Iran · Culture

2-Day Qazvin Culture Tour with Alamut Castle and Safavid Heritage

2 Days Round trip from Tehran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai
02 Visit Kantor Church
03 See the Traditional Public Bath of the Qajar era
04 Explore Qazvin, the capital of calligraphy in Iran
05 Hear tales of Hassan Sabah at Alamut Castle

Sign up for this 2-day tour of Qazvin and explore the capital of the Persian Empire during the Safavid period for over 40 years. Visit remarkable attractions such as Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai, Kantor Church, and the Traditional Public Bath of the Qajar era. Continue to Alamut Castle to hear tales and stories of Hassan Sabah, a famous strategist of the Ismaili period and the leader of the world-known Assassin's Creed.

Proceed to Alamut Castle, where you can hear tales and stories from the locals about Hassan Sabah, a famous strategist of the Ismaili period and the leader of the world-known Assassin's Creed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Qazvin, Tehran

Languages Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Persian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Tehran to Qazvin and Mount Alamut

Start from Tehran and travel by road to Qazvin, approximately 2 hours away by car.
Visit fantastic tourist attractions in this city, such as the 40 Columns Manor, Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai, Kantor Church, and the Traditional Public Bath of the Qajar era.
Continue the journey to Mount Alamut, which takes about 2.5 hours by drive, and spend the night in a local house after dinner.

Day 02

Avan Lake and Alamut Castle

After breakfast, head towards the heart of nature in the region to enjoy the special climate and the spectacular views.
Then travel to Avan Lake, located in a valley.
Proceed to Alamut Castle, where you can hear tales and stories from the locals about Hassan Sabah, a famous strategist of the Ismaili period and the leader of the world-known Assassin's Creed.

Where this trip takes you

Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai, Kantor Church, Alamut Castle, Avan Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tehran 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Multilingual Iranian guide

What's Not Included

International transportation
Iranian dedicated SIM card purchase
Domestic trip insurance
Probable therapeutic costs
Iranian visa

Know before you go

This tour can be combined with other long-term tours.
Ancient famous Caravanserai.
Historic sites of the Safavid period.
Persian cuisine and food.
Alamut mountain nature and environment.
Hear tales and rumours about Hassan Sabah and his creed.
A unique extension tour can be added to any other tour and can also be taken separately. Starting from Qazvin, the capital of calligraphy in Iran and the capital of the Persian Empire during the Safavid period for over 40 years, you will see caravanserais, palaces, and traditional public baths, among many other attractions that make Qazvin a must-see city. The journey then continues to Alamut Mountain, one of the most beautiful summits in Iran.