10 days - 9 nights OFFThe Classic Persia
The Classic Persia is our essential route — Naqsh-e Jahan, Persepolis, three UNESCO gardens, desert caravanserais and bazaars, at a pace that leaves room to sit down for tea.
Persia, unhurried
Journeys through
the splendour
of Persia.
Private, expertly guided travel across Iran — from the turquoise domes of Isfahan to the silence of the central desert. Designed one traveller at a time by two guides who have spent twenty years doing exactly this.
Signature journeys
Curated routes, privately guided
Every itinerary below is a starting point — we reshape pace, hotels and depth of each site around you.
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10 days - 9 nights OFF
16 Days - 15 nights OFFThe Archaeology of Empire
The Archaeology of Empire is our deepest itinerary — walk through the rise and continuity of one of the world's greatest civilizations with archaeologists and heritage experts.
7 days - 6 nights OFFPoets of Persia
Poets of Persia journeys through the cities that inspired Hafez and Saadi — timeless gardens, elegant architecture, and Iran's living literary tradition.
9 days - 8 nights OFFThe Sufi Path
The Sufi Path follows the footsteps of Persia's mystics and poets — Bayazid Bastami, Attar, Ferdowsi and Omar Khayyam across the sacred landscapes of Khorasan.
9 days - 8 nights OFFTwo Shrines, One Journey
Two Shrines, One Journey links Imam Reza's shrine in Mashhad with Lady Fatima Masumeh's in Qom, with restful family days on the Caspian coast between them.
OFFNew for 2027 11 days - 10 nights
From Sea to Sea
From Sea to Sea is our most complete journey — Caspian tea hills to Persian Gulf beaches, crossing the Alborz range and the heart of Iran's deserts.
Where we go
Thirty one provinces, one civilisation
Beyond the itinerary
Our services
Everything around the trip, arranged by us as your guides — not just the route. We hold the necessary licenses to coordinate it all, so you deal with one team from start to finish.
Visa Application
As your guides, we check the visa rules for your nationality and arrange an invitation letter where one is required, through our licensed contacts.
Request a visaAccommodation
We arrange any standard you like — simple guesthouses, boutique stays, restored historic houses or five-star city hotels.
Transportation
Airport transfers, a driver for the city, or a driver for the whole tour — the vehicle chosen to your request.
Local guide
A private local guide with you at every site. Available in any language, based on what you request.
Conferences
Venues, logistics and hospitality for corporate groups and academic conferences.
Other services
- Domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Local SIM card
- Local bank card
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Why travellers choose us
A small team, a personal touch
We're a family business, not a booking platform. When you contact us, you're speaking directly with the people who design your journey.
We know Iran by heart
With more than twenty years of experience, we've travelled thousands of kilometres across Iran, discovering not only its famous landmarks but also the places most visitors never see.
Personal itinerary design
Every itinerary is created by us personally. No copied schedules, no rushed sightseeing—just journeys thoughtfully planned around your interests.
Guides you can trust
Whether you travel with one of us or with one of our trusted colleagues, you'll be accompanied by a licensed guide who speaks your language and shares our passion for Persia.
Here when you need us
From your first email to your journey home, we're only a message away. If you need help during your trip, someone from our team is always available.
Your hosts
The two of us
Iran VIP Tours is us — Mahdieh and Mahdi. We met working as guides, married, built a family and meanwhile have spent twenty years showing travellers around our own country.
There is no call centre behind this website. We personally design every itinerary, arrange every detail and remain your direct point of contact from your first email until you return home. Depending on your language and the style of your journey, we work with a trusted network of licensed guides across Iran. When possible, one of us will accompany your journey. When not, you'll travel with a guide we know personally and trust completely.
Beyond history lies something more personal. Our hope is simple: that you leave Persia with more than memories, a story that becomes part of your own.
— Mahdieh & Mahdi, Tehran
Mahdi Hajikhani
Co-founder
An archaeologist by training and a licensed tour guide by profession, Mahdi co-designs every journey, combining itinerary with personal knowledge of the routes that connect them, making sure each itinerary tells the story of Persia beyond its monuments.
PhD candidate in Archaeology 20 years of guiding Licensed Tour guide Speaks English Special license for American, British & Canadian travellers
Mahdieh J. Bolourchian
Co-founder
With academic backgrounds in both archaeology and tourism, Mahdieh believes that every journey should tell a story. She co-designs every itinerary, balancing heritage, local culture and meaningful experiences. Her real skill is knowing when a day needs to be emptier.
PhD in Tourism 20 years in tourism Licensed Tour Guide Speaks English & Chinese
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