Iran Caspian Sea Tour

This morning, after a short leisure walk at National Garden, Tehran, the only remaining Tehran gate, venture into the history of Persia from Paleolithic Time to early settlement in the villages and from Elamite Empire to Sassanid Empire at National Museum of Iran. Next, visit the post-Islamic art in two-story building representing vessels, potteries, coins, copper and silver necklaces etc. After having a Persian cuisine for lunch, take a guided walk in extraordinary Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) dating back to 16th century. Hear the story of Tehran settlement from a small village to a metropolis while visiting the main stunning palaces merging Persian art with European architecture. Transfer to hotel and rest. O / N in Tehran

After breakfast, drive toward Tehran railway station. Get on the train to travel northern part of Iran. The train leaves at 8:30 A.M. The train passes through the Alborz Range to enter Hyrcanian Forest (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Guilan province. The train arrives at Rasht, the city of rain, at 13:30. The lunch is served on the train. After arrival, get on a vehicle to drive toward Masuleh, a charming mountainous town surrounded by trees in a terrace-like form. Walk through the narrow alleys walled with brownish houses and discover the local culture. Drive back to Rasht. Transfer to hotel and rest. O / N in Rasht

In the morning, drive toward Talesh, a city famous for its lush forest and Caviar. Drive through the curvy road sided by green tress to Talesh. Visit caviar farm to know how this precious food is produced. Continue your trip to Astara, to see the sunset next to the port. Transfer to hotel and rest. O/N in Astara

After breakfast, drive toward Ardabil. Take Heyran mountain pass with its spectacular landscape view. Stop some time to enjoy the scenery and take a walk. Continue our journey to Ardabil, the city where the eminent leader of an Islamic Sufi who established Safavid Dynasty lie. Viti Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a tomb-mosque monument with decorated interior design. O/N in Ardabil

In the morning, drive toward Tabriz. Visit Aladaghlar, the colorful mountains near Tabriz. Next drive toward Tabriz. Visit Azerbaijan Museum, where the first traces of the presence of man in the territory of Azerbaijan are exhibited from the Stone Age to the contemporary era. Next visit the Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a complex entails a series of interconnected, covered, brick structures, buildings, and enclosed spaces. Transfer to hotel and rest. O/N in Tabriz

End of the trip.