Tour Name: 15 Days Iran Cultural – Natural Tour Tour code: OT1116011 Tour Duration: 15 Days and 14 Nights Tour Category: Discovery Tour Difficulty: 2/5 Tour Tags: Nature Tour Best Date: Autumn and Winter Tour Services Type: Bronze Tour Destinations: Tehran/ Qeshm/ Shiraz/ Meymand/ Kerman/ Shahdad/ Yazd/ Isfahan/ Kashan Related tours code: Max Group Size: 2-20 Overview: Landing to PERSIA, you can find yourself in a country with a rich history, many rituals, and traditions, four- season nature including mountains, deserts, coastal areas, and forests. In 15 days, you will explore Persia by visiting the natural and historical heritage from central to southern parts. Immerse yourself in natural highlights of Persian Gulf zone. Then, beyond nature, you get amazed by the other must-see in Persia civilization including the Persepolis and Pasargadae. Continue your adventure in the desert wonders and outstanding monuments in the central part of Iran. Highlights: You can rest assured you experience the most of Persian highlights. Visit at least 11 amazing UNESCO world heritage sites One International Geopark and One International Wetland. Tour Map:
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Tour Name: 15 Days Iran Cultural – Natural Tour
Tour code: OT1116011 Tour Duration: 15 Days and 14 Nights Tour Category: Discovery Tour Difficulty: 2/5 Tour Tags: Nature Tour Best Date: Autumn and Winter
Tour Services Type: Bronze Tour Destinations: Tehran/ Qeshm/ Shiraz/ Meymand/ Kerman/ Shahdad/ Yazd/ Isfahan/ Kashan
Related tours code: Max Group Size: 2-20
Overview: Landing to PERSIA, you can find yourself in a country with a rich history, many rituals, and traditions, four-season nature including mountains, deserts, coastal areas, and forests. In 15 days, you will explore Persia by visiting the natural and historical heritage from central to southern parts. Immerse yourself in natural highlights of Persian Gulf zone. Then, beyond nature, you get amazed by the other must-see in Persia civilization including the Persepolis and Pasargadae. Continue your adventure in the desert wonders and outstanding monuments in the central part of Iran.
Highlights: You can rest assured you experience the most of Persian highlights. Visit at least 11 amazing UNESCO world heritage sites One International Geopark and One International Wetland.
Landing to PERSIA (Tehran) Welcome to Iran! To be met by your tour guide at the airport (IKA airport), you will be transferred to your hotel. We will visit Golestan Palace* and grand bazaar of Tehran (depends on arrival time). Then go Nature bridge (night sightseeing).
O/N Tehran
Persian Gulf
In an early morning, we fly to Qeshm. After arriving and checking in to the hotel, we visit Qeshm International Geopark**. First Iran’s geopark, with spectacular scenery. Then after having lunch, we visit the Laft historical seaport. Wooden fishing vessels and cargo ships in colorful forms. Then we visit the Mangrove forest, which its yards depend on the tide and plays an important role in the marine ecosystem of this region. And to finish the day, we visit Stars canyon.
O/N Qeshm
Feel Free within Nature
In the morning, after checking out of the hotel, we move toward Hengam Island by launch (boat). Hengam Island is a protected area in natural resources, and if we get the chance, we will encounter the beautiful dolphins of the Persian Gulf. Then we go to the airport to fly to Shiraz.
O/N Shiraz
The Glory of Iranian Culture
We spend the whole day sightseeing Shiraz. We visit Vakil historical complex (Public Bath, Bazar, Mosque), Narenjestan historical complex, Nasir-al Molk mosque (aka Pink Mosque), Shahcheraq holy shrine and Jame Atigh mosque.
O/N Shiraz
Welcome to Persian Empire
An early start takes us to Persepolis* (Takht-é Jamshid), the heart of the Persian Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, our explorations take us to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pasargadae* to see the impressive, elevated Tomb of Cyrus. Then we go back to Shiraz to visit Eram Persian Garden* with its beautiful cypress-lined avenues leading to an elegant summer palace.
O/N Shiraz
Live Like Cavemen
In the morning, we check out of the hotel to visit Tashk international wetland**. The site lies in the eastern Zagros Mountains, 50-160 km east of Shiraz, and includes two very large salt-lakes that one of them is called Tashk. Then after having lunch, we arrive at Meymand rocky village*. The village of Meymand, which has been inscribed in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2015, is one of the most exceptional living complexes that has been formed according to the needs of human beings.
O/N Cave guesthouse in Meymand
Looking for Ganj (treasure)
In the morning after checking out of the hotel, we move toward Kerman. In Kerman, we visit Ganj Ali Khan historical complex and old bazaar. Ganj Ali Khan Complex is constructed during Safavid dynasty and is included of a caravanserai, a water reservoir (Ab Anbar), a mosque, a school, a square, a bazaar, and a bathhouse.
O/N Kerman
Glory of Desert
Today we continue visiting rest of Kerman. We start by visiting Mahan Persian Garden*, a great example of Persian gardens, where you can get relaxed in. It also represents a high contrast between a lush garden and a harsh desert in the background. Then we visit Shah Nematollah Tomb*. A Sufis who have traveled a long way to pay homage to their Sufi master Shah Nematollah Vali in his shrine. Then we leave Kerman and go to Shahdad Historical City.
O/N Shahdad Guesthouse
Imaginary Desert Fort
In the morning, we explore in Kaluts in the Lut desert*. It is created by the wind and rain, and they are the unique structures in the desert. From a distance, they look like the ruins of an enormous legendary city with grand palaces and buildings both short and high. We will also visit the world’s biggest Nebkhas with regard to the height and vastness on its west side. Then we go to Zein-Aldin caravanserai. The caravanserai is situated on the ancient Silk Road. It is one of 999 such inns that were built during the reign of Shah Abbas I to provide facilities to travelers.
O/N Yazd
Religion Crossway
Today the beautiful city of Yazd and its culture. We start by visiting the Zoroastrian Tower of Silence or Dakhma, where the bodies of the deceased were placed, to avoid contaminating the earth as a Zoroastrian funerary tradition. Then we visit Old adobe city of Yazd* which is located in the remote desert and is built almost entirely of adobe. To deal with the extremely hot summers, many old buildings have magnificent wind towers, with large underground areas to circulate cooling air. We finish the day by visiting Jame mosque of Yazd.
O/N Yazd
Feel the Adobes
Today, after checking out of the hotel, we go to Naein to visit its historical parts. There are some of the most outstanding monuments in all of Iran. Then we drive to Isfahan. Iranians say that their lovely city is “half the world”. We explore Isfahan in night time and visit two historic bridges calles Si-o-Se-Pol and Khaju.
O/N Isfahan
Glory of Iranian Arts
We spend the whole day exploring Isfahan. First, we visit the magnificent Jameh Mosque* with its famous Uljaitu Mihrab of the Il-Khanid Period. Then we continue on to the Naqhsh-e Jahan Square*, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gigantic open plaza is framed by a wall of arches and surrounded by two of the Islamic world’s most impressive mosques, the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque* and the Shah Mosque*. Both houses of worship contain magnificent architecture and tile-work, and finish the day by visiting Aliqapoo Palace*.
O/N Isfahan
Looking on Central Desert’s Life
Today after checking out of the hotel, we will leave Isfahan to move toward Kashan. On our way, we will visit Madar-shah caravanserai. Then we go to Abyaneh historical village. The village is one of the oldest in Iran, attracting numerous native and foreign tourists year-round, especially during traditional feasts and ceremonies.
O/N Kashan
Kashan Life In the morning, after checking out of the hotel, we will visit Fin Gardens*, another one of the UNESCO Persian Gardens. Then on our way, we visit Ouyi underground city. The underground city of Ouyi (Noushabad), located 5km north of Kashan, is considered a notable piece of ancient architecture. After arriving in Kashan, we will visit one of the historical houses in Kashan. Then we move toward to stay the night in Imam Khomeini International Airport.
O/N Tehran
All sites with * sign are submitted in UNESCO world heritage.
Note:
In special conditions the accommodations can be changed to a similar alternative.
Hotel check-in time generally is at 2:00 PM. According to your arrival time, if you need an early check-in you must book an extra day.
Private or single rooms are not available in some traditional local or guest houses. And also, in these places, sleeping equipment is traditional, comfortable Mattresses and Blankets. No Bed!
Services Included:
All transfers and transportations (Private car for 2-3 pax. Suitable minibus for bigger groups).
Professional licensed guides and drivers
All accommodation and meals (H.B)
3 Domestic flight
Refreshment (2 bottles of water/ fruits/ snacks per day)
Visa authorization code processing fee
Services Not Included:
International flights
Visa stamp fee
Travel insurance
Tips to local guides and drivers
Entrance Fees
Optional services and tours upon request (all depend on time and seasoning):
Chahkuh canyon and Qeshm salt cave (one extra day).
Kharanaq historical village and Mesr desert and dunes (one extra day).
Maranjab desert and dunes, Maranjab carevanseray, Salt Lake (one extra day).
Possibility to stay with Nomads in the tent at 5th day of the tour.
Possibility to have a horse riding for 2-3 hours at 9th or 10th days of the tour.
Missing Persia
We will provide a group transfer hotel to IKA airport for departure flight.
