Iran classic tour

In the early morning arrival in the city. Meeting and assistance upon arrival: a representative will welcome you, escort you to the car and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the time is free for relax after the flight.

After a late breakfast, you will start the guided tour of Tehran, exploring the historical centre. You will visit Golestan Palace (Unesco World Heritage Site), National Museum and Grand Bazaar. In the afternoon you'll visit Carpet Museum in the beautiful Laleh Park. One of the oldest and most important carpets, available in this museum, is called 'Sangeshku': this carpet dates back to Safavid era. After that, take a walk in the park and enjoy the local vibe. In the evening you are invited to a traditional Persian restaurant for a dinner with live music. Transfer to the hotel. Breakfast and dinner included.

After breakfast you'll check out and head to the domestic airport for a short flight to Shiraz (1H30). You'll proceed on a tour to Persepolis, another World Heritage Site. A visit to the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis is one of the highlights of any trip to Iran. Persepolis is the best preserved of Persia’s ruined cities and the finest legacy of the great Achaemenid Empire which ruled Persia between 559 and 330 BC.

The most impressive features of the ruins are the splendid bas-reliefs adorning many of the staircases and palaces on the site. At the Necropolis you will find the tomb of the three powerful Achaemenian Kings carved into huge rocks overlooking one of the oldest Zoroastrian fire temples. In the afternoon drive back to Shiraz where you'll visit Hafez Tomb, the most beloved Persian poet, and watch locals recite his poems and relax in the park beside the tomb. Transfer to the hotel. Breakfast included.

Shiraz is known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets: today you'll continue touring the sites of this famous city. You'll start with Nasir-ol-Molk mosque with its beautiful stainglass windows, and continue on to the charming Narengestan Garden with its historical house, Karim Khan Citadel. In the afternoon visit  Vakil Mosque & Bazaar and in the evening visit Shah Cheragh Masoleum adorned with numerous pieces of mirrors. Transfer to the hotel. Breakfast included.

In the morning a short drive first takes you to the ruins of Pasargadae with the famous Cyrus Tomb (World Heritage Site). In the afternoon you'll continue on to Isfahan, one of the most beautiful cities in the Islamic world. This city is renowned not only for the abundance of great historical monuments. Iranians call Isfahan Nesf-e Jahan ('half of the world'), hinting that visiting this city is like seeing half of the world.

After checking into your hotel you can visit Isfahan famous bridges, Si-o-seh and Khaju, and stroll along the riverside at sunset. Breakfast included.

Full day tour in Isfahan: you'll start from Naghshe Jahan Square (Unesco World Heritage Site) and Emam Mosque, Sheik Lotfollah Mosque and Alighapou palace, then continue on to Chehel Sotun Palace.

In the afternoon you'll visit the stunning Vank Cathedral. After that you'll have some free time to wander around and learn how to bargain at Isfahan historical bazaar. Breakfast included.

On the way back to Tehran you will stop in Kashan for a tour of this historic city that dates back over 6000 years. Visit Fin Garden (Unesco World Heritage Site), Borujerdi historical house and Agha Bozorg Mosque.  In the afternoon arrival in Tehran and relax in the hotel. Breakfast included.

After breakfast you are free to depart at anytime.