When it comes to mixture tours, Iran is one of the best destinations in the world and for sure Shiraz as one of the most ancient capitals in the universe and a must-visit city is one of our best options. This itinerary includes various visits in the city of shiraz and nearby villages and towns, a suitable choice for travelers who want to get familiar with different aspects of the destination.
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Start Point
End Point
Tour Type
Tour Highlights
This tour has a theme for each day includes a day for the masterpieces of architecture, another for UNESCO heritage sites, a day tour dedicated to traditional cuisine and ecotourism in mountainous areas.
About this Tour
Tour Include
Service to obtain the Iran visa tracking code
4 Nights’ Accommodation in 4* Hotels
4 Breakfasts
English Speaking guide
Travel Insurance
Transportation
A Culinary Tour
Tour Exclude
International Airfare
Visa stamp fee
Entrance fees to the attractions
Meals
Tips & Portages
American, Canadian and the English traveler extra fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Old Quarter Sightseeing
Transferring from Shiraz international airport to the city center based on request or meet at the old part; Start with Nasir al Molk Mosque named in popular culture as the “Pink Mosque”, due to the usage of considerable pink color tiles. Then we go to visit Narejestan e Ghavam. Afterward, we visit Zandiyeh Complex that includes Citadel (overview), Bath, Mosque and the Traditional Bazaar. You can buy beautiful handicrafts, including Kilim, Gabe, Carpet, Mina, Khatam, silver accessories in Saraye Fil and Saraye Moshir corridors. Our shiraz old part visit will be a walking tour since the attractions are all close to each other.
Overnight Shiraz.
Day 2: UNESCO Heritage Site Tour
An excursion to visit some parts of the Sassanid archeological and historical landscape (UNESCO world heritage site). We will drive to Kazeroon (about 3-hour drive) to visit Bishapur Ancient City and its reliefs, Sassanid Anahita Temple, and Tang e Chogan. We can arrange a picnic near the river. Back to Shiraz during the afternoon.
Overnight Shiraz.
Day 3: Historical & Pilgrimage Tour
Morning drive to Marvdasht to visit Persepolis (about 1-hour driving). Persepolis or Takhte Jamshid is one of the masterpieces of Iran that UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site in 1979. Then we visit Necropolis or Naqshe Rostam located near Persepolis. During the afternoon we will return to Shiraz and out pilgrimage tour starts by visiting Ali-ibne Hamzeh or Shahcheraq holy shrine, Atigh Mosque and Khodaykhaneh, that all mentioned sacred places represent the unique Islamic architecture.
Overnight Shiraz.
Day 4: Nomad Tour
In the morning, we’ll drive to mountainous village of Sepidan (about 1:30’ driving) to visit nomads based on season. Where you can visit people with a very simple life addressing their needs by primary materials. There you can visit their hand-woven black tents and women cooking bread and make beautiful handicrafts. In winter you can go skiing in Pooladkaf Ski Resort or other kinds of trekking based on the possibility. Back to Shiraz and Overnight Shiraz.
Day 5: Garden & Culinary Tour
Shiraz is the birthplace of first paradigms of marvelously attractive Persian Gardens. Visiting Eram Garden, the UNESCO heritage site in the morning, going to Ghasrodasht Gardens and walking in the winding alleys. During the afternoon we will attend in a traditional Persian cooking course learning Iranian food recipes and enjoying cooking your own Persian dish. Today just the guide will accompany us and we will transfer to the airport to get back home.
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