Landing in Tehran. Welcome to Iran. Meet up with your guide at the airport and get excited for the Magic to come. We’ll take you to your hotel. You can relax and enjoy your free time until your tour starts. In the afternoon, we’ll go to Darband and spend time like the citizens of Tehran. 

Darband is an excellent area with a pleasant climate, which is located at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. Many people take refuge from the city’s hustle to the Darband to enjoy its stunning scenery.

We take a short walk in great weather, take photos along the way, try grilled corn and various pickles and plums, talk to locals if you wish, and enjoy the taste of delicious Iranian food together.

Day 2: Tehran

Let’s go to start our tour by visiting Golestan Palace (Every Tile of this palace, with its stunning mirrors, will surprise any tourist. This palace, which has been the crowning place of Iranian rulers for the past century, has many wonders that you should look around for and see the great events that have taken place.) then you will go to Tehran Bazaar (Grand Bazaar dates back to the Safavid era, the time of Nasser al-Din Shah), with its unique entrance and distinctive architecture, it has played an important role in Tehran’s economic and social environment. Now, this Bazaar, in addition to its economic role, can be seen as a monument to Iranian Islamic architecture.

 In the evening, we will go to Nature Bridge. The bridge has a very organic design. The construction of all the appearance and columns of the bridge is inspired by nature. Overnight Tehran

Day 3: Tehran- Kashan

After eating a healthy and delicious breakfast, we go to Kashan. Kashan is an old and beautiful city that is located 220 km south of Tehran province.

We start our tour today from Fin Garden, which has very nice weather and we can have a cup of tea in the teahouse and relax a bit. The Fin garden is one of the masterpieces of the Persian garden, dates back to the Safavid era. The Fin Bath is also located in the Fin Garden; where Amir Kabir, the Qajarid chancellor, was murdered in 1852.

Then we will go to the old part of the city and the historic houses, first, we will visit the Historic House of the Abbasid. This very beautiful and unique mansion is the house of the Abbasids, which has been the location of many serials. The Abbasid house is built on 5 floors, with an area of ​​more than 5000 square 

 meters, and due to the traditional and Islamic culture, the appearance of the house is very simple and all the decorations are inside the house.

After having lunch and drinking a hearty tea with the aroma of rose and a little rest, we continue our tour and go to the Tabatabaei House (The bride of Iran’s houses). The Tabatabai House is a mansion of the Qajar period that was designed by Ustad Ali Maryam, a famous architect and the builder of Timcheh Amin al-Dawla. This house has a very different and attractive architecture, plastering, and painting, which is why it is called the bride of historical houses.

One of the most attractive decorations of Kashan carpet design is on the roof of the main porch. Overnight Kashan

Day 4: Kashan- Matin Abad Desert

Deserts are mysterious places that fascinate any viewer with their grandeur. Matin Abad desert is located 60 km away from the Kashan-Isfahan highway. 

Today we want to discover the secrets and mysteries of this mysterious desert together.

The pleasure of staying in traditional desert rooms and nomadic tents, tasting local food with organic ingredients, a safari in the dunes, camel riding and cycling in the desert, and visiting organic farms and farm animals such as ostriches, camels, etc. are just some of our attractions today. We spend the night in Matin Abad Eco–Resort

Day 5: Matin Abad Desert –Isfahan

Today is yours, free to explore. In the afternoon, we will drive toward Isfahan (it’s about 2 hours). Light tour of Isfahan. Overnight Isfahan

Day 6: Isfahan

You will go to start your tour by visiting Imam Square: Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and also some hours in Qeisarieh Bazaar. There are so many fantastic handicrafts you can buy as a souvenir for your family or friends because Isfahan is known for its handicrafts.
Then you will go to visit Chehel Sotun Palace,which was built by Shah Abbas to be used for the Shah’s entertainment and receptions. Shah Abbas and his successors received dignitaries and ambassadors, either on the terrace or in one of the stately reception halls. Overnight Isfahan

Day 7: Isfahan-Persepolis-Shiraz

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour to the site of the Persepolis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city. Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parseh has been another name for this ancient city of Iran. This magnificent capital was built during the Achaemenid period. Persepolis is the ancient city of Iran, which was the glorious and ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid kings. The founder of this building was Darius the Great, but after him, his son Xerxes Shah and his grandson Ardashir I each added parts to this building and made it more glorious than before. Its construction dates back to 518 BC.

During the New Year celebrations, representatives from different countries came to Persepolis with valuable gifts to congratulate the New Year. This ancient city is located on a mountain slope and has many palaces and buildings such as Apadana Palace, Tachara Palace, Hadish Palace, Palace of Artaxerxes III, the Imperial Treasury, and the Royal Stables, and … have been built in it. Let the beauty of Shiraz work its magic on you as we arrive. Overnight Shiraz

Day 8: Shiraz

After breakfast we depart the hotel for a full-day guided sightseeing tour, you will go to visit Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque (because of using much colorful glass, it is also famous as the Pink Mosque) one of the best places for photography. Then continue our tour in Vakil Complex (Bazaar, Bath, and Mosque) in this Bazaar, you can find the most attractive and delicious souvenirs of Shiraz. For lunch, we will go to the lovely traditional restaurant; this way you have a chance to experience Iranian delicious food. In the afternoon you will go to visit Eram Garden (UNESCO World Heritage), Tombs of Hafez and Saadi, you can buy delicious ice cream and enjoy it. Overnight Shiraz

Culinary

If you love Iranian food, you’ll be seriously into what comes next. This afternoon you’ll be learning the secrets of Persian cooking.

Day 9: Shiraz-Tehran-Depart

Day 9 is a departure day. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. In the morning, you will take a flight back to the capital and we transfer you to IKA airport!

We are happy that you will return to your country with good memories.

Good To Know

Your group leader belonged to you from the moment you step off the plane.

Every time and in every season, Darband has its special atmosphere. Spring and summer or even autumn and winter in this region are beautiful. Because Thursdays and Fridays are official holidays in Iran, Darband is busier these days.

The best time to travel to the Matin Abad desert starts in September and will continue until April.