11-Day Lut Desert & Cultural Cities Tour

Where Nature Meets History and Culture

From € 1270

Starts in:

Tehran

Ends in:

Tehran

Destinations:

Tehran, Kerman, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan

Duration:

11 Days

Age Range:

7 - 80

Physical Rating:

1/5

Group Size:

2 - 10

Accommodation:

4 nights 4-star hotels, 6 nights at traditional guesthouses

Tour Description

Where nature meets history and culture, the most amazing vacations happen! Complete silence and serenity, just like you’ve seen in the movies, is a phenomenon you’ll get to experience visiting the beautiful Kalouts and desert of Shahdad in Kerman. The fantastical landscapes as you walk into this serene land is quite a memory to remember for a lifetime! One of the hottest and driest places in the world will bring up the coolest feelings in you! But you’ll get to visit some of the most ancient cities of Iran such as Kerman, Isfahan, Yazd, and Kashan.

This Iran tour package has been designed with this in mind: visiting Iran without seeing one of its natural UNESCO world heritages would not be as fun. Also, the same goes for not visiting cultural and historical UNESCO world heritage. Therefore, in IranAmaze Iran travel agency we have a package that covers both!

Where nature meets history and culture, the most amazing vacations happen! Complete silence and serenity, just like you’ve seen in the movies, is a phenomenon you’ll get to experience visiting the beautiful Kalouts and desert of Shahdad in Kerman.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 | Tehran

    Highlights

    • Pick up from the airport
    • Tajrish Bazaar
    • Sa’adabad Complex
      300 Hectare Complex Built by Pahlavi Dynasty
    • Overnight 4-star Hotel in Tehran

    Description

    We’ll be picking you up and drop you off at the hotel for some rest. Then, we head to the heart of the city in the north of Tehran called Tajrish bazaar. It will be fascinating to see the local life. Then, we’ll head off to one of the most beautiful royal palaces of Tehran called Sa’adabad complex.

  • Day 2 | Kerman

    Highlights

    • Flight to Kerman
    • Jameh mosque of Kerman
    • Ganjali Khan Complex
      A place to make lifelong friendships since ancient times
    • Overnight 4-star Hotel in Kerman

    Description

    The next day, we’ll be flying to Kerman to start our exploration of deserts of Iran. We head to the Bazaar to explore the historical sites inside and also buy some traditional souvenirs if we’d like. In the end, we’ll have some dinner at a traditional restaurant before going back to the hotel for a restful night before our trip to Shahdad.

  • Day 3 | Kalouts of Shahdad

    Highlights

    • Kalouts of Shahdad
      Heart of the Lut Desert, UNESCO World Heritage
    • Shafiabad Villag
      The tranquility of Lut desert, The outer space resembling yardangs
    • Overnight Traditional Guesthouse in Shafiabad

    Description

    We’ll wake up early to head to the Kalouts of Shahdad! So, our adventure through the Lut desert starts! We hit the road to see the outer space like yardangs. It will blow our minds. We’ll take a hike up one of the kalouts to see the view of the massive desert of Shahdad. Now, it’s time to make a bonfire and enjoy the closest we’ve ever felt to the stars. We head to Shafi Abad to get a tight sleep for the night!

  • Day 4 | Gandom Beryan

    Experiences

    • Gandom Beryan
      The hottest point on the earth
    • Bonfire and social games at night
    • Overnight Traditional Guesthouse in Shafi Abad

    Description

    Today, we’ll be going a bit closer to Gandom Beryan, which is located 80 kilometers from Shahdad, the hottest point on the earth! The Volcanic area is covered with black volcanic rocks that cover the same intense heat rising in the region. Then we enjoy another night by the fire and the starry sky. We’ll cook some fresh food on our fire and play social games at night.

  • Day 5 | Shazdeh Garden

    Highlights

    • Shazdeh Garden
      Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
    • Overnight 4-star Hotel in Yazd

    Description

    We drive back to Kerman and visit a natural surprise! Shazdeh Garden, with its diverse form of greenery, will be quite fascinating to see in the heart of a desert region in Iran. After spending some time there, we’ll head on 4.5 hours ride to Yazd.

  • Day 6 | Yazd

    Highlights

    • Dowlat Abad Garden
      The Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
    • Fire Temple & Museum of Zoroastrian
      Zoroastrian temple holds a fire that has been lit more than 1,500 years
    • Jameh Mosque of Yazd
      One of the tallest minarets among Persian mosques
    • Fahadan neighborhood walking tour
      The oldest neighborhood of Yazd
    • Amir Chakhmaq
      Noted for Symmetrical sunken arched alcoves
    • Overnight 4-star hotel in Yazd

    Description

    It will be a day to remember as Yazd is one of the unique desert cities of Iran that has been so modernized but yet holds its ancient elements inside. From the garden to the fire temple and the mosque, we’ll see many beautiful, diverse sites.

  • Day 7 | Varzaneh Desert

    Highlights

    • Drive to Varzaneh Desert
    • Varzaneh Desert Camp
      Desert magic of Iran along with a Salt Lake and a starry sky
    • Overnight Traditional Guesthouse in Varzaneh 

    Description

    It’s time to head to another desert of Iran! We’ll be on the road for 2.5 hours before we reach the Varzaneh desert. So, we’ll explore the serenity and peace of walking barefoot in the Varzaneh deserts. We’ll have a picnic and eat our prepared lunch. Afterward, it’s time to experience yet another bonfire under the starry sky. We’ll have some fire snacks and watch the beautiful sky before heading back to the guesthouse for the night.

  • Day 8 | Isfahan

    Highlights

    • Drive to Isfahan
    • Jame Mosque of Isfahan
      A UNESCO World Heritage
    • Khaju Bridge and Si-o-se-pol Traditional Bridge
      A walking tour of Zayandeh rud river and bridges,Gathering of songs and music
    • House Dinner
      An Iranian family invites us to their home for a homemade dinner
    • Overnight 4-star Hotel in Isfahan

    Description

    This is the day to head on the road to visit a place where Iranians call it “the half of the world” : Isfahan! We’ll experience some local life as we partake in the singing and dancing session held underneath the Khaju bridge with people from all over the world and Iran. In the end, we’ll head to our hotel to sleep for the night.

  • Day 9 | Isfahan

    Highlights

    • Naqsh-e Jahan Square
      A UNESCO World Heritage
    • Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
      An architectural masterpiece of Iranian architecture. Built during the Safavid Empire.
    • Shah Mosque
      Another masterpiece around the square
    • Ali Qapu Palace
      The official residence of Persian Emperors of the Safavid dynasty. Historically valuable paintings and mosaic work, acoustic rooms.
    • Chehel Sotoun Palace
      The Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
    • Vank Cathedral
      Also known as the Church of the Saintly Sisters
    • Jolfa Square

    Description

    We visit the Naqsh-E Jahan square with its many wonders and historical sites. Now is the time for Armenian neighborhood. Vank Cathedral will mesmerize us with its beautiful paintings on the ceiling and walls. At the end of our day, we’ll head back to the hotel and say our goodbyes to Isfahan.

  • Day 10 | Kashan

    Highlights

    • Drive to Kashan
    • Borujerdi House
      Features of Iran’s traditional residential architecture
    • Tepe Sialk
      Ziggurat dates back to 3000 BC, oldest settlement dates to around 6000 BC
    • Puppet Museum
    • Fin Garden
      Persian Garden, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Overnight Traditional Guesthouse in Kashan

    Description

    We drive 2 hours to Kashan, the last desert city of our trip. We’ll start by visiting the Borujerdi historical house. Afterward, we go to the ancient hills of Sialk in Kashan to see some archeological remanence of past desert life.

  • Day 11 | Goodbye

    Highlights

    • Drive to IKA
    • Airport Drop Off

    Description

    It’s time to say our goodbyes to the adventure of the deserts in Iran and head back to Tehran.

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What’s included?

 Visa
Official Iran Visa reference number

All transportation by an Air-Co Vehicle
Domestic flight from Tehran to Kerman

4 Nights at 4-star hotels
6 Nights at traditional guesthouse

10 Breakfast
1 Dinner

Local English-speaking adventure guide / driver guide 24/7 support from company throughout your trip

Entrance Fees to the mentioned monuments in the itinerary
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card + Internet Data

First-day transportation from other cities than Tehran or last days to other cities beside Isfahan (If you want this service, mention in the booking form)
Additional activities such as off road adventures, etc.
International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Other expenses such as laundry, extra snacks, etc.
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance

Inclusion

Visa

Official Iran Visa reference number

Transportation

All transportation by an Air-Co Vehicle
Domestic flight from Tehran to Kerman

Accommodations

4 Nights at 4-star hotels
6 Nights at traditional guesthouse

Meals

10 Breakfast
1 Dinner

Guide & Support

Local English-speaking adventure guide / driver guide
24/7 support from company throughout your trip

Additional Services

Entrance Fees to the mentioned monuments in the itinerary
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card + Internet Data

Exclusions

First-day transportation from other cities than Tehran or last days to other cities beside Isfahan (If you want this service, mention in the booking form)
Additional activities such as off road adventures, etc.
International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Other expenses such as laundry, extra snacks, etc.
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance

Your Flexibility Options

  • Relaxing in the desert is always soul-making. If you like to spend a particular time (like sunset or sunrise) in the heart of the desert beyond the itinerary, you can ask your guide to fix it in your plans.
  • You could tell us in the booking form your preferences about your guide characteristics or specific knowledge. We’ll make sure to match a guide for you based on your requests.

Pricing

For Private Tours

A 30% Surcharge would apply for solo travelers.
Volume discounts would apply for groups.

Months Price / person
March, April
€ 1370
May, June, July, August
€ 1270
September, October
€ 1270
January, February, November, December
€ 1370

Enquiry Form

Booking Terms & Conditions

Payment method

After finalizing the price of the tour you have selected, you should pay a deposit equal to 25% of your tour cost. Then, we will issue a booking confirmation. You should pay the rest (75%) in cash at the beginning of your tour in our office in Iran.

Cancellation policy

In case you cancel your tour booking, cancellation fees will apply:

• Up to 90 days before arrival: We’ll fully refund the paid deposit.

• 90-60 days before arrival: We’ll refund 50% of the paid deposit.

• 60-30 days before arrival: We’ll refund 25% of the paid deposit.

• From 30 days before arrival to actual arrival: We will hold the deposit (25% of the package price) as a cancellation fee.

How Is This Trip Responsible?

Before the tour starts, the necessary information (e.g., Etiquette) is given to our travelers

We leave no trace behind in nature, and we encourage others not to do so.

Local guides and drivers collaborate with us

We eat 2 meala in local restaurants

6 nights we sleep at a local place​s​

We help you to have a better and easier interaction with locals

It is not just sightseeing; we provide true to life experiences

We minimize our use of plastic in our trip

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