SYZ → TBZ

Maharloo Lake

Just after takeoff from Shiraz, look for the seasonal pink or reddish hues of this high-salinity lake.

Central Zagros Ridges

Dramatic views of the folded limestone mountains that define the rugged western landscape of Iran.

Lorestan Canyons

Deep gorges and seasonal river beds carved into the plateau between the high peaks.

Lake Urmia

The massive, crystalline white salt flats and turquoise remnants of one of the world's largest hypersaline lakes.

Mount Sahand

A sprawling extinct volcano with multiple peaks located just south of Tabriz, often covered in snow.

Shiraz Cityscape

A wide view of the city of poets, including the sprawl around the historic center, right after departure.

Central Iranian Plateau

The vast, high-altitude arid landscape stretching toward the Dasht-e Kavir desert.

Soltaniyeh Dome

On clear days near Zanjan, you may spot the massive turquoise dome of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Mount Sabalan

In the far distance to the northeast, the glaciated peak of Iran's third-highest mountain may be visible.