Start with a hotel buffet or a nearby café to fuel up for museum touring; many cafés open from 7:30–8:30am. If you prefer local flavour try a traditional Iranian breakfast (bread, cheese, honey and tea).
Explore the ornate Golestan Palace complex — a UNESCO-listed Qajar-era royal complex full of mirrored halls, mosaics and museums; typically open ~9:00am–5:00pm (often closed on Tuesdays), so check before visiting.
Walk through Tehran's Grand Bazaar to see merchant life, spice stalls and carpet sellers; the bazaar is lively mid-morning and usually open 8:00am–7:00pm (closed on Friday).
Have dizi (a hearty lamb and chickpea stew served in a stone pot) at a reputable dizi sara near the bazaar — a quintessential Tehran lunch; restaurants generally open 12:00–3:00pm.
Visit the National Museum to see pre-Islamic and Islamic archaeology and artefacts; typical opening hours are ~9:00am–5:00pm but some days vary, so confirm opening days (some museums are closed one weekday).
Enjoy a sit-down dinner of kebabs, stews and rice at a well-reviewed central Tehran restaurant — a relaxed end to the day; most restaurants open for dinner from 7:00pm onwards.
Tour the Sa'dabad complex across several museums set in lush grounds built by the Pahlavis and Qajars; usually open ~9:00am–5:00pm, so arrive early to cover multiple palaces.
Eat lunch at a restaurant in the Niavaran/Velenjak area offering Persian or northern Iranian cuisine — these neighbourhoods have many good family-run places open midday.
Return to Tajrish for a relaxed stroll through the bazaar and a visit to Imamzadeh Saleh shrine; shops and the bazaar typically remain open through late afternoon.
Head to Darband for dinner on the mountain path — choose a riverside teahouse/restaurant and enjoy grilled kebabs and tea while watching local life; many Darband cafés open into the evening.
Have an early breakfast and drive to the Tochal Telecabin station to avoid queues; the telecabin usually opens around 8:00am but seasonal times can vary — confirm before you go.
Ride the Tochal cable car for panoramic views and short walks at the mid-station or summit areas; telecabin hours often run 8:00am–4:00pm (longer in high season).
Walk the Darband trail part-way up the valley to enjoy fresh air, mountain scenery and small teahouses; trails are open daily but dress in layers as mountain weather changes fast.
Head back to your hotel to relax and freshen up before an evening in the city; travel times depend on traffic, typically 30–60 minutes from northern Tehran to central areas.
Visit Tabiat Bridge around sunset for city skyline views and then dine at one of the nearby cafes or restaurants; the bridge is open widely but cafes have specific hours (evening dining is common).
Explore one of the region's most important modern art collections; typical hours are ~9:00am–5:00pm but some exhibits may have varying opening days — check in advance.
Walk Laleh Park and visit the nearby Carpet Museum to see Persian rug-weaving traditions; museum hours are usually mid-morning to late afternoon — verify exact opening days.
Head to Milad Tower for panoramic city views from the observation deck and coffee at the tower café; tower visiting hours commonly extend into the evening, often ~9:00am–11:00pm.
Early private transfer or organized tour departs for Kashan (approx 2.5–3 hours one way) to maximise time on-site; confirm your transport provider and road conditions.
Visit the historic Fin Garden with its classic Persian garden layout and Qajar-era bathhouse; typical opening hours are 8:30am–6:30pm, but check the local schedule.
Explore the beautifully decorated Borujerdi and Tabatabaei historic houses to see intricate plasterwork, windcatchers and traditional architecture; houses are usually open to visitors during daylight hours.
Visit the beautiful Agha Bozorg Mosque and wander the small Kashan bazaar to shop for textiles and souvenirs; mosques and bazaars are open in afternoon hours but close for prayer times — be mindful of timings.
Visit the Carpet Museum for one last cultural stop or the Reza Abbasi Museum for Persian miniatures and ceramics; normal opening hours are roughly 9:00am–5:00pm, but verify the day’s schedule.
Spend late morning buying souvenirs, saffron, pistachios and handicrafts at a modern mall like Palladium or revisit the Grand Bazaar for speciality goods; most shops open from 10:00am.
Have a final lunch at a restaurant offering a memorable Persian set menu or international dishes depending on the group's mood; restaurants usually serve lunch noon–3:00pm.
Collect luggage and set off to the airport allowing at least 3 hours before international departures for check-in and security; Tehran traffic can be heavy so depart with generous buffer time.