12-day tour of Iran: Qingming Festival is the right time to travel
by SolarZen
Mar 7, 2025
The Qingming Festival holiday is coming soon! Sisters, do you want to go to Iran to experience the exotic culture? Take a look at this 12-day Iran travel guide to explore this mysterious country!
Iran, formerly known as Persia, has a history of more than 5,000 years. 🏰The ancient monuments of Persepolis and Imam Square in Isfahan reflect their glorious past. 🌄Explore the ancient city of Yadzd and experience its unique customs. Don't miss this mysterious country!
🚩Route suggestion:
Day 1: Arrive in Tehran, free time after airport pick-up, stay overnight in Tehran.
Day 2-3: Visit the cultural heritage of Tehran, such as Golestan Palace. Then head to Kashan to explore the historical buildings of the Rose City and stay overnight in Kashan.
Day 4-6: Go to Isfahan and visit attractions such as the thousand-year-old village and Persian garden. After that, we will visit the major historical sites of Isfahan throughout the day and stay overnight in Isfahan.
Day 7-8: Visit the Pomegranate Castle and the old town of Yadzd, then tour the major historical buildings in Yadzd and stay overnight in Yadzd.
Day 9: Visit the palace ruins and imperial relics of Shiraz, and stay overnight in Shiraz.
Day 10: After visiting the popular attractions in Shiraz, fly to Tehran and stay in Tehran.
Day 11: After visiting the historical sites in Tehran, we end our trip to Iran and return home.
Day 12: The trip ended and we arrived home safely.
Must-see attractions:
Gulistan Palace ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Tehran District 12 Fifth Khordad Avenue Arg Sqr, Panzdah-e-Khordad St, Iran
- Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday to Sunday 08:00-16:00; Thursday to Friday closed all day
- Tour duration: 2-3 hours
- This palace witnessed the glory of the Qajar dynasty rulers, and the interior decoration is exquisite and worth a visit.
National Museum of Iran ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: میدان امام خمینی، خیابان امام خمینی، ابتدای خیابان سی تیر, Yarjani St, شماره یک Iran
- Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 open; Thursday to Friday 09:00-18:00 open
- Visiting time: 1-3 hours
- The museum is an important window to understand the history of the ancient Persian Empire, allowing you to deeply experience the cultural heritage of Iran.
Persepolis ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Fars Province, Marvdasht, Persepolis street, Iran
- Opening hours: 09:00-16:30
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- As one of the famous ancient sites in Iran, Persepolis exudes a strong historical atmosphere and should not be missed.
Travel tips: 
- Specialty prices 🛍️: In Iran, saffron and black dates are popular souvenirs, with reasonable prices, suitable for bringing to relatives and friends.
- Food exploration: Tehran’s cafes and Chinese restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, with high ratings and moderate per capita consumption.
- Airport transportation: You can plan your trip to the airport in advance. Tehran has complete transportation facilities to ensure a smooth arrival.
- Climate in March: Iran in March is warm and comfortable during the day, but cool at night, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket and long pants.
A trip to Iran is not only a journey of exploring exotic customs, but also a baptism of the soul. We hope that your trip to Iran will be full of beauty and touching moments!
Post by SolarZen | Mar 7, 2025















