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The Essence of Classic Iran

7Days

From470€

7Days

From470€
The Essence of Classic Iran Tour
The Essence of Classic Iran Tour
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What’s This Trip About?

Shiraz > Isfahan > Kashan > Tehran

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Treating all your senses to the beauties, tastes, sounds, and day-to-day life flowing through a land that’s enriched with history and culture. On these seven days, you’ll discover four unmissable cities on the classic route of Iran, enjoying beauty after beauty: Marvelous ancient remains, admirable pre-Islamic and Islamic-era architecture, colorful tile patterns, ornate calligraphy, atmospheric Persian Gardens, and dazzling halls covered in mirrorwork. The unforgettable taste of Iranian dishes and the kindness of Iranians will be the cream of the cream.

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Start Point

Shiraz

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Possible Seasons

All year round

Travel Type

Private

Finish Point

Tehran

Travel Type

Private

Best Season

Fall & Spring

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Travel Method

Overland

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Duration

7 Days/ 6 Nights

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FROM

470€

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  • Explore 4 cities in 3 provinces.
  • Find 5 UNESCO sites and 4 UNESCO Persian Gardens.
  • Visit more than 29 tourist sites as old as 2500 years (with even much more ancient traces).
  • Stroll traditional Bazaars & mingle with people.
  • Taste local dishes & delicacies.
  • Discover Persian art, architecture, history, culture, food, and music.
  • Possible to add Iranian dance, weddings, festivals, local clothing, and nomads (optional experiences).
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Things We Include
The Essence of Classic Iran Tour Itinerary
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Detailed Itinerary

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A warm welcome to the land of ancient history and deep-rooted culture.
Transfer from airport to accommodation.

Overnight: Shiraz

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The city of poets, delightful ambiance, and carefree people receives you with open arms:

  • The Pink Mosque: also known as Nasir Ol Molk Mosque, this place is a photography hotspot with its colorful morning lighting and cheerful colors.
  • Qavam House: a blend of Iranian arts is gathered in this historical house that belonged to an influential family of the noble class.
  • Vakil Complex: 250 years ago, a just king of Iran who called himself ‘the Advocate of the People’ started a series of architectural constructions dedicated to the people: Karim Khan Citadel (from outside), Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bathhouse & Vakil Bazaar.
  • Eram Garden (UNESCO): a famous example of the harmonious Persian Gardens with special water channels. Also, a botanic garden that refreshes your soul with colorful plants, featuring the historic and iconic Cypress Trees of Shiraz.
  • Hafez Tomb: this atmospheric retreat for Iranian people is the resting place of the most quoted and adored Persian poet among Iranians: Hafez Shirazi. This master of Persian lyrics has also had admirers worldwide, most notably the renowned German polymath, Goethe.

Overnight: Shiraz

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If there is time, visit Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy ShrineThe Essence of Classic Iran - tool tip 1 - ImmersiveIran: 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 ShrineThe Essence of Classic Iran - tool tip 1 - ImmersiveIran 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.

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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)

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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.

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Road trip from Shiraz to Isfahan (around 440 km), making stops at:

  • Persepolis (UNESCO): Iran’s most treasured relic, a manifesto of Iranian artistry, genius, and humanity, and a 2,500-year-old palace complex remaining from the time of Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes.
  • Naqshe Rostam Necropolis: a majestic resting place for the majestic kings of Persia’s golden era: Achaemenid (550–330 BC), and a collection of captivating rock reliefs from Elamite (3,200–539 BC) & Sasanid (224–651 AD).
  • Pasargadae (UNESCO): This is where Cyrus the Great laid the foundations of the greatest empire of the ancient world by creating the first example of Persian Gardens. Though little has remained from the garden, you can pay a visit to the modest tomb of Cyrus.
  • Short stop at Amin Abad Caravanserai (UNESCO).
Overnight: Isfahan
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Like to spice up your trip with a visit to a Nomadic Tribe? 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.

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Like to spice up your trip with a visit to a Nomadic Tribe? 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.

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The artistry and architectural genius of the golden age of Islam in Iran is to mesmerize you today:

  • Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO): In the late 16th century, one of Iran’s most clever kings ordered the construction of a fabulous collection of buildings that became the pinnacle of architecture in Islamized Iran. This fascinating complex includes the Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and the Grand Bazaar (Cesarean Gate).
  • Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO): Another charmer of the same period built to host royal ceremonies, this palace is a memorable collage of elegant pillars, eye-catching paintings, intricate plasterwork, sparkling mirrorwork, and precious tilework.
  • Isfahan Jameh Mosque (UNESCO): a precious harmony of Persian art and architecture, with 12 centuries of age. As a prototype for later mosque designs, Jameh Mosque showcases four expansive courtyards, four majestic domes, and intricate tilework.
  • Si O Se Pol or Khaju Bridge: These historical bridges once connected the two parts of the city of Isfahan, mainly the royal section to the Armenian Quarter, featuring unique architecture. A popular hang-out of the locals, the bridges give you a local perspective of the city.
Overnight: Isfahan
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Before leaving Isfahan, visit:

  • Vank Cathedral: this 17th-century Armenian church is a meeting place of Armenian and Persian architecture, reflecting centuries of cultural diversity in Iran. Inside, vibrant paintings show biblical scenes, rich with intricate details.

Road trip from Isfahan to Kashan (around 200 km). In Kashan, visit:

  • Tabatabai House or Borujerdi House: Tabatabai House is a stunning mansion of an early 20th-century carpet trader. As the culmination of the traditional architectural style of Iranian houses, it showcases a harmonious mix of artistic taste and architectural beauty. What about Borujerdi House? The story goes back to when a young merchant fell in love with the daughter of Tabatabai, the same carpet trader who owned Tabatabai house. To bless the marriage, Tabatabai asked his future son-in-law for a house as impressive as his own.
  • Fin Garden (UNESCO): this 17th-century Persian Garden is a tranquil haven of intricate water channels, beautiful fountains, lush greenery, and magnificent courtyards.
  • Agha Bozorg Mosque & School: a serene refuge for the people and the clergy, this theological school and mosque boasts fine tilework, soaring minarets, ornate calligraphy, and a central courtyard.
  • Timche Aminoddoleh: Once upon a time, this caravanserai was built in the heart of Kashan’s traditional bazaar as a resting place for the traders who traveled there for business. Imagine 19th-century traders bustling below the amazing domed ceiling of the Timcheh, adorned with intricate tilework and skylights.
Overnight: Tehran

Have another road trip to Tehran (around 240 km), Iran with a modern twist.

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Discover the country’s top museums and museum palaces:

  • National Museum of Iran: this museum tells the story of Iran’s rich past, from the Old Stone Age to the present, in two sections: Ancient Iran & Islamic Arts. It features precious artifacts, pottery, textiles, ceramics, figures, inscriptions, reliefs, and coins.
  • Golestan Palace (UNESCO): a dazzling palace complex of over 4 centuries of age, Golestan used to house the families of Iranian kings. Beyond the elaborate Persian architecture, vibrant tilework, precious furniture, tasteful design, and lush royal gardens, you can trace the creators’ interest in European art.
  • Jewelry Museum*: Showcasing the grandeur of various past dynasties, the Jewelry Treasury of Iran houses one of the world's most breathtaking and priceless collections of royal jewels, including crowns, diamonds, and gemstones.
  • Carpet Museum: where fine Persian carpets from around Iran are collected, highlighting centuries of craftsmanship and design. Besides admiring intricate weavings, traditional regional creations, vibrant colors, and a variety of patterns and materials, learn about Iran’s renowned carpet-making tradition.
  • Azadi Tower: Standing as Tehran’s iconic symbol since the 1970s, this tower blends modern architecture with ancient Iranian elements. Find its sweeping arches from the outside and take memorable photos with the symbol of Tehran.
Overnight: Tehran

*Jewelry Museum is only open on specific days. If it is closed, you will have time to visit the Abgineh Museum instead. 

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Transfer to Imam Khomeini Airport to return home with cherished memories.

Is this Trip your perfect fit?

  • This trip is great for first-time travelers to Iran,
  • those with limited time but interested in seeing Iran’s key attractions,
  • all age groups,
  • speakers of any language,
  • and history/architecture/culture lovers.

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470€

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