Qom, Iran 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Qom City

  • Arrival: Most travelers arrive at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) in Tehran. From there, you can take a train or a bus to Qom (approx. 2 hours). Alternatively, arrange for a private transfer.

  • Accommodation: Stay at “Hotel Meimandi” located in the heart of Qom, offering comfortable rooms and a convenient location for sightseeing.

  • Lunch: Visit “Shirin-e Owqat Restaurant” to try traditional Persian cuisine.

  • Afternoon: Start your exploration with a visit to Fatimieh Holy Shrine, one of the most significant religious sites in Iran.

  • Evening: Explore the bustling Grand Bazaar of Qom, where you can shop for traditional crafts, carpets, and souvenirs.

Day 2: Religious Sites & Museums

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at your hotel.

  • Morning: Visit the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh, a popular pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims, and the adjacent Astan Quds Razavi Museum.

  • Lunch: Lunch at “Narenjestan Restaurant” offering a variety of Iranian dishes.

  • Afternoon: Head to the Holy Shrine of Sheikh Hadi (Ashtianeh Adham), another significant religious site in Qom.

  • Evening: Spend your evening relaxing at “Raviz Water Park” or explore local tea houses like “Chai-Khane-ye Mofid”.

Day 3: Day Trip to Kashan

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at your hotel.

  • Morning: Take a day trip to Kashan (approx. 1 hour away), visit the beautiful Fin Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historic Borujerdi House.

  • Lunch: Lunch in Kashan at “Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse Restaurant”, famous for its traditional ambiance.

  • Afternoon: Return to Qom and spend your afternoon exploring local mosques like Jame’ Mosque and Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri Mausoleum.

  • Dinner: Dine at “Abrisham Restaurant” in Qom, known for its delicious kebabs.

Day 4: Nature & Relaxation

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at your hotel.

  • Morning: Visit the beautiful Chitgar Lake, a perfect spot for birdwatching and enjoying nature.

  • Lunch: Lunch at “Chitgar Restaurant” near Chitgar Lake.

  • Afternoon: Spend your afternoon relaxing at one of the city’s spas or Hammam (traditional Iranian bathhouses). Try “Hammam-e Jame’”.

  • Dinner: Dine at a local restaurant like “Zard-o-Gol” for a taste of Persian cuisine.

Day 5: Departure

  • Breakfast: Have your final breakfast at your hotel.

  • Departure: Depending on your travel plans, take a train or bus back to Tehran, or continue your journey to other destinations in Iran.