Experience the extraordinary diversity of Iran on a carefully designed 10-day Iran cultural and historical tour from Tehran to Shiraz. This fascinating itinerary takes you beyond the traditional Iran travel route and introduces you to the remarkable heritage of Tehran, Kerman, Bam, Mahan, Rayen, Yazd and Shiraz.
From the modern architecture of Tehran to the ancient adobe citadels of Bam and Rayen, the magnificent Persian garden of Shazdeh Garden, the historic bazaars of Kerman, the mud-brick streets of Yazd and the world-famous archaeological treasures of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam, this journey reveals many different faces of Iran.
Your final days in Shiraz, the legendary city of Persian poetry, gardens and literature, bring the journey to a memorable conclusion with visits to magnificent mosques, traditional bazaars, historic houses, royal monuments and the famous tombs of Hafez and Saadi.
With experienced English-speaking tour guides, private transportation, intercity transfers, domestic flight arrangements, sightseeing and lunch included on every sightseeing day, this itinerary offers an efficient and comfortable way to experience some of Iran’s most important cultural and historical destinations.
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 (Half Board).
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Tehran – Azadi Tower, Mashq Square, Moghadam Museum, Grand Bazaar, Iran Mall, Tabiat Bridge and Chitgar Lake
Kerman – Historic Bazaar, Ganjali Khan Complex, Jameh/Malek Mosque, Ice House, Jabaliyeh Dome and Fath Abad Garden
Mahan – Shazdeh Garden
Rayen & Bam – Historic adobe citadels and extraordinary desert architecture
Yazd – Dowlat Abad Garden, Towers of Silence, Jameh Mosque, Amir Chakhmaq, Bazaar and desert experience
Ancient Persia – Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam
Shiraz – Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Narenjestan Qavam, Zinat al-Molk House, Hafez Tomb, Eram Garden, Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine, Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bathhouse, Shah Cheragh, Shapouri House and Saadi Tomb
Welcome to Iran!
Upon arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, you will be met by your representative and transferred comfortably to your hotel in Tehran.
After hotel check-in, you will have free time to relax after your journey or explore the surroundings at your own pace.
This is the perfect beginning to your 10-day Iran tour from Tehran to Shiraz.
Overnight: Tehran
Meals: —
Transportation: Private airport transfer
After breakfast, begin your first full day of sightseeing in Tehran, Iran’s vibrant capital.
Your tour starts at Azadi Square and Azadi Tower, one of Tehran’s most recognizable landmarks. The monument combines elements of Iranian architectural heritage with modern design and is an important symbol of the city.
Continue to Maqsh-e Mashq (Mashq Square) and the historic National Garden Gate, an impressive gateway leading into one of Tehran’s important historic areas.
Next, visit the elegant Moghadam Museum, a remarkable historic mansion featuring Persian decorative arts, architecture and beautifully designed courtyards.
Continue to the area of the former U.S. Embassy, a historically significant location in central Tehran.
After lunch, explore the lively Tehran Grand Bazaar, where you can experience the traditional commercial atmosphere of the capital and discover Persian handicrafts, carpets, spices and local products.
Your final stop is Iran Mall, one of Tehran’s major modern commercial complexes, offering an interesting contrast with the historic districts visited earlier in the day.
The tour is conducted with an experienced English-speaking tour guide, private vehicle and driver, with lunch included during sightseeing.
Overnight: Tehran
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Azadi Tower • Azadi Square • Mashq Square • National Garden Gate • Moghadam Museum • Former U.S. Embassy • Tehran Grand Bazaar • Iran Mall
After breakfast, continue exploring the modern side of Tehran.
Visit Tabiat Bridge, one of the city’s best-known contemporary landmarks, connecting two major urban parks and offering impressive views of the surrounding area.
Continue to Ab-o-Atash Park (Water and Fire Park), a popular recreational area and one of Tehran’s modern urban attractions.
You will then visit Chitgar Lake, a large recreational lake in western Tehran, providing a very different atmosphere from the historic center of the capital.
Enjoy lunch during the sightseeing tour.
After completing the Tehran tour, transfer to Mehrabad Airport for your domestic flight from Tehran to Kerman.
Upon arrival in Kerman, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is free.
Overnight: Kerman
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle + domestic flight
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Today is one of the most fascinating archaeological and cultural days of your Iran journey.
Depart Kerman for a full-day excursion to Mahan, Rayen and Bam, traveling through the landscapes of southeastern Iran.
Begin with Shazdeh Garden in Mahan, one of Iran’s celebrated Persian gardens. Its elegant water channels, landscaped terraces and historic pavilion create a remarkable oasis against the surrounding arid landscape.
Continue to Rayen Citadel, an impressive adobe fortress that demonstrates the traditional architecture and defensive design of historic southeastern Iran.
The journey continues to Bam, home to the extraordinary Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam). The monumental adobe complex is one of the most important historical attractions in the region and a major highlight for visitors interested in Iranian architecture and history.
This full-day Kerman, Mahan, Rayen and Bam tour is accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guide and private transportation, with lunch included.
After sightseeing, return to Kerman.
Overnight: Kerman
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Mahan • Shazdeh Garden • Rayen Citadel • Bam Citadel • Adobe architecture • Southeastern Iran
After breakfast, discover the historic heart of Kerman.
Explore the Historic Bazaar of Kerman, one of the city’s most important traditional commercial areas. Visit the famous Ganjali Khan Complex, including its historic market and architectural features that reflect the cultural importance of Kerman during the Safavid period.
Continue to Jameh Mosque / Malek Mosque, followed by the National Library of Kerman.
Visit a historic ice house, a fascinating reminder of traditional methods of storing and preserving ice in Iran’s hot and dry climate.
Continue to the Fire Temple, followed by the historic Jabaliyeh Dome, one of Kerman’s distinctive architectural landmarks.
Your final Kerman stop is Fath Abad Garden, a beautiful historic Persian garden located near the city.
Lunch is included during the sightseeing tour.
After the Kerman sightseeing program, depart by private vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide for Yazd.
Upon arrival in Yazd, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Yazd
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Kerman Bazaar • Ganjali Khan Complex • Jameh/Malek Mosque • National Library • Ice House • Fire Temple • Jabaliyeh Dome • Fath Abad Garden • Road transfer to Yazd
Today, discover the unique character of Yazd, one of Iran’s most atmospheric desert cities.
Begin with Dowlat Abad Garden, one of the celebrated Persian gardens of Iran and famous for its historic architecture and impressive windcatcher.
Continue to the Yazd Towers of Silence, associated with the ancient Zoroastrian traditions of the region.
Visit the magnificent Jameh Mosque of Yazd, recognized for its impressive entrance, decorative tilework and tall minarets.
Continue to Amir Chakhmaq Square, one of Yazd’s most recognizable urban landmarks.
Explore the traditional Yazd Bazaar, where you can experience local crafts, traditional products and the atmosphere of an historic Persian marketplace.
Lunch is included during the sightseeing program.
In the afternoon, enjoy a several-hour desert excursion near Yazd, offering an opportunity to experience the distinctive landscapes of the Iranian desert.
Return to Yazd in the evening.
Overnight: Yazd
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle + desert excursion
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Dowlat Abad Garden • Towers of Silence • Jameh Mosque • Amir Chakhmaq • Yazd Bazaar • Historic Yazd • Desert experience
After breakfast, depart Yazd for Shiraz by private vehicle with your driver and experienced English-speaking tour guide.
Today’s journey includes two exceptional archaeological destinations.
Visit Persepolis, the magnificent ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and one of the most important archaeological sites in Iran.
Explore its monumental staircases, royal palaces, carved reliefs and ancient inscriptions while learning about the history of the Persian Empire.
Continue to Naqsh-e Rostam, an extraordinary archaeological site featuring monumental rock-cut royal tombs and ancient reliefs associated with the Persian empires.
Lunch is included during the tour.
Continue your journey toward Shiraz and check in to your hotel upon arrival.
Enjoy a free evening in Shiraz.
Overnight: Shiraz
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Yazd to Shiraz • Persepolis • Naqsh-e Rostam • Achaemenid history • Persian archaeology
Begin your exploration of Shiraz, often associated with Persian poetry, gardens and culture.
Visit the spectacular Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, famous for its colorful stained-glass windows and intricate Persian architectural decoration.
Continue to Narenjestan Qavam, a historic Persian garden and elegant residence known for its architecture, garden design and decorative details.
Visit Zinat al-Molk House, a beautiful historic mansion offering insight into traditional residential architecture in Shiraz.
Continue to Hafez Tomb, dedicated to one of Persia’s most celebrated poets. The peaceful garden surrounding the tomb is an important cultural destination for visitors interested in Persian literature and poetry.
Visit Eram Garden, one of Shiraz’s renowned Persian gardens.
Complete the day with a visit to the Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine, known for its distinctive mirror-work interior and spiritual atmosphere.
Lunch is included during the sightseeing tour.
Overnight: Shiraz
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque • Narenjestan Qavam • Zinat al-Molk House • Hafez Tomb • Eram Garden • Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine
Spend your final full day in Iran exploring the historic center of Shiraz.
Begin at the Arg of Karim Khan, the impressive citadel built during the Zand period and one of Shiraz’s most recognizable monuments.
Continue to Vakil Bazaar, a traditional marketplace where you can browse Persian handicrafts, carpets, spices and local products.
Visit Vakil Bathhouse, an important example of traditional Persian bathhouse architecture.
Continue to Vakil Mosque, known for its distinctive architecture and elegant decorative details.
Visit the Shah Cheragh Shrine, one of the important religious and architectural landmarks of Shiraz. Visitors should follow local rules and dress requirements when visiting the shrine.
Continue to Shapouri House, a beautiful historic mansion reflecting the architectural style of early 20th-century Shiraz.
Your final cultural stop is Saadi Tomb, dedicated to Saadi, one of the greatest poets of Persian literature.
Enjoy lunch during the sightseeing tour and your final evening in Shiraz.
Overnight: Shiraz
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation: Private vehicle
Guide: Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Arg of Karim Khan • Vakil Bazaar • Vakil Bathhouse • Vakil Mosque • Shah Cheragh • Shapouri House • Saadi Tomb
After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Shiraz before your private transfer to Shiraz International Airport for your departure flight.
Your 10-day Iran cultural and historical tour from Tehran to Shiraz comes to an end, taking with you memories of ancient Persian civilization, desert landscapes, magnificent architecture, historic bazaars, Persian gardens and the cultural heritage of Iran.
Overnight: —
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Private airport transfer
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) | 1250 € | 1350 € | 1450 € | 1580 € |
| 2 Tourists (price per person) | 995 € | 1100 € | 1200 € | 1300 € |
| 3 Tourists (price per person) | 995 € | 1100 € | 1200 € | 1300 € |
| 4 Tourists (price per person) | 995 € | 1100 € | 1200 € | 1300 € |
