Silk Road of the Northwest

UNESCO
6 Days / 5 Nights
Private · 1–12 people
English-speaking local guide
Easy
Travel Insurance Included
Visa Support Included
24/7 WhatsApp Support
Free Cancellation · 30 Days
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6 Days / 5 Nights
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💰 Price Summary

1 adult × €1,050€1,050
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Total€1,050
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Tour at a Glance

Travel Style

UNESCO

Physical Rating

Easy — ★★☆☆☆
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Meals & Accommodation

Hand-picked hotels

Transport

Private air-conditioned transport

Group Size

Private · 1–12 people

Guide

English-speaking local guide

Languages

English · Chinese · French

Best Season

Spring & Autumn
Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov

Tour Highlights

  • Alamut Valley — legendary 11th-century mountain castles of the Nizari Ismailis
  • Soltaniyeh Dome (UNESCO) — one of the world's largest brick domes
  • Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex (UNESCO) — among the oldest covered bazaars in the Middle East
  • Kandovan — a living village carved into volcanic rock cones
  • Blue Mosque of Tabriz — 15th-century tilework masterpiece
  • Zanjan's traditional hand-forged cutlery workshops
Alamut ValleySoltaniyeh DomeTabriz Grand BazaarKandovan Cliff VillageBlue Mosque TabrizZanjan Cutlery Workshop

What's Included

  • Visa Authorization Code
  • Boutique hotel accommodation
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Daily breakfast
  • All entrance fees
  • SIM Card & Tourist Card
  • 24/7 WhatsApp/WeChat support

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fee (~€50)
  • Lunch & dinner (except welcome dinner)
  • Guide & driver tips
  • Return flight Tabriz → Tehran (optional add-on)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Tehran
Arrival at IKIA Airport. Private transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner with the Heritage Persia team.
Day 2 Tehran → Qazvin → Alamut Valley
Drive to Qazvin (1.5h): historic bazaar and the Ali Qapu gateway. Afternoon excursion into the Alamut Valley to see the cliff-top ruins of the Assassins' mountain fortresses.
Day 3 Qazvin → Zanjan
Drive to Zanjan (2h). The Soltaniyeh Dome (UNESCO) — mausoleum of the Mongol ruler Oljeitu and one of the largest brick domes ever built. Visit a traditional Zanjan knife-making workshop.
Day 4 Zanjan → Tabriz
Drive to Tabriz (2.5h). Afternoon at the Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex (UNESCO) and the 15th-century Blue Mosque.
Day 5 Tabriz & Kandovan
Excursion to Kandovan, a still-inhabited village carved into volcanic rock cones. Return to Tabriz: El Goli Park and the Azerbaijan Museum.
Day 6 Departure
Transfer to Tabriz Airport for onward flight or connection to Tehran. Tour ends.

Route on the Map

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Route stop photo

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