15 Most Unknown Wonders of Iran
Take a marvelous trip to Iran beautiful places that are unknown tourist attractions to many...
Where Nature Meets History and Culture
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 your journey won’t be just through the natural wonders of Iran, but you’ll get to visit some of the most ancient cities of Iran such as Kerman, Isfahan, Yazd, and Kashan. The modernity will not be left behind as you’ll see the modern life of the people in the capital city of Tehran!
This 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, we have a package that covers both! So, you’ll get to see it all and go back telling your friends about the diversity of lifeform and landscapes you’ve experienced on your week and a half trip to the ancient civilization of Persia.
Starts in: | Tehran |
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Ends in: | Tehran |
Destinations: | Tehran, Kerman, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan |
Duration: | 11 Days |
Age Range: | 7 - 80 |
Physical Rating: | Easy |
Group Size: | 2 - 10 |
Accommodation: | 4 nights 4-star hotels, 6 nights at traditional guesthouses |
Lut Desert Tourists
Lut desert Mother & Daughter
Shahdad Kalouts, Kerman
a couple tourists Shahdad Kalout
tehran milad tower landscape
Azadi tower, Tehran
Mahan garden, Kerman
Ganjalikhan Square in Kerman
Yazd female tourists windcatchers
Roof café, Fahadan, Yazd
Naqshe Jahan square, Isfahan
Ali Qapu palace, Isfahan
Khaju bridge, Isfahan
Iran, Kashan, Tabatabaei Historical House
Ameri house, Kashan
We’ll start our trip at the heart of the modern capital city of Iran called Tehran. So, we’ll be picking you up and drop you off at the hotel for some rest. Then, we’ll head to the heart of the city in the north of Tehran called Tajrish bazaar. It will be fascinating to see the local life. Also, we’ll have many delicious snacks! Then, we’ll head off to one of the most beautiful royal palaces of Tehran called Sa’adabad complex. Afterward, we’ll head back to our hotel for a restful night.
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The next day, we’ll be flying to Kerman to start our exploration of deserts of Iran. Then, we’ll drop off our stuff at our hotel before taking a stroll through town. So then, we’ll 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.
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People and Local life: A place to make lifelong friendship since ancient times Overnight 4-star Hotel in Kerman
We’ll wake up early to head to the Kalouts of Shahdad! So, our adventure through the Lut desert starts! We’ll have our breakfast on our way in a village very close to the Kalouts called Shafi Abad. The traditional guesthouse we’ll stay at will serve us. Then we hit the road to see the outer space like yardangs in Shahdad. 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. After exploring the beauty of it all, it’s time to make a bonfire and enjoy the closest we’ve ever felt to the stars. Then, we’ll head back to Shafi Abad to get a tight sleep for the night!
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We’ll wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Lut desert of Iran. Today, we’ll be going a bit closer to Gandom Beryan, which is located 80 kilometers from Shahdad. From one point, the vehicles will drop us off to start our trekking to the hottest point on earth called Gandom Beryan! We’ll see the many formations of the ground underneath our feet as we walk. The Volcanic area is covered with black volcanic rocks that cover the same intense heat rising in the region. It will be an experience like no other we’ve had so far. After spending some time there, we’ll trek back to where we were dropped off and 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. Finally, we’ll head back to our guesthouse for another night.
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We’ll wake up, and after having a nutritious breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes to Shahdad and go back to the desert city of Kerman. Then, we’ll visit a natural surprise! Shazdeh garden, with its diverse form of greenery, will be quite fascinating to see in the heart of a deserted region in Iran. After spending some time there, we’ll head on 4.5 hours ride to Yazd. We’ll be tired when we get there. So, after a light dinner, we’ll say our good-night and head for a restful night at the 4-star traditional hotel we’ll stay at that night.
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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. Then, we’ll chill at the historical neighborhood of Fahadan, having an authentic dinner on a roof café. Afterward, we’ll walk to Amir Chakhmaq square to buy some sweets and souvenirs before heading to get some sleep for the night.
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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. We’ll drop off our belongings at the traditional guest house in the middle of the desert in which we’ll stay for the night. Then, we’ll head to the heart of the highest sand dunes of the middle east in the Varzaneh desert. So, we’ll explore the serenity and peace of walking barefoot in the deserts of Iran. We’ll have a picnic and eat our prepared lunch. Then, we’ll go on trekking a bit more inside the heart of the Varzaneh desert. 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.
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This is the day to head on the road to visit half of the world as Persians name it: Isfahan! Before that, though, we’ll experience our last sunrise watching in the deserts of Iran. Then, we’ll have some breakfast and hit the road afterward. When we get to Isfahan, we’ll drop off our stuff and visit the most historical bridges inside this lovely city. 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.
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We’ll continue our adventure through Isfahan. We’ll visit the Naqsh-E Jahan square with its many wonders and historical sites. Then, we’ll have some traditional authentic lunch before heading to see moments of other religions in Isfahan. So, we’ll visit the Armenian neighborhood afterward. 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.
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As we wake up early at 6:00 am and have our breakfast, we’ll hit the road towards the last desert city we’ll see in Iran called Kashan. Sp, we’ll be visiting the last historical sites of our trip before we head back to Tehran. We’ll start by visiting the Borujerdi historical house. Afterward, we’ll go to the ancient hills of Sialk in Kashan to see some archeological remanence of past desert life. Then, we’ll have dinner at a traditional royal house to feed our body and soul at the same time.
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It’s time to say our goodbyes to the adventure of the deserts in Iran and head back to Tehran.
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The harmony between inhabitants and nature is one of the most striking aspects of exploring Iranian deserts and desert cities. Alongside marvelous natural spectacles, you’ll see how people live in the heart of the desert and how they have adapted over the years to live under such harsh circumstances.
All bookings and contracts are settled through SAE Event GmbH, a registered travel agency in Austria. As a result, all transactions and processes are done based on the European legal system. So you would have the advantage of working with a local tour operator under EU-law. Visiting Iran with locals was never that hassle-free.
Persian cuisine is famous for its diversity and deliciousness and can boast of being able to satisfy the most refines of palates. Learn about Persian cuisine history and experience Iran’s real taste by trying the most authentic and traditional Persian specialties.
All transportation by 4WD Vehicle
4 Nights at 4-star hotels
6 Nights at traditional guesthouse
2 Breakfast
1 Dinner
Local English-speaking Cultural Guide / Driver Guide
CXO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout your trip, 24/7 Support
Additional activities such as off road adventures, etc.
Entrance Fees to the mentioned monuments in the itinerary
Local Debit Card
Wi-Fi Modem
Iranian Sim Card
Official Iran Visa reference number
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)
International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Other expenses such as laundry, extra snacks, etc.
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance
You have the opportunity to book any tour as a private tour aligned with your schedule and timing. Our Iran private tours have high flexibility. Therefore, you can tell us all your needs on the booking form to turn any tour into a private one. You could see Iran private tour prices during different months in the chart below. Also, you can send us your booking request without any charges.
Months | Price / person |
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January, February | 1250 € |
March, April, May | 1490 € |
June, July, August | 1250 € |
September, October | 1370 € |
November, December | 1250 € |
In case you cancel your tour booking, cancellation fees will apply:
• Up to 60 days prior arrival: 0% of the package price
• 59 to 30 days before arrival: 20% of the package price
• 29 to 15 days before arrival: 35% of the package price
• From 14 days before arrival to actual arrival: 75% of the package price
• No show: 90% of the package price
Your tour prices vary regarding your preferences and the season of your travel. After finalizing the price of the tour you have selected, you should pay a deposit equal to 20% of your tour cost. Then, we will issue a booking confirmation. You should transfer the rest at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the tour.
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The magnificence of Azadi tower has made it the contemporary symbol of Tehran.
A Persian garden in the heart of the desert holding mystical secrets from old days in every corner.
It is interesting to know that Kerman is the largest province in Iran
The city of Yazd was registered in 2017 as one of the UNESCO heritage sites in Iran
The serenity and relaxing vibes of Yazd cafes makes you want to stay there forever.
There are many ways to get around Isfahan but nothing is as exciting as a historical chariot.
There is a lot of different ways to look at Isfahan’s masterpieces.
People sing many songs until the sunrise under this historic bridge every night.
It is impossible to see the unique plastering of Tabatabai's house anywhere else.
The Ameri House is one of the largest historical houses of Kashan with beautifully designed walls.