Explore Iran from Tehran to Shiraz on a 10-day cultural and historical journey through the heart of Persia.
Iran is a land where ancient civilizations, magnificent Islamic architecture, Persian gardens, traditional bazaars and vibrant modern cities come together. This 10-day Iran tour from Tehran to Shiraz has been designed for travelers who want to experience the country’s most remarkable cultural and historical attractions in one unforgettable journey.
Your adventure begins in Tehran, Iran’s dynamic capital, where modern landmarks stand alongside historic museums, traditional bazaars and fascinating monuments. You will then travel south to Kashan, famous for its Persian garden, historic houses and traditional architecture.
The journey continues to Isfahan, one of Iran’s most beautiful and historically important cities. Here you will discover the spectacular Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, Chehel Sotoun Palace, Vank Cathedral and the historic Jolfa district.
From Isfahan, the tour continues to Yazd, an extraordinary desert city renowned for its Zoroastrian heritage, windcatchers, mud-brick architecture and atmospheric old town. The journey then takes you toward Shiraz, with unforgettable stops at Pasargadae and Persepolis, two of Iran’s most important ancient archaeological sites and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Your final days are dedicated to Shiraz, the city of gardens, poetry and Persian culture. Visit the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Eram Garden, Hafez Tomb, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque, Arg of Karim Khan and Saadi Tomb before completing your journey in one of Iran’s most enchanting cities.
This Iran 10-day itinerary offers an excellent balance of sightseeing, history, architecture, culture and local experiences, making it an ideal choice for first-time visitors to Iran.
Table of price for each level of services is at the end of itinerary.
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9 Nights hostel or 2*,3*,4*,5* hotel + 9 Breakfast & 8 Lunch.
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Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer Included.
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Visit 6 UNESCO sites included.
All round transportation included.
Entrance tickets included.
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Welcome to Iran!
Upon arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, you will be welcomed by your representative and transferred privately to your hotel in Tehran.
After check-in, the rest of the day is free to relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to take a short walk around the hotel area or simply enjoy a relaxing evening in the capital.
Overnight: Tehran
Meals: —
Transportation: Private airport transfer
After breakfast, begin your full-day exploration of Tehran, a fascinating combination of modern urban life and centuries of Persian history.
Your sightseeing tour includes some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Start with Milad Tower, one of Tehran’s most prominent modern landmarks, offering impressive views of the sprawling capital.
Continue to Azadi Tower, one of the iconic symbols of Tehran and a remarkable example of contemporary Iranian architecture.
Explore the historic Mashyakh Square and National Garden Gate (Sardar-e Bagh-e Melli) before visiting the elegant Moghadam Museum, a remarkable historic house containing an impressive collection of Persian art, architecture and decorative objects.
You will also see the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, a historically significant site often referred to as the “Den of Espionage.”
After lunch, continue to Tehran Grand Bazaar, where you can experience the lively atmosphere of one of the city’s traditional commercial centers.
End the day at Iran Mall, one of the largest modern commercial and cultural complexes in Iran, providing a striking contrast to the historic parts of Tehran.
Overnight: Tehran
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Milad Tower, Azadi Tower, Mashq Square, National Garden Gate, Moghadam Museum, Former U.S. Embassy, Tehran Grand Bazaar, Iran Mall
After breakfast, depart Tehran by private vehicle and travel south toward Kashan, one of Iran’s most charming historic cities.
Upon arrival, begin exploring the cultural treasures of Kashan.
Visit Fin Garden, one of Iran’s most celebrated Persian gardens and a UNESCO-recognized example of the traditional Persian garden design.
Continue to one of Kashan’s magnificent historic mansions, either Tabatabaei House or Borujerdi House. These traditional residences showcase exquisite Persian architecture, intricate stucco work, beautiful courtyards and elegant windcatchers.
After lunch, explore the atmospheric Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, a beautifully decorated traditional bathhouse famous for its architectural details and rooftop views.
Continue your exploration with a walk through Kashan Bazaar, where traditional shops, courtyards and historic architecture reveal another side of everyday Persian life.
Overnight: Kashan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Fin Garden, Tabatabaei/Borujerdi House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Kashan Bazaar
After breakfast, depart Kashan for Isfahan, one of the most spectacular destinations on the Iran cultural route.
Upon arrival, begin your exploration of the historic center of Isfahan.
Visit the magnificent Naqsh-e Jahan Square, one of the world’s great urban squares and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the impressive Imam Mosque, renowned for its extraordinary tilework and Persian-Islamic architecture.
Continue to Ali Qapu Palace, the magnificent Safavid-era palace overlooking Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
Visit the elegant Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, famous for its intricate tilework and beautiful dome.
After lunch, explore the traditional Isfahan Bazaar, located around the historic square, where you can discover Persian handicrafts, carpets, miniature paintings and traditional souvenirs.
End the day with a relaxing walk around Naqsh-e Jahan Square and enjoy the unique atmosphere of one of Iran’s most iconic historic spaces.
Overnight: Isfahan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Imam Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan Bazaar
Today, continue discovering the cultural diversity and historical treasures of Isfahan.
Begin with Vank Cathedral, located in the historic Jolfa Armenian Quarter. The cathedral is renowned for its unique combination of Armenian Christian traditions and Persian artistic influences.
Take a walk through Jolfa, one of the most atmospheric neighborhoods of Isfahan, with its historic architecture, cafés and lively streets.
Continue to Menar Jonban (Shaking Minarets), one of Isfahan’s best-known architectural curiosities.
Then visit Atashgah, the ancient Zoroastrian fire temple located on a hill overlooking the city. The visit is made from the lower area of the mountain.
After lunch, visit Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, one of the most important monuments of Iranian Islamic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Complete the day with another opportunity to explore the historic Isfahan Bazaar.
Overnight: Isfahan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Vank Cathedral, Jolfa Armenian Quarter, Menar Jonban, Atashgah, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Bazaar
After breakfast, depart Isfahan and travel by private vehicle toward Yazd, an extraordinary desert city famous for its ancient heritage and distinctive mud-brick architecture.
Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing with the Yazd Towers of Silence, associated with the traditional Zoroastrian practice of sky burial.
Continue to Dowlat Abad Garden, one of Iran’s famous Persian gardens, known particularly for its magnificent windcatcher.
Visit the Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd, an important site connected with the city’s ancient Zoroastrian heritage.
Continue to Jameh Mosque of Yazd, famous for its impressive blue-tiled entrance and soaring minarets.
After lunch, explore Yazd Bazaar and wander through the atmospheric historic old town, where narrow lanes, traditional houses, adobe walls and windcatchers create a unique desert-city landscape.
Overnight: Yazd
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Towers of Silence, Dowlat Abad Garden, Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Jameh Mosque, Yazd Bazaar, Historic Old Town
Today is one of the highlights of your Iran journey.
After breakfast, depart Yazd and travel toward Shiraz.
On the way, visit Pasargadae, the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire and the site traditionally associated with the tomb of Cyrus the Great.
Continue to Persepolis, one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites and the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Explore its monumental staircases, reliefs, palaces and ancient inscriptions while learning about the history of the Persian Empire.
Both Pasargadae and Persepolis are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making today’s journey an essential part of any Persian history itinerary.
After lunch, continue to Shiraz and check in at your hotel.
Overnight: Shiraz
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Pasargadae, Persepolis, Achaemenid heritage, Scenic road to Shiraz
Welcome to Shiraz, one of Iran’s most romantic and culturally significant cities, famous for its gardens, poetry, literature and Persian hospitality.
Begin your sightseeing at the spectacular Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, often known as the Pink Mosque, where colorful stained glass creates an unforgettable atmosphere when illuminated by sunlight.
Continue to Narenjestan Qavam Garden, an elegant historic Persian garden featuring beautiful architecture and orange trees.
Visit Zinat al-Molk House, a historic residence showcasing the refined architecture and lifestyle of 19th-century Shiraz.
Continue to Eram Garden, one of the most famous Persian gardens in Iran and an outstanding example of Persian landscape design.
After lunch, visit Hafez Tomb, the final resting place of Hafez, one of Persia’s greatest poets. Enjoy the peaceful garden atmosphere and discover the enduring cultural importance of his poetry.
The day also includes a visit to the Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine, renowned for its dazzling mirror-work interior and spiritual atmosphere.
Overnight: Shiraz
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan Qavam, Zinat al-Molk House, Eram Garden, Hafez Tomb, Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine
Your final full day in Iran is dedicated to the historic heart of Shiraz.
Begin with the impressive Arg of Karim Khan, a historic citadel built during the Zand dynasty and one of the most recognizable monuments in the city.
Continue to Vakil Bazaar, one of Shiraz’s most famous traditional markets. Explore its vaulted corridors and discover Persian carpets, handicrafts, spices and local products.
Visit the elegant Vakil Mosque, known for its beautiful architecture and intricate tilework.
Continue to Vakil Bathhouse, a traditional Persian bathhouse that provides insight into the social and architectural traditions of historic Shiraz.
Later, visit Quran Gate, one of the historic gateways of Shiraz and an important landmark at the northern entrance to the city.
Complete your cultural journey at the Tomb of Saadi, dedicated to Saadi of Shiraz, another of Persia’s most celebrated poets.
Enjoy your final evening in Shiraz and take in the atmosphere of this beautiful city.
Overnight: Shiraz
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Highlights: Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bathhouse, Quran Gate, Saadi Tomb
After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Shiraz before your private transfer to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ).
Your 10-day Iran cultural tour from Tehran to Shiraz comes to an end as you depart Iran with unforgettable memories of Persian history, architecture, ancient civilizations, gardens, bazaars and warm Iranian hospitality.
Overnight: —
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Private airport transfer
Tour Ends: Shiraz International Airport
| Price is per person, for more than 2 tourist in double or triple room & for 1 person in single room | ||||
| Group Size | Hostel, Guest house, 2* hotels | 3* Hotels | 4* Hotels, Boutique hotels | 5* Hotels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Traveler(1 PAX) | 1150 € | 1250 € | 1350 € | 1450 € |
| 2 Tourists (price per person) | 895 € | 995 € | 1150 € | 1250 € |
| 3 Tourists (price per person) | 895 € | 995 € | 1150 € | 1250 € |
| 4 Tourists (price per person) | 895 € | 995 € | 1150 € | 1250 € |
