Explore Tabriz’s UNESCO Bazaar
Discover its rich culture and crafts.
Cultural/Historical
Tabriz & Northwest Iran Heritage | 8-Day Cultural Tour
Explore Northwest Iran in 8 days — from Tabriz’s UNESCO bazaar to Armenian monasteries and the shores of Lake Urmia. A journey through diverse cultures, mountain landscapes, and timeless traditions.
Plan this trip
- Arrival in Tabriz
- Tabriz City Tour
- Kandovan Village
- Lake Urmia
- Jolfa & St. Stephanos Monastery
- Kaleybar & Babak Fortress
- Tabriz Crafts & Shopping
- Departure
- Duration
- 8 days
What this tour includes
Meet Azeri Artisans & Weavers
Connect with local masters of traditional art.
Scenes along the itinerary
our crafted path
Everything we offer is fully bespoke – the itinerary below is just an example of what our experts can create with you.
This itinerary can extend to Kurdistan or connect with Tehran.
01Day 1 – Arrival in TabrizArrival in Tabriz
Meet and greet at the airport, transfer to hotel. Evening walk in the city center.
02Day 2 – Tabriz City TourTabriz City Tour
Explore Tabriz Grand Bazaar (UNESCO World Heritage), Blue Mosque, and Azerbaijan Museum.
03Day 3 – Kandovan VillageKandovan Village
Visit the cave dwellings of Kandovan, one of Iran’s most unique villages. Overnight in a nearby eco-lodge.
04Day 4 – Lake UrmiaLake Urmia
Excursion to Lake Urmia (depending on water level). Birdwatching and short walk along the salt shores.
05Day 5 – Jolfa & St. Stephanos MonasteryJolfa & St. Stephanos Monastery
Drive to Jolfa to visit the UNESCO-listed Armenian Monastery of St. Stephanos. Explore borderland culture and local cuisine.
06Day 6 – Kaleybar & Babak FortressKaleybar & Babak Fortress
Hike up to the historic Babak Fortress and learn about the heroic stories of Azeri resistance. Overnight in Kaleybar.
07Day 7 – Tabriz Crafts & ShoppingTabriz Crafts & Shopping
Return to Tabriz. Visit carpet workshops and enjoy free time for shopping in the bazaar.
08Day 8 – DepartureDeparture
Transfer to Tabriz International Airport for departure.
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