10-Day Classical Iran Tour Itinerary

📍 Cities Covered: Tehran | Shiraz | Yazd | Esfahan| Kashan

🗓 Duration: 10 Days

🏛 Experiences: UNESCO heritage sites, Persian architecture, cultural immersion

Day 1: Arrival in Tehran

"Tehran whispers history through its palaces and bazaars, where the past and future walk hand in hand." – Unknown

🛬 Morning: Arrive in Tehran, airport transfer, check-in at hotel.

🏰 Visit Golestan Palace (UNESCO site) & explore Tehran Grand Bazaar.

🍽 Evening: Traditional Persian dinner at a renowned local restaurant.

🛏 Stay: 1 night in Tehran.

Day 2: Tehran → Shiraz (Flight)

"A garden of roses, the song of the nightingale, and a heart filled with love—this is Shiraz." – Inspired by Hafez

✈ Morning: Flight to Shiraz. Visit Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque), Narenjestan and Vakil Bazaar.

🏛 Afternoon: Stroll through Eram Garden & visit Ali-ibn-Hamze shrine.

🛏 Stay: 3 nights in Shiraz.

Day 3: Shiraz – Persepolis & Naqsh-e Rostam

"I built my empire on wisdom and strength. My legacy will endure beyond the sands of time." – King Darius (Inspired by inscriptions at Persepolis)

🏛 Morning: Explore Persepolis, the ancient capital of the Achaemenid Empire.

🏰 Afternoon: Visit Naqsh-e Rostam (Royal Tombs).

🍽 Evening: Enjoy a Persian feast at a traditional Shirazi restaurant.

Day 4: Shiraz – Cultural & Historical Gems

"From the heart of Shiraz flow verses that touch the soul and stars that guide the dreamer." – Hafez

🏛 Morning: Visit Karim Khan Citadel & Vakil Mosque.

🌅 Evening: Sunset at Hafez and Sa'adi Tomb, absorbing Persian poetry.

Day 5: Shiraz → Yazd (via Abarkooh, Pasargad)

"Yazd stands like a whisper in the wind, telling the stories of centuries past." – Persian Proverb

🚗 Morning: Visit Pasargad (Tomb of Cyrus the Great).

Afternoon: Stopping at Abarkooh Cypress Tree.

🌅 Evening: Arrive in Yazd, check into a traditional hotel.

🛏 Stay: 2 nights in Yazd.

Day 6: Yazd – Mystical Persia

"The fire burns eternal, illuminating the path of good thoughts, good words, good deeds." – Zoroastrian Teaching

🏛 Morning: Visit Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Dowlatabad Garden & Zoroastrian Fire Temple. 🌲 Afternoon: Explore tower of Silence & Yazdi rooftops.

🍽 Evening: Taste traditional Shuli soup at a local restaurant.

Day 7: Yazd → Esfahan (via Naein)

"Esfahan is not a city; it is poetry carved in stone, painted in domes, and whispered through bridges." – Persian Saying

🚗 Morning: Travel to Esfahan, visiting Jameh Mosque of Naein en route.

🌉 Evening: Walk along Si-o-se-pol & Khaju Bridges.

🛏 Stay: 3 nights in Esfahan.

Day 8: Esfahan – Architectural Marvels

"The domes of Esfahan rise like verses of an ancient poem, reflecting the wisdom and grandeur of Persia." – Unknown

🏛 Morning: Visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace) & Chehel Sotoun Palace

🛍 Afternoon: Discover Esfahan Bazaar & taste Biryani (Esfahani specialty).

☕ Evening: Relax at a Persian teahouse near the bazaar.

Day 9: Esfahan – Julfa District & Vank Cathedral

"The murals of Vank tell a thousand stories, each brushstroke a testament to faith and resilience." – Armenian Proverb

Morning: Visit Julfa district, an old Armenian neighborhood filled with cozy cafés and cultural landmarks.

🏛 Afternoon: Explore Vank Cathedral, admiring its breathtaking murals and museum showcasing Armenian history in Iran.

☕ Evening: Enjoy coffee or tea at a traditional Armenian café.

Day 10: Kashan → Tehran & Departure

You came as a traveler, but Iran has left its mark on your soul—you depart as a storyteller." – Unknown

🚗 Morning: Travel to Kashan (2.5 hrs). Visit Fin Garden, Tabatabaei House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse.

🏛 Afternoon: Drive to IKA (2.5 hrs) for departure.