The western part of Iran is beautiful to see especially the Kurdish Provinces, but less visited and focused among Iran tours. Here, we want to familiarize you with the heart of beauty, tradition, nature, and culture. Keep the variety and choose something unique besides the highlighted central cities.
NOTE : This package is revisable on your request.
NOTE : It saves money and time if you finish the tour in Shiraz.
NOTE : This tour's accommodation is mostly in rural houses in Kurdish Villages.
Day 1
Arrival to Tehran
Arrival in Tehran. Welcome by our agent and transfer to the hotel.
- Optional extras if time allows.
- Accommodation: Tehran
Day 1
Day 2
Tehran excursion
Today enjoy visiting the metropolitan Capital of Iran. You will see three to four highlighted museums in Tehran such as the National Museum of Iran which is the combination of two museums, the old Muze-ye Irân-e Bâstân (Archaeological Museum of Iran), and the modernistic white travertine National Arts Museum ("Mūze-i Honar-i Millī"); Golestan Palace which means the Palace of flowers in Farsi; Carpet Museum to see one of the most distinguished manifestation of Iranian culture and art. Visit to Jewelry Museum, one of the most fascinating museums in the world. Visit to Tehran old big bazaar if the time allows.
- Accommodation: Tehran
Day 3
Flight to Sanandaj , Drive to Hawraman
Transfer for early morning flight to Sanandaj. Direct drive toward the village of Hawraman from airport. En route to Hawraman village, you will have the chance to visit Negel Village, a Kurdish one of the four Qurans that have survived from the time of the third Muslims caliph, Osman. Continue to less traveled village of Hawraman.
- Accommodation: Hawraman
Day 3
Day 4
Hawraman Village
Hawraman is a mountainous region located between Kermanshah and Kurdistan; you will visit local Kurdish people with mountainous view and lots of rivers.
Accommodation: Hawraman
- In the middle of spring and winter, there is Pir Shalyar ceremony, which is held in 3 days in Hawraman Village. It will be included in your package if the travel date matches.
Day 5
Hawraman
It is challenging walk through the hills and beautiful nature and rivers of the region, take lots of beautiful photos, meet the locals and communicate with them, talk about their daily works and routines.
- Accommodation: Hawraman
Day 5
Day 6
Hawraman to Palangan by road (121 km)
It is mountainous drive which takes about 3 hours to reach Palangan Kurdish Village. This village is located in the beginning of Howraman district and is full of fountains with beautiful Tangiur Valley.
- Accommodation: Palangan
Day 7
Palangan to Kermanshah by road (124 km)
Full day excursion in Palangan Village and then continue to the city of Kermanshah.
- Accommodation: Kermanshah
Day 7
Day 8
Kermanshah to Arak by road (243 km)
Before saying goodbye to Kermanshah, visit Taq-e Bostan which means "Arch made by stone" with a series of large rock reliefs just 5 km far from the city center. Leave toward Harsin 44 km east of Kermanshah and visit the UNESCO world heritage of Bisotun; do not miss Behistun Inscription, Mount Behistun, Statue of Hercules, Farhad Tarash, Bisitun Cave. Continue to Arak with stop in Malayer in Hamadan Province and visit some carpet weaving factories. Rest in Arak.
- Accommodation: Arak
Day 9
Arak to Isfahan by road (288 km)
It is worth visiting the beautiful bazaar and famous four -season traditional hammam (bath) in Arak for very famous and beautiful tile work. This is considered as the only Iranian bathroom with separate section for religious minorities. Continue driving to the beautiful city of Isfahan called "Half of the World".
- Accommodation: Isfahan
Day 9
Day 10
Isfahan City Tour
Isfahan retains the past glory and famous Islamic architecture. You will have the excursion to the Naqshe Jahan Sq. (UNESCO world heritage) that is the second biggest city square in the world. The other historical monuments are Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in the East of the square, built by the purpose of private mosque of Royal court. In the south side of the square visit to Imam Mosque, formerly called Shah Mosque. Opposite to Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a grand palace called Ali Qapu Palace. It is forty-eight meters high and there are seven floors, each accessible by a difficult spiral staircase. Bazaar of Isfahan, which is one of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Middle East.
- Accommodation: Isfahan
Day 11
Isfahan to Yazd by road (312 km)
Today city tour starts with Chehel Sotoun Palace which means the Forty Columns although there are only twenty columns of Cypress wood! You continue with Jameh Mosque and Vank Cathedral in the Armenian Part of Isfahan is decorated with wall paintings, tile work and also tableaus depicting the life of Jesus Christ. In the evening, you will see the nice Si-o-se pol bridge which means 33 Bridge and it consists of two rows of 33 arches. Also you will see Khaju Bridge across the Zayanderud (Zayandeh-Rood River) serving as both bridge and dam. Head to Yazd City.
- Accommodation: Yazd
Day 11
Day 12
Yazd City Tour
A guided sightseeing tour of ancient Yazd that includes the visit to the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Dakhma or Tower of Silence which is a circular, raised structure used by Zoroastrian for exposure of the dead. Fire Temple to see the picture of eagle with widespread wings: the symbol of Ahura Mazda and inside the symbol of living Iran: the everlasting flame. Dowlatabad nice garden, the traditional Persian architecture device called “Badgir” in the old part of the city. Visit the traditional Iranian sport of Pahlavani in Zourkhaneh.
- Accommodation: Yazd
Day 13
Yazd to Shiraz by road (440 km)
Drive toward the city of Shiraz, en route visit to one of the oldest trees in the world called Abarkuh Tree and also the Cyprus the great Tomb, Pasargadae as UNESCO world heritage.
- Accommodation: Shiraz
Day 13
Day 14
Shiraz City Tour
In the city of poets and poetry, you will have the walking tour to beautiful Nasir-ol Molk (Pink) Mosque, the Arg e Karim Khan built in Zand Dynasty. Shopping and visiting Vakil old bazaar and Saraye Moshir with its courtyards, Caravanserais, bath houses and old shops. Narenjestan Palace, Shah E Cheraq Shrine to see the Muslims praying. Evening visit to the tombs of Hafez and Saadi, the Persian poets, the memorial structure and the nice gardens.
- Accommodation: Shiraz
Day 15
Persepolis excursion, flight to Tehran
Visit to the great Persepolis which is registered as the UNESCO world heritage and was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Second visit to Naqsh-e rostam (Necropolis).
Take the flight back to Tehran.
- Optional: Outbound leave through Shiraz.
- Accommodation: Tehran or Shiraz
Day 15
Day 16
Departure day
Drop at airport for your outbound flight.
- Optional extras if time allows.
Package Introduction
- Start: Tehran
- Finish: Tehran Or Shiraz
- Duration: 16 days
- Style: private
- Physical rating: *
