After Tehran we will travel to the south, to Kashan. Here you will see everything you expect of a Persian city. We will visit the Agha Bozorg mosque, known as one of the most beautiful Islamic constructions of the 19th century. Another good example of the traditional architecture is the Abbasi house, a historical residential building where different families lived together, with a courtyard and beautiful ceilings that are decorated with mirrors. We will also visit the Sultan Amir Ahmad bathhouse and the bazar. We will rest in the park and go for a picnic in the mountains.

At the foot of the Karkas mountains is the little, picturesque village Abyaneh. It is called the red village, because of its houses that are made from red soil. Together with the wooden balconies they form a very characteristic place. The village has only a few hundred inhabitants and they will show you how the traditional life in Iran looks.

Meybod is an old desert city and the capital of Iran during the Mozaffarid period. Many poets, clergymen and politicians are born and raised here. We will visit the Narin castle, which is one of the oldest of the country.

Since 2017 this desert town is on the UNESCO world heritage list. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and the architecture is traditional for Persia. It is also the centre of the zoroastrianism, the original religion of this region, which is now a minority. We will visit multiple tempels, the Ateshkadeh and the Towers of Silence. Other remarkable constructions are the Alexander's Prison and the Amir Chakmagh mosque and there is the possibility to be introduced to pahlevani, a traditional form of martial arts. Yazd is also an ideal city to buy a carpet or some other traditional souvenirs.

Since 2017 this desert town is on the UNESCO world heritage list. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and the architecture is traditional for Persia. It is also the centre of the zoroastrianism, the original religion of this region, which is now a minority. We will visit multiple tempels, the Ateshkadeh and the Towers of Silence. Other remarkable constructions are the Alexander's Prison and the Amir Chakmagh mosque and there is the possibility to be introduced to pahlevani, a traditional form of martial arts. Yazd is also an ideal city to buy a carpet or some other traditional souvenirs.

This historical complex with a castle, caravanserai and a Safavid bridge has a unique architectural style and building materials. Once it was a place where several including many of the surrounding houses, is abandoned and because of this the place has a special atmosphere that you do not want to miss.

We continue our trip further south to the city of Shiraz, which was the hometown of the poets Saadi and Hafez. The city originates from the Zand dynasty and the Vakil mosque and Karim Khan Castle are from that era. We will visit the Nasir al Mulk mosque, which is known as the pink mosque because of its beautiful light. From Shiraz we will go to Persepolis, where King Darius the Great once built his palace. Eventually the complex was destroyed by Alexander the Great, but some parts remained. It now forms a unique piece of history of the 5th century B.C.

This historical complex with a castle, caravanserai and a Safavid bridge has a unique architectural style and building materials. Once it was a place where several including many of the surrounding houses, is abandoned and because of this the place has a special atmosphere that you do not want to miss.

Because of Sjah Abbas I Isfahan is one of the most important historical cities in Iran. Although the city was already very old, he decided to make it the capital. And a capital needs the best palace, multiple beautiful mosques, among which the Sjeik Luftfallah mosque and a giant square, which is called Meidan Emam. It is 560 meters long and 160 meters broad and at that time the biggest square in the world. In the 16th century many countries trades their goods here. The Persians also called this square 'half of the world'. The square and its building surrounding it are UNESCO world heritage. We will surely visit the bazar. Another interesting building is the Armenian Vank cathedral. It is a remnant from the time that Sjah Abbas took Armenian families from Julfa to Isfahan for its silk trade.

North of Tehran is the 9000 year old city Qazvin. In the Alborz mountains you will find the Alamut Castle. This has been a fortification for years, now it's a ruin with a spectacular view. We will also visit the old Khargan towers, Samiran castle and Lambssr castle. All of the castles are from different eras, which makes their architecture and original function variable.

We will visit Bandar-e Anzali, one the most important ports of Iran. It is also the place where Polish citizens went to when they were evacuated from the Sovjet Union. After that we will drive further to Ardabil, where we will see the complex of the Sheik Safi al-Din tomb, who is from the Safavids dynasty, which is from Kurdish and Azerbaijani ancestry. The Ardabil region is also known for her hot springs and we will visit one of them to just sit back and relax.

In this small village (only a few hundred inhabitants) the houses are built on the mountainside and because of this unique architecture the place is worldwide known and it got a place on the UNESCO world heritage list. The village is located at a high altitude and there is often fog which gives beautiful images. We will also visit Roodkhan castle, which in history has never been concurred. This proves the high standards in techniques and the strategic place of the castle.

Sareyn is known for its hot springs. The water is heated largely by and inactive volcano in the Sabalan mountain, which is Iran's second highest mountain after Damavand. Sareyn is also famous for its 'Ashe Doogh (Yogurt Soups) and its honey, which are made and sold in the local shops.

Jolfa is a small town in the utter north of Iran at the border of Azerbaijan. On the other side of the border is a city with the same name. During the time of the Sovjet Union this was the place where goods were traded. We will visit the Church of St. Mary, according to some this is the second oldest church of Christianity. Another site we visit is the St. Stepanos monastery in the mountains.

The Babak Castle is a very important national symbol in Iran, because Persia was protected from the Islamic domination of the Abbassids here. It is quite a hike to get to this citadel, but the view you will get once you are on top is worth it.

Kandovan, In the village of Kandovan, houses are excavated out of volcanic rocks. These homes, which look like caves, are more than 700 years old and offer more luxury than you might think from a first sight.

In the north west or Iran is the province East Azerbijan, with its capital Tabriz. The city has a long history as a junction on the silk route and because of that it has one of the biggest bazars of the world and therefore it has a place on the UNESCO world heritage list. The majority of people in this province speak Turkish. We will visit the Jameh mosque, where you can see the beautiful Persian architecture. Also we will do as the locals: relax in the El Goli park.

In Hamadan we visit worlds biggest water cave Ali-Sadr grot. After that we go to Ganjnameh, where you can read the centuries-old inscriptions from the time of Darius the Great. The next day we drive back to Tehran, where our round trip will end.

Ardebil, this district is mostly know because of its hot springs. Every year approximately 3 million tourists come here. Some of them also go here for treatment of certain problems and illness.

In this city in the middle of the mountains you will find the Suspension Bridge, a 365-meter-long pedestrian bridge which crosses the Khiyo Chaei river. We will also visit the Kohnen Castle form the Sassanides era.

Zanjan is known for its traditional crafts and you will find beautiful handmade knifes here, as well as sandals and jewelry, which you can admire and maybe buy in the beautiful bazar. Also we will visit the Dome of Soltaniyeh, which is one of the biggest domes in the world and it is very important for Islamic religion.

Our last stop of this amazing round trip is one day and night in the desert. Here you can enjoy the calmness, you can walk along the sand dunes and gaze and the endless views. People who like sunrises should definitely put their alarms early! After this great last day we will drive back to Tehran to catch our flight back home.