Discover the magic and fascination of the desert in Iran with this amazing 12 days tour.There are two vast expanses of deserts in Iran, the Kavir-e-Lut or the Lut Desert, and Kavir-e-Markazi or the Central Desert, covering an area of over 360,000 square kilometers, mostly located in the central parts of Iran. 

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Discover the magic and fascination of the desert in Iran with this amazing 12 days tour.There are two vast expanses of deserts in Iran, the Kavir-e-Lut or the Lut Desert, and Kavir-e-Markazi or the Central Desert, covering an area of over 360,000 square kilometers, mostly located in the central parts of Iran. 

These vast expanses of sand dunes, salt lakes and steppe-like plains with date trees and camel flocks are one of the world's most interesting places. Then there is also the vast network of caravanserais strategically located along the ancient, camel-trodden trade routes and the scorched salt flats of Kavir-e-Markazi.

This incredible itinerary includes:

  • A visit to Damghan
  • Garmeh province
  • A visit to the city of Na'in and its famous mosque
  • Yazd
  • Shiraz
  • Isfahan
  • Sightseeing in Teheran
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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Teheran
  • End Teheran
  • Countries
    • Iran
  • City
    • Teheran
    • Damghan
    • Khur
    • Na'in
    • Yazd
    • Shiraz
    • Isfahan
  • Theme Desert
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Arrival in Teheran
    Day 1

    Today you'll arrive at Tehran’s Ika airport. You'll be transferred to the hotel for the overnight stay.     

    Visited places:
    • Teheran
  • 2
    Teheran - Damghan
    Day 2

    Today you will drive to Damghan, passing through Firuzkuh and Semnan, visiting Tarik-Khaneh Mosque in Damghan, Cheshmeh-Ali, the Assassins Castle at Gerdkuh, and Mehman-Doust Tower. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Teheran
    • Damghan
  • 3
    Damghan -Khur
    Day 3

    Today you will drive to the Kavir desert via Sar-e-Kavir, Jandagh and Khur. Overnight stay in a local house near Khur.     

    Visited places:
    • Damghan
    • Khur
  • 4
    Excursion to Mesr village
    Day 4

    Today you'll enjoy a full day excursion to Mesr village, Garmeh and a light trekking tour on the sand dunes. Overnight stay at a local house.     

    Visited places:
    • Khur
  • 5
    Garmeh - Na'in
    Day 5

    Today you will drive to Na’in;  enroute you will visit Chah-e-Kharboze and Anarak Caravanserai. You'll continue the drive to Na’in and visit the 10th century Friday Mosque. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Khur
    • Na'in
  • 6
    Yazd
    Day 6

    Today you will drive to Yazd, the center of Iran’s small Zoroastrian community for a full day sightseeing in the city center and few important monuments around the city. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Na'in
    • Yazd
  • 7
    Yazd - Shiraz
    Day 7

    You will drive to Shiraz, stopping at Abarkuh, a charming desert town. You'll continue and visit Pasargadae, and then it's on to Shiraz. You'll arrive in the afternoon and visit main monuments. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Yazd
    • Shiraz
  • 8
    Shiraz - Isfahan
    Day 8

    After the morning excursion to Persepolis, you will return to Shiraz for some visits to the main sightseeing attractions and the Vakil Bazaar. Then you'll be transferred to the airport for the flight to Isfahan. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Shiraz
    • Isfahan
  • 9
    Isfahan
    Day 9

    Today you'll enjoy a full city tour of beautiful Isfahan, the 17th century capital of the Safavids, referred to as Nesf-e-Jahan (Half of the World) in Safavid sources, to visit the famous monuments and historical sites ending up into the Qeisarieh Bazaar with hundreds of shops displaying the art and handicrafts for which Isfahan is world famous. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Isfahan
  • 10
    Isfahan - Teheran
    Day 10

    During the morning drive to Tehran, you'll stop to  visit the charming town of Natanz and desert town of Kashan with some of the best examples of existing “badgirs” (wind-catchers). You'll continue to Tehran. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Isfahan
    • Teheran
  • 11
    Teheran
    Day 11

    Today you'll enjoy a full day visit to some of Tehran’s major museums and panoramic views of main streets. Overnight stay in hotel.     

    Visited places:
    • Teheran
  • 12
    Teheran - Departure
    Day 12

    You'll be transferred to Ika airport for your departure flight.

    Visited places:
    • Teheran

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  • Prices and conditions
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    • All items indicated in the program
    Price does not include
    • Flights
    • Tips and personal expenses