15 days Iran (Desert)

Arrival at Tehran international  airport

Check-in to your hotel and the afternoon is yours to explore the city.

Tehran / Maranjab

After a morning of exploring the capital of Iran we drive out of the city to spend the night camping next to the sand dunes near Maranjab.
•Sa’dabad Museum Complex
•Grand bazaar

Ghaser-e Bahram

Continuing east through the Salt desert we stop for the night near a local caravanserai to pitch our tents.

Jandagh

The desert scenery is at times stark but small nomadic villages along the way make the journey worth it.

Kerman (Rayen & Mahan)

After breakfast we settle in for a long drive to the remote city of Kerman. An excursion to the cities of Rayen and Mahan give us amazing insight into the old trading routes that came through this region.

• Shah Nematolah Vali
• Shahzadeh Garden (UNESCO Site)
• Shahdad desert overnight (1nt)

Yazd

The old quarter of Yazd is famous for its textiles and carpets, with many little alleys to wander and explore.

• Yazd – Jameh Mosque
• Towers of Silence burial grounds
• Amir Chakhmaq Complex
• Zoroastrian Fire Temple

Pasargadae / Shiraz

A long drive first takes us to the ruins of Pasargadae before continuing on to Shiraz, known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets.

• Pasargadae – Tomb of Cyrus (UNESCO Site)

Persepolis & Shiraz

Our day is filled with a tour of Persepolis before returning back to the city for any last minute shopping.

• Half day tour of Persepolis Complex (UNESCO Site)
• Rock tombs of Naqsh-e Rajab & Naqsh-e Rostam

Shiraz

Shiraz Known for its splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and famous poets we continue touring the sites of this famous city.

• Tombs of Hafez and Sa`adi
• Eram Garden (UNESCO Site)
• Vakil Mosque & Bazzar
• Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
• Karim Khan Citadel
• Jameh-ye Atigh Mosque
• Imamzadeh-ye Ali Ebn-e Hamze shrine

Isfahan

Isfahan is a place for savouring the high refinements of Persian culture and getting lost in its old bazaar.

• Imam Square (UNESCO Site)
• Ali Qapu Palace & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
• Chehel Sotun Palace (UNESCO Site)
• Vank Cathedral Museum
• Zayandeh River Bridges (Si-o-seh & Khaju Bridges)

Abyaneh / Kashan / Tehhran

On the way back to Tehran we stop in Kashan for a tour of this historic city that dates back over 6000 years.

• Abyaneh village tour
• Fin Garden (UNESCO Site)
•  Borujedi House

Tehran and Depart

After breakfast you are free to depart anytime