For the convenience of those tourists who intend to travel from Europe to southeast of Asia or vice verse, Pars Tourist has designed Iran Cross tours. These tours are being operated on 1^st and 15^th of each month starting from Mirjaveh and Bazargan borders.

Those interested to participate in these tours should send their requests 15 days before the starting dates of the tour for registering to get Iran visa.

Normally, Iran Cross tours are being operated in economy class in 1 star hotels. But it is also possible to arrange in higher class accommodation, if there is any request to change the class of the tours.

Cross Southeast of Asia with Iran Cross Tours!

Mirjaveh, Bam, Kerman, Mahan, Rayn, Yazd, Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Tehran, Tabriz, Bazargan.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: MIRJAVEH - BAM   Arrive in Mirjaveh border at 10 am. After documents checks, move toward Bam

Day 2: BAM � KERMAN   Bam is located in a vast plain between the two mountain ranges of Barez and Kabudi. City tour in Bam. Have a visit to the ruins of Bam citadel which used to be considered as the largest city of the world that is made of sun dried bricks before the earthquake in 2003. Leaving for Kerman and visiting several beautiful lakes on the way. Set in the tranquil desert, Kerman has a long and turbulent history. The old part of the city has the famous Jameh Mosque dates back to the 14th century.

Day 3: KERMAN � MAHAN   City tour in Kerman with visits to Ganjali Khan Complex including its bath and bazaar. This complex has been built during the Safavid era (1499 - 1723 AD) enjoying a modern architectural style of the time. Out of Ganjali Khan Complex, the Khan public bath located in the grand bazaar of Kerman serves as an anthropology museum today. This is a unique work of architecture with beautiful tile works, paintings, stuccos, and arches. We will also visit Jameh mosque. Drive to Mahan, well known as the final home of Shah Nematollah Vali, the Sufi saint and poet. The poet spent many years wandering through Central Asia before finally settling at Mahan, where he was taken with the surrounding violet-colored mountains. His tomb is an excellent example of the importance that traditional Persian architecture places on harmony between nature and physical structures. Visit the Shahzadeh Garden in Mahan, and then drive to Rayn in Shahdad Desert to visit its beautiful old castle under the sky of Shahdad desert full of stars.

Day 4: KERMAN � YAZD   Depart by surface to Yazd, visiting a traditional caravanserai en route. Located in the heart of Iran between the Kavir and Lut deserts, Yazd was a major stop on the international caravan routes to Central Asia and India. Marco Polo visited Yazd on his way to China. The architecture of Yazd is perhaps the most traditionally Persian to be found anywhere in Iran.

Day 5: YAZD   Full day city tour in Yazd. Visit the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence, and the Fire Temple, whose fire has allegedly burned continuously for over a thousand years. Also, pay a visit to the Doulat Abad Garden with its clever ventilation shafts, known as badgirs or "wind towers." In the afternoon, visit the local famous Jameh and Mir-Chakhmaq Mosques, overnight stay in Yazd.

Day 6: YAZD � SHIRAZ   Leaving Yazd for Shiraz and visiting Pasargadae en route. Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenian Empire, founded by Cyrus II, the Great, in Pars, homeland of the Persians, in the 6th century BC. Its palaces, gardens, and the mausoleum of Cyrus are outstanding examples of the first phase of royal Achaemenian art and architecture and exceptional testimonies of Persian civilization.

Day 7: SHIRAZ - PERSEPOLIS   One of the highlights of any tour of Iran is a visit to Shiraz and to neighboring Persepolis, the capital of Darius. Persepolis, which in Greek literally means the capital of Persia, lies 36 miles north of Shiraz. Persepolis is the ultimate expression of the ancient Middle East. Construction began by Darius the Great (521 - 468 BC) as the focus of the mighty Achaemenian Empire nearly 2,500 years ago. Spend a full day exploring these mighty ruins. Your tour will also include the Kuh-i-Rehmat, Nagsh-e-Rustam (Relief of Rustam) and Nagsh-e-Rajab.

Day 8: SHIRAZ    Shiraz is traditionally known as the city of Roses and Nightingales, but has become known in recent times as a seat of intellectual learning. It was home to Sa'di and Hafez, the famed Persian poets, and is considered the cradle of Persian Civilization. Enjoy a full day tour with visits to Ali Ebn-e Hamzeh Mosque, Jahan Nama Garden, the tombs of the Persian poets Saadi and Hafiz, Nasirol-Molk Mosque, the Church of Saint Simmon the Zealot, Vakil Mosque. Fly to Isfahan in the evening.

Day 9: ISFAHAN    Isfahan is truly a city of splendors: legend has it that the city was founded at the time of Tahmourass or Keykavous. During the Safavid Era (16th and 17th century A.D.), Isfahan was a city of gardens and palaces. As a major trade center of its time, Isfahan's was known as "Half the World." Your full day tour includes the famed Imam Square (Naqsh-e-Jahan), a huge square second only to Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Tour the architectural marvels of Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam Mosques, Aliqapu Palace, Chehel Sutoon Palace, and also visit one of the most famous bazaars in Iran, where you can purchase the arts and crafts for which Isfahan is so well renowned.

Day 10: ISFAHAN    Today's full day tour includes Hasht Behesht, Vank Church, the spectacular and historic Friday Mosque, and the famous bridges. In particular, the "33 arch bridge" or "Si o Se Pol" dates from 1602 and is a colorful meeting place where locals gather to drink tea and refresh themselves. Fly to Tehran at night.

Day 11: TEHRAN    City tour in Tehran Visiting the Crown Jewels Museum with its impressive collection of precious gems and dazzling works of art. Continue on to Sa'dabad Palace and the Museum of Reza Abbasi, named after the most famous miniaturist of the Safavid era. The museum, opened in 1977, exhibits artifacts dating back to prehistoric and Islamic periods, and is particularly rich in calligraphy.

Day 12: TEHRAN   This morning's tour includes the Archaeological Museum with its fine collection of artifacts, including a stone capital of a winged lion from Susa, and a sixth century BC audience hall relief of Darius the Great recovered from the Treasury at Persepolis. The museum contains items that date back from the Sumerian Period (4500 BC) to the contemporary. Also, visit the Ethnological Museum, which houses unique wax works depicting a wide array of indigenous Iranian cultures. Later visit the Carpet Museum with its superb collection of Persian rugs and carpets, and tour the Glass and Ceramic Museum, fly to Tabriz in the evening.

Day 13: TABRIZ    Tabriz has been the capital city of Iran on numerous times throughout the old history of this country. Tabriz is located in a valley to the north of the beautiful Mount Sahand. The valley opens out into a plain that slopes down gently to the northern end of Lake Oromiyeh, about 60 km to the west. You will be in touch with the Tabrizi people in public places such as schools, universities and bazaar. Old Bazaar of Tabriz is one of the most well known bazaars of Iran.  The architecture of this bazaar is very popular in the Middle East.  There are great number of shops, arcades, mosques and schools in this place, which make it an excellent trade center. You will also have a half day city tour in Tabriz to visit Jame Mosque, citadel of Tabriz, blue mosque (Masjil-e Kabud), Elgoli and Golestan Gardens.

Day 14: TABRIZ � BAZARGAN   After a short visit in the city and shopping, move toward Bazargan and stay overnight there.

Day 15: Leave Iran through Bazargan border.

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