Visit Shiraz

Visit Isfahan, a historic city in central Iran. Explore Naqsh-e Jahan Square (a UNESCO World Heritage site with Shah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque), stroll across the Si-o-se-pol bridge (a 33-arch Safavid-era bridge over the Zayandeh River), and admire the intricate tilework at the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan (one of Iran's oldest mosques dating back to the 8th century).

Ancient desert city of windcatchers.

The largest covered bazaar in the world, a Blue Mosque and the carpet-weaving capital of Persia.

Rosewater distilleries, the Fin garden and merchant houses with wind towers on the desert edge.

The shrine of Imam Reza, the largest mosque complex in the world by area, and twenty million pilgrims a year.

A bazaar city on the edge of the Lut desert, with the Ganjali Khan bathhouse and the Rayen citadel nearby.

Visit Tehran, the capital of Iran. Explore the Golestan Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage site with intricate mirror work and royal history), see the Azadi Tower (iconic monument built in 1971 to commemorate the Persian Empire), browse the Grand Bazaar (one of the largest covered markets in the world with traditional crafts and spices), and visit the National Museum of Iran (housing artifacts from ancient civilizations like Persepolis).

Visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring (17th-century waterways with over 1,500 bridges), see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, explore the Anne Frank House (historic hiding place during WWII), and wander the Jordaan district (picturesque streets with cafes and boutiques).