Introducing Iran
A journey to Iran is a chance to peel away the layers of a country with a serious image problem. Beyond the stereotypes you’ll experience a country desperate to be seen for what it is, rather than what it is perceived to be. Whether you’re travelling in cities like Esfahan or Tabriz, in the Zagros Mountains of Central Iran or the deserts around Kerman, the real Iran will be revealed. It is a country where the desert glory of ancient Persopolis exists alongside the dynamic present of today's traffic-choked Tehran. At its core you’ll discover a country of warm and fascinating people living within an ancient and sophisticated culture. Embrace Iran, and allow the Iranians to embrace you – it’s the most priceless of experiences.
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An enamelled copperware artist, Esfahan
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Religious present and past, Iran
Sights in Iran
Activities in Iran
Central Iran
Ever since Cyrus the Great’s dramatic rise from provincial overlord to ruler of the largest empire on earth, central Iran has been something of a showcase for the region’s greatest civilisations.
Tours in Iran
Western Iran
From paddy fields to blizzards to the original Garden of Eden, this region will shatter your preconceptions of Iran.
Iran destination guides
Tehran
With its relatively short history, ugly masks of concrete and smog, and manic streets flowing hot with machines, many travellers and no small number of Tehranis will tell you there’s no reason to hang around in the capital.
Esfahan
Esfahan is Iran’s masterpiece, the jewel of ancient Persia and one of the finest cities in the Islamic world.
Entertainment in Iran
Shiraz
Shiraz is a city of sophistication that has been celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for more than 2000 years.
Shopping in Iran