Tehran to Isfahan route: Golestan Palace, Azadi Tower
The route covers 383.9 km through the central cities of Iran: Tehran, Kashan and Isfahan. On the way, tourists visit historical monuments - the Golestan Palace and the Azadi Tower in Tehran, the Jalali Castle in Kashan, the Jami Mosque and Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, as well as local bazaars and architectural landmarks.
- Distance
- 383.9 km
- Duration
- 3 days
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Arian Hostel
- End
- Antique Gaz Bakery
- Stops
- 11
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Arian Hostel
- Golestan Palace โ A lavishly decorated royal palace featuring a museum, marble thrones, and the treasures of the Qajar dynasty.
- Azadi Tower โ The famous tower, featuring an underground museum, a gallery, and an observation deck overlooking the city.
- Baba Afzal Hotel
- Bazar Kasana
- Jalali Castle and the Seljuk Wall
- Jami Mosque in Isfahan โ A mosque notable for its architectural diversity. The building has been under construction and renovation since the 9th century.
- Naks-e Jahan Square
- Mount Soffe
- Khaju Bridge โ A picturesque bridge dating from 1650: numerous stone arches and the rulerโs surviving pavilion.
- Antique Gaz Bakery
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- A direct flight from Moscow to Tehran takes 4 hours. It is more convenient to order a taxi from the airport to the hotel in advance - it is even more profitable.
- Tip
- Be sure to make a local SIM card for travel - this is an important point for independent trips in Iran.
- Transport
- The Tehran-Kashan road is about 250 km and takes 3 hours by comfortable bus. Drivers will help with finding a taxi at your destination.
- Transport
- The road from Kashan to Isfahan by bus takes about 3 hours. The main transport in the cities is taxis and metro.
- Food
- Try the traditional dish dizi (beans, meat, vegetables, baked in the oven for 4-5 hours). Yogurt, kebabs, rice with saffron, baked vegetables are also recommended.
- Save money
- A typical check in a restaurant is about 5 million reais (about 1000 rubles). The exchange rate is very favorable: for 6 Russian banknotes, you can get about 120 million reais.
- Where to stay
- In Kashan, stay in a traditional Persian hotel. They are decorated in an authentic style with distinctive interior details.
- Timing
- August is not the season for tourism in Iran. The tourist flow is much greater in autumn and spring.
- Tip
- Iranians are very friendly and often offer help to tourists themselves. Get ready for frequent mentions of Putin when you meet.
- Food
- Food: healthy yogurts, meat dishes, stewed lamb, fried poultry, lemonades. Finding meat/bread dishes takes time, but fruit is available everywhere.
- Tip
- Isfahan is the third city in Iran with a population of 1.5+ million, carpets, textiles, sweets are produced here - leave room in your luggage for souvenirs.
- Tip
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan is depicted on the Iranian 20,000th banknote (check it out for yourself). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Video on this route
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