A 10 Day Iran Luxury Tour

Tehran Full-Day Sightseeing

Today, after a satisfying breakfast and some well-deserved relaxation, we’ll set out to explore the vibrant cityscape of Tehran. As the bustling capital of Iran, Tehran holds a wealth of cultural treasures waiting to be discovered.

Our first stop will be the magnificent Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich tapestry of Iranian art and history. Prepare to be enchanted by the palace’s stunning architecture and ornate decor, immersing yourself in centuries of Persian heritage.

Next, we’ll venture to the iconic Azadi Tower, a symbol of Tehran’s modern spirit. Standing tall and proud, this architectural marvel offers panoramic views of the cityscape, providing a glimpse into Tehran’s dynamic skyline.

For lunch, we’ll treat ourselves to a culinary delight at Divan Restaurant, a culinary gem revered for its exceptional cuisine and elegant ambiance. Though not featured in the Michelin Guide due to certain regulations, Divan Restaurant boasts a culinary experience worthy of the highest accolades.

After lunch, we’ll embark on a journey through Iran Mall, a sprawling complex that transcends the traditional concept of shopping. With its vast expanse of 1.7 million square meters, Iran Mall offers a multifaceted experience, showcasing the best of Iranian architecture, culture, and leisure activities. From traditional bazaars to modern amenities like cinemas and ice skiing, Iran Mall promises an unforgettable blend of tradition and modernity.

As evening descends, we’ll indulge in a lavish dining experience at Sky Lounge Restaurant, located atop the Spinas Palace Hotel – the highest restaurant in Iran. Here, an exquisite feast awaits, curated by a team of culinary maestros from Iran and beyond. Prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable journey as you savor the finest Iranian caviar, accompanied by a symphony of flavors from around the world.

After a day filled with exploration and culinary delights, we’ll retire to the comforts of Espinas Palace Hotel or one of Tehran’s most luxurious boutique hotels, such as Hana or Nezamiyeh Boutique Hotel. Relax and unwind in the lap of luxury, reflecting on the day’s adventures amidst unparalleled comfort and hospitality (Full Board Services).

Tehran to Kashan City

Today after breakfast we leave Tehran toward Kashan historical city in the center of Iran, it is about 200 km away from Tehran in the south (2 and half hours driving) Along the way, we will make a short stop at the Mehr-o Mah tourism complex, where we will have tea or coffee and try one of the most delicious Iranian sweets, Sohan, which is rich in saffron, rose water and pistachios.

Kashan City is the capital of Kashan County, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The etymology of the city name comes from the Kasian, the original inhabitants of the city, whose remains are found at Tapeh-e-Sialk dating back 9,000 years; later this was changed to “Kashian”, hence the town name. Between the 12th and the 14th centuries, Kashan was an important center for the production of high-quality pottery, tiles, and silk carpets.

Upon arriving in Kashan, we will visit some historical sites like Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Tabatabaeha & Brodjerdiha Houses, and Soltan Amirahmad Bathroom, for lunch and eat the traditional food of Kashan, we will go to one the most famous restaurants located in one of the traditional houses of Kashan called Abbassi Traditional House and Restaurant, nearly 300 years old.

After lunch, we will go to the hotel. After hotel Check-in and a little rest, in the afternoon, we will visit the Agha Bozorgi Mosque then we walk through the old town of Kashan to the old Bazaar and Timcheh Aminoddole, which is one of the most beautiful parts of the bazaar.

In the Timche we will visit the carpet galleries and handmade fabrics that are still produced by masters of Kashan. After visiting, we will have dinner in one of the most beautiful Boutique hotels in Iran that is always on top of the traveler’s choice on TripAdvisor and at some point, is known as the best boutique hotel in Iran, after dinner that we will have time to enjoy the infinite beauty of the garden of this hotel that is the best example of Persian gardens.

O/N at a Saraye Ameriha Boutique Hotel or Similar luxury Boutique Hotel in Kashan. (Full Board Services).

Driving toward Yazd, Naein City Sightseeing

Today we will drive to Yazd City (UNESCO World Heritage City), On the way we will Naein and Meybod.  Upon arriving in Naein, we will visit Naein Jameh Mosque, which is one of the oldest and most amazing mosques in Iran with 1200 years of history. After visiting Naein and after 120km we will arrive at Meybod.

In Meybod we will visit old caravanserai (UNESCO World Heritage sites), Arriving at this caravanserai, which was once one of the most important caravanserais in the heart of the Silk Road, we will have lunch there and visit the Zillow weaving workshop, which was once one of the most popular items for traders next to carpets. (Meibod is known as the world city of Zillow).

Now it’s time to see The Naryn Castle or Naryn Castle which is a mud-brick fort or castle in the town of Meybod Dating back to about 4000 BC, it is also known as the oldest government citadel in the world. we will also check the Maybod Ice House Building which shows you how ice was important at that time and how they produced it in the middle of the desert.

We will arrive in Yazd in the afternoon and after check-in at the hotel rest and drink the famous Yazdi Coffe which is a brew of black coffee, cardamon, rosewater, and saffron candy, we will visit the city.

For accommodation in this dreamy city, we have chosen a traditional boutique hotel for you, at least 200 years old, which was once owned by one of the most famous merchants of Yazd.

After a little rest, now it’s time to visit Yazd. When we talk about Yazd, it is as if we are talking about one of the most important cities on the Silk Road, a city whose beauty is more like the stories of Fairy Tales or One Thousand and One Nights. we will enjoy seeing Yazd Jameh Mosque and sunset time in the best rooftop cafe in Yazd with the best view of the city.

We will have dinner in the beautiful garden of the hotel, after visiting and upon entering the hotel, we will be surprised with a colorful Iranian table that has been prepared for us and we will be served most beautifully. After dinner, it’s time to enjoy the beautiful peaceful atmosphere of our hotel and talk about how wonderful the day was.

O/N at a Luxury Traditional Boutique hotel in Yazd (Full Board Services).

A Full-day Sightseeing Yazd (UNESCO World Heritage City)

After a pleasant and relaxing night and a delicious breakfast, now is the time to visit beautiful Yazd. First, we will visit Dolat Abad Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is one of the most beautiful and luxurious gardens in Yazd. After that, we will go to a Zoroastrian Fire Temple, where we will learn about Zoroastrian culture and religion, which is one of the oldest religions in the world.

After seeing the temple, it’s time to see the Water Museum and Qanats of Yazd (UNESCO World Heritage Sites).  Then we will go to the best restaurant in Yazd for lunch, Emarat-e Vakil Restaurant, and we will enjoy the very good and huge variety of food in this restaurant.

Later, we will return to our hotel for a short rest. After a little rest, it’s time to see one of the most unique human inventions, the Qanat system and underground canals, which brought civilization to the desert cities of Iran. Fortunately, the hotel that we have chosen for you has access to Qanats in its basement, and this is a great chance, so we will visit it together and see how they controlled and used water in the past.

Afternoon we will take you to a historic bath to experience a traditional Iranian bath, where you will experience a special and unique experience of Iranian bath and massage, and you will get rid of all your tiredness from the day.

We spend the evening drinking natural fresh pomegranate juice in the city and Like the old merchants, we will enjoy visiting and shopping in the historical Bazaar and alleys of Yazd while visiting the Amir Chakhmaq complex.

O/N at a Boutique hotel in Yazd (Full Board Services).

Drive to Shiraz, Abarqu, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Necropolises Visits

Today we leave Yazd to Shiraz (about 440 km). After 150 km we stop at Abarqu city to visit one of the oldest live cypress trees in the world. Sarv-e Abarqu (Abarkooh Ancient Cypress Tree), also called the “Zoroastrian Sarv” is a cypress tree in Yazd province, Iran. The tree is estimated to be at least 4,000 years old and, having lived through the dawn of human civilization not far away, it is considered an Iranian national monument. Many have noted that Sarv-e Abarqu is most likely the oldest living thing in Asia.

Then we drive to the Pasargadae, the UNESCO World Heritage site (about 170 km). Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus II the Great, in Pars, the homeland of the Persians, in the 6th century BC. Its palaces, gardens, and the mausoleum of Cyrus are outstanding examples of the first phase of royal Achaemenid art and architecture and exceptional testimonies of Persian civilization. Particularly noteworthy vestiges in the 160-ha site include The Mausoleum of Cyrus II; Tall-e-Takht, a fortified terrace; and a royal ensemble of gatehouse, audience hall, residential palace, and gardens. Pasargadae was the capital of the first great multicultural empire in Western Asia. Spanning the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt to the Hindu River, it is considered to be the first empire that respected the cultural diversity of its different peoples. This was reflected in Achaemenid architecture, a synthetic representation of different cultures.

We leave Pasargadae to the Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. just 55km away from Shiraz are the magnificent and atmospheric ruins of the ancient UNESCO city of Persepolis, which was awarded World Heritage status in 1979. It is known as the city of Persians and home to the ancient Achaemenid Empire (550 to 300BC), Alexander the Great razed it to the ground where it lay hidden for centuries under desert sands. It was only rediscovered and excavated in the 1930S and, the quality of the architecture makes it an important and impressive archaeological site. The city is spread over a large area and we will wander through the city’s gates passing throne rooms, monumental stairways, sculpted wall freezes, and the remains of decorative columns from large halls.

Close by, we’ll also visit the rock tombs of Naqsh-e Rostam, the resting place of Darius I, Darius II, Xerxes I, and Artaxerxes. In the evening we’ll arrive in Shiraz and stay in the best 5-star hotel in Shiraz, Shiraz Grand Hotel, or in one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in the city, like Darbeh Shazde, Oscru, or similar quality Boutique Hotels.

O/N at Hotel in Shiraz (Full Board Services).

Full-day Sightseeing Shiraz

Today we’ll enjoy this beautiful city just like an old lord in. First, we will visit Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) at 9:00 AM because it’s the best time to visit this mosque, which will immerse you in the world of light and color. After visiting the pink mosque, we will visit Naranjestan Qavam historical house and Vakil complex, which includes: Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque, and Vakil Bathhouse.

For today’s lunch, we will go to the most popular restaurant and historic house of Shiraz, Parhami House, to eat the traditional food of Shiraz. Here they will treat us to the famous hospitality of Shirazian and that is beautiful architecture.

In the afternoon we will go to Eram Garden or Bagh-e-Eram (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), a beautiful complex that contains a vast network of gardens, as well as a colorful palace and a system of small artificial rivers flowing throughout the entire area.

At night we will visit Hafez Tomb for a better understanding of Iranian poems and Hafez which is so important and respectful for Iranians and one of the most well-known poets in the whole world.

The dinner will be served at the most luxurious restaurant in Shiraz, Haft Khan Restaurant. As we said before, you are going to have the feeling of the old Lords of Shiraz tonight.

O/N at the top 5-star hotel in Shiraz, Shiraz Grand Hotel, or one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in Shiraz, (Full Board Services).

Shiraz to Isfahan

Today we leave Beautiful Shiraz city toward Isfahan at a 420 km distance on a north highway (5 hours). To use the time, we will try to leave Shiraz earlier and have a traditional lunch in one of the oldest restaurants in Isfahan. By checking in at our hotel, we will have enough time to visit the city’s most attractive location Naghshe Jahan Square.

To see the best panoramic view and the sunset of Isfahan, we go to the north of the square, the place called Qeysarieh Gate, where the king of Iran 450 years ago used to meet with the merchants.

Nowadays there is a cafe, gallery, and museum in the Qeysarieh where we can find a collection of Persian famous artists. By arriving there it’s time to visit the infinite beauty of the square. Our tables are reserved and ready in the best place in the cafe and they will serve us tea, coffee, and sweets.

For dinner, we go to Shahrazad restaurant, which is the best restaurant in Isfahan, and we’ll enjoy the special dishes of this restaurant.

After dinner, we will walk to the Si-o-Se Pol bridge (33 arches), which has a good atmosphere at night, and we will end our night by walking to our hotel in the beautiful garden streets of Isfahan.

O/N at the Abbasi Hotel (the Oldest Hotel in the World) or one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in Isfahan. (Full Board Services).

Isfahan Full-Day Sightseeing

Incredible Isfahan “The Pearl of Asia” is the number one destination in Iran due to its beautiful Persian gardens, tree-lined boulevards, and important Islamic buildings. Surrounded by mountain ranges and located on a plateau, this fertile oasis was home to the Safavids dynasty and to this day remains glorious.

The reign of Shah Abbas the Great began in 1587 and he transformed the city. He ordered built of Chahar Bagh Gardens and then the famous “Meydan-e –Naghsh-e-Jahan” square (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which was the world’s largest public square at that time. By the 1660s, Isfahan had 162 mosques, 1800 caravanserais, 48 colleges, and 273 public baths.

So today’s visit will be a wonderful day as we visit the main sites including the magnificent Naghsh-e-Jahan Square, the Shah Mosque and Sheikh Lotfallah mosque plus the former palaces of the Safavid Shahs, the Ali Qapoo Palace, Chehel Sotun Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Music Museum.

In addition to all the historical sites, we visit and shop in the Isfahan old bazaar. We have a famous sentence in Iran that says the Isfahan market can bankrupt you… Yes, everywhere you look in this market, there are special works of art and masters who are still preparing mind-blowing art from hundreds of years ago till today.

We will have lunch at Namakdan Mansion, where people always have to stand in a long line to enter, but our table in the VIP Room is ready as always and we will be served with delicious traditional food.

We will spend the evening at the Khajo Bridge, where Professor Arthur Pope introduced it to the bride of the world’s bridges and was fascinated by its beauty and wonders. After that, we will celebrate or last night stay in Iran by a  farewell dinner at Abbasi Hotel Garden with hospitality in Persian style.

O/N at the Abbasi Hotel (the Oldest Hotel in the World), or one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in Isfahan. (Full Board Services).

Fly Back Home

Depending on your departure flight time, we will organize your day with a visit to Isfahan and a last walk in the Bazaar to buy souvenirs. Then leave Isfahan towards I.K Airport (4 hours driving).