Iran live trip (14 days)

Take a desert Safari into Shahdad and see the sunset from among its weird huge hills. Gaze at the precious historic pieces in Iran national Museum, admire the old construction of underground water canals (Qanats) in Yazd , delight in Iranian traditional music in Shiraz, unearth Old Persian secrets in Persepolis, tread aside Zayanderood River and its glittering bridges, catch scent of the spices in Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz, sip tea on the slopes of snow peaked Damavand mountain in Tehran, enjoy your time in marvelous gardens of Fin in Kashan, idle on gardens in Shiraz, Get into the mysterious life of Zoroastrians in Yazd, Experience welcoming Iranian hospitality

Day 1

Tehran

See Iran National museum and get amazed at its priceless pieces, spend your time in the busiest Bazaar in Iran and maybe sip some tea in a nice tea-house. Discover the eye-catching precious collection of Jewels of Iranian 2500 years of Monarchy in the Iran Jewels museum.

Day 2

Shiraz

Fly to Shiraz in the morning and after the hotel check-in head to the  Zand complex including the castle, gardens and mosque to get a sense of Shiraz as a capital 250 years ago. Wonder at the beauty of Nasiralmolk mosque and walk among crowds in one of the most important and gorgeous shrines in Iran, Shahcheragh.

Day 3

Shiraz

Drive to Persepolis and Necropolis (Naghshe Rostam) and Unearth the ruins of Persepolis as a world heritage. Meet warm Iranians in Hafez tomb reciting his poems. Enjoy Iranian traditional music played live by Shirazi musicians.

Day 4

Kerman

This morning is at leisure! Drive to Kerman to discover how people adapted their life to a dessert city surrounded by mountains.

Day 5

Kerman

Get acquainted with Sufism and mysticism by visiting Moshtagh Alishah tomb, uncover Iranian old style hammams  in Ganjalikhan hammam of Kerman, see Kerman Jame mosque and its majestic Persia structure. In the afternoon drive to Mahan. Meet Sufis who have travelled a long way to pay homage to their  Sufi master Shah Nematollah Valiin his shrine. Laze in Shahzadeh Gardens and admire a great example of Persian gardens that depicts a high contrast between a green garden and a harsh dessert at the background.

Day 6

Kerman

Drive to Rayen and spot the imposing deserted citadel of Rayen. Then drive to Shahdad and reflect on what natural forces and time has built there.

Day 7

Zeinoddin

Drive to Zeinoddin desert and ponder life in Zeinoddin Carevanserai and its scenic surroundings.

Day 8

Yazd

Drive to Yazd and get into the mysterious world of Zoroastrians by visiting their fire temple and towers of silence there. Admire people of Iranian plateau by visiting Yazd water museum and learn about the underground water canals, Qanats. Gaze at the high minarets and nice brick and tile work of Yazd Jame mosque and visit the marvelous Islamic Amirchaghmagh complex.

Day 9

Yazd

Today is at leisure.

Day 10

Isfahan

Fly to Esfahan. Get acquainted with the historic Royal square of Esfahan registered as a world heritage. Visit picturesque Safavid chehelsetoon palace. Taste Iranian food at the cooking class hosted by a local family.

Day 11

Isfahan

Ponder on the breathtaking Armenian  Vank church In Isfahan and marvel at the majesty of Isfahan's Jame mosque as the collection of Persian architecture in different periods of Iranian Islamic history. Stroll aside Isfahan  river and admire the masters who built several bridges over it through the history. This afternoon is at leisure.

Day 12

Isfahan

Today is at leisure.

Day 13

Kashan

Drive to Kashan. Get an insight into Iranian traditional houses by visiting Tabatabai and Boroojerdiha houses. Tread in Fing gardens of Kashan and once again praise Persian garden designers.

Day 14

Tehran

Drive to tehran. On the way have a stop in th heartland of Shiism, Qom and walk around the main shrine of the town, Fatima shrine.