Step into the world of Persian tiles, where every pattern tells a story and every shade of blue evokes centuries of art, culture, and devotion. This 9-day journey takes you from Tehran to Shiraz, Yazd, and Isfahan, exploring mosques, traditional houses, and artisan workshops. Discover the secrets behind Iran’s iconic Persian blue tiles, meet local artisans, and learn how these masterpieces are created by hand.
Duration
9 days/ 8 nights
Start Point
End Point
Tour Type
Tour Highlights
• Explore world-famous mosques adorned with Persian blue tiles
• Visit traditional houses featuring intricate tilework
• Hands-on workshop with master tile artisans
• Experience historical bazaars and cultural centers
• Photography opportunities in vibrant architectural spaces
About this Tour
Tour Include
8 nights’ accommodation in 4 and 3 star hotels
8 Breakfasts
English speaking guide based on itinerary
Airport transfers
Travel Insurance (insurance rate may change based on the traveler’s age)
Transportation with a private car based on the itinerary
Tour Exclude
Visa stamp fee
Entrance fees to the attractions
extra lunch or dinner
Tips and Portages
extra cost for special offers
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Tehran
Arrive in Tehran and enjoy a welcome dinner. Introduction to Persian tile art and history, with a short visit to Golestan Palace, where early examples of Persian tiles are displayed.
Day 2 – Tehran: Tile Museums & Artisans
Visit the National Museum of Iran and small artisan workshops in Tehran. Observe how traditional tiles are made and painted. Evening walk through Tehran’s old neighborhoods, spotting tile patterns on gates and fountains.
Highlight: First hands-on experience understanding color, pattern, and geometry in Persian tiles.
Day 3 – Tehran to Shiraz (Flight)
Fly to Shiraz, city of poets and gardens. Explore Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) to see its colorful interplay of tiles and light. Evening stroll in the old bazaar for traditional tile motifs in everyday objects.
Highlight: Witnessing Persian blue in harmony with sunlight filtering through stained glass.
Day 4 – Shiraz: Historical Architecture & Workshops
Visit Shah Cheragh Shrine and smaller historic houses with intricate tile façades. Participate in a tile painting workshop to try Persian patterns yourself. Evening tea in a traditional courtyard house.
Highlight: Experiencing the meticulous craftsmanship behind Persian tiles.
Day 5 – Shiraz to Yazd
Drive to Yazd, the city of windcatchers. Explore historic houses and mosques decorated with blue and turquoise tiles. Visit a traditional pottery and tile workshop, seeing artisans carve patterns into wet clay.
Highlight: Seeing how desert colors and architecture influence tile design.
Day 6 – Yazd: Old Town & Zoroastrian Heritage
Stroll through Yazd’s mud-brick alleys, spotting tile decorations on doors and water reservoirs. Visit a small museum displaying Zoroastrian motifs on tiles and ceramics. Evening at a rooftop tea house, admiring cityscape dotted with turquoise domes.
Highlight: The blend of religion, culture, and color in tile art.
Day 7 – Yazd to Isfahan
Drive to Isfahan, the city famed for its mosques and palaces. Explore Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, and Ali Qapu Palace, observing Persian blue tile patterns up close. Evening visit to Isfahan Bazaar to see tiles in artisan workshops.
Highlight: Immersing in the most iconic Persian blue tile masterpieces.
Day 8 – Isfahan to Tehran
Morning visit to historic houses like Tabatabaei House, where tiles cover courtyards and walls. Participate in a hands-on workshop or demonstration of tile glazing. Afternoon transfer to Tehran by flight or train.
Highlight: Combining art, architecture, and travel on your way back to the capital.
Day 9 – Departure from Tehran
Morning at leisure in Tehran for last-minute shopping or photo opportunities. Transfer to the airport for departure, carrying memories of vibrant colors, exquisite craftsmanship, and cultural insight.
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