Exploring Iran's Diverse Landscapes: Sepidan Ski Resort and Maranjab Desert Tour

Today you will explore the Carpet Museum of Iran, where you can learn about the history of Persian Carpets. Then, you are going to see Saad Abad Palace, built during the 19th century. After that, you will have a walking tour of Tajrish Bazaar, a traditional place with an old texture, giving you the spirit of old Tehran.

Tabiat (Nature) Bridge will be the last place to visit for today's city tour.

Overnight in Tehran.

After having breakfast, leave for the historical city of Kashan 200 km away from Tehran in the South. In Kashan, visit three of Kashan's most amazing traditional houses of the Qajar era, including Tabatabai House, Ameri House, and Borujerdi House. Then, you are going to see Fin Garden and Soltan AmirAhmad Bathroom.

Overnight in Kashan

Move toward the Maranjab desert, 60 km from Kashan, a magical land, making you deeply impressed by its iconic landscape and moving sands. Maranjab desert is one of the best options for desert trekking and desert lovers, and it is one of the main poles of desert tourism in Iran. Although the Maranjab desert is very pristine and beautiful, different groups of novices as well as experienced desert trekkers visit this desert throughout the year.

Overnight in Maranjab Caravanserai

Early in the morning, before sunrise, wake up and leave the caravanserai for the nearby Sand Hills to catch the mesmerizing moments of the dawn of the sun from the top of the sands. Then go back to the caravanserai to have breakfast. Return to Kashan, and move toward Isfahan. In 30 kilometers to Isfahan, you will have a short stop at one of the historical relics of the Safavid era, “Madar Shah Caravanserai” in Murcheh Khort village. Continue your way toward Isfahan.

Overnight in Isfahan.

On the first day of your visit to Isfahan get started by visiting Isfahan Jameh Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site believed to be one of the most outstanding examples of Islamic architecture in Iran.

Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a complex including Aliqapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfolah Mosque, and Qeysarieh Bazaar, will be your next stop.

Overnight in Isfahan

Today you will see Vank Cathedral in the New Julfa district of Isfahan.

You will be taken to Chaharbagh St to enjoy the beautiful view of the historical Sio-Se Pol and Khaju Bridges at night, giving a well-favored luster to the appearance of the Zayandehrud river with their play of lights.

Overnight in Isfahan.

Move to Yazd through Naein. In Naein, visit the wonderful handicrafts Rock workshops of Mohammad Abad. In Naein, you can also explore the historical sites like the traditional Bazaar and Jameh Mosque of Naein, which are very old but have still preserved their beauty.

If time allows, you can also look at Pirnia House, also known as the Desert Anthropology Museum.

Continue your way to Yazd. Overnight in Yazd.

Go to Yazd Fire Temple to see the unbelievable never-ending burning fire, beside which Zoroastrians practice their religion.

Then, continue your way to visit Yazd Jameh Mosque. As you are heading toward Alexander’s Prison (A National heritage site) in Yazd, it would be a miss if you do not wander about the traditional texture of the Fahadan locality.

Your next stop would be at the splendid Amir Chakhmaq Square; a complex including a mosque, a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, a cold water well, and a confectionery. You can also enjoy the picturesque view made by the illumination of the building after the sunset, which is so magnetic for the visitors.

Dowlat Abad Garden (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is another popular historical site in Yazd you are going to visit. The most outstanding part of this garden is its 33.8-meter-tall wind tower, which is the tallest wind tower in the world.

Overnight in Yazd

Leave for Shiraz. On your way, visit the Tower of Silence, where ancient Zoroastrians put their dead bodies and let the vultures eat the corpses. They believed that earth, fire, and water were sacred elements and should not be polluted by burning or burying dead bodies.

Then move to Abarkuh to visit the 4000-year Cypress of Abarkuh. Aghazadeh house is considered to be the most beautiful traditional mansion in Abarkuh.

Pasargadae is your last stop today; the tomb of Cyrus the Great (a UNESCO World Heritage), founder of the Achaemenid kingdom and owner of the first human rights cylinder.

Arrive in Shiraz. Overnight in Shiraz.

Your city tour begins with visiting the wonderful Nasir al-Molk Mosque or Pink Mosque.

Not far from the pink mosque is a beautiful traditional house and garden, Narenjestan- e Ghavam, decorated with colorful flowers, fountains, and date palms. After that, you will go to see Zandieh Complex, including Vakil Bazaar and Bath.

In the afternoon, you will be taken to visit Eram Garden, which is a historical and unearthly Persian garden with a wide range of plants in it. Following that garden, you can also explore the Tomb of Saadi, known as Saadieh. It is the mausoleum of Saadi, one of the greatest poets of the medieval period, also called the "The Master of Speech."

Overnight in Shiraz

Depart early for Sepidan, a popular skiing destination in the Zagros Mountains, located in 90 Kilometers from Shiraz. The magnificent nature of Sepidan has made it one of the best and the fifth biggest ski resorts in Iran. You will spend the afternoon skiing or snowboarding.

Overnight in Sepidan

Today you will enjoy a full day of skiing and other snow sports in Sepidan. The complex of Sepidan ski resort has a large and high cable car that gives you a stunning view of the mountains. In addition, this complex is equipped with a ski lift for skiers to go up the slope with its help.

On the top of snowy hills, take pleasure in the beautiful panoramic view of the surroundings.

Overnight in Speidan

Drive back to Shiraz. On the last day of your stay in Shiraz, you will go to visit the Tomb of Hafez or Haafezieh, one of the famous Iranian poets. You will have lunch at a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, you will go to visit the Quran Gate, a historic gate located in north of Shiraz, and the Tomb of Khaju Kermani, a famous Persian poet and Sufi mystic. Then you will have a farewell dinner at a good traditional restaurant near the Quran Gate.

Overnight in Shiraz

Transfer to the Dastgheyb International Airport for your departure flight.