Best of Iran in 12 Days (Exclusively for Americans)

Trip Itinerary

• Day 1: Tehran

  The City of History and Culture

  Welcome to Tehran! From the Shah to the Jazz, today we’re leaving no stone unturned. Let’s begin this trip at Golestan Palace and shake hands with Iran’s most iconic kings; from the Qajar ones to the Pahlavi Shah. Our next two stops are the National Museum of Iran and the Treasury of National Jewels (not always available). Following that, we’ll take selfies with THE Azadi Tower herself. Then we’ll have a tea break in the smallest cafe in the world at Tehran Grand Bazaar. For dinner, we’ll go where the cool kids hang out, at a Rock Cafe or a Jazz Café.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, and lunch or dinner 
  Accommodation: Espinas Palace Hotel
  Transportation: Private driver-guides car (to Kashan)

  

• Day 2: Kashan

  City of Ancient Civilization

  Rise and shine early morning, because en route to Kashan we’ll take you to see the impossible: the Shrine of Emam Khomeini. Then we'll get the original Kashan Sohan (a saffron toffee) to snack on throughout the trip. Once in Kashan, we’re going to visit the Fin Garden, the shining star of all Persian gardens. We’ll also take you to see the most beautiful and charming historical houses in Iran, and while we’re there, we’ll visit the ancient Yakhchāl (coolers) of Jalali Castle. After a delicious lunch, we’ll head to the gorgeous Agha Bozorg Mosque and its grand theological school.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, and lunch or dinner 
  Accommodation: Saraye Ameriha Boutique Hotel

  

• Day 3: Abyaneh

  A walk through Ancient Village

  Abyaneh, the reddest, most authentic village in Iran! Abyaneh is known for the bloody red earth that gives its buildings their fiery tones. The village's unique architecture, its local traditional costumes, and earthen pottery are all rituals going back to over two thousand years, and you have the whole day to be a part of the local life. We might get invited to have a taste of tea and the villages traditional bread in one of the houses, and we'll show you exactly how to bargain and buy the best handicraftsthat the kind ladie's in the village make. 
  
  Meals: Breakfast, and lunch or dinner 
  Accommodation: Abyaneh Hotel
  Transportation: Private driver-guides car (to Isfahan)

  

• Day 4: Isfahan

  Half of the World

  Once we reach Isfahan, we’ll go to Naqshe Jahan Square and up a terrace with the same view of the square as the one in the brochure pictures. Then, one by one we’ll visit its iconic landmarks including Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and Ali Qapu Palace. And while we explore the Grand Bazaar, you get to visit a handicraft workshop in person. Tonight, we’ll have a leisurely stroll and a delicious dinner at a cheerful restaurant near Si-o-se-pol or Khaju Bridge.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, and lunch or dinner 
  Accommodation: Abbasi Hotel Isfahan