Persian Classic Tour

The **Persian Classic Tour** is a meticulously crafted historical and cultural journey through the heart of Iran, following a classic circuit that connects its most iconic cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your adventure begins in the dynamic capital, **Tehran**, where you’ll explore the opulent Golestan Palace complex of the Qajar dynasty and delve into millennia of history at the National Museum, contrasting these treasures with the city’s modern energy. From there, the route leads south to **Shiraz**, the celebrated “City of Flowers and Poetry,” where the serene tombs of the poets Hafez and Saadi, the breathtaking Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, and the ancient Achaemenid glory of nearby **Persepolis** create an unforgettable blend of lyrical charm and imperial power. The itinerary then takes an eastern detour to **Kerman**, a desert city where you’ll spend a night, serving as a gateway to the region’s unique landscapes and historical gems like the Ganjali Khan Complex. Continuing to **Yazd**, the “global city” and a living museum of Zoroastrian heritage, you will wander its atmospheric old town, marvel at the ingenious windcatchers (*badgir*), and absorb the profound spiritual context of this ancient desert settlement. The tour’s pinnacle arrives with the majestic **Isfahan**, universally renowned as “Half of the World.” Here, you will stand in awe beneath the soaring iwans of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, explore the intricate tilework of the Shah and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, and experience the city’s enduring legacy as a center of art, architecture, and craftsmanship. Finally, on the return leg to Tehran, the path leads through the oasis city of **Kashan**, where you will step inside the magnificently preserved historic houses—like the Tabatabaei and Borujerdi Houses—to admire their exquisite stucco, stained glass, and courtyard gardens, offering a intimate glimpse into the refined domestic architecture of 19th-century Persia. This circuit forms a comprehensive narrative, weaving together the threads of ancient empires, Islamic art, desert mystique, and poetic soul that define Iran’s timeless allure.