Isfahan holiday Packages
Holiday packages to Isfahan with Qatar Airways Holidays introduce you to a destination that’s a fascinating blend of ancient and modern. Elegant hotels sit along tree-lined boulevards, while modern shopping malls sit side-by-side with bazaars that date back over a thousand years. Everywhere, you’ll see the influences of Persian art, from the boutique chic of the hotel rooms to the scented, colourful gardens that offer an oasis of tranquillity in the very heart of the city.
In Isfahan, you’ll also get a true taste of Persia in the most literal sense. The food and dining experience in the city is a blend of traditional and modern, and our culinary packages to Isfahan let you taste authentic Persian cuisine at its very best. Try street food in the bazaars and markets, or choose upmarket dining in exclusive restaurants.
Good to know
Isfahan holiday experiences
- Celebrate the Iranian New Year, known as Nowruz. Festivities start on the 20th March and continue for 12 days.
- Expect to tuck into plenty of melons in the middle of December, when the Yalda Festival celebrates the defeat of evil. Eating melon is believed to ward off illness, so expect to see it on every menu in every restaurant across the city.
- Isfahan is an important centre for textiles, crafts and jewellery making, and there are trade shows, events and fairs all year round showcasing the city’s finest craftspeople and their wares.
- Escape the heat of the city during the summer and cycle along the Zayandeh river. Bicycle hire is free of charge (pick up your bicycle from the old bus station).
- Make sure you try the local delicacy, Persian saffron ice-cream while you’re here. The best ice cream can be found in Chahar-Bagh Street.
- Shop for rosewater perfume, one of the region’s most important exports and visit the centre of rosewater production in Qasar.
- Learn more about the cuisine of this part of Iran by taking a cooking class.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Celebrate the Iranian New Year, known as Nowruz. Festivities start on the 20th March and continue for 12 days.
- Expect to tuck into plenty of melons in the middle of December, when the Yalda Festival celebrates the defeat of evil. Eating melon is believed to ward off illness, so expect to see it on every menu in every restaurant across the city.
- Isfahan is an important centre for textiles, crafts and jewellery making, and there are trade shows, events and fairs all year round showcasing the city’s finest craftspeople and their wares.
- Escape the heat of the city during the summer and cycle along the Zayandeh river. Bicycle hire is free of charge (pick up your bicycle from the old bus station).
- Make sure you try the local delicacy, Persian saffron ice-cream while you’re here. The best ice cream can be found in Chahar-Bagh Street.
- Shop for rosewater perfume, one of the region’s most important exports and visit the centre of rosewater production in Qasar.
- Learn more about the cuisine of this part of Iran by taking a cooking class.