East Azerbaijan & Ardabil
Hidden gems of Northwest Iran with pure nature and rich culture.
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North West & Persian Poets 12 Day Luxury Group Tour
A comprehensive, leisurely exploration of the North-West, including Tabriz and the cultural centers of Ardabil and Zanjan, combined with the classic cities of Shiraz and Isfahan.
Plan this trip
- Tehran Arrival & Fly to Tabriz
- Tabriz Grandeur
- Tabriz & Kandovan
- Ardabil Pilgrimage
- Zanjan & Soltaniyeh
- Fly to Shiraz
- Shiraz Poetry
- Persepolis Excursion
- Drive to Isfahan
- Isfahan Square
- Isfahan Diversity
- Departure
- Duration
- 12 days
- Travel style
- group
What this tour includes
Hafiz & Sa'di
Honor Iran’s timeless poets and their enduring words of wisdom.
Hot Springs & Nature
Relax in healing waters surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
Scenes along the itinerary
Our Crafted Path
This extended itinerary is crafted for the traveler seeking a deeper, broader perspective on Iran, moving beyond the classic core. This Iran group tour expertly links the cosmopolitan flair of the North West with the poetry and magnificence of the southern cities, providing a varied, comprehensive, and culturally enriching journey across diverse landscapes and historical periods.
01Day 1 – Tehran Arrival & Fly to TabrizTehran Arrival & Fly to Tabriz
Arrive at IKA, take an immediate domestic flight to Tabriz. Check-in to the luxury hotel.
02Day 2 – Tabriz GrandeurTabriz Grandeur
Full day exploring the immense, historic Tabriz Bazaar (UNESCO), and the Blue Mosque.
03Day 3 – Tabriz & KandovanTabriz & Kandovan
Morning visit to the Azerbaijan Museum. Afternoon trip to the unique, troglodyte village of Kandovan.
04Day 4 – Ardabil PilgrimageArdabil Pilgrimage
Drive to Ardabil. Visit the UNESCO-listed Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble, a significant Sufi site.
05Day 5 – Zanjan & SoltaniyehZanjan & Soltaniyeh
Drive south to Zanjan. Visit the spectacular Soltaniyeh Dome (UNESCO), one of the largest brick domes in the world.
06Day 6 – Fly to ShirazFly to Shiraz
Morning visit to the Rakhtshooy Khaneh historical laundry house in Zanjan. Afternoon flight from Zanjan/Tehran to Shiraz.
07Day 7 – Shiraz PoetryShiraz Poetry
Visit the tombs of the revered poets Hafiz and Sa'di. In the afternoon, explore the Arg-e Karim Khan Citadel.
08Day 8 – Persepolis ExcursionPersepolis Excursion
Day trip to Persepolis (UNESCO) and Naqsh-e Rostam.
09Day 9 – Drive to IsfahanDrive to Isfahan
A scenic drive from Shiraz to Isfahan. Check-in and relax or take an evening walk by the historic bridges.
10Day 10 – Isfahan SquareIsfahan Square
Full-day exploration of Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO) and its surrounding architectural masterpieces.
11Day 11 – Isfahan DiversityIsfahan Diversity
Visit the historic Jameh Mosque (UNESCO) and the Armenian Vank Cathedral in the Jolfa district.
12Day 12 – DepartureDeparture
Transfer to Isfahan International Airport for departure.
This twelve-day Iran cultural journey represents a real, executable itinerary, which remains flexible to traveler needs and is designed for those who want a comprehensive, higher-comfort travel style.
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