Iran travel guide




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Our Iran Vacations
Iran cultural vacation
A captivating land dripping with history and culture
Iran in depth tour, 2 weeks
Join us, we show you the secrets of this fascinating country
Iran tour, the best of Persia
Join us to discover Iran's rich culture and history
Iran cultural 9 day tour
Discover the incredible cultural heritage of Iran
Iran small group tour, UNESCO sites
Discover the unique wonders of Iran
Iran vacation
Discover the rich culture and famed hospitality of Iran
Iran vacation, Persian Explorer
A 10 day trip to some of Iran's most fascinating highlights
Iran vacation, private departure
A private, tailor-made tour of historic Iran
Iran vacations, small group tours
Trace the magnificent legacies of the Persian Empires
Vacation in Iran, flavours of Persia
Experience Iranian hospitality, sharing culinary traditions
Tehran to Tashkent Silk Road tour, private departure
Combine ancient, medieval and modern Silk Road cities
Iran tour, Assassins castles & mountains
Visit ancient assassins' castles in the Alborz Mountains
Highlights of Iran tour
Enjoy the highlights of Iran, sure to delight at every turn.
Silk Road overland vacation
Once in a lifetime Trans-Asian Silk Road Adventure
Luxury railway tour of Iran
A five star cultural and historical rail adventure
Iran culture tour, small group
Join us on this group tour and discover ancient Persia
Silk Road 30 day overland tour
Travel through Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan & China
Tashkent to Tehran overland tour
Central Asia overland tour from Tashkent to Tehran
Turkey to Turkmenistan overland tour
Epic overland adventure from Istanbul to Ashgabat
Xian to Istanbul overland tour
Experience the Silk Road and the beautiful Caucasus
Uzbekistan to Iran overland tour
Trace the western section of the Silk Road
WHAT WE RATE & WHAT WE DON'T
Mountains
Semi nomadic people
Western Iran
Tomb of Hafez
Persepolis
Esfahan
Tehran’s museums
Shiraz
Independent travel
Dolphins in towers
Kish Island
ATMs
FOOD, SHOPPING & PEOPLE
Eating & drinking in Iran
Chelo kebab is the national dish. The kebab is skewered minced lamb, lamb pieces or saffron chicken, on a bed of buttery basmati rice (chelo) with large, grilled tomatoes. Simple – but tasty.Iranians love tahdig – the crispy layer of fried basmati rice left at the bottom of the pot. Eat it with your hands as a side dish.
Iranian sweets are often infused with the delightful aromas of cardamom, rosewater, pistachio or cinnamon – plus plenty of sugar or syrup. And don’t miss the havij bastani – a kind of ice cream float made with carrot juice rather than soda.


Our top Iran Vacation
Iran small group tour, UNESCO sites
Discover the unique wonders of Iran
2021: 1 Sep
2022: 9 Apr, 31 Aug
People & language
Gifts & shopping
Iran’s native ingredients include pistachios, almond, walnuts and saffron – they’re far more flavoursome here than anything you’ll find in your local supermarket.When it comes to visiting an Iranian Bazaar, it’s a case of carpets or it didn’t happen. Over three quarters of all handmade carpets in the world originate in Iran, made by over a million weavers, and the craft dates back to the Bronze Age.
Women will need to wear a headscarf (roosari) as soon as they land in Iran – but dedicated stores are filled with scarves in intricate designs and jewel-like colours which can make for unique souvenirs or gifts.


How much does it cost?
Cheap kebab or falafel wrap = £1.20
Tehran-Shiraz sleeper train, First Class = £16
Entry to the National Museum = £3.50
Persepolis entrance fee = £3.70
1kg of pistachios = £6.10