Highlights: Nasir al-Mulk Mosque: The Pink Mosque with breathtaking stained glass. | Vakil Complex: Including the bazaar, bathhouse, and mosque. | Eram Garden (UNESCO-listed): A stunning Persian garden. | Visit the Tomb of Hafez and enjoy live poetry readings. | Experience: Sightseeing and cultural immersion. | Sustainability Note: Stay in a locally owned hotel and support local artisans at Bazaar.

Highlights: Persepolis (UNESCO-listed): Explore the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. | Naqsh-e Rustam: Ancient rock-carved tombs of Persian kings. | Return to Shiraz for an evening of leisure. | Experience: Archaeological exploration. | Sustainability Note: Contributions from site fees go toward heritage preservation.

Drive to Meymand (UNESCO-listed), an ancient village where residents still live in hand-carved caves. | En route stop at: Pasargadae (UNESCO-listed): The tomb of Cyrus the Great. | Highlights: Experience the unique lifestyle and architecture of the village. | Interact with local residents and learn about their traditions. | Experience: Archaeological exploration, and cultural interaction.| Sustainability Note: Support community-based tourism initiatives in Meymand.

Highlights: Rayen Citadel: A well-preserved adobe fortress. | Shahdad Kaluts (Lut Desert, a UNESCO site) and local village visits.| Experience: Witness desert sunset & sunrise and traditional village life. | Sustainability Note: Promote eco-tourism in Kerman’s desert regions and stay in a family-managed eco-lodge.

Highlights: Shahzadeh Garden (UNESCO-listed): A Persian paradise in Mahan. | Visit the Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah Vali, a Sufi saint. | Evening visit to Ganjali Khan Complex in Kerman. | Experience: Stay in a traditional caravanserai. | Sustainable Note: Support traditional craft workshops & sustainable local eateries.

Drive to Yazd, stopping at: Zein-o-Din Caravanserai for a cultural experience. | Saryazd Castle One of the oldest surviving examples of an ancient safekeeping fortress. | Evening exploration of Amir Chakhmaq Complex: A symbol of Yazd’s heritage. | Sustainability Note: Stay at a boutique hotel restored from a historical building. | Experience: Travel through the time!

Highlights: Zoroastrian Fire Temple: Learn about Iran’s ancient spiritual heritage. | Tower of Silence: A historical Zoroastrian burial site. | Stroll through Yazd Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mudbrick architecture; explore Jame Mosque and have a café time in Dowlat-Abad garden a Persian garden with the world’s tallest windcatcher. | Sustainability Note: Support Zoroastrian communities. | Experience: Historical tours and cultural exploration.

Drive to Isfahan, The Jewel of Iran. | Highlights: After Check-in hotel, visit Vank Cathedral and have a live performance of Persian classical music in Isfahan music museum. | Evening visit to Si-o-se-pol and Khaju Bridges: Marvel at Isfahan’s romantic architecture and meet people who are singing local songs by the historical bridge of Pole-Khaju along the Zayanderood River along the Zayanderood River. | Experience: Persian music performance, meet locals. | Sustainable Notes: Avoid single-use plastics and carry a reusable bag for shopping.

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Isfahan, often described as “half the world” for its stunning architecture and cultural treasures. | Highlights: Naqsh-e-Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site): This grand square features the majestic Imam Mosque, the elegant Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and the historic Ali-Qapu Palace. | Chehel Sotoun Palace: A Safavid-era pavilion surrounded by a lush garden and reflecting pool. | Jameh Mosque: A stunning representation of a millennium of Islamic architecture. | Isfahan Bazaar: Shop for Persian carpets, miniatures, and other handicrafts. | Experience: Revel in Isfahan’s architectural and artistic splendor. | Sustainability Note: Sustainable Notes: Buy souvenirs directly from artisans to ensure fair trade practices.

Drive: Visit Abyaneh, a historic red village, on your way to Kashan. | Highlights: Fin Garden (UNESCO-listed): A lush Persian garden. | Tabatabaei Historical House: An architectural gem. | Visit a rosewater distillation workshop (seasonal). | Experience: Cultural immersion. | Sustainable Note: Stay at a boutique Hotel preserving Kashan’s architectural heritage.

Highlights in Tehran: Golestan Palace: A UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Qajar-era opulence. | National Museum of Iran: Explore ancient Persian artifacts. | Grand Bazaar: A bustling marketplace with treasures and traditional goods. | Treasury of National Jewels (if possible): A dazzling display of Iranian royal jewels. | Azadi Tower: an iconic monument symbolizing the gateway to the city of Tehran. | Experience: Savor Tehran’s dynamic city life.

Depending on your flight schedule, optional morning visits to: Sa’dabad Complex or Niavaran Palace: Qajar and Pahlavi-era landmarks. | Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport for departure.