3-Day Varzaneh Desert & Isfahan Tour

We can wake up early to watch the sunrise at the serenity of the Varzaneh desert. Then, after having a notorious breakfast cooked by the lovely locals in the guesthouse, we can get ready for another day full of adventures in the desert. So, we’ll explore the historical Citadel of Ghoortan, visiting Varzaneh highlights, including Gav Chah, Asyab shotor. The citadel is a century-old building known for being home to some locals until today! We’ll also visit Kabootar khaneh (or pigeon’s house) with its distinctive architectural style and pigeon holes. These constructions were used for keeping the pigeons and using their eggs and dung. After visiting the historical monuments surrounding the Varzaneh desert, we’ll go back to the guesthouse to pack our stuff, have a light meal and get on the road for only 2.5 hours before we get to the beautiful city of Isfahan. So, after dropping off our stuff at a lovely hotel in Isfahan and resting a bit, we’ll head for a relaxing stroll through the Zayandehrud river of Isfahan. Seeing people singing and dancing underneath the Khaju bridge will teach us a lesson about how the balance of silence and sounds can create a beautiful rhythm in our lives. Then, we’ll head back to our hotel for a comfortable night’s sleep.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll start our day by exploring the many wonders of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which literally translates to the image of the world. We’ll be visiting palaces and beautiful mosques along with handicraft stores for some souvenirs, after all. Then, we’ll have an authentic local lunch in a traditional restaurant. Then, it’s time to see the diversity of religions in this city of Iran. So, we’ll visit the magnificent Vank Cathedral and the Armenian neighborhood of Isfahan called Jolfa. In the end, we’ll say our goodbyes and hope you come back for a more extended adventure through Iran.