Highlights:
- Chogha Zanbil: Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex in Khuzestan province of Iran (UNESCO).
- Eram Garden: Eram Garden is a vast botanical garden in Shiraz, Iran (UNESCO).
- Persepolis: Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (UNESCO)
- Naghsh-e Rustam: Naqsh-e Rustam is the necropolis of the Achaemenid dynasty
- Sio-Se-Pol Bridge: Sio-Se-Pol in Isfahan, is the most famous example of Safavid Bridges in Iran.
- Naghsh-e Jahan Square: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is a square situated at the center of Isfahan city, Iran (UNESCO)
- Yazd Jame Mosque: The Jāmeh Mosque of Yazd is the grand, congregational mosque of Yazd city, within the Yazd Province of Iran (UNESCO)
- Hegmataneh: Hegmataneh, in Hamedan, Iran, is the civilization center of the Medes (UNESCO)
- Taghe Bostan: Taghe Bostan in Kermanshah, Iran, dates back to Sassanid Empire of Persia (Iran), carved around 4th century AD.
Discover Iran tour is the best choice for those who want to visit and discover the unknown Iran, You can see the places not everyone has seen. Every point in history or even pre-history can be seen in this tour, from Chogha Zanbil Zigurat which shows one of the oldest civilizations in the world, built about 1250 BC, to Hegmataneh, both Median and Achaemenian capital, dating back to 1100 BC, to more recent but magnificent ones as Bishapour Sassanid Palace. This tour takes 17 days to show you all Iran wonders, all ancient civilizations and new amazing places you have no idea about in Iran.
Itinerary Days
Day 1: Tehran (Arrival)
Day 1 of discover iran tour
Tehran (Arrival)
Arrival in Tehran, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight Tehran
Day 2: Tehran - َAhvaz
Day 2 of discover iran tour
Tehran-Ahvaz (50 minutes)
Half day city tour of Tehran to visit:
• The Archaeological, Glass and Carpet museums
Fly to Ahvaz in the evening
Overnight Ahvaz
![Carpet museum in Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/carpet-museum-of-tehran3-300x201.jpg)
Carpet museum in Discover Iran tour
Day 3: Ahvaz - Suse
Day 3 of discover iran tour
Ahvaz-Suse (116 KM)
Full day excursion to Susa
• Chogha Zanbil remains the best surviving example of Elamite architecture
Overnight Ahvaz
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Chogha-Zanbil-3-300x203.jpg)
Chogha Zanbil Zigurat
Day 4: Ahvaz - Shiraz
Day 4 of discover iran tour
Ahvaz-Shiraz (542 KM)
We depart for Shiraz visiting:
• the famous Sassanid Relies and Palace of Bishapur on the way
Overnight Shiraz
![](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/tange-chogan-300x225.jpg)
Sassanid Reliefs
Day 5: Shiraz
Day 5 of discover iran tour
Shiraz
City tour of Shiraz to visit:
• Eram Garden
• Nasiro- Molk Mosque
• Narenjestan Palace
• Tombs of poets Hafez and Saadi
• Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine
Overnight Shiraz
![Eram Garden in discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Eram-garden-Shiraz-1-300x225.jpg)
Eram Garden
![Visiting the Pink mosque in discover iran Tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Nasir-ol-molk-also-known-as-the-pink-mosque-min-300x225.jpg)
Visiting the Pink mosque in discover iran Tour
Day 6: Shiraz - Bavanat
Day 6 of discover iran tour
Shiraz-Bavanat (173 KM)
Full day tour to:
• Persepolis
• Naghsh-E-Rustam
• Pasargadae
Then Depart by surface to Bavanat in the heart of the Zagrus Mountain, enjoy being with the nomads, their daily life and traditions. Having a delicious dinner prepared by a local cook in the pure nature.
Overnight Bavanat
![Persepolis in discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/persepolis-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg)
Persepolis
![necropolis-discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/necropolis-iran-300x150.jpg)
Ancient Necropolis of Iran
Day 7 : Bavanat
Day 7 of discover iran tour
Bavanat
After breakfast, leaving for the surrounding springs and enjoying a light trek through the mountain, move toward walnut forest (a forest with 20 km long situated amid a green valley). An interesting point is that there are several villages hiding in this green area, which will be passed during our adventure through this forest to become familiar with their local customs and traditions.
Overnight in a traditional house in Bazm village
Day 8 : Yazd
Day 8 of discover iran tour
Yazd (282 km)
Depart by surface to Yazd in the heart of Iran and visiting:
• On the way we will have short stop in dessert area
• Abarkooh cypress trees
Overnight Yazd
![Abarkooh Cypress- discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Abarkooh-Cypress-300x225.jpg)
Abarkooh Cypress tree
Day 9 : Yazd
Day 9 of discover iran tour
Yazd
Full day city tour in Yazd, Visit:
• the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence
• the Fire Temple
• Jameh Mosque
• Mir-Chakhmaq square
Overnight stay in Yazd
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/amirchakhmagh-yazdFILEminimizer1-300x225.jpg)
amirchakhmagh-yazd
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/zoroastrian-fire-temple-in-yazd-3-300x225.jpg)
zoroastrian-fire-temple in yazd
Day 10 : Yazd - Isfahan
Day 10 of discover iran tour
Yazd-Esfahan (323 KM)
Drive to Isfahan via Nai’n to visit:
• Beautiful Jameh Mosque
Overnight stay in Isfahan
![Nain Jame mosque during discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Nain-Jame-mosque-min-300x225.jpg)
Nain Jame mosque
Day 11 : Isfahan
Day 11 of discover iran tour
Esfahan
Full day city tour of Isfahan to visit:
• Vank Cathedral
• Sio-se-Pol and Khajou bridges
• Chehel- Sotoun Palace
• Friday Mosque and bazaar
Overnight Isfahan
![Vank cathedral during discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/vank-cathedral-19-1-300x225.jpg)
Vank cathedral
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chehel-sotun-palace-300x225.jpg)
chehel sotoun palace in Esfahan
Day 12 : Isfahan - Abyaneh
Day 12 of discover iran tour
Esfahan-Abyaneh (184 Km)
City tour of Isfahan to visit:
• Hasht-Behesht Palace
• A’li Qapu palaces
• Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques
Then drive to Abyaneh in the afternoon to visit the old village
Overnight Abyaneh
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/isfahan_sheikh_lotf_oallah-300x225.jpg)
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/isfahan_imam_mosque_1-300x208.jpg)
Imam Mosque in Isfahan
Day 13 : Abyaneh - Golpaygan
Day 13 of discover iran tour
Abyaneh-Golpaygan (167 KM)
Drive to Golpaygan via Kashan to visit:
• The Broojerdiha and Tabatabaie Houses
• Fin Garden
• Aghabozorg Mosque
Overnight in Goplpaygan in a beautiful and fascinating old hotel (Gogad hotel)
![Discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/fin-gardenkashaniran-min-300x199.jpg)
visit Fin Garden in Discover Iran tour
![visiting Agha bozorg mosque during discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Agha-bozorg-mosque-min-300x225.jpg)
Agha bozorg mosque
Day 14 : Golpayegan - Hamadan
Day 14 of discover iran tour
Golpayegan- Hamadan (297 Km)
Rest for some hour in Golpaygan then drive to Hamadan and on the way we have a chance to visit:
• An ancient fire temple from the time of Median
Overnight Hamadan
![Malayer Fire temple during Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Malayer-Fire-temple-300x218.jpg)
Malayer Fire temple during Discover Iran tour
Day 15 : Hamadan
Day 15 of discover iran tour
Hamadan
Full-day city tour including visit:
• Esther & Mordekhay mausoleum
• Gombad alavian
• Hegmatana hill ruins of seven folds civilization
Overnight Hamadan
![Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Tomb_of_Esther_and_Mordechai-min-300x225.jpg)
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
![Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/hegmatane-300x200.jpg)
Hegmataneh Hill
Day 16 : Hamadan - Kermanshah - Tehran
Day 16 of discover iran tour
Hamedan-Kermanshah (186 KM)/Kermanshah-Tehran (55 minutes)
Drive to Kermanshah to visit:
• Sassanian bas-reliefs at Tagh-e Bostan
• The Achaemenian inscriptions and reliefs at Bisotun
• The Anahita Temple at Kangavar
Fly to Tehran in the evening
![Bisotoun of Kermanshah during discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Bisoton-3-300x273.jpg)
Bisotoun in Kermanshah
![Taq-e Bostan Kermanshah discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Tagh1-300x225.jpg)
Taq-e Bostan Kermanshah
Day 17 : Tehran
Day 17 of discover iran tour
Tehran
Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your Departure
Day 1: Tehran (Arrival)
Day 1 of discover iran tour
Tehran (Arrival)
Arrival in Tehran, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight Tehran
Day 2: Tehran - َAhvaz
Day 2 of discover iran tour
Tehran-Ahvaz (50 minutes)
Half day city tour of Tehran to visit:
• The Archaeological, Glass and Carpet museums
Fly to Ahvaz in the evening
Overnight Ahvaz
![Carpet museum in Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/carpet-museum-of-tehran3-300x201.jpg)
Carpet museum in Discover Iran tour
Day 3: Ahvaz - Suse
Day 3 of discover iran tour
Ahvaz-Suse (116 KM)
Full day excursion to Susa
• Chogha Zanbil remains the best surviving example of Elamite architecture
Overnight Ahvaz
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Chogha-Zanbil-3-300x203.jpg)
Chogha Zanbil Zigurat
Day 4: Ahvaz - Shiraz
Day 4 of discover iran tour
Ahvaz-Shiraz (542 KM)
We depart for Shiraz visiting:
• the famous Sassanid Relies and Palace of Bishapur on the way
Overnight Shiraz
![](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/tange-chogan-300x225.jpg)
Sassanid Reliefs
Day 5: Shiraz
Day 5 of discover iran tour
Shiraz
City tour of Shiraz to visit:
• Eram Garden
• Nasiro- Molk Mosque
• Narenjestan Palace
• Tombs of poets Hafez and Saadi
• Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine
Overnight Shiraz
![Eram Garden in discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Eram-garden-Shiraz-1-300x225.jpg)
Eram Garden
![Visiting the Pink mosque in discover iran Tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Nasir-ol-molk-also-known-as-the-pink-mosque-min-300x225.jpg)
Visiting the Pink mosque in discover iran Tour
Day 6: Shiraz - Bavanat
Day 6 of discover iran tour
Shiraz-Bavanat (173 KM)
Full day tour to:
• Persepolis
• Naghsh-E-Rustam
• Pasargadae
Then Depart by surface to Bavanat in the heart of the Zagrus Mountain, enjoy being with the nomads, their daily life and traditions. Having a delicious dinner prepared by a local cook in the pure nature.
Overnight Bavanat
![Persepolis in discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/persepolis-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg)
Persepolis
![necropolis-discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/necropolis-iran-300x150.jpg)
Ancient Necropolis of Iran
Day 7 : Bavanat
Day 7 of discover iran tour
Bavanat
After breakfast, leaving for the surrounding springs and enjoying a light trek through the mountain, move toward walnut forest (a forest with 20 km long situated amid a green valley). An interesting point is that there are several villages hiding in this green area, which will be passed during our adventure through this forest to become familiar with their local customs and traditions.
Overnight in a traditional house in Bazm village
Day 8 : Yazd
Day 8 of discover iran tour
Yazd (282 km)
Depart by surface to Yazd in the heart of Iran and visiting:
• On the way we will have short stop in dessert area
• Abarkooh cypress trees
Overnight Yazd
![Abarkooh Cypress- discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Abarkooh-Cypress-300x225.jpg)
Abarkooh Cypress tree
Day 9 : Yazd
Day 9 of discover iran tour
Yazd
Full day city tour in Yazd, Visit:
• the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence
• the Fire Temple
• Jameh Mosque
• Mir-Chakhmaq square
Overnight stay in Yazd
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/amirchakhmagh-yazdFILEminimizer1-300x225.jpg)
amirchakhmagh-yazd
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/zoroastrian-fire-temple-in-yazd-3-300x225.jpg)
zoroastrian-fire-temple in yazd
Day 10 : Yazd - Isfahan
Day 10 of discover iran tour
Yazd-Esfahan (323 KM)
Drive to Isfahan via Nai’n to visit:
• Beautiful Jameh Mosque
Overnight stay in Isfahan
![Nain Jame mosque during discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Nain-Jame-mosque-min-300x225.jpg)
Nain Jame mosque
Day 11 : Isfahan
Day 11 of discover iran tour
Esfahan
Full day city tour of Isfahan to visit:
• Vank Cathedral
• Sio-se-Pol and Khajou bridges
• Chehel- Sotoun Palace
• Friday Mosque and bazaar
Overnight Isfahan
![Vank cathedral during discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/vank-cathedral-19-1-300x225.jpg)
Vank cathedral
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chehel-sotun-palace-300x225.jpg)
chehel sotoun palace in Esfahan
Day 12 : Isfahan - Abyaneh
Day 12 of discover iran tour
Esfahan-Abyaneh (184 Km)
City tour of Isfahan to visit:
• Hasht-Behesht Palace
• A’li Qapu palaces
• Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques
Then drive to Abyaneh in the afternoon to visit the old village
Overnight Abyaneh
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/isfahan_sheikh_lotf_oallah-300x225.jpg)
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
![discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/isfahan_imam_mosque_1-300x208.jpg)
Imam Mosque in Isfahan
Day 13 : Abyaneh - Golpaygan
Day 13 of discover iran tour
Abyaneh-Golpaygan (167 KM)
Drive to Golpaygan via Kashan to visit:
• The Broojerdiha and Tabatabaie Houses
• Fin Garden
• Aghabozorg Mosque
Overnight in Goplpaygan in a beautiful and fascinating old hotel (Gogad hotel)
![Discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/fin-gardenkashaniran-min-300x199.jpg)
visit Fin Garden in Discover Iran tour
![visiting Agha bozorg mosque during discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Agha-bozorg-mosque-min-300x225.jpg)
Agha bozorg mosque
Day 14 : Golpayegan - Hamadan
Day 14 of discover iran tour
Golpayegan- Hamadan (297 Km)
Rest for some hour in Golpaygan then drive to Hamadan and on the way we have a chance to visit:
• An ancient fire temple from the time of Median
Overnight Hamadan
![Malayer Fire temple during Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Malayer-Fire-temple-300x218.jpg)
Malayer Fire temple during Discover Iran tour
Day 15 : Hamadan
Day 15 of discover iran tour
Hamadan
Full-day city tour including visit:
• Esther & Mordekhay mausoleum
• Gombad alavian
• Hegmatana hill ruins of seven folds civilization
Overnight Hamadan
![Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Tomb_of_Esther_and_Mordechai-min-300x225.jpg)
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
![Discover Iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/hegmatane-300x200.jpg)
Hegmataneh Hill
Day 16 : Hamadan - Kermanshah - Tehran
Day 16 of discover iran tour
Hamedan-Kermanshah (186 KM)/Kermanshah-Tehran (55 minutes)
Drive to Kermanshah to visit:
• Sassanian bas-reliefs at Tagh-e Bostan
• The Achaemenian inscriptions and reliefs at Bisotun
• The Anahita Temple at Kangavar
Fly to Tehran in the evening
![Bisotoun of Kermanshah during discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/Bisoton-3-300x273.jpg)
Bisotoun in Kermanshah
![Taq-e Bostan Kermanshah discover iran tour](https://www.irandestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Tagh1-300x225.jpg)
Taq-e Bostan Kermanshah
Day 17 : Tehran
Day 17 of discover iran tour
Tehran
Transfer to Tehran Intl. airport for your Departure