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Tehran > Kashan > Nain > Meybod > Yazd > Meymand > Mahan > Shahdad > Kerman > Shiraz > Isfahan > Tehran
The Iranian history, culture, and nature intertwine to make this trip a delightful immersion into the soul of this enchanting land. The trip takes you along the cities on the classic route, each a testament to Iran’s rich legacy. But you’ll also venture further to Kerman, where you’ll explore more of the culture and find the magical landscapes and peace of Shahdad Desert. The unforgettable taste of local Persian dishes and the warmth of Iranian hospitality also await you!
Start Point
Tehran
Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Possible Seasons
All year round
Travel Type
Private
Finish Point
Tehran
Travel Type
Private
Best Season
fall, winter & early spring
Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Travel Method
overland
Duration
7 Days/ 6 Nights
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Overnight: Tehran
Discover the country’s top museums and museum palaces:
Overnight: Tehran
*Jewelry Museum is only open on specific days. If it is closed, you will have time to visit the Abgineh Museum instead.
Road trip from Tehran to Kashan (around 240 km). In Kashan, visit:
Overnight: Kashan
Your Immersive option
make a stop by the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh in Qom. This place of breathtaking architecture and peaceful ambiance, is one of Iran’s main religious sites.
make a stop by the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh in Qom. This place of breathtaking architecture and peaceful ambiance, is one of Iran’s main religious sites.
Road trip from Kashan to Yazd (around 390 km), making stops at the small towns of Nain and Meybod.
In Nain, find:
In Meybod, find:
Overnight: Yazd
Your Immersive option
For lunch or dinner, enjoy homemade Zoroastrian Dishes at the garden ecolodge of a Zoroastrian family near Yazd. Besides the local flavors of the dishes and the Zoroastrian culture that enriches it, the beautiful sight of the pomegranate flowers or fruits (depending on the season) creates a picturesque backdrop for your meal.
For lunch or dinner, enjoy homemade Zoroastrian Dishes at the garden ecolodge of a Zoroastrian family near Yazd. Besides the local flavors of the dishes and the Zoroastrian culture that enriches it, the beautiful sight of the pomegranate flowers or fruits (depending on the season) creates a picturesque backdrop for your meal.
Welcome to the historic city of wind towers, desert architecture, rooftop cafes, and Zoroastrian gems.
Overnight: Yazd
If you’ve got time, visit a Zourkhaneh (traditional Iranian gym) and watch the unique practice of Pahlevani (heroism), which is a combination of martial arts, music, and spiritual poetry recognized by UNESCO. These ancient gyms used to prepare heroes with not only strong bodies and minds, but also a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.
Your Immersive option
If you’ve got time, visit a Zourkhaneh (traditional Iranian gym) and watch the unique practice of Pahlevani (heroism), which is a combination of martial arts, music, and spiritual poetry recognized by UNESCO. These ancient gyms used to prepare heroes with not only strong bodies and minds, but also a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.
Road trip from Yazd to Meymand (around 290 km), making stops at:
*Note: The ecolodges in Meymand don’t offer ensuite bathrooms. The bathrooms are outside buildings across from the yards. So, if this is an issue for you, we can make changes to the itinerary and put the overnight in Kerman.
Your Immersive option
If you’ve got time, visit a Zourkhaneh (traditional Iranian gym) and watch the unique practice of Pahlevani (heroism), which is a combination of martial arts, music, and spiritual poetry recognized by UNESCO. These ancient gyms used to prepare heroes with not only strong bodies and minds, but also a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.
Leave Meymand for a historical fortress:
Then, in the small town of Mahan, you’ll visit:
Next stop:
*Note: From October to the end of March, you can add a full day to the itinerary and dedicate it to a deeper exploration of Lut Desert. Lut desert offers a variety of possible routes, attractions, and activities that you can experience based on the way you like to explore it: on foot, by 4WD, or by camel. It is you, the surreal Kaluts, golden sand dunes, permanent salty rivers, volcanic rocks, hidden waterfalls, and the endless sky! You are inside an adventurer’s paradise!
Leave Shahdad for Kerman to visit:
Road trip from Kerman to Shiraz (around km), making stops at:
Your (3) Immersive options
If it is possible and it is a suitable season, visit:
A Saffron Field: You are invited to a feast for all your senses! A stroll down a purple saffron field is a delightful mix of beauty, culture, and aroma. (from October to November)
Or a Pistachio Orchard: taste the fresh, crunchy nuts right from the tree, explore the orchards, and learn about the unique cultivation methods of this Persian treat. (around October)
Or Arab Nomads of Iran: Enjoy a short escape from modern life and experience the peaceful and simple lifestyle of the nomads. Share a meal with them and try on their traditional clothing.
A Saffron Field: You are invited to a feast for all your senses! A stroll down a purple saffron field is a delightful mix of beauty, culture, and aroma. (from October to November)
Or a Pistachio Orchard: taste the fresh, crunchy nuts right from the tree, explore the orchards, and learn about the unique cultivation methods of this Persian treat. (around October)
Or Arab Nomads of Iran: Enjoy a short escape from modern life and experience the peaceful and simple lifestyle of the nomads. Share a meal with them and try on their traditional clothing.
The city of poets, delightful ambiance, and carefree people receives you with open arms:
Overnight: Shiraz
Your (2) Immersive options
If there is time, visit Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine
: a peaceful escape with stunning mirrored walls and a serene courtyard. Please your eyes on the patterns on the tilework while soaking in the shrine’s spiritual atmosphere and the visitors praying peacefully. (you can visit Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine instead)
Or, for lunch or dinner, immerse yourself in the heart of Iranian hospitality by being Guests to a Shirazi Family. Your hosts will treat you to delicious homemade dishes, prepared with love and traditions passed down through generations. Besides, enjoy a live solo performance of Persian music, listen to your host recite classic Persian poetry, and connect with the warmth and kindness that define Iranian culture.
If there is time, visit Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine: a peaceful escape with stunning mirrored walls and a serene courtyard. Please your eyes on the patterns on the tilework while soaking in the shrine’s spiritual atmosphere and the visitors praying peacefully. (you can visit Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine instead)
Or, for lunch or dinner, immerse yourself in the heart of Iranian hospitality by being Guests to a Shirazi Family. Your hosts will treat you to delicious homemade dishes, prepared with love and traditions passed down through generations. Besides, enjoy a live solo performance of Persian music, listen to your host recite classic Persian poetry, and connect with the warmth and kindness that define Iranian culture.
Road trip from Shiraz to Isfahan (around 440 km), making stops at:
The artistry and architectural genius of the golden age of Islam in Iran is to mesmerize you today:
Your (2) Immersive options
If there is time, visit Music Museum of Isfahan. Music is a reflection of a nation’s history, beliefs, and culture! This museum brings together instruments, contributors, styles, and methods that together create the legacy of Iranian music. A soul-touching live performance of traditional Iranian music livens up your visit.
Or, join a warm and memorable Gathering with a Local Isfahani Family, where you’ll indulge in home-cooked Persian dishes. Besides the adventure in Iranian cuisine and local customs, immerse yourself in a live music performance of traditional Iranian instruments and soulful singing. This warm and joyful atmosphere truly captures the heart of Iranian culture.
If there is time, visit Music Museum of Isfahan. Music is a reflection of a nation’s history, beliefs, and culture! This museum brings together instruments, contributors, styles, and methods that together create the legacy of Iranian music. A soul-touching live performance of traditional Iranian music livens up your visit.
Or, join a warm and memorable Gathering with a Local Isfahani Family, where you'll indulge in home-cooked Persian dishes. Besides the adventure in Iranian cuisine and local customs, immerse yourself in a live music performance of traditional Iranian instruments and soulful singing. This warm and joyful atmosphere truly captures the heart of Iranian culture.
Before leaving Isfahan, visit:
Road trip to Imam Khomeini Airport (around 400 km) to return home with cherished memories.
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