Explore Iran's Eco-Tourism: 9-Day Itinerary.
We have designed this tour with a touch of eco-tourism for our guests who want to experience country life and Iran’s main tourist attractions. On this tour, you will visit Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Yazd. Bavanat eco-tourism center is the icing on the cake where you will be hosted/catered for/shown around by a family rather than the usual hotel chains. Every member of the host family will act as your travel agent.
9 Days
- Tehran
- Tehran to Shiraz: (844) km
- Shiraz to Persepolis: (61) km
- Persepolis to Bavanat: (173) km
- Bavanat to Yazd : 271) km
- Yazd to Isfahan : (317) km
- Isfahan to Tehran : (440) km
- Tehran
Highlights
- Duration: 9 Days
- Arrival: Tehran
- Departure: Tehran
- Wheelchair Access Available
- Iranian Cuisine Workshop
- Iranian SIM card
- Experience of nature and rural life.
- Visit Tehran's Golestan Palace with its magnificent architecture, and then explore the National Carpet Museum to appreciate the art of Persian carpets. Enjoy the cultural richness of Tehran.
- Discover Shiraz with visits to the ancient city of Persepolis, the historic Karim Khan Citadel, and the Vakil Complex. Explore the rich heritage of Shiraz.
- Visits to Bavanat, a picturesque region known for its natural beauty, traditional villages, and lush landscapes. Enjoy the serene countryside of Shiraz.
- Explore Isfahan's Naghsh-e-Jahan Square and Chehel-Sotun Garden. In Yazd, visit the Amir Chakhmaq Complex and Jameh Mosque. Enjoy the cultural highlights of both cities.
Hotspots
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Persepolis
- Pasargadae
- Golestan Palace
- Masjed Jame Isfahan
- Eram Garden
- Hafezieh
- Sadie Tomb
- National Museum of Iran
- Carpet Musume
- Naqsh-e Rostam
- Chehel Sotoun
- Dowlat Abad Garden
- Bavanet Complex
Day 1: Tehran
Arrive, meet and greet at the Airport, and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Tehran – Shiraz
Depending on your arrival flight, the following morning, we will begin a full-day tour of the capital, Tehran. We are starting with a walking tour through old Tehran and visiting the old Gate of Tehran, Golestan Palaces, Imam (former Royal) Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar, a large roofed old shopping complex. We will then become more familiar with Persian carpets at the Carpet Museum. Evening flight to Shiraz. Overnight Shiraz
Day 3: Shiraz
We will start our Shiraz tour by the Karmikhani complex, the residential palace of the Zand dynasty. Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the Zand dynasty, chose Shiraz as his capital and declared himself as “Vakil,” the lawyer of the nation, rather than a king. We continue to the Vakil complex, Vakil Mosque, Bazar, and public baths remaining from his reign. We also visited the colorful Nasir Ol Molk mosque. In the afternoon, we will visit Eram Garden, Narenjestan Palace, and the tombs of world-famous poets Hafez and Saadi, as well as Koran Gate, Khajoo tomb, and the Shah e Cheragh Shrine.
Day 4: Persepolis – Bavanat
On an excursion day, you will visit the most magnificent city of the ancient world, Persepolis, which is now registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire during the Achemaenian era. The site, 125,000 sq.m. in area, comprises various reception halls and palaces, private palaces, royal treasury, and fortifications, where we find the tomb of Cyrus the Great and remains of Achaemenid palaces and edifices. We continued our excursion by visiting Naghsh-e-Rostam. Later today, we will drive to the village of Bavanat, the hub of Iran’s eco-tourism, where you can stroll in the beautiful nature of the Zagros mountain range. Overnight Bavanat.
Day 5: Bavanat
Sightseeing in Bavanat village and visiting its beautiful walnut forests, Imamzadeh, and Qanats, the traditional system of Iranians for distributing water. (Visiting nomads depends on your travel date, i.e., you can have a memorable experience of nomads living in April and September). Overnight Bavanat.
Day 6: Yazd
Drive to Yazd in the morning. En route, you will visit ancient refrigerators and Abar-Kuh Cypress, the second oldest tree in the world; it is 4000 years old. Upon arrival: half-day city tour of Yazd to visit Zoroastrian Towers of Silence and the Fire Temple, Zoorkhaneh (Powerhouse) Amir-Chakhmaq square, overnight Yazd.
Day 7: Isfahan
A half-day city tour of Yazd, visiting Dowlat-Abad Gardens and bazaar—an overland trip to the magnificent city of Isfahan in the afternoon. Upon arrival, We will head to the banks of Zayanderud River, the town’s soul. Several historical bridges over this river were erected during the Safavid era (17th Century). Siosepol (33-arch) and Khaju bridges are the most famous ones. We enjoy visiting these two interesting bridges, drinking tea at the tea house below the bridge, walking along the river bank, or paddling on a boat from one to the other. Overnight Isfahan.
Day 8: Isfahan – Tehran
In the morning, we start our full-day tour of Isfahan at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Naghsh-e-Jahan Square. Once a royal polo court, this site was the official center of the city when it was the Safavid Capital (17th Century). We will visit the famous Imam Mosque (Royal Mosque) on the square’s southern side, which has incredible architecture and tile work. Evening flight to Tehran. Overnight Tehran.
Day9: Departure
Transfer to Tehran’s international Airport for your departure flight.
