Taste of Iran, Iran
Experience Overview
Food tours are a unique and tasty way to understand the culture of a destination deeply, and Iran one country to discover through flavors and traditional cuisines. While in Iran and visiting different cities, you must visit local markets and take part in different culinary activities and taste delicious Persian foods.
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1
Tehran
Arrival in Tehran, transfer to the hotel,( depending on arrival time )the rest of the day at leisure/ city tour, welcome dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2
Rasht, city of gastronomy
Take morning flight from Tehran to Rasht, This lush and rainy city is the center of Gilan Province in northern Iran which is a unique region located by the Caspian Sea and the Alburz Mountain Range. After visiting the Municipality Square we had a tour of Rasht’s market with a local Iranian family, where they sell fresh vegetables, Chicken, fish and famous sweets of Gilan, Koloocheh (cookies), and Reshteh Khoshkar. Then at our Iranian Host, we learned to cook some vegetarian cuisines of Rasht like Baghala Ghatogh and Mirza Ghasemi and some kebabs and seafood.
DAY 3
Ghazvin
After enjoying a walk in the city under the light rain, we hit the road and passed through the northern forests and scenic roads passing through the Alburz mountains. On the way, we stopped at Rudbar Town to taste different types of olives marinated in pomegranate paste and garlic pickles. Arriving at the historical city of Qazvin which was one of the capitals of the Iran during Safavid Dynast and then did some sightseeing in the city.
DAY 4
Houses of Kashan
On our way to Kashan, we stopped at Qom, the religious city in Iran, and visited a workshop to learn about one of the most famous sweets in Iran named Sohan. This super tasty sweet is a brittle candy made with wheat sprout and honey and is topped with pistachio. In Kashan, we learned about the architecture of historical residential houses at the charming Tabatabai House and visited Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and the Fin Garden.
Dinner with Iranian Family who prepared for us Ghormeh Sabzi which is one of the most popular Iranian cuisines made with green herbs (parsley, coriander, leek, dried lime) beans, and lamb or beef meat.
DAY 5
Isfahan
Isfahan, which is the top touristic city in Iran. we went to a traditional Gaz factory. Gaz is one of the most famous Iranian sweets made with the sap of Gazangebin bush which is a rare plant found in the deserts of Isfahan.
Rest of the day is at leisure
DAY 6
Isfahan
Visiting Isfahan all day (Chehel Sotoun Palace;Naqsh-e Jahan Square)
- Have lunch in a traditional place and then go to the Julfa area
- Visit the Music Museum
- Have dinner at the hotel
- Free time to see the beauties of Isfahan at night
DAY 7
Sweets of Yazd
We left Isfahan early in the morning and drove towards Yazd, a city in the center of Iran. In Yazd, we explored the Zoroastrian legacies like the Fire Temple and the Tower of Silence, and then we visited the old city district, the Jaame Mosque, and Amir Chakhmaq Square.
DAY 8
Shiraz
Travel to Shiraz (460 km)
- Visiting the historic city and castle of Izadkhast
- Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Safavid Bridge, and Izadkhavat River
- Have lunch in the private garden
- Visiting the tomb of Cyrus in the village of Pasargad on the way to Shiraz
- Short stay at the hotel and have dinner at the restaurant
DAY 9
Hospitality in Shiraz
We hit the road toward Shiraz, early in the morning. On the way, we stopped to visit the ancient city of Pasargadae which was the first capital of the Achaemenids made by Cyrus the Great. Arriving Shiraz, we took a walking tour in Shiraz’s historic city district and visited the Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque, and Karimkhan Citadel and then tasted some traditional ice-cream and learned about the tasty herbal drinks of Shiraz and their medical properties.
DAY 10
In Shiraz
- In the morning visit Persepolis and Naghsh-e Rostam (Tomb of the four great Achaemenid kings)
- Have lunch and return to Shiraz
- Visit the tombs of Hafez, Saadi, and the Holy shrine of Shahcheragh
We finished our day with a fun cooking class at the house of a female professional cook who taught us how to cook Kalam Polo (cabbage and rice) which is one of the best cuisines of Shiraz.
DAY 11
Depart Shiraz
Have breakfast and continue our sightseeing of Shiraz (Khan School, Nasir Al-Molk Mosque, and Narenjestan Garden) and free time for the group .
Farewell dinner at the restaurant and transfer to the airport
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