From Saddles to Sights: 8-Day Horseback Journey Across Iran
Arrival in Tehran, transfer to the airport. Overnight Tehran. A half-day city tour of Tehran to visit the archaeological, glass, and carpet museums, and fly to Shiraz in the evening overnight. Transfer from hotel to Bezain (about 45 minutes driving)
8 Days
Highlights
- Duration: 8 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 Shiraz and enjoyed thrilling horseback riding adventures in Derak Mountain and Paskoohak.
- In Shiraz, visit the enchanting Eram Garden, the poetic Tomb of Hafez, and the vibrant Vakil Bazaar. Don't miss the stunning Nasir al-Mulk Mosque and the historic Arg of Karim Khan.
- Explore Isfahan's cultural gems, including the Vank Cathedral, bridges, Chehel-Sotoun Palace, Friday Mosque, and bazaar. Overnight in Isfahan.
Hotspots
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Golestan Palace
- Masjed Jame Isfahan
- Eram Garden
- Hafezieh
- Sadie Tomb
- Equestrian Club
- Chehel Sotoun
- Persian Gardens
Day 1: Tehran
Arrival in Tehran, transfer to the airport. Overnight Tehran.
Day 2: Tehran
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: Tehran - Shiraz
Transfer from hotel to Bezain (about 45 minutes driving) and horseback riding about 6 hours) in the foothills of Mt. Derag and camp in Paskoohak.
Day 4: Shiraz
Horse Riding to Bezain (6 hours) and transfer to Shiraz in the evening.
Day 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Tehran
Transfer to Tehran International Airport for your return flight.
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