Exploring Iran Classic by Train in 10 Days

Explore Tehran

Feel the Adobes

Today, after arriving to Yazd and checking in to the hotel, we spend the day visiting the historic city of Yazd*. In this city, we visit Jame mosque of Yazd, Dowlat Abad Persian Garden*, and Amir Chakhmaq complex. Then in the afternoon, we visit two of Zoroastrian’s monuments which are called the Fire Temple, and Tower of Silence.

O/N Yazd

Meybod – Sa’adatshahr

Today we leave Yazd to visit the beautiful city of Meybod. But before that, we take a stroll through a desert near Yazd and experience a climate which is totally different. Then we have lunch in Meybod. In the evening we go to Sa’adat Shahr near Pasargadae to spend the night there. En-route we visit the magnificent Pasargadae*, the Tomb of Cyrus the great.

O/N Sa’adat Shahr

Glory of Persia

Today is all about the Persian Empire. On this day we visit Persepolis* which was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and then visit Naghsh-e Rostam, an ancient necropolis. And finally, we move toward Shiraz to visit this beautiful city (by car).

O/N Shiraz

Explore Shiraz

We start today exploring Shiraz, the city of Roses and Knightingles. First, we visit Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (aka Pink Mosque), then a few steps further we visit Vakil historical complex (Public Bath, Bazar, Mosque) and Karim Khan Citadel. We have lunch there and visit Eram Persian garden*. Finally, we finish the day by visiting Hafezieh (Tomb of Hafez; the Iranian famous poet).

Then we’ll go to Isfahan via train at night.

O/N Isfahan

Half of the World

On Day 7 We explore Isfahan. We visit the beautiful Jame mosque of Isfahan*. And we enter the magnificent Naqshe Jahan historical square* through Qeysarieh Gate. In this open plaza, we visit Shah Mosque*, Sheikh Lotfollah mosque*, and finally Aliqapoo palace*. We finish the day by visiting the beautiful Zayanderoud river and its Historical bridges, Si-o-Se-Pol and Khajoo at night which adds to their beauty.

O/N Isfahan

Continue Exploring Isfahan

We continue visiting Isfahan and its beauties. First, we visit Chehel Sotoun* and Hasht Behesht Persian Garden*. Then visit the interesting Music Museum in Isfahan. In which you might experience a live music performance. Then we take a stroll through Jolfa neighborhood and visit Vank Cathedral and enjoy the neighborhood and its historic buildings.

O/N Isfahan

Kashan Life

In the morning we continue our tour by going to Kashan with a car. In Kashan, we visit beautiful architectures such as Tabatabaei historical house and Borujerdiha or Abbasian historical house. After that, visit Fin Persian garden*, a relaxing and visually impressive Persian garden with water channels all passing through a central pavilion. Finally, we visit the Aghabozorg mosque. Then we go straight from Kashan to Imam Khomeini Airport.

O/N Tehran (IKA airport)

Missing Persia

Transfer from Hotel to IKA terminal.