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Known as the capital of Persian culture and civilization, Hamadan is a city situated at the foot of the Alvand Mountain, 360 kilometers from the capital Tehran. The city has mild, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
Located along the ancient Silk Road, Hamadan is one of the oldest cities of Iran, which is said to have been built by the first median king, Deioces (656-709BC). Deioces is said to have built a capital for himself he named Hegmataneh or (Ecbatana) meaning ‘City for all’ or ‘place of gathering’ as he united all Median tribes to establish his kingdom.
This tour is mainly dedicated to the Pottery making in the beautiful city of Lalejin.

Day 1: Tehran - Drive to Hamedan (4h)
Private driver and car
Check-in: Handpicked 5star hotel or traditional house in Hamedan
. After check-in and lunch, we will have brief rest before heading out to visit this historical city.

  •  Tepe Hegmataneh
  •  Mausoleum of Avicenna
  •  Nazari Mansion and garden
  •  Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
  •  Gregory and Stepanos Church
  •  Baba Tahir Mausoleum

Overnight: Handpicked 5star hotel or traditional house in Hamedan

Day 2: Hamedan - Drive to Lalejin (1h)
Private driver and car
. Here we will visit local markets and get to know the local’s way of life, culture and the history of pottery here. We will also have the chance to visit the pottery workshops where masters create their art up-close and of course, buy souvenirs before we head back to Tehran in the evening.
Drive back to Tehran (3h)
Private driver and car

Discover Mysterious Pottery Capital in Iran with us

  • Address

    Hamedan