd

Persepolis

pasargadae
Day 6: Yazd
Day 6: Yazd
You will spend a whole day discovering Yazd, one of the oldest cities on earth and a stop on the ancient Silk Road. The center of Zoroastrian culture and Persian architecture, Yazd has many interesting and beautiful sites. You will see:
· The Zoroastrian Towers of Silence
· Spending few hours in spiritual environment of a Zurkhaneh
Overnight stay in Yazd

Traditional Sports of Iran Tour- zurkhaneh

visiting Towers of Silence during Traditional sports of Iran tour
Day 7: Yazd - Isfahan
Day 7: Yazd-Isfahan (323 KM)
After a traditional Iranian breakfast, you will discover the city once called “Half of the World.” Visit:
· The charming and intimate Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
· The Sio-se-Pol and Khadju Bridge
Overnight stay in Isfahan

Naqshe Jahan Square in Esfahan

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque of Isfahan
Day 8: Isfahan
Day 8: Isfahan
There are more wonderful things to see in this full day tour of Isfahan but again before starting our city tour, visit:
· Zurkhaneh
· The Ali Gholi Agha Complex that consists of a mosque, bazaar, public bathhouse, caravanserai, and theological school
· The Armenian quarter of Jolfa and visit Vank Cathedral
Overnight Isfahan

Traditional Sports of Iran Tour -Zurkhaneh

Vank cathedral
Day 9: Isfahan to Tehran via Abyane and Kashan
Day 9: Isfahan to Tehran via Abyaneh and Kashan (446 KM)
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Tehran, stopping at Abyaneh and Kashan along the way. From Isfahan it is a short drive to Abyaneh, one of the oldest and most beautiful traditional villages in Iran. It is a fascinating place, with ochre- colored houses, lattice windows, and fragile wooden balconies. The people of Abyaneh still dress in a traditional manner and the women are known for their beautiful and colorful long floral scarves. The village is built on the side of Karkas Mountain and its twisting lanes offer many splendid views. Leaving Abyaneh you will travel to Kashan, a beautiful oasis city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir. Here you will see:
· The Borujerdi and Tabatabei Houses,
· The ancient archeological site Tepe Sialk
After seeing Kashan, you will have a short drive to Tehran
Overnight stay in Tehran

Kashan Boroujerdi House

visiting Fin Garden in Traditional Sports of Iran tour
Day 10: Tehran and Departure
Day 10: Tehran and Departure
In the morning free at leisure, then transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Day 1: Tehran (Arrival)
Day 1: Arrival in Tehran
After your arrival in Tehran, you will be met at the airport and then taken to your hotel to check in and relax.
Overnight stay in Tehran
Day 2: Tehran - shiraz
Day 2: Tehran-Shiraz( 85 Minutes)
You will spend a full day touring Tehran, the capital of Iran by visiting:
· Zurkhaneh in the morning
· Then historic Golestan Palace
· The National Archaeological Museum
Fly to Shiraz in the evening
Overnight Shiraz

Golestan Palace

Tehran Zurkhaneh
Day 3: Shiraz
Day 3: Shiraz
After breakfast, you will spend a full day touring the one of the oldest cities of ancient Persia. Shiraz has many historic and cultural sites and you will visit:
· Pars Museum
· Vakil Mosque
· The Vakil Bazaar
· The tombs of Hafez and Saadi
Overnight stay in Shiraz

Karim Khan Castle is in Zandieh Complex

vakil bazaar, shiraz
Day 4: Shiraz
Day 4: Shiraz
Shiraz is known as the “city of roses and nightingales” and you will spend the day visiting:
· The beautiful Narenjestan Palace
· Zinat-al-Molk House
· You will enjoy practicing with other pahlavans in one of the famous Zurkhanehs of Shiraz
Overnight stay in Shiraz

the Pink mosque

Eram Garden, Shiraz, Iran
Day 5: Shiraz - Yazd
Day 5: Shiraz- Yazd (449 KM)
Early- morning drive to Yazd, visiting:
· Then Depart by road to Yazd in the heart of Iran. On the way have a short stop to visit the 4500 year- old cypress tree in Abarqu
Overnight Yazd

Persepolis

pasargadae
Day 6: Yazd
Day 6: Yazd
You will spend a whole day discovering Yazd, one of the oldest cities on earth and a stop on the ancient Silk Road. The center of Zoroastrian culture and Persian architecture, Yazd has many interesting and beautiful sites. You will see:
· The Zoroastrian Towers of Silence
· Spending few hours in spiritual environment of a Zurkhaneh
Overnight stay in Yazd

Traditional Sports of Iran Tour- zurkhaneh

visiting Towers of Silence during Traditional sports of Iran tour
Day 7: Yazd - Isfahan
Day 7: Yazd-Isfahan (323 KM)
After a traditional Iranian breakfast, you will discover the city once called “Half of the World.” Visit:
· The charming and intimate Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
· The Sio-se-Pol and Khadju Bridge
Overnight stay in Isfahan

Naqshe Jahan Square in Esfahan

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque of Isfahan
Day 8: Isfahan
Day 8: Isfahan
There are more wonderful things to see in this full day tour of Isfahan but again before starting our city tour, visit:
· Zurkhaneh
· The Ali Gholi Agha Complex that consists of a mosque, bazaar, public bathhouse, caravanserai, and theological school
· The Armenian quarter of Jolfa and visit Vank Cathedral
Overnight Isfahan

Traditional Sports of Iran Tour -Zurkhaneh

Vank cathedral
Day 9: Isfahan to Tehran via Abyane and Kashan
Day 9: Isfahan to Tehran via Abyaneh and Kashan (446 KM)
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Tehran, stopping at Abyaneh and Kashan along the way. From Isfahan it is a short drive to Abyaneh, one of the oldest and most beautiful traditional villages in Iran. It is a fascinating place, with ochre- colored houses, lattice windows, and fragile wooden balconies. The people of Abyaneh still dress in a traditional manner and the women are known for their beautiful and colorful long floral scarves. The village is built on the side of Karkas Mountain and its twisting lanes offer many splendid views. Leaving Abyaneh you will travel to Kashan, a beautiful oasis city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir. Here you will see:
· The Borujerdi and Tabatabei Houses,
· The ancient archeological site Tepe Sialk
After seeing Kashan, you will have a short drive to Tehran
Overnight stay in Tehran

Kashan Boroujerdi House

visiting Fin Garden in Traditional Sports of Iran tour
Day 10: Tehran and Departure
Day 10: Tehran and Departure
In the morning free at leisure, then transfer to the airport for your flight home.