Iran Culinary tour is much more than just a food tour, you will buy groceries like an Iranian, discover the tastes, cook the food yourself and enjoy the meals in an Iranian home. you will be introduced to the people behind the scenes, hear their stories, their secrets and feel the rich culinary culture like never before. Come and not only taste, but walk through the entire process, step by step of the making of Iranian food, sweets, bread, snacks… Our Culinary tour includes Various kind of dishes and delights that are appropriate to fulfill any tastes include vegetarians. There are endless unforgettable flavors to discover and enjoy on this custom-tailored tour through Iran and its remarkable culinary traditions. Our tours provide you with the opportunity to explore one of the beautiful regions of the world while guiding you through the process of ingredients been processed, prepared, sold and finally cooked. You will also have a hands-on experience of making delicious gourmet foods. Our cooking classes are all in English and all of the equipment you need is provided for you. Your cooking vacation in Iran with Iran culinary tours means authenticity, fabulous food, and fun . For booking and more information contact info@inboundpersia.com

Iran Culinary Tour Highlights 

 

* Visit Tehran and enjoy the capital of Iran and the Persian classic rout.

* Buy groceries like Iranians and discover the tastes of the food that you cook.

* Learning how to cook Iranian cuisine in each city you visit.

* Visit UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES of Iran.

* Visit Yazd city and enjoy this UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY.

* Enjoy the Persian civilization and culture.

* Visit Persian Gardens.

* Discover the Islamic and Pre Islamic art and religions.  

 

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Trip Itinerary 

 

Day 01: Tehran

Sightseeing:  Glolestan Palace , Tajrish Bazaar and Darband Village

 

Arrival at IKA International airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will have time to rest and relax before our morning tour of Tehran begins. To avoid heavy traffic, taking the subway is the best way to visit Tehran. We take the subway and charter taxis so that we make most of the day and visit as many sites as possible. Today we pay a visit to Golestan Palace. Golestan Palace is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. This amazing Palace in 2003 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Afterward we will visit Tajrish Bazaar and Darband, a cute village in the mountains north of Tehran. Overnight in Tehran.

 

Imam Khomeini AirportPick up service from Imam Khomeini AirportTour to Golestan Palace , Tehran , Iran

Iranian Cooking Presentation

For today's dinner you will be presented how to cook an Iranian cuisine called Kashk bademjan. Then you will have the Persian dinner you have cooked.

Kashk Bademjan

 

Day 02 : Kashan

Sightseeing :  Tabatabai and Boroojerdi Houses, Sultan Amir Ahmad bathhouse and Fin Garden

Kashan is a popular tourist destinations in Iran and attracts a large number of tourists each year. Kashan has a 7000 year history and we will visit the beautiful sites of this city during our tour such as  visit both Tabatabai and Boroojerdi House, outstanding examples of upmarket historical houses typical of Kashan and Sultan Amir Ahmad bathhouse, afterward we will visit UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE (Fin Garden ). Overnight in Kashan.

Tour to Tabatabai HouseTour to Boroujerdi HouseTour to Fin Garden

Sightseeing : Imam Square (Naghshe Jahan Square) Ali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque , Shah Mosque and Isfahan Grand Bazaar and Chehel setoon Palace

As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world's greatest cities architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagination, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians, and Chinese coming to its court– the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan nesf e jahan (Isfahan is half of the World). Imam Square of Isfahan is one of the largest city squares in the world and Built by Shah Abbas I the Great at the beginning of the 17th century. This amazing site in 1979 was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Must see this place. Imam square is surrounded by important historical buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side, you can find Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square and the northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. They are an impressive testimony to the level of social and cultural life in Persia during the Safavid era. Afterward we will visit Chehel Sotoun, literally meaning forty columns, is a royal pavilion that was built by Shah Abbas I as a place to receive ambassadors and international guests. The Chehel Sotun Palace, along with eight other gardens, is registered as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE under the name of the Persian Gulf. Overnight in Isfahan.
Tour to Isfahan , IranTour to Isfahan , IranTour to Isfahan , Iran
Sightseeing : Vank Cathedral church , Si-o-seh Pol Bridge and excretion in the city 
Today we leave Kashan for Isfahan (around 207 kms) after breakfast and we will visit this magnificent city. When we arrive to Isfahan after a short rest and have a lunch we will visit Vank Cathedral church which is one of the most beautiful Armenian churches in the world and will undoubtedly capture the attention of every Christian. Our day will conclude with a visit to Allahverdi Khan Bridge popularly known as Si-o-seh pol; the bridge of thirty-three spans. It is one of the most famous examples of Safavid bridge design and the longest bridge on the Zayanderud (the largest river of the Iranian Plateau in central Iran) with the total length of 297.76 meters. You can do free activities in the evening.Stay overnight in Isfahan.
Tour to Vank Cathedral Church , Isfahan IranTour to Vank Cathedral Church , Isfahan IranTour to Sio-seh-pol Bridge , Isfahan Iran
Iranian Cooking Presentation
For today's dinner you will be presented how to cook an Iranian cuisine called Beryani. Then you will have the Persian dinner you have cooked.
Cooking or culinary tour in Iran
Sightseeing : Zurkhaneh , Amir Chakhmagh Square and Excursion in the city
We take up our tour by travel to the historical and UNESCO REGISTERED CITY OF YAZD. The City of Yazd is located in the middle of the Iranian plateau, 270 km southeast of Isfahan, close to the Spice and Silk Roads. Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is recognized as a WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY UNESCO. Yazd is among the unique historical provinces in Iran and one of the most beautiful mud-brick cities in the world. The wide range of tourist attractions brings all through the year tourists from around the globe. The city has acquired many titles throughout centuries: the City of World's Wind-Catchers, The City of Bicycles, The City of Sweets, The City of Qanats, and The City of Fire and Sun. In the evening we will visit zurkhaneh. It is a combination of martial arts, strength training, and music. Way before bodybuilding, Persians used to practice weightlifting in Zoorkhaneh. We can see this tradition present in ancient Iranian stories too. Afterward, we visit Amir chakhmagh square and afterward we walk through the city and enjoy this mud-brick city. Overnight in Yazd.

Tour to Yazd city , IranTour to Yazd city , IranTour to Yazd city , Iran

 

Day 06 : Yazd

Sightseeing : Ziaeeyeh school or Alexandra Prison , Jame Mosque ,Art House , Qanat, Dowlat Abad Garden

The city dates from Sassanid era (2000 years ago), and was called in those days "Isatis".It also means Worship, Praise and Adoration. The appellation of the city is "The City of Gods". Yazd is the second Mud-Brick city in the world remaining from ancient times. We will visit Alexandra Prison or Ziyaeeyeh School, Jameh Mosque of Yazd , Art house of Yazd and Qanats  in the morning and in the evening we will visit Dowlat Abad Garden. Overnight in Yazd.

Tour to Yazd city , IranTour to Yazd city , IranTour to Yazd city , Iran

Iranian Cooking Presentation

For today's dinner you will be presented how to cook an Iranian cuisine called ghormeh-sabzi. Then you will have the Persian dinner you have cooked.

 

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Day 07: Shiraz

Sightseeing: Ali Ibn Hamza Mausoleum,  Quran Gate and Hafez Tomb

We move to the historical and beautiful city of Shiraz, a city from ancient times. On the first-day of Shiraz Tour, we will  visit Ali Ibn Hamza Mausoleum,  And afterward we will visit Hafez Tomb and Quran Gate. Stay overnight in shiraz.

 

Hafez TombAli Ibn Hamza Mausoleum , shiraz city tour.Quran Gate , Shiraz city tour

 

Iranian Cooking Presentation

For today's dinner you will be presented how to cook an Iranian cuisine called Kalam Polow. Then you will have the Persian dinner you have cooked.

 

Kalam Polo

 

Day 08 : Shiraz

Sightseeing : Nasir al Mulk Mosque , Naranjestan Garden and Zand Complex

After breakfast, you will visit Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) and Naranjestan Garden which is few steps far from Vakil Bazaar. It was built in the Qajar era, it took 12 years to complete it in 1888. Its interior reveals a magnificent masterpiece of design with stunning colors. This is a space where light and worship intertwine. The mosque comes to life with the sunrise and the colors dance throughout the day like whirling Dervishes. It reflects on the ground, walls, the arches and the towering spires. It even reflects on the visitors as if a colorful ball is hit by the first sun ray and has exploded into thousands of butterflies all around. Continue your exploration in Shiraz at the beautiful orange-scented Narenjestan Garden, laid out in the 19th century during the Qajar Dynasty. Then, you will visit Karim Khan Citadel which was built during the Zand Dynasty. You’ll have time to explore Vakil Bazaar, home to hundreds of stores, beautiful courtyards, and even an ancient caravanserai. Overnight in Shiraz.

 

Karim Khan CastleNasir al Mulk MosqueTour to Nasir al Molk Mosque - Pink Mosque

Day 09 : Shiraz 

Sightseeing : Persepolis , Necropolis (Naghsh e Rostam ) and Pasargadae

Visiting Quran Gate and then driving towards Persepolis, visiting magnificent UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE , Achaemenids Palaces and engraves, Naghsh-e- Rostam to become familiar with Persian Empire, and Persian Civilization and History. Persepolis founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. Overnight in Shiraz.

 

Tour to PasargadaePersepolisNecropolis

 

Day 10: Shiraz

END TOUR

Our tour finish and You will depart Iran, the land of warmth and hospitality with fond memories.

We transfer you to Shiraz International airport ( Shahid Dastghaib International airport ) to depart Iran.

 

Transfet to Imam khomeini airport

 

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Iran Culinary Tour , Inbound Persia

Features:


Price :

1344 Euro

 

Duration : 

10 Days

 

Meals Included:

All Breakfast

 

Transport : 

Walking

Private Transport

Public Transport

 

Transfer :

Pre and Post trip

 

Accommodation:

Stars Hotel and Boutique Hotel (Iranian traditional hotels)

 

Tour Guide :

Include

 

Visa :

Include

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