Desert Horizons: Embarking on an Iranian Exploration
Dunes of Persia – Iran Desert Tour offers a perfect blend of mystery, beauty, history, and culture. From ancient Persian towns to stunning dunes and hidden oases, this tour provides a unique adventure through diverse landscapes. Join us to explore the many facets of the Iranian desert.
9 Days
- Tehran
- Tehran to Damghan: (346) km
- Damghan to Kharanagh: (581) km
- Kharanagh to Mesr Desert: (165) km
- Mesr Desert to Yazd: (298) km
- Yazd to Shiraz: (439) km
- Shiraz to Tehran: (840) km
- Tehran
Highlights
- Duration: 9 Days
- Arrival: Tehran
- Departure: Tehran
- Wheelchair Access Available
- Iranian Cuisine Workshop
- Iranian SIM card
- More than 1000 km road trip in the deserts of Iran
- Discover Iran's UNESCO World Heritages including the ancient Persepolis, the historical Pasargadae, the regal Golestan Palace, and the quaint Kharanagh Village.
- Visit the lush Eram Garden, the revered Hafezieh, the historic Sadie Tomb, the informative National Museum of Iran, and the stunning Mesr Desert.
- Explore the beautiful Nasirolmolk Mosque, various Persian Gardens, the traditional Semnan Jame Mosque, the ancient Dakhma of Yazd
- Experience an Iran desert tour, visiting the ancient Fire Temple, the historic Friday Mosque, and the tranquil Dowlat-Abad Gardens.
Hotspots
- UNESCO World Heritages
- Persepolis
- Pasargadae
- Golestan Palace
- Kharanagh Village
- Eram Garden
- Hafezieh
- Sadie Tomb
- National Museum of Iran
- Mesr Desert
- Nasirolmolk Mosgue
- Persian Gardens
- Semnan jame mosque
- Dakhma Yazd
- Dowlat abad Garden
Day 1: Tehran
Arrival, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to hotel. 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. Overnight Tehran.
Day 2: Damghan
Early morning drive to Damghan, En route visiting Shah Abbasi caravansary in Deh-e-Namak, visit Semnan James mosque, citadel and traditional bath, visit Tarikhaneh Damghan, Overnight Damghan.
Day 3: Kharanagh
After breakfast, an early morning drive to the central desert of IRAN (Kevir-e Markazi or Dasht-e-Kevir) and Kharanagh village, en route visiting the natural phenomena of the Iranian desert life, visiting the attractions and wonders of life in the desert village of Jandaq—overnight Kharanagh.
Day 4: Mesr Desert
Early morning drive to the desert of Mesr, trekking and visiting different parts of the desert and many Oases en route. Overnight Mesr Desert.
Day 5: Mesr Desert
Early in the morning, we continue our adventure with camel riding (Optional – Camel riding is not included in this tour, and extra charges will occur if you wish to ride a camel) to Mesr village. En route, visit palm gardens and towns, and become familiar with the desert Architecture and way of life—Overnight at Mesr Desert (at the desert hotel).
Day 6: Yazd
Iran Desert Tour continues!
Today, we set off for the magnificent city of Yazd. Lunch en route, afternoon arrival, meet and greet with the local guide, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Yazd.
Day 7: Yazd
Full-day city tour of Yazd to visit Towers of Silence, Fire Temple, Friday Mosque, Dowlat-Abad Gardens, Zoorkhaneh (Power House), Amir Chakhmakh Square and the local bazaar. Overnight Yazd.
Day 8: Shiraz
Drive to Shiraz. En route, you will visit Pasargad, Naghshe Rostam and 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. Overnight Shiraz.
Day 9: Shiraz – Tehran
We will start our Shiraz tour by the Karmikhani complex, the residential palace of the Zand dynasty. We continue to Vakil complex, Vakil Mosque, Bazar, and the public bath remaining from his reign. We also visited the colorful Nasirolmolk mosque. In the afternoon, we will visit the Eram Garden, Naranjestan Palace, and the tombs of world-famous poets Hafez and Saadi. Depending on your departure home on the evening flight to Tehran, we can transfer you directly to the International Airport or stay another night in Tehran at your leisure. We will take you to the airport the following day.
