3 Days Tabriz Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Tabriz

Day 1 | Morning

Blue Mosque

Opening Hours: 9am-7pmSat-Thu,9am-1pmFri

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 38F2+CCH Khiyaban, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

Founded in 1465, the Blue Mosque has the same name as Turkey's Blue Mosque, but is much smaller. The mosque was damaged by earthquakes twice. Although it has been repaired many times, it is still relatively dilapidated. Only a few blue mosaics remain on the outer wall. However, when tourists enter the gate, the quaint buildings and the blue glaze of the walls all tell the splendor of the mosque at that time.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Orumiyeh Lake.

Orumiyeh Lake

Location: West side of Tabriz, Iran

Urmia Lake is located in Iran, also known as Urmia Lake, Ermia Lake, is a well-known local salt water lake, shaped like a seahorse. The two ends of the lake are more than 100 kilometers long and more than 50 kilometers wide. It is the largest lake in the Middle East and has been listed as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. In the 21st century, due to increased evaporation and reduced inflow of water into the lake, the water level of Lake Urumiye has dropped and the area has been shrinking rapidly.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Kaya Laleh Park Hotel Tabriz is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Kaya Laleh Park Hotel Tabriz

Kaya Laleh Park Hotel Tabriz has all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests＇ utmost comforts.To unwind, guests can enjoy facilities provided on the hotel＇s property.The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.

Day 2 | Morning

Azarbayjan Museum

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: I have Khomeini St, Tabriz

The Azerbaijan Museum displays artifacts from various periods (including Iron Age, Sassanian period to Islamic period, etc.) unearthed in the Azerbaijan region of Iran, and even some modern sculptures. The ticket office at the entrance also sells souvenirs, book CDs, etc. about Iran and Azerbaijan. The quality is good. If you are interested, you may wish to buy some as souvenirs.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Kandovan.

Kandovan

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: East Azerbaijan

The village of Candovan, about 60 kilometers southwest of Tabriz and similar to Turkey's Cappadocia region, is full of chimney stones. This landform is formed by the cooling of lava after the volcanic eruption, and it is very spectacular from a distance. The villagers still strictly adhere to this ancient way of life, farming the fields, burning dry cow dung for warmth, raising sheep and collecting honey. However, the lively tourists have broken this calm and will see that there are now small commodities sold in the village as tourism.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Kandovan? Pars Hotel Tabriz is one of your top choices.

Pars Hotel Tabriz

Hotel with a beautiful view and convenient transportation. It would be a nice choice for family and friends.

Day 3 | Morning

St.Stephanos Church

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: About 15 kilometers from the border town of Jolfa and about 140 kilometers from Tabriz

St. Stefano Monastery is located on the Iranian side of the Azerbaijani border. It was built by St. Bartholomew in AD 62, but the ruins seen so far were built in the 14th century AD, and the church is backed by snow-capped mountains. Some religious reliefs in the Convent of San Stefano are still good and worth seeing.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at St.Stephanos Church, you can head to St.Thaddeus Church, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

St.Thaddeus Church

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: About 20 kilometers from the northwestern border town of Maku and about 280 kilometers from Tabriz

St. Thaddeus was built in AD 68, and was greatly damaged by earthquakes and wars. What we see now is the reconstruction after the great earthquake in 1319, but the inside of the building is not the original one. The monastery is very beautifully decorated, and many early Catholic-style angels, holy spirits and cross reliefs can be seen on the walls. In addition, the perimeter of the monastery is guarded by a layer of masonry, which looks like a fortified castle. There is also a layer of masonry around the monastery, which looks like a castle from the outside. It is worth noting that there are 5 chapels around the monastery, 3 of which are on the hill to the east of the creek.

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