Join us on a 7-Day Responsible Travel Tour, designed for those who want to explore the best of Tehran, Isfahan, and Fars Province while making a positive impact. This eco-friendly journey focuses on responsible travel , allowing you to stay in traditional homes and eco-lodges, support local artisans, and minimize your environmental footprint. Visit cultural gems like Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Abyaneh Village, and Firuzabad, while participating in meaningful activities such as tree planting and sustainable farming. Along the way, embrace slow travel by immersing yourself in local life, enjoying nature, and taking time to connect deeply with the communities. This tour is ideal for those who want a sustainable, enriching, and immersive travel experience with purpose.
Duration
7days/ 6 nights
Start Point
End Point
Tour Type
Green journey responsible exploration of persia
Tour Highlights
This 7-day tour to Tehran, Isfahan, and Fars Province offers a unique opportunity to experience responsible and sustainable travel. Highlights include exploring Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and Negarestan Garden, participating in traditional arts workshops like pottery and enamelwork, and engaging in environmental projects such as tree planting in Abyaneh and nature clean-ups in Qalat Village. Travelers will visit iconic sites like Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Hafez Tomb, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Zayandeh River and Ardashir Palace in Firuzabad. Staying in traditional homes and eco-lodges, and interacting with villagers and nomads fosters a deeper connection with local communities. With a focus on environmental conservation and supporting local products, this tour provides an ethical and meaningful travel experience.
About this Tour
Tour Include
- 6 nights’ accommodation in 4 and 3 star
- hotels
- 6 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
- International airfare
Itinerary
Day 1
Start your journey in Tehran, by staying at an eco-lodge or traditional guesthouse. Visit Tehran’s Grand Bazaar to meet artisans and participate in a pottery or enamelwork workshop, making your souvenir. Later, stroll through the peaceful Negarestan Garden and enjoy an evening at Laleh Park, mingling with locals.
Overnight in Tehran
-Responsible Travel Tip: As part of our commitment to responsible travel, our company provides light refreshments during the tour, including bottled water. To minimize environmental impact, we offer reusable water bottles instead of single-use plastic and support local businesses.
-Slow Travel Focus: Take time to interact with craftsmen and enjoy a relaxed exploration of historical sites.
Day 2
Travel to the peaceful Baraghan Village, staying in village homes or eco-lodges. Spend the day hiking, meeting local farmers, and learning to bake traditional bread. Participate in a carpet weaving workshop, gaining insight into rural life and crafts.
Overnight in Baraghan.
-Responsible Travel Tip: Minimize waste, avoid single-use plastics, and support village products.
-Slow Travel Focus: Enjoy the slow pace of rural life, engaging deeply with the villagers and their customs.
Day 3
Explore Isfahan, staying at a historic house. Visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square, join a Khatam (marquetry) or enamelwork workshop, walk along the Zayandeh River, visit Khaju Bridge, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with traditional music.
Overnight in Isfahan
-Responsible Travel Tip: Use public transportation or cycling to reduce your carbon footprint.
-Slow Travel Focus: Wander through the city's historical sites leisurely, absorbing its rich cultural heritage.
Day 4
Head to the ancient Abyaneh Village, where you'll stay in traditional village homes. Explore the village’s architecture, participate in a tree-planting project, and learn traditional cooking from locals. End the day with folk storytelling by villagers.
Overnight in Abyaneh
-Responsible Travel Tip: Respect the local way of life and ask permission before taking photos.
-Slow Travel Focus: Immerse yourself in the timeless atmosphere, taking time to appreciate the village's unique cultural and environmental practices.
Day 5
Arrive in Shiraz and stay in an eco-lodge. Visit Eram Garden and Hafez Tomb, and take part in a traditional craft workshop. Wander through the old streets, tasting local street food and enjoying Shiraz’s relaxed pace.
Overnight in Shiraz
-Responsible Travel Tip: Use eco-friendly packaging and buy local, sustainable products.
-Slow Travel Focus: Spend unhurried time in Shiraz’s gardens and bazaars, enjoying the poetic charm of the city.
Day 6
Discover the natural beauty of Qalat Village with a stay in locally-run eco-lodges. Hike through picturesque paths, join a local cleanup and tree-planting project, and enjoy the evening around a campfire with music and storytelling.
Overnight in Ghalat
-Responsible Travel Tip: Preserve the natural environment by minimizing noise and respecting wildlife.
-Slow Travel Focus: Take a mindful approach to nature, spending the day slowly exploring and giving back to the environment.
Day 7
End your journey in Firuzabad, staying with nomads or in eco-lodges. Visit Ardashir Palace and Qal'eh Dokhtar, learn about the nomadic way of life, and participate in traditional cooking with nomadic women. Enjoy cycling or hiking in the plains.
-Responsible Travel Tip: Support nomadic communities by purchasing their handmade crafts and respecting their traditions.
-Slow Travel Focus: Immerse yourself in the simple, slow-paced life of the nomads, learning their deep connection to nature.
Guest Reviews
