From Sea to Sea is a 11 days – 10 nights private journey through Iran, tracing a route from Tehran to Qeshm: Tehran, Qazvin, Rasht, Kelardasht, Kashan, Yazd, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm. Iran end to end, in one journey. Begin among the tea-covered hills and rice paddies of the Caspian coast, cross the Alborz Mountains into the heart of the Iranian Plateau, wander through timeless desert landscapes, and finish on the rainbow-coloured shores of Hormuz with your feet in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
What this tour covers
Travelling at a private pace with a dedicated driver and guide, this itinerary moves through 9 stops, each chosen for what it adds to the journey rather than simply to fill the schedule. Nothing here is generic sightseeing — every stop on this list was chosen because it tells a specific part of the story this route is built around, and the order they come in is deliberate, not just geographically convenient. Along the way, the itinerary includes:
- Walk through the ancient Hyrcanian forests, a UNESCO World Heritage ecosystem that has thrived for millions of years.
- Wander among the tea plantations and rice paddies of Gilan, where lush green landscapes define Iran’s Caspian coast.
- Discover the mountain village of Masuleh, where homes are built into the forested hillside and rooftops become pathways.
- Follow one of Iran’s most scenic coastal roads as the Alborz Mountains rise dramatically above the Caspian Sea.
- Cross the country from the humid north into the heart of Iran’s vast desert landscapes.
- Experience the timeless desert city of Yazd, where centuries of adaptation created one of the world’s most remarkable oasis settlements.
- Spend an unforgettable night beneath the stars in the Lut Desert, surrounded by the spectacular Shahdad Kaluts.
- Discover the tropical beauty of the Persian Gulf aboard a boat to Hormuz Island, famous for its colourful mountains, Rainbow Valley and red beaches.
- Explore the Qeshm UNESCO Global Geopark, home to dramatic canyons, mangrove forests, sea caves and extraordinary coastal landscapes.
- Complete an unforgettable journey from the cool shores of the Caspian Sea to the warm waters of the Persian Gulf, experiencing Iran’s remarkable diversity of nature, climate and culture.
These are not simply a list of famous names to check off. Seeing them in this order, at this pace, and with the context a private guide provides is what separates a trip built around From Sea to Sea from a standard group itinerary covering the same cities.
Route and pace
The route runs Tehran, Qazvin, Rasht, Kelardasht, Kashan, Yazd, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, starting in Tehran and finishing in Qeshm. Travel is by private air-conditioned car with driver, which keeps the days flexible — stops can run long where a place deserves it and move on quickly where it doesn’t, without the constraints of a group itinerary. Because the car, driver and guide are private to your group for the full 11 days – 10 nights, the schedule can also shift in response to weather, opening hours, or simply how a particular city is striking you, something a fixed-departure group tour cannot offer.
What’s included
Accommodation is in 4★ hotels throughout, with breakfast daily included. Free WiFi is available along the route, and the trip is rated easy in difficulty, suitable for most travellers without special preparation or a particular level of fitness. Airport transfers, all transport between cities, and a private English-speaking guide throughout are part of the package, so the logistics of moving between destinations are handled and don’t take time away from the parts of the trip that matter.
Good to know before booking
Pricing starts from €1,280 per person · 2 pax · 4★ hotels. As with all our private tours, the itinerary above is a starting point rather than a fixed script — stops, pacing, and hotel grade can all be adjusted to suit your dates, interests, and group size before the trip is confirmed. Travellers who want an extra day in one city, a different starting point, or additional stops along the route are welcome to request changes; the itinerary is built around your priorities, not a fixed template.
Is From Sea to Sea right for you
From Sea to Sea suits travellers who want to see Iran’s essential sites without the compromises of a scheduled group tour — private transport, a guide who adapts to your pace, and a route built around what you actually want to see rather than a fixed coach schedule shared with strangers. If the stops above match what you’re looking for, this is a strong starting point for planning your trip to Iran. If you’d like a different balance of cities, more time in one region, or a different overall pace, we can adjust the itinerary before booking so the final route reflects what you actually want from the trip, not just a standard package.