The Unexpected in Isfahan

Chess Champs' Challenge

The Unexpected

Engage in the game of kings with Isfahani elders who've mastered the craft. Settle down on a street corner for a round of chess and maybe learn a strategic trick or two.

Pastry Proficiency Quest

The Unexpected

Turn into a confection connoisseur by learning how to bake traditional Isfahani sweets from local pastry maestros. Roll up your sleeves and get that dough going.

Antiquities Alley Adventure

The Unexpected

Tease out the treasure hunter in you by scouring the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar for antiquated artifacts. See if you can haggle your way to an heirloom!

Isfahani Call However, Squinted

The Unexpected

Try not to wink as you squint through the intricate art of ‘Minakari,’ or enamel work. Dabble in the delicate dance of firing and painting these lustrous treasures.

Pomegranate Picking Paradise

The Unexpected

Roll up your sleeves and meander through an orchard with trees dripping with ruby-red jewels! Picking pomegranates isn't just for Persephone. Snag some of these sweet, tart treasures and brag about your fruit foraging skills.