Silk Road Tour: 10 Days Along the Silk Road
The Silk Road, a key route for cultural and trade exchanges among nations, included Iran, which boasts rich cultural relics, ancient civilization, and diverse landscapes. With over 6,000 years of history, stunning deserts, mountains, and ancient cities, Iran offers a unique experience for visitors.
10 Days
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
One of the important places in The Silk Road Tour is Damghan the old city. 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 Alamdar 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 and Golestan Palaces. We will then become more familiar with Persian carpets at the Carpet Museum. Overnight Tehran.
Day 7: Qazvin
Drive to Qazvin, a half-day city tour of Qazvin, to visit Jame Mosque and 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 in Zanjan in the afternoon, we will visit Rakhtshoor-Khanh, Jameh mosque, its two pleasant teahouses and fantastic bazaar. Overnight Zanjan.
Day 9: Tabriz
The Silk Road Tour is still going in 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, the 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 famous not only for its scenic beauty but also its uniqueness, which comes from the fact that many of its homes have been made in caves in cone-shaped rock formations. Thus making the entire village look like a gigantic termite colony. Transfer to Tabriz International Airport for your evening flight home.
- Mashhad
- Mashhad to Shahrud: (498) km
- Shahrud to Damghan: (71) km
- Damghan to Tehran: (344) km
- Tehran to Qazvin: (146) km
- Qazvin to Zanjan: (179) km
- Zanjan to Tabriz: (296) km
- Tabriz to Kandovan: (52) km
- Tabriz
Highlights
- Duration: 10 Days
- Arrival: Mashhad
- Departure: Tabriz
- Wheelchair Access Available
- Iranian Cuisine Workshop
- Iranian SIM card
- Road trip experience in Silk Road Tour
- Visit the majestic Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, then explore the historic Bazaar Reza for local crafts, visit the legendary Ferdowsi Mausoleum.
- In Damghan, explore the ancient Tarikhaneh Mosque, then visit the historic Pir-e Alamdar Tower. Take an excursion to Bastam to visit Bayazid Bastami Tomb and end your day with the natural beauty of the Cloud Forest.
- Start your day with the rich history of the Golestan Palace, then delve into the treasures of the National Museum of Iran, and conclude with the artistic collections of the Carpet Museum.
- Discover Qazvin, Tabriz, and Kandovan. Experience the Stone houses of Kandovan.
Hotspots
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Carpet Museum
- Bayazid Bastami Tomb
- Golestan Palace
- Masjed Jame Qazvin
- Tomb of Pir Almdar
- Jangale Abr Shahrud
- mausoleum of Ferdowsi
- Naderi Museum
- Imam Reza
- Zanjan Bazaar
- Soltanieh
- Kandovan
- Zanjan Bazaar
- Tabriz sightseeing
