Explore the North and North-west of Iran in 16 Days

1

Tehran Arrival at IKA. You will be transferred to the hotel and depending on the time of your arrival, you can have a walk around and have your first impression of the local. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

2

Mazandaran Leave Tehran to Mazandaran Province where you will visit a numerous natural sights. Have lunch en route and drive to Churat Village to enjoy the amazing nature of Churat Lake which is created as a result of an earthquake. Leave the village to Namakabrud. Overnight stay at the hotel in Namakabrud.

3

Filband After having breakfast in the hotel, drive to visit Filband, a village with intact nature which is famous for its sunset views over the cloud. Have lunch there and return to Namakabrud. Overnight stay at the hotel in Namakabrud (178 kms- 3.5 hours).

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Namakabrud Have an excursion in Namakabrud, a lush green village with modern hotels to stay, numerous food courts to have food and entertaining recreational centers to make the visit as fun as possible. In the afternoon, go to visit Dalkhani Jungle. You are going to stay the night at the hotel in Fuman. So, let’s drive to Fuman.

5

Fuman In the morning, leave the hotel to Lakan village where you can visit Saqalaksar Lake which is fed by the spring fountains of the region. Have lunch in the unique nature of the region and drive to Masouleh (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and wander in the beautiful nature of this stairs village with its specific architecture. Overnight stay at the hotel in Fuman.

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Fuman Leave the hotel in Fuman to visit Rudkhan Castle (the largest brick castle of Iran). Having had lunch, drive to visit Olasbelangah Village of Masal. Do not forget to record the scenery you will observe. Overnight stay at the hotel in Fuman.

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Sarein Have breakfast and let’s say good-bye to Guilan Province to Ardabil. En route to Ardabil, visit Heyran Defile (one of the most beautiful roads in Iran which is known to be a piece of paradise) and enjoy its amazing nature as well as use entertainment facilities such as ride Telecabin, travel on a rail sledge and etc, then drive to Fandoqlu Forest and have lunch there. Now it is the time to head to Ardabil to visit Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble (a building with a unique architecture which is recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The last place to visit today is the beautiful Shorabil Lake and finally head to Sarein (31 km - 40minutes). Overnight stay at the hotel in Sarein.

8

Sarein/Tabriz Go to use of Hydrotherapy services in Sarein and visit the hot springs there. After lunch, head to Tabriz to pay a visit to Tabriz Shahgoli Park that contains an artificial lake in which you can ride a boat and enjoy the scenery and the nature. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tabriz.

9

Tabriz Go to visit Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex (one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road and a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is considered the largest roofed market in the world and is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture; consisting a series of interconnected buildings and enclosed spaces such as Timche Mozafar and other sections which you will visit today. After this historical long visit, have lunch, rest for a while and go to visit Maqbaratoshoara (the Mausoleum of Poets belongs to poets). In the early afternoon, head to ancient village of Kandovan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tabriz.

10

Tabriz Head to the border city of Jolfa (which is well known for its numerous historical churches and cathedrals). To start, go to visit Saint Stepanos Monastery (Second most important Armenian monastery in Iran and a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Have lunch and go to Jolfa Free Trade Zone (Sattar Khan Bazaar) and experience shopping at very low prices. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tabriz.

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Urmia Head to Urmia, visit Jame Mosque of Urmia (an Ilkhanate mosque) and then go to the Saint Mary Church (one of the largest and oldest Christian church in Iran). Have lunch and go to visit Lake Urmia (the largest lake in the Middle East). Return to Tabriz. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tabriz.

12

Zanjan Visit Blue Mosque of Tabriz (Masjed-e Kabūd) and then Azerbaijan Museum (known as the second largest museum of archeology after National Museum of Iran). Have lunch and head to Zanjan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Zanjan.

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Zanjan In the morning, go to visit Gavazang Dam, a great natural site with picturesque views for photographing. Then head to Zanjan to visit Laundry Museum, Saltmen Museum, Ali Qapu Mansion and traditional area of Zanjan Bazaar. Have lunch and go to visit Sardar Bridge of Zanjan (an arch bridge built in 19th century). In the evening, head to Qazvin. Overnight stay at the hotel in Qazvin (178 kms – 2 hours).

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Qazvin Let’s visit the city today. Have an excursion to visit Jameh Mosque of Qazvin (one of the oldest mosques in Iran), Chehel Sotoun Palace (one of the important monuments of Safavid period), Qajar Bathhouse (dating back to Safavid era) and Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh (one of Persia's best preserved urban caravanserais). Take a rest and have lunch. After having lunch, do an excursion to Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein, Aminiha Hosseiniyeh, and then Sepah Street (the first street built in Iran). Finish your tour with a visit to Aali Qapu Gate (the oldest gates in Qazvin). Farewell to Qazvin and head to Tehran. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran. (154 Kkm- 2 hours)

15

Tehran Start your morning with a city in the capital of Iran, Tehran. Go to visit Golestan Palace Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that homes some other historical sites such as Shamsol Emareh, Salam Hall, Wind Tower Mansion and etc. Having visited these sights, head to National Garden and pass through Toopkhaneh Square, enter National Museum of Iran and observe its historical treasures. Have lunch and in the afternoon, The National Jewelry Treasury Museum, Abgineh Museum and Milad Tower are the next sights to visit. Overnight stay at the hotel in Tehran.

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Home Today is the day to say good-bye to Iran and leave to home. So you are on your own and depToday is the day to say good-bye to Iran and leave to home. So you are on your own and depending on your flight time, you will be carried to the airport.ending on your flight time, you will be carried to the airport.

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