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Taste the Unimaginable
12 Day Iran Women Only Tour
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The secret recipes
How many cooking spells you know of that’s been passed through generations to get to you?
I knew none. I ate most of my food outside at different kinds of restaurants. However, I had been in love with Persian dishes for a while. I had an Iranian friend who always told me I should visit Iran. She’d say the food is much more delicious there compared to the restaurants I went by.
When I decided to go to Iran, I had a week and a half off. I learned that in a woman only tour, not only I’ll get to eat delicious food but learn their secrets and spells of authentic Persian food and life! My friend had also told me in women only tours; I’ll get to enter some interesting places I would not allow me to enter otherwise. She also told me that women in rural villages of Iran don’t usually share so much of their lives with mixed groups. Therefore, this seemed like the best chance for me to journey through the culinary moments of Iran and also get to know the diverse culture of this land.
I’ll tell you about the variety of food and secret spells I’ve learned through the itinerary of this trip to Iran.
| Starts in: | Tehran |
|---|---|
| Ends in: | Tehran |
| Destinations: | Tehran, Kashan , Abyaneh, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz |
| Duration: | 12 Days |
| Age Range: | 7 - 80 |
| Physical Rating: | |
| Group Size: | 2 - 10 |
| Accommodation: | 9 nights at 4-star hotels, 1 night at the eco-lodge, 1 night at the nomadic tent |
Tabiat Bridge, Tehran
Abyaneh, Kashan
Ali-Qapu, Isfahan
Varzaneh Desert, Isfahan
Naqshe Jahan, Isfahan
Eghlid, Shiraz
Persepolis, Shiraz
Roof Café, Fahadan, Yazd
Sialk Tepe Hills, Kashan
Itinerary
Day 1 | Tehran
Story of the Day
The modern Tabiat bridge surprised me on my 1st day in Iran. There were so many restaurants all around the parks that had a variety of international cuisines. I thought my only option would be Persian food in Iran.
Experiences
- Airport pick up
- Tabiat Bridge
Tehran’s Largest Pedestrian Overpass
- Bame Tehran
(Depending on arrival time)
- Saadabad Palace
(Depending on arrival time)
- Welcoming Dinner
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Tehran
Day 2 | Tehran
Story of the Day
The Bazaar and the many spice shops inside. It had these stores with a variety of Persian deserts and edibles and all. I ate so much that I had to go to the women park to burn those calories off. It was so nice to be able to see and interact with Persian women somewhere without any Hijab.
Experiences
- Golestan Palace
A UNESCO World Heritage
- Tehran Bazaar
City life & crowded streets, shopping, modernity intertwined with the history - Women Park
Iranian women without hijab in an intimate setting where they are allowed to live their full expression
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Tehran
Day 3 | Kashan
Story of the Day
We had lunch at this beautiful ancient house in Kashan. This is where I realized how much space and the rituals involved in serving Persian dishes could enhance the taste of food in Iran. It was like I was back in time seeing how Persian families shared food under this beautiful painted ceiling in Kashan.
Experiences
- Borujerdi HouseFeatures of Iran's traditional residential architecture
- Puppet Museum
- Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse
Traditional Iranian public bathhouse
- Tepe SialkZiggurat dates back to 3000 BC, oldest settlement dates to around 6000 BC
- Fin Garden
The Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
- Overnight stay at a 4-star boutique hotel in Kashan
Day 4 | Abyaneh & Isfahan
Story of the Day
Abyaneh was so special as I got to interact with local women in this rural clay village of Iran. They taught me many cooking spells that inspired me to cook more often when I go back home. Their ancestors had taught them these recipes over time. It passed through a generation of women to get to me on my 4th day in Iran.
Experiences
- Abyaneh Village
Get to explore the unheard stories of rural women in Iran while learning secret cooking spells
- Khaju Bridge and Si-o-se-pol Traditional BridgeA walking tour of Zayanderud river and bridges, Gathering of songs and music
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Isfahan
Day 5 | Isfahan
Story of the Day
In the morning, I fed my eyes. The beautiful Naqshe Jahan with its rich culture and historical buildings all around. I learned that cooking spells are not just for food in Iran. They’ve had some secrets cooking history and ancient paintings in the mosques, palaces, and the Bazaar.
Experiences
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square
A UNESCO World Heritage
- Sheikh Lotfollah MosqueAn architectural masterpiece of Iranian architecture. First built of the four monuments of Naqsh-e Jahan square during the Safavid Empire
- Shah Mosque
A UNESCO World Heritage
- Ali Qapu PalaceThe official residence of Persian Emperors of the Safavid dynasty. Historically valuable paintings and mosaic work, acoustic rooms
- Chehel Sotoun Palace
Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
- Jameh Mosque of Isfahan
A UNESCO World Heritage
- Grand Bazaar of Isfahan
- Beauty Salon
Explore behind the closed doors of where Iranian women share their self-care routines
- House DinnerAn Iranian family invites us to their home for a homemade dinner
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Isfahan
Day 6 | Varzaneh
Story of the Day
Having a Persian feast at a village in the middle of a desert with a lovely community in Iran taught me so much. I learned the tricks of teamwork cooking in building communities anywhere we decide.
Experiences
- Vank Cathedral Jolfa Square is the heart of the Armenian community in Isfahan.
- Varzaneh Desert CampDesert magic of Iran along with a Salt Lake and a starry sky
- Overnight stay at an eco lodge in Varzaneh
Day 7 | Yazd Zoroastrians
Story of the Day
Having freshly made Yazdi Baqlavas at Mirchamagh while walking in this historical city made me so joyful. I realized how many unknown deserts they had in Iran that I had not tasted anywhere else in my life.
Experiences
- Tower of SilenceZoroastrian ritual exposure of the dead bodies to carrion birds
- Fire Temple & Museum of Zoroastrians History and CultureThe only one of the highest-grade fires in ancient Iran where Zoroastrians have practiced their religion since 400 BC
- Amir Chakhmaq
Symmetrical sunken arched alcoves
- Water Museum
The Persian Qanat, A UNESCO World Heritage
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Yazd
Day 8 | Yazd
Story of the Day
After eating this much food on previous days of my trip, I decided to relax at this historical part of Yazd called Fahadan. The clay walls and the silence in the alleys made me calm down a bit and walk. However, the roof cafes with beautiful views tempted me to go and have some Persian delights.
Experiences
- Wellness Session
Unwind and relax without worrying about Iran's Islamic gender rules
- Jameh Mosque of YazdOne of the tallest minarets among Persian mosques
- Fahadan neighborhoodWalking tour of the old city of Yazd, A UNESCO World Heritage
- Saheb A Zaman Zurkhaneh
Iranian martial art, a traditional system of athletics
- Dowlat Abad Garden
The Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Yazd
Day 9 | Nomads
Story of the Day
This was a special day on my trip to Iran. I got to sit with nomads who live all their lives, so in tune with nature. They moved and cooked based on different seasons. I learned many secrets from them about life in the mountains and how to survive through the ancient way of living they had learned from their ancestors.
Experiences
- The Cypress of AbarkuhOldest living lifeform in Asia, 4000 to 5000 years old
- Abarkuh Ice House
- Evening and dinner with NomadsUnderstand the deeper layer of women's lives in a traditional setting
- Overnight stay at tent with Nomads
Day 10 | Shiraz
Story of the Day
I really wanted to stay on my wellness plan and not eat a lot. It was quite difficult to do that in Iran. I tried to distract myself with the magnificence of the Achaemenids empire and the UNESCO heritage sites we visited all day long.
Experiences
- PasargadaeThe capital of the Achaemenid empire dating back to 559–530 BC, A UNESCO World Heritage
- PersepolisA grand ceremonial complex, The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC, A UNESCO World Heritage
- NecropolisA group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff, from both the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods, Also known as Naqsh-e Rostam
- Tomb of Hafez
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Shiraz
Day 11 | Shiraz
Story of the Day
We had a house dinner in Shiraz. I had to break my promise to myself and eat a lot. Because the authentic food I ate here was the most special kind only found in this region of Iran. Homemade. Fresh. Delicious. Every pound I gained afterward was worth it.
Experiences
- Pink MosqueThe Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Orsi stained glasses create a colorful spiritual feeling of awe
- Arg of Karim Khan
Citadel in downtown
- Vakil Complex
Including Bazaar, Bath house, and Mosque
- Shah Cheragh ShrinePersian for "King of the Light", a funerary monument holy to the Shia Muslims
- Eram Garden
Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
- House DinnerLearn about the differences of modern women living in the city compared to what you've seen in rural villages of Iran
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Shiraz
Day 12 | Tehran
Story of the Day
It was time to say goodbye and go lose some weight back home after all.
Experiences
- Fly from Shiraz to Tehran
- Milad Tower
The sixth tallest tower in the world
- Airport drop off
Your Flexibility Options
Our Moments
We’ve defined 6 different moments for our Iran tours. All of our Iran tour packages include every one of them. Each site or experience has different aspects. However, each moment makes one of those aspects bolder during your experience. These moments are a way for you to express your preferences and have flexibility. We’ve designed the most efficient tours based on our previous experiences with other travelers. As you fill the booking form, you tell us what your preferences are and which moments connect to you more deeply. This way, you get to decide to enhance or reduce each moment during your Iran tour. We’ll make any changes necessary to your itinerary to align with your needs.
Our Guides
We have brought together a wide and diverse range of guides on our Iran tours. A huge part of your journey is to connect to your guide and have joyful conversations together. Since we want to organize Iran tours that are experience oriented, we’ve made it possible for you to have a say in choosing your guide. Usually, we would arrange a guide for you based on the knowledge we have from our guides and also you. However, you could also tell us in the booking form your preferences about your guide characteristics or specific knowledge and we’ll make sure to match a guide for you based on your requests.
This Tour's Features
Essential of Iran
This package is the most efficient one for your amount of time. You’ll see all the essentials of Iran while traveling with peace of mind. You’ll also have enough free time to dive deeper into the local culture and Iranian people’s lives. We have put the most important cities of Iran that could have fit into your time limit. All UNESCO heritage sites are fit into your package, as well.
European Deal
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.
Iranian Cuisines
We care about food. The meals are not full board so that you can choose them based on your personal preferences. Persian cuisine is popular for its diversity and deliciousness. We’ll introduce a wide range of restaurants to you so you could try what best suits your taste. In the end, we’ll expose you to a ray of delicious local Persian dishes during your trip.
Our Service
Transportation
Airport pick-up, drop-off
Domestic flight from Shiraz to Tehran
All land transportation by Air-co vehicles
Accommodations
8 Nights at 4-star hotels
1 Night at traditional guest house
1 Night at eco lodge
1 Night at nomads' tent
Meals
11 Breakfast
4 Dinner
Daily snacks & bottled mineral water
Staff & Experts
Local woman English-speaking Cultural Guide
Chief Experience Officer throughout your trip
24/7 Support
Additional Services
Entrance Fees to the mentioned monuments in the itinerary
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card
Wi-Fi Modem
Official Iran Visa reference number
Exclusions
International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance
Other expenses such as laundry, mini bar used in the room, etc.
Booking
Request a private tour
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 |
|---|---|
| January, February | 1760 € |
| March, April, May | 2090 € |
| June, July, August | 1760 € |
| September, October | 1940 € |
| November, December | 1760 € |
- Prices listed in the table are for groups of two people.
- Volume discount would apply for bigger groups and special offers for companies.
- Surcharge would apply for solo travelers.
- Prices listed in the table are for groups of two people.
- Volume discount would apply for bigger groups and special offers for companies.
- Surcharge would apply for solo travelers.
Booking Terms & Conditions
Our PoliciesCancellation policy
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
Payment method
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.
How Is This Trip Responsible?
Learn More- Before the tour starts, the necessary information (e.g., Etiquette) is given to our travelers
- Local guides and drivers collaborate with us
- We eat at least 3 meals in local restaurants
- 2 nights we sleep at an eco lodge and nomads' tent
- We help you to have a better and easier interaction with locals
- It is not just sightseeing; we provide true to life experiences
- We go to local-traditional markets
- We visit the products of NGOs in Isfahan to support them
- Cars we use are fuel-efficient
- We try our best to use less plastic and make less waste in our trip
FAQ
Can't find your answer? Ask a questionIs it possible to make changes to the daily schedule, or are the itineraries fixed?
Yes, all of our tour schedules have the flexibility to change as a private tour. You could let us know your preferences and sites you’d like to visit, and we’ll change your itinerary accordingly. Also, you could let us know if you connect with a particular moment before your trip on the booking form or during your journey. So, we’ll put more of that moment in your plans. Such changes can also be made on each day during your trip with the consent of your guide.
Is it possible to add or reduce the duration of our journey?
Yes, you could change the duration of your trip before, during, or at the end of your trip. The private tours have more flexibility in the sense that you could add days in between your travels or at before and after your journey. However, for the small group tours, you could only add or reduce days from the start or the end of your trip. You could also add any of our specialized Iran tours such as trekking tours or festival tours to your travels as well and combine those with a classical tour package.
How can I get a visa for this tour, and how much would it cost?
If your passport is not from the United States, Canada, or England, your visa process will take less than two weeks. We could help you to get an Iran visa. If you book any of our Iran tours, your visa fee (different than application fee) will be waived, and we’ll give this service to you free of charge. If you need more information about the visa application form and the visa requirements, you could check out our article about the Iran visa.
Is it possible to make changes to the accommodations, transfer, and the services offered in each package?
Yes, the services we have included in our packages are of high quality and decent. Most accommodations are +4 stars, and all transfers are with an air-conditioned vehicle. However, if you need to enhance or lower the quality of your services, you could let us know in the booking form. We’ll make the changes to your package accordingly.
Are the “moments” on my package fixed, or could I adjust them based on my preferences?
If you’re taking a private tour, no, they are not fixed. The main characteristic of our “moments” feature is flexibility. You could add or reduce any moment on your journey based on your likes and dislikes. You could read more about our moments feature in our article about all moments. However, this feature may not apply completely on the small group tours as the flexibility is limited in group tours.
Can I choose my tour guide?
Yes, you could let us know the qualities you’d like your guide to have, and we’ll align one of our guides that match your preferences and is the best fit for you. However, this is possible for our private tours. For our small group tours, we choose the best guide based on the whole group and our knowledge of their preferences.
Could I join a small group or all your tours only offered as private tours?
You could either get the packages as private tours on your preferred dates with whomever you’d like, or you could see the dates on the charts for small group tours.
What time of the year is better to reserve this tour package?
You could book this package all year round. It has a different unique taste in each season. However, the spring, the end of summer and the beginning of fall are the best seasons for this package. During the summer, these cities could get a bit warm. They could also get a bit cold during the winter season.
What are the meals we’ll have during our trips and what types of restaurants do you choose? Do you have options for vegetarians, vegans, or people with dietary restrictions?
We will recommend the best options in each city or village we visit together. We usually recommend restaurants that offer the most authentic and local dishes of that region. If you have any dietary restrictions, please do let us know in the booking form, so we prepare the best recommendations for you. Your guide can also give you different options for food during your stay here.
During this package, you’ll also spend a night or two at an Iranian family’s house and have dinner with locals.
How long before my trip would I need to book this tour package?
It’s better if you book your trip at least a month before coming to Iran. However, during high season meaning March and April, if you’d like to come, it’s better to reserve your packages at least two months before to make sure you don’t miss out on booking the best hotels. Also, the visa process for specific countries such as England, the United States, and Canada will take longer. Therefore, if you are citizens of those countries, make sure to reserve a tour at least three months before your trip.
Do you offer insurance services?
Yes, you could get insurance services from us if you’d like. For more information and requirements for the insurance, please check our article about Iran travel insurance.
What’s the average amount of money I would need during this trip? How would I exchange my money?
During these tour packages, all your needs besides your meals are covered. Therefore, you could bring enough money for food or anything you’d want to purchase as souvenirs or gifts for yourself and others. For more information, you can read Iran travel cost article.
One of the other services we offer during this tour is a local debit card. You could let us know how much you’d like to spend and we’ll charge your card with the same amount based on the daily currency rates. You could let us know to add to the card during your trip based on your needs as well.
Is it possible to enter or exit Iran from any other airport besides the Imam Khomeini airport? Is there a possibility to start our trip from Shiraz instead of Tehran?
Would you offer services to reserve international flights as well?
Yes, due to the daily rate fluctuations of international flights, we have not included them. However, if you’d like, we could reserve them for you.
How would you plan for the first and last day of our trip based on our arrival time?
Depending on your arrival time, we’ll plan for those days. We have included the different options and recommended schedule for these days on your itinerary.
Is there a particular medical point I would need to keep in mind during this trip?
If you have a particular health issue, disease, food allergies, or any other sensitivities, please let us know in the booking form. So, we can guide you in the right direction so you won’t face any issues during your trip. If you use specific medications, please be sure to have enough of it during your journey. If you get ill or face any health particular issues during your trip for which you’d need a doctor, we would do all the necessary coordination for you. There is nothing about which you should be worried during your journey.
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