Highlight of Iran in 2 weeks

Trip Itinerary

• Day 1: Tehran

  City of History and Culture

  Welcome to Tehran!

  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. Then we’ll have a tea break in the smallest cafe in the world at Tehran Grand Bazaar. 

   

  
  Accommodation: Parsian Enghelab Hotel
  Transportation: Private driver-guide

  

• Day 2: Kashan

  City of Ancient Civilization

  Rise and shine early in the 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 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 and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. 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.

  Transportation: Private driver-guide

  Accommodation: Sang Poloy Traditional House

  

• Day 3: Abyaneh

  A walk through Ancient Village

  Today, we'll visit Abyaneh's historical village on our way to Isfahan.

  Abyaneh is known for the 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 over two thousand years.

   You have the whole day to engage the local life. We can taste the special herbal tea and the traditional bread in one of the historical houses, and we'll take a look at the handicrafts that the ladies in the village make.

  Accommodation: Isfahan Traditional House

  Transportation: Private driver-guide 

  

• Day 4: Isfahan

  Half of the World

  Once we reach Isfahan, we’ll go to Naqshe Jahan Square and up a terrace, we'll have an amazing landscape view of the whole square. 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 can visit the handicraft workshops in person. Tonight, we’ll have a leisurely stroll and a delicious dinner at a cheerful restaurant close to Si-o-se-pol or Khaju Bridge.

  Accommodation: Isfahan Traditional House
  Transportation: Private driver-guide