Iran Short Tour in 5 Days
The Iran Short Tour is a 5-day itinerary designed for those with limited time but a keen interest in exploring old Persia. The tour covers Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, allowing you to visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites and other attractions. It’s perfect for busy travelers who want to experience Iran’s ancient history, contemporary arts, and modern urban life. Don’t miss this opportunity—contact us to arrange your tour.
5 Days
- Tehran
- Tehran to Isfahan: (440) km
- Isfahan to Shiraz: (403) km
- Shiraz
Highlights
- Duration: 5 Days
- Arrival: Tehran
- Departure: Shiraz
- Wheelchair Access Available
- Iranian Cuisine Workshop
- Iranian SIM card
- All routes are by air in Iran Short Tour
- Begin at the National Museum of Iran for a historical journey, then explore the Golestan Palace and Shams-ol-Emareh Tower for stunning architecture, and conclude at the Glassware and Ceramic Museum (Abgineh Museum) for artistic exhibits.
- Begin your day at the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, surrounded by the magnificent Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and the grand Ali Qapu Palace, and conclude with a serene evening walk along the picturesque Si-o-Se-Pol Bridge.
- Explore Pasargadae with Cyrus the Great's tomb, then visit the captivating rock reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam. End your day at the grand Persepolis, the heart of ancient Persia.
- Explore Isfahan's cultural gems, including the Vank Cathedral, bridges, Chehel-Sotoun Palace, Friday Mosque, and bazaar.
Hotspots
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Persepolis
- Pasargadae
- Golestan Palace
- Masjed Jame Isfahan
- Eram Garden
- Hafezieh
- Sadieh Tomb
- National Museum of Iran
- Nasirolmolk Mosque
- Chehel Sotoun
- Naqsh-e Rostam
- And many other places
Day 1: Tehran
After you arrive at the airport, your guide will greet you; and transfer you to your hotel.
O/N Tehran
Day 2: Tehran
In the morning, you will see the National Museum of Iran, which is over 70 years old and contains 300,000 museum objects.
Then, you will visit Iran Glassware and Ceramics Museum to see the 4th millennium B.C. objects up to the present.
After that, you will go to see a UNESCO World Heritage: Golestan Palace, which has many places to offer: The Marble Throne, Karim Khani Nook, Pond House, Picture House/Gallery, Brilliant Hall, Museum of Gifts, Containers Hall, Ivory Hall, Mirror Hall, Salam Hall, Edifice of the Sun (Shams ol Emareh) and many other places.
Night flight to Isfahan
O/N Isfahan
Day 3: Isfahan
Today’s tour of Isfahan starts with the UNESCO World Heritage: 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. We then visited the multistory Ali Qapu Palace, which stood on the western side of the court, from which the Safavid kings used to view the polo games and ceremonies. Then, you will visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (or Ladies Mosque) on the opposite side of the square. You can take a tour of a traditional Iranian Bazaar.
Then, you will continue your tour to see Chehel-Sotoun Garden (a UNESCO World Heritage site in the category of Persian Garden).
You can also visit Jame Mosque of Isfahan – a UNESCO world heritage – today, a beautiful mosque with unique architecture (over 12 hundred years ago).
In the late evening, you can walk on the bank of the Zayandeh-rood river and see its famous bridges.
O/N Isfahan
Day 4: Shiraz
Driving from Isfahan to Shiraz via Pasargadae and Persepolis.
Today, you will visit the most famous attractions of Ancient Persia in Iran: Persepolis and Pasargadae, two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
First, you will visit the great Pasargadae. Pasargadae is the capital of the Achaemenid Empire in the time of Cyrus the Great and also a place for his tomb (the most famous monument on this site).
We continue our Iran Short Tour by visiting Naghsh-e-Rostam, the Achaemenian necropolis (city of the dead). Then you will go to see Persepolis.
The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BCE. The entrance of this ancient city is The Gate of All Nations, so you are welcomed to this city with every nationality you have. The Apadana Palace, The Throne Hall, and the tombs of Kings are among various reception halls and palaces, private palaces, royal treasury, and fortifications you can see in Persepolis.
O/N Shiraz
Day 5: Shiraz
Today, you are welcomed in Shiraz, the city of gardens and nightingales. We will start our Shiraz tour by the Karmikhani complex – Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the Zand dynasty who chose Shiraz as his capital—visiting Zandieh Complex: Karim Khan’s citadel, Pars museum, Vakil bath (traditional Iranian bath), Vakil mosque, Vakil bazaar- the traditional bazaar of Shiraz and Moshir caravanserai.
You can also visit Hafez & Saadi’s tombs (Shiraz is famous for these two great Persian poets) and the UNESCO World Heritage Eram Garden—departure from Shiraz International Airport late at night.
