Dreamy Green Side of Persia

Gisoom Jungle

Sheikh Safi al DIN

kandovan

Milad Tower

Niavaran Palace

Saadabad Palace

Overview

North part of Iran is such a green heaven waiting for the nature lovers. This trip is a great opportunity to be familiar with hospitable local people of Iran and taste their delicious foods. You can drive through one of the most beautiful colorful roads in the world, Chalous Road to receive Ramsar city .You will visit Lahijan,aromatic tea land and Anzali free zone. You will visit Astara and Sareyn for relaxing in mineral hot springs. The other destinations are Tabriz, the city of bravery and poetry and Kandovan the rocky village which you can't miss it.

Details

Arrival City: Tehran

Theme: Eco Tours

Departure City: Tabriz

Duration: 11 Days

Cities: Tehran, Ramsar, Lahijan, Anzali, Astara, Ardabil, Sareyn, Kandovan, Tabriz, Jolfa

Highlights

Walking and shopping in Tabriz Grand Bazar, the greatest roofed bazaar in the world.

Expolring is the green city of Ramsar where the mountains and sea has a short distance from each other.

Swimming and relaxing in hot mineral springs originated from Sabalan mountain.

Boating in Estill Lagoo, where is the home to many rare bird species.

Enjoying the vast tea farms while farmers are working.

Breathing fresh air while walking through the nice stair village of Masule.

Related Attractions

National Jewelry Museum in Tehran

National Museum of Iran in Tehran

Milad Tower in Tehran

Tajrish Bazaar in Teheran

Darband in Tehran

Saheb Gharaniyeh Palace of Niavaran Complex in Tehran

El-Goli Park in Tabriz

Blue Mosque in Tabriz

Maqbaratoshoara in Tabriz

Sheikh Safi Khanegah and Shrine in Ardabil

St. Stepanos Church in Jolfa

Aras River in Jolfa

Ramsar Cable Car

Masouleh Rooftop Village in Fuman

Sheikh Zahed Gilani Shrine in Lahijan

Kandovan Village in Osku

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Tehran

You will enter IKA Airport. Our guide will welcome you and accompany you to your hotel which was booked previously. You take a rest at your hotel and will be ready for Tehran excursion. You visit the most important sites in central area of Tehran. The first point is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Golestan Palace which is a group of royal structures and is a great monument that can show the contemporary history of Iran. The next point is Iran National Museum which shows different objects from ancient Persia’s excavations and was built under the command of Reza Shah Pahlavi. Then, you visit Milad Tower which is a modern monument in Tehran.

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DAY 2: Tehran Full Day

Today, you explore two important palaces in northern part of Tehran. Sa’ad Abad Palace and Niavaran Palace which belonged to Qajar and Pahlavi era. These palaces will show you the lifestyle of the former Kings and Queens. Tajrish Bazaar with its traditional atmosphere full of fresh fruits and other stuff is the next step. We move towards Darband Area which is a mountainous area full of colorful restaurants.

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DAY 3: Tehran to Ramsar

You start the day by driving to Ramsar. Going to this city provides a chance of driving through famous Chalous Road with its spectacular landscapes. In the afternoon, we enjoy Ramsar Entertainment Complex and then we have some free time to either go up the mount using the cable cars or to walk on the Caspian Seashores.

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DAY 4: Ramsar to Lahijan and Anzali

In the morning, we visit Pahlavi Palace in Ramsar. The palace was used as a summer residence by Reza Shah Pahlavi and then by his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Then, we go to Lahijan and visit Tea Farms and Sheykh Zahed Gilani’s Shrine who was Sheikh Safi ‘s father in law. We drive to Anzali and spend the night there.

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DAY 5: Anzali and Masouleh

First of all we go to Masuleh Village which has at least a millennium history, in this village houses are accumulated on top of one another which makes a unique landscape.You have enough time walking through colorful village and breathe fresh air while enjoying shopping in local fruit bazar. Then, it is time for boating in Anzali Lagoon which is a great place for bird-watching as well. At last, we have a short visit to the Local Fish Market.

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DAY 6: Anzali to Astara

We start a new day by going to Astara, we have a stop on the way to enjoy walking in Gisoom Forest Park and breathe the fresh air. In the afternoon, we go to the border market and then we have some free time enjoying watching the waves moving in Caspian Sea while walking on the Seashores.

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DAY 7: Astara to Sareyn

After breakfast, we drive to Ardabil to visit its sightseeing such as Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi, founder of the Safavid Dynasty. The next point is Ethnographic Museum. Afterward, we drive to Sareyn on the foothills of Sabalan Mount to enjoy swimming in hot springs.

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DAY 8: Sareyn to Tabriz and Kandovan Rocky Village

On our way to Tabriz, we go to Kandovan Rocky Village. Not only is the area famous for its picturesque views and its spring waters, Kandovan is also home to a momentous modern cave occupants. In the second half of the day, you will be in Elgoli Park in Tabriz, which is a fabulous historic park.

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Sareyn to Tabriz and Kandovan Rocky Village

DAY 9: Tabriz Full Day

We are here in Tabriz for the whole day. Firstly, we visit Tabriz Museum, the major archaeological and historical museum. The next point is Blue Mosque, built upon the order of Jahan Shah the ruler of Kara Koyunlu dynasty which made Tabriz the capital of his Kingdom. After that, we enjoy Constitutional House and then Tabriz Grand Bazaar which is the biggest roofed traditional bazar in the world. We end our day by a visit to Mausoleum of Poets.

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DAY 10: Jolfa

Jolfa is a famous district due to the workmanship of artisans. Today, you visit the well-known Saint Stephen Cathedral, Saint Marry Church and then walk along Aras River and then back to Tabriz to spend the night there.

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DAY 11: Tabriz

Today is the last day of your trip, You go to Tabriz Airport and fly back home with a treasure chest of memories.

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Inclusions

Visa Application Process

All transportations by best quality vehicles including transfers from/to hotel

All entrance fees of sites mentioned in the itinerary

Mid-day refreshments

Professional English-speaking guide who accompanies you all days

Insurance fee

Accommodation in the hotels mentioned in the itinerary including breakfast and wifi

Exclusions

International flight

Lunch & Dinner

Related Cities

Notes

Depending on the group size, the tour price will change.

Fridays are weekend in Iran and Bazar is closed.

Opening dates and time of Jewels Museum in Tehran are Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 14:00 to 16:00.

The hotels could be replaced with other hotels in same category if these hotels have limited availability for your selected dates.

States offices, administrations, post offices and banks are generally open from 07:30 to 12:00 and reopen after lunch break from 13:00 to 16:00.

On 15 May, 03 June, 17 June, 29 & 30 August and 16 October 2020, all tourist sites are close in Iran.

You can ask the officer to not stamp your passport.

You must follow the rules of the Iranian government for clothing. Women should cover their hair whenever they are in public (since they land at the Iranian airport), for men the use of shorts is not allowed.