16-Day Grand Cultural Route Across Iran

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Tehran, Qazvin, Zanjan, Tabriz, Kandovan, Takab, Hamadan, Sanandaj, Kermanshah, Bisotun, Shushtar, Shiraz
Saraye Sa'd-o-Saltaneh, Qazvin Kandovan, Tabriz Jameh Mosque of Tabriz, Tabriz Taq-e Bostan, Kermanshah National Museum of Iran, Tehran Bisotun Nobar Bathhouse, Tabriz Golestan palace Golestan palace 16-Day Grand Cultural Route Across Iran Tabiat Bridge Saraye Sa'd-o-Saltaneh, Qazvin Saraye Sa'd-o-Saltaneh, Qazvin Rakhtshooi Khaneh, Zanjan Rakhtshooi Khaneh, Zanjan Soltaniyeh Dome Pottery Museum, Tabriz Tarbiyat street, Tabriz Constitution House of Tabriz, Tabriz Constitution House of Tabriz, Tabriz Jameh Mosque of Tabriz, Tabriz Municipality Building, Tabriz Azerbaijan Museum, Tabriz Azerbaijan Museum, Tabriz Kandovan, Tabriz Takht-e Soleyman Takht-e Soleyman Hegmataneh, Hamadan Hegmataneh, Hamadan Hegmataneh, Hamadan Dar Ul-Ihsan Mosque, Sanandaj Moshir Divaan Mansion, Sanandaj Asif Khan Vaziri Mansion (Khane Kord), Sanandaj Asif Khan Vaziri Mansion (Khane Kord), Sanandaj Taq-e Bostan, Kermanshah Tekiye Moaven Al Molk, Kermanshah Tekiye Moaven Al Molk, Kermanshah Laleh Bisotun Hotel / Kermanshah Laleh Bisotun Hotel / Kermanshah Bisotun shushtar-histrical-watersystem Arg-e Karimkhan, Shiraz Vakil Bath, Shiraz Vakil Mosque, Shiraz Captivating view of Shiraz, Iran, featuring the vibrant Nasir al-Mulk Mosque with its colorful stained-glass windows, Persian gardens, and historic architecture bathed in sunlight. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz Persepolis, Shiraz Persepolis, Shiraz Eram Garden (Bāq e Eram), Shiraz Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine, Shiraz naqsh-e rustam necropolis shiraz
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Duration

16 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Spanish

About this tour

This sixteen-day cultural expedition crosses Iran from the capital in the north to the poetic city of Shiraz in the south. The route connects Qajar Tehran, Ilkhanid Soltaniyeh, the historic bazaars of Tabriz, the rock-carved landscapes of Kurdistan and Kermanshah, Sassanian strongholds, the hydraulic engineering of Shushtar, and the Achaemenid ceremonial heartland of Persepolis. The journey is designed for travelers seeking depth, regional diversity, and a continuous historical narrative.

Arrival: Tehran
Departure: Shiraz
Style: Cultural, historical & scenic
Best seasons: April–June | September–October
Daily rhythm: 09:00 start | 13:00–14:00 lunch | Finish 17:30–18:00

Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Soltaniyeh Dome, Tabriz Bazaar, Takht-e Soleyman, Bisotun, Shushtar Hydraulic System and Persepolis
  • Rare northern and western destinations such as Kandovan and Takab
  • Zagros mountain landscapes and Kurdish cultural regions
  • Sassanian rock reliefs and imperial archaeology
  • Balanced combination of overland routes and domestic flights
  • Grand finale in Shiraz with Persepolis and classical Persian gardens

Included/Excluded

  • In our tour packages, several common included services are typically provided to enhance the overall experience and convenience for travelers. These services can vary depending on the type and price of the tour, but here are some common inclusions:
  • 1- Guide
  • 2- Transfers
  • 3- Itinerary
  • These exclusions may vary depending on the travel plans and the specific package, but here are some items/services that are frequently not included unless requested:
  • 1- International Flights.
  • 2- Travel Insurance.
  • 3- Meals
  • 4- Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Arrival: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) Transfer: 1–1.5 hrs

  • Hotel check-in & rest
  • Golestan Palace (UNESCO)
  • National Museum of Iran
  • Tabiat Bridge & northern Tehran viewpoints
  • Lunch around 13:30 daily
  • Optional evening walk or café visit

Overnight: Tehran

Driving: ~2 hrs

  • Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai
  • Qajar-era streets & bazaar
  • Lunch 13:30
  • Chehel Sotoun Palace (Qazvin)

Overnight: Qazvin

Driving: ~3 hrs

  • Soltaniyeh Dome (UNESCO)
  • Zanjan Bazaar
  • Lunch 13:30
  • Rakhtshooy Khaneh Museum

Overnight: Zanjan

Driving: ~4 hrs

  • Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex (UNESCO)
  • Constitutional House Museum
  • Blue Mosque
  • Azerbaijan Museum
  • Lunch around 13:30 daily
  • Sunset walk at El Goli Park

Overnight: Tabriz

Driving: 5–6 hrs total

  • Kandovan troglodyte village walk
  • Tea stop in mountain village
  • Continue to Takab
  • Takht-e Soleyman (UNESCO)
  • Optional Zendan-e Soleyman crater
  • Lunch around 13:30

Overnight: Takab

Driving: ~4.5 hrs

  • Avicenna Mausoleum
  • Alavian Dome
  • Lunch 13:30
  • Evening stroll

Overnight: Hamadan

Driving: ~3–4 hrs daily through Zagros mountains

  • Sanandaj Bazaar
  • Asef Vaziri Mansion
  • Taq-e Bostan rock reliefs
  • Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk
  • Lunch around 13:30 daily

Overnight: Kermanshah

Morning Visit: Bisotun (UNESCO) Transfer: Flight via Ahvaz + short drive (~1.5 hr flight + 1.5 hr drive)

  • Arrival in Shushtar
  • Hotel check-in & rest

Overnight: Shushtar

Morning Visit: Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System (UNESCO) Flight: Ahvaz → Shiraz (~1.5 hrs)

  • Zandiyeh Complex
  • Nasir al-Molk Mosque (afternoon light)
  • Lunch 13:30

Overnight: Shiraz

  • Persepolis (UNESCO)
  • Naqsh-e Rostam
  • Eram Garden (UNESCO)
  • Narenjestan Qavam
  • Shah Cheragh exterior visit
  • Lunch around 13:30–14:00 daily
  • Free evenings

Overnight: Shiraz

  • Free morning or optional Vakil Bazaar walk
  • Transfer to Shiraz International Airport

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Languages

English
German
Japanese
Spanish

Tour's Location

Tehran, Qazvin, Zanjan, Tabriz, Kandovan, Takab, Hamadan, Sanandaj, Kermanshah, Bisotun, Shushtar, Shiraz

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