10-Hour Varzaneh Desert Tour from Isfahan with Ghortan Citadel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Camel Mill, Cow Well, and Dovecot
• 02 Explore the Varzaneh Desert and the Vaheh Site
• 03 See the 5th-century Ghortan Citadel
• 04 Enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant in Ghortan village

Enjoy a complete day in one of Iran's best deserts. Beyond the Varzaneh Desert itself, discover fabulous cultural attractions unique to this part of Iran, such as the Camel Mill (Asiyab Shotor) and Cow Well (Gav Chah), two ingenious systems invented by the clever people of the desert to solve the challenges of this ecosystem. You will also visit traditional and ancient buildings, including the 5th-century Ghortan Citadel and a 16th-century Dovecot, with the option to ride a camel or a quad bike.

Beyond the Varzaneh Desert itself, discover fabulous cultural attractions unique to this part of Iran, such as the Camel Mill (Asiyab Shotor) and Cow Well (Gav Chah), two ingenious systems invented by the clever people of the desert to solve the challenges of this ecosystem.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 34 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Isfahan, Varzaneh

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Varzaneh Desert and Ghortan Village Experience

• Hotel pick-up at 9 a.m.
• Transfer to Varzaneh Desert.
• Visit the Camel Mill on the way.
• Visit the Cow Well on the way.
• Visit the Dovecot on the way.
• Visit Varzaneh Desert and the Vaheh Site.
• Enjoy camel riding if you would like.
• Enjoy a safari with a Toyota Hilux if you would like.
• Have lunch in a traditional restaurant in Ghortan village.
• Visit the Ghortan Citadel.
• Return to the desert to enjoy the landscape and the sunset.
• Transfer back to the hotel at 6 p.m.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lunch in a traditional restaurant
• Entrance ticket to Camel Mill
• Entrance ticket to Cow Well
• Entrance ticket to Dovecot
• Transfers

What's Not Included

• Camel riding
• Safari with Toyota Hilux
• Quad bike riding
• Coffee shop

What to bring

• Sunscreen

Know before you go

• The best time to go is from September to May.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in Isfahan

Tour start

Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.