3 Day itinerary in Iran, Middle East
Alamut Valley Hiking: A Voyage To The Castles
A voyage to the Castles of the Assassins, on the summit of a ragged peak in the Alborz Mountains, there lies the ruins of one of history’s most fearsome secrets. This journey through the Alamut region is packed in two energetic days. Hiking in the Alamut valley, visit Ovan lake and capture picturesq... Read More
By Samira
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Turkish
GUIDANCE
Driver as a Guide
starting point
Tehran
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Meet local people
Travel with Purpose
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Start
Night
End
Highlights
an expedition to the Alamut Valley to enjoy the picturesque nature
visiting the Castles of the Assassins
a stop in an Ecolodge and a rural overnight
an excursion around the Ovan Lake
an expedition to the Alamut Valley to enjoy the picturesque nature
visiting the Castles of the Assassins
a stop in an Ecolodge and a rural overnight
an excursion around the Ovan Lake
Itinerary
Tourist class
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Tehran to Qazvin
Morning pick up from hotel, drive to Qazvin, a city with a powerful historical background as a center of the Sasanian Empire, second capital of Safavid dynasty and pleasant spot on the Silk Road that all make it a wonderfully restored caravanserai-turned-arts precinct. Visit old Sepah street, Chehel Soton palace, Aliqapou mansion and Qazvin traditional bazaar (Sad-o Saltaneh). Qazvin overnight.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2
To the Alamut Valley
Head into the mountainous road toward Alamut valley , get to Gazorkhan village and check in a nice traditional Eco lodge in the very heart of nature and some 15 minutes to Alamut Castle. Then hike to the Hasan-e-Sabbah Castle , which is built in the ninth century on top of a high rock reaching 2163 m above sea level with about 400 steps with a slope of about 35 degrees. After adventures hiking you will rest at a nice and friendly Eco Lodge and would enjoy organic local foods. Gazorkhan village overnight.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
To the Lake and Tehran
Drive to Oven lake, have nature excursion around the lake, stop on the way and visit local villagers, and very interesting local markets. Then drive to Tehran with picturesque memory of amazing nature of Alamut valley, history background of Sassanid Empire and lovely local culture. Note: You continue Iran adventure by visiting Iran’s highlighted destinations; Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan and Kashan.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (3)
- Dinner (1)
Transport
- all transport between cities and city transfers
- airport to/ from hotel
Activities
- hiking in the valley
- climbing up to the castle
Extras
- Iran visa invitation letter
- 24 hours local support
About Samira
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Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Wellness retreat
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Food & Drink
Outdoors & Nature
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$515.00 USD