10 Days Along the Silk Road
Silk Road, a herald of relationships among nations, played an essential role in the transfer of culture and goods to other countries, and Iran was a part of this ancient road with its rich cultural relics, ancient civilization, the vastness of land and climatic and geographical varieties has a lot of attractions to offer.
With over 6,000 years of history and tradition, breathtaking landscapes of desert, mountain, and steppe, and glorious ancient cities home to the world’s warmest people. Visit Iran, discover a new place, and find yourself.
10 Days
Mashhad Shahrud Damghan Tehran Qazvin Zanjan Tabriz Kandovan
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- Mashhad
- Tabriz
- 10 Days
- Free Visa
- Airport transfers
- Free breakfast
- Local tour guides
- Accessibility Options
- Free Wi-Fi
- Adventure activities
- Historical landmarks visits
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Tour Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritages
- Carpet Museum
- Bayazid Bastami Tomb
- Golestan Palace
- Masjed Jam-e Qazvin
- Tomb of Pir Almdar
- Jangale abr Shahrud
- mausoleum of Ferdowsi
- Naderi Museum
- Imam Reza
- Zanjan Bazaar
- Soltanieh
- Kandovan
- Zanjan Bazaar
- Tabriz sightseeing
Tour Itinerary
We want to inform you that this tour is not bound to specific dates. It's an introductory Iran tour designed to be flexible and adaptable to your schedule and preferences. Whether you wish to explore the wonders of Iran in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, the opportunity is always available. We aim to make your dream trip come true, allowing you to discover Iran's diverse cultural heritage, natural beauty, and warm hospitality at your convenience. Whenever you are ready to embark on this incredible journey, we'll be here, eager to curate an unforgettable experience that aligns perfectly with your desires.
Day 1: Mashhad
Arrival in Mashhad, meet and greet, transfer to hotel. City tour of Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan province in northeast Iran and the second largest city in the country, Mashhad is best known for its beautiful pilgrimage shrine of Imam Reza. The shrine was built on the site of the village of Sanabad, where Imam Reza died in 818 AD (some sources say 817). We will also visit Torghabeh and Naderi Museum in Mashhad on our first day. Overnight Mashhad.
Day 2: Mashhad
On our second full day in the beautiful city of Mashhad, you will be going to Ghadamgah, the mausoleum of Ferdowsi, the great Iranian epic poet, as well as a sightseeing tour in the urban areas of Mashhad, where you can witness breathtaking scenes of thousands of pilgrims in one of the holiest cities of Shiite Islam. Overnight Mashhad.
Day 3: Shahrud
Early morning drive to Shahrud, an afternoon tour of Amirieh and the city. Overnight Shahrud.
Day 4: Damghan
Excursion to Bastam to visit Bayazid Bastami Tomb, then drive to Damghan; in this city, you will see the oldest mosque of Iran, which is Tarikhaneh, the ancient town of Hecatompylos, tapped hear and Aramgah-e- Pir Almdar round tower, overnight Damghan.
Day 5: Tehran
Morning drive to Tehran. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon at your leisure. Overnight Tehran.
Day 6: Tehran
A full-day tour of the capital, Tehran. We are starting with a walking tour through old Tehran and visiting the old Gate of Tehran, Golestan Palaces. We will then get more familiar with Persian Carpets at the Carpet Museum. Overnight Tehran.
Day 7: Qazvin
Drive to Qazvin, half day city tour of Qazvin to visit Jame Mosque, Chehel Sotun Edifice. Overnight Qazvin.
Day 8: Zanjan
Drive to Zanjan via Soltaniyeh. The city of Soltaniyeh, the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty, was founded by the Mongols. Situated in the province of Zanjan, Soltaniyeh is one of the outstanding examples of the achievements of Persian architecture and a key monument in the development of its Islamic architecture. The octagonal building is crowned with a 50 m tall dome covered in turquoise-blue faience and surrounded by eight slender minarets. It is the earliest existing example of a double-shelled dome in Iran. Upon arrival to Zanjan in the afternoon, we will visit Rakhtshoor-Khanh, Jameh mosque, its two pleasant teahouses and fantastic bazaar. Overnight Zanjan.
Day 9: Tabriz
In the morning we will drive to Tabriz. In the afternoon, you will have a half-day city tour of Tabriz to visit the blue mosque, Shah-Goli Pavilion, the Azerbaijan Museum and its magnificent bazaar. Overnight Tabriz.
Day 10: Kandovan
Drive to the magnificent Kandovan Village, a Rocky Architectural Oddity in Iran. Kandovan is an ‘off the touristy track’ hub in Iran that is not only famous for its scenic beauty but also its uniqueness, which comes from the fact that many of its homes have been made in caves located in cone-shaped rock-formation. Thus making the complete village look like a gigantic termite colony. Transfer to Tabriz international airport for your evening flight home.
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Iran Climate Patterns for Trip
| January | February | March | April | May | June |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold | Cold | Peak season | High season | Warm | Warm |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very warm | Very warm | High season | High season | Cold | Cold |
