14-Day West of Iran

Arrive at Tehran’s international airport (IKA). The driver will transfer you to the hotel. Check-in the hotel and rest.

In the morning walk in the old part of Tehran. First, visit Golestan Palace (UNESCO) and walk in the Tehran Grand Bazaar. Then walk to the National Museum of Iran to have a general idea of the whole history of Iran. Visit one of the precious National Jewelry Museum with the most outstanding gemstones in the world. In the afternoon go to the Nature Bridge to have an overview of the city.

In the morning drive for 4h toward Hamedan. Arrive at Hamadan visit Avicenna Tomb, the famous Persian Polymath and the father of modern medicine and then Hegmataneh Hill the ancient city, with archaeological ruins and a museum showcasing found artifacts. Check-in the hotel and rest.

Hamedan – known in the past as Ecbatana- is an old city from the Median time, located at the foot of Mount Alvand. It is also considered the summer capital of the Achaemenid emperor.
After breakfast visit Tomb of Esther and Mordechai, the Jews’ important pilgrimage site. Get amazed by Ali-Sadr Cave, the world’s largest water cave. In the afternoon visit, Ganjname Inscription from Achaemenid time and with cable car ascends to Mount Alvand to have an overview of the city.

In the morning drive for 3 h to Zanjan to visit Dome of Soltaniyeh (UNESCO), it is the third-largest brick dome in the world. Drive for 3h to Takab city. Check-in the hotel and rest.

After breakfast visit the Takht-e Soleyman Complex (UNESCO). It is the archaeological site consists of a mysterious lake, a silent volcanic crater famous as Alexandre prison, one of the three most famous Zoroastrian fire temples and the Sassanid residential and royal area. Explore the site and enjoy the landscape. Drive toward Urmia for 4h. Visit Urmia Lake, the national protected area and the second-largest saltwater in middle-east. check-in the hotel and rest.

In the morning drive toward the Armenian Monastic Ensemble of Iran (UNESCO). Drive for 3/5h to arrive at St. Thaddeus Cathedral. Enjoy your time on the scenic road on the border of Iran and Armenia while Aras river follows you along the road. Then visit St. Stepanos and keep driving toward Tabriz, check-in the hotel and rest.

Tabriz is a beautiful famous as the Capital of the Islamic world. It was a city on the Silkroad. Start the tour at 10:00 by visiting the Blue Mosque, Azerbaijan Museum, Iron Age Museum. In the evening visit Shahgoli Park.

In the morning visit Kandovan, the ancient rocky village for half-day then walk in the old Bazaar of Tabriz (UNESCO). It is the longest roofed Bazaar in the world. Rest in the hotel.

In the morning drive for 3h to Ardabil and visit Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil (UNESCO). Then drive back for 30 minutes to Sareyn, a city famous for hot springs. As the springs are at the foot of volcanic Sabalan mountain, contain Sulphur particle it is said that’s good for joints and bones. Spend a half-day in the hot springs. Check-in the hotel and rest.

After breakfast drive toward North of Iran that has subtropical weather. You will pass the most scenic and tourist road in Iran. The Caspian Hyrcanian Mixed Forest (UNESCO) is a-worthy-landscape to see along your way. Arrive at Masal, check-in the local houses and rest.

Surprise! In the morning you find yourselves up in the air and the clouds are under your feet. Masal located at the height of Talesh Mountain and consider the lost heaven. Spend your whole day trekking in nature. In the afternoon drive toward Msuleh village and check-in the local houses.

In the morning visit the beautiful village then go to Rudkhan Castle in the middle of the jungle. Drive to Caspian sea, Bandar Anzali port. Check-in the hotel and rest.

In the morning visit Anzali lagoon, then go to Rasht. A city nominated at UNESCO for delicious Persian local food. Walk in the local Bazaar. Visit Saravan Forest Park. Rest in the hotel.

In the morning drive toward IKA to catch your international flight. On the way have a short stop Manjil city watch the Wind Farm. Arrive at IKA and check-in for your flight.