Central Desert, Kashan & Yazd Itinerary

Day 1: Tehran

Arrival, O/N Hotel

Day 2: Maranjab

Transfer to Maranjab, Visit Nushabad underground city, Salt Lake, O/N Maranjab Caravanserai

Day 3: Abyane

Walking on sand dunes, Transfer to Abyane, City tour, O/N Hotel

Day 4: Mesr

Transfer to Mesr, One hour trekking on the way, Visit Chah Div, Aba Bafi Workshop, O/N Local House

Day 5: Aroosan

Transfer to Mesr, Camel riding and trekking toward Aroosan Village, Local music, O/N Camp

Day 6: Garme

Transfer to Garme, Visit Khor, Tarigh Desert, Iraj Village, Local Music, O/N Local House

Day 7: Yazd

Visit Bayaziye Village, Robate Posht Badam, Caravanserai, Kharanaq City, O/N Traditional Hotel

Day 8: Yazd

Visit Naien and Yazd City tour, O/N Traditional Hotel

Day 9: Isfahan

Transfer to Isfahan, Naghshe Jahan SQ., Shah Mosque, Aali Qapu, Atiq Mousque, Bridge of 33 Arches, O/N Hotel

Day 10: Isfahan

Chehel Sotun (forty columns), Vank Church, Khajoo Bridge, O/N Hotel

Day 11: Tehran

Transfer to Tehran, Free time, O/N Hotel

Day 12: Tehran

Departure

Explanations

Yazd was known as Ysatis (or Issatis) and centre of Zoroastrian culture. The present city name has however been derived from Yazdegerd I, a Sassanid ruler. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high quality of its handicrafts, especially silk weaving, and its sweet shops. Because of its remote desert location and the difficulty of approach, Yazd had remained largely immune to large battles and the destruction and ravages of war. Yazd is of foremost importance as a centre of Persian architecture. Because of its climate, it has one of the largest networks of Qanats in the world, and Yazdi Qanats makers are considered the most skilled in Iran. To deal with the extremely hot summers, many old buildings in Yazd have magnificent wind catchers, and large underground areas.

Location: Tehran, Yazd, Semnan, Isfahan Provinces

Best Time: Spring, Autumn, Winter

Group Size: 1-30

Hardness degree: 1 to 5 hours walking a day