Traversing Iran on Horseback: A 9-Day Equestrian Exploration
Arrival in Tehran, transfer to hotel, overnight in Tehran. A half-day city tour of Tehran to visit the archaeological, glass, and carpet museums, and fly to Shiraz in the evening overnight. They were driving from the hotel to Sepidan.
9 Days
Highlights
- Duration: 9 Days
- Arrival: Tehran
- Departure: Tehran
- Wheelchair Access Available
- Iranian Cuisine Workshop
- Horse riding exprience
- All routes are by air.
- Visit the Archaeological, Glass, and Carpet Museums to explore Iran's rich history, traditional glass art, and the beauty of Persian carpets.
- Embarked on an adventurous journey to Sepidan and enjoyed thrilling horseback riding adventures in this scenic region.
- A half-day excursion to Persepolis, Naghsh-E-Rustam, Naghsh-e-Rajab, and a half-day city tour of Shiraz to visit the Vakil complex. Overnight in Shiraz.
- Explore Isfahan's cultural gems, including the Vank Cathedral, bridges, Chehel-Sotoun Palace, Friday Mosque, and bazaar. Overnight in Isfahan.
Hotspots
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Persepolis
- Pasargadae
- Eram Garden
- Hafezieh
- Sadie Tomb
- Equestrian Club
- Chehel-Sotoun
- Persian Gardens
Day 1: Tehran
Arrival in Tehran, transfer to hotel, overnight in Tehran.
Day 2: Tehran - Shiraz
A half-day city tour of Tehran to visit the archaeological, glass, and carpet museums, and fly to Shiraz in the evening overnight.
Day 3: Shiraz - Sepidan
We drove from the hotel to the Sepidan region (120 km), rode horseback (3 hours), and camped in Ganbil Valley.
- Sepidan Horse riding (6 hours) and camp in Espion.
- Sepidan Horse riding (6 hours) and base in Boragh.
- Sepidan horse riding (6 hours), finishing riding in the Sarhad region in the afternoon, and then driving to Shiraz (50 km).
Day 4: Shiraz - Persepolis
A half-day excursion to Persepolis, Naghsh-E-Rostam, Naghsh-e-Rajab, and a half-day city tour of Shiraz to visit the Vakil complex, overnight Shiraz.
Day 5: Shiraz
Horse riding to Bezain (6 hours) and transfer to hotel in the evening.
Day 6: Shiraz-Isfahan
The city tour of Shiraz to visit Eram Garden, Nasir Ol Molk Mosque, and the tombs of poets Hafez and Saadi and Ali-e-be Hamza Shrine, fly to Isfahan in the evening.
Day 7: Isfahan
A full-day city tour of Isfahan to visit the Vank Cathedral, Sio-se-Pol and Khajou bridges, Chehel-Sotoun Palace, Friday Mosque and bazaar, and overnight Isfahan.
Day 8: Isfahan - Tehran
A city tour of Isfahan to visit Hasht-Behesht and Ali Qapu palaces, Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, a flight to Tehran, and overnight Tehran.
Day 9: Tehran
To Tehran International Airport for your return flight.
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