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  1. yer avatar

    PROCEDURES for EXPORTING CAR from UAE-Sharjah to IRAN via Bandar Abbas

    by yer 17 May 2012

    Hi ALL, does anyone can give me information about procedures/legalities (i.e. documents needed) for a CAR (for personal use_not commercial…

  2. hurricanebertha avatar

    Re: itinerary for 1 month

    by hurricanebertha 14 May 2012

    All the big cities are in the north so go south I guess. Coming from Turkey I suppose Tabriz is difficult to avoid. I'd go to; Tabriz…

  3. iranexpert avatar

    RE: BUS or TRAIN from BANDAR ABBAS to TORBAT HAYDARIEH

    by iranexpert 14 May 2012

    Every other day a train leaves Bandar Abbas to Mashad which I think has a station in Torbat. The ticket for trains should be purchased…

  4. traveler2persia avatar

    RE: BUS or TRAIN from BANDAR ABBAS to TORBAT HAYDARIEH

    by traveler2persia 14 May 2012

    You can take Bandar Abbas - Mashhad train that leaves every other day on schedule. But 2 points about the trains: 1. You need to book…

  5. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: Iran - May - travel mate - several questions

    by hurricanebertha 27 April 2012

    I liked Bandar Abbas because it is downright weird and warm. I did not do a desert tour with kamels etc. I merely visited Yazd and Kerman.…

  6. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: 10 day trip to Iran - help on itinerary

    by hurricanebertha 25 April 2012

    I was told by a respected travel agent that Tehran - Esfahan was 3 hours, turns out it was 8 by train. I didn't do Qom or Yazd, but did…

  7. mojtabamo avatar

    RE: Teheran and then southbound

    by mojtabamo 20 April 2012

    there are many cities in south you can go to visit. Bandar-Abbas, Chabahar, Gheshm island and Kish island. i suggest you to set the Kish…

  8. bunburying avatar

    RE: Epic adventure from UK to Australia

    by bunburying 30 March 2012

    I'd strongly recommend getting a Pakistan visa before you leave as I've had no joy getting one on the road. I have heard that you can…

  9. travel2persia avatar

    RE: Weekend in Iran -- 'different' destination

    by travel2persia 21 March 2012

    And one more thing is that there is no direct flight to Qeshm! You should first fly to Bandar Abbas, then take a ferry or boat to Qeshm,…

  10. jfox1977 avatar

    RE: Iran to UAE

    by jfox1977 03 March 2012

    Hello, Yes you can. They ran every (Iranian) week day from Bandar Abbas to Sharjah. I will take it in few weeks to get back to UAE.…

  11. sveta13 avatar

    Trip this September UAE-IRAN-ARMENIA-GEORGIA

    by sveta13 01 March 2012

    Hi travellers, I'm working for a travel company specializing in Central Asia and as a former tour leader through the region myself,…

  12. duengojonk avatar

    Iran parliamentary elections / implications for travelers

    by duengojonk 08 February 2012

    Hello, Might anyone have advice for travellers who will be in Iran during the parliamentary elections on March 2nd? Specifically while…

  13. naasrin avatar

    RE: travelling in iran

    by naasrin 24 January 2012

    hi you can also visit Shiraz and Bandar abbas. the train has a station in these cities, if you have time. these cities also have many…

  14. Bukutis avatar

    RE: Iran on a shoestring

    by Bukutis 09 January 2012

    I have just returned from a three-week trip of Iran, visiting most of the country fromthe far south-west (Shushtar area) down to Bandar…

  15. shantimoens avatar

    ferry from sharjah to bandar abbas iran, looking for some recent info

    by shantimoens 22 December 2011

    hello we are living in oman and are planning to travell back to europe with our car and taking the ferry from sharjah to bandar abbas…

  16. Bukutis avatar

    Re: Jask town, any accommodation?

    by Bukutis 13 December 2011

    Many thanks Shadi, I will be staying in both Bandar Abbas and Minab (the latter is very good for birds, especially in the date plantation…

  17. wegoiran avatar

    RE: Jask town, any accommodation?

    by wegoiran 13 December 2011

    Hi, As far as I know there is no hotel in Jask, but you can have home stay there. If not, you can stay in Bandar Abbas or Minab, and…

  18. wegoiran avatar

    RE: Queshm Island question

    by wegoiran 01 December 2011

    Hi, I've visit Qeshm Island two times, it’s amazing! I recommend you to go by sea buses from Bandar Abbas to Qeshm, which last about…

  19. R13 avatar

    Queshm Island question

    by R13 01 December 2011

    I am looking for the best option to see the Qeshm Island and I am not sure which one will work better: 1. rent a car from Bandar Abbas…

  20. iranexpert avatar

    RE: How to get a visa invitation for Iran?

    by iranexpert 28 November 2011

    m2m2012, it is not mandatory for you to apply through a travel agent for an invitation letter, without it you can apply through the embassy…

  21. iranexpert avatar

    RE: UAE to Iran by ferry with a car

    by iranexpert 28 November 2011

    There are departures for goods from Sharjah to Bandar Abbas each Sunday and Tuesday for that you should refer to the goodline shipping…

  22. wegoiran avatar

    RE: UAE to Iran by ferry with a car

    by wegoiran 28 November 2011

    Hi, You can arrange your program with Valfajr Shipping Co. I heard they can do this for yo. Here is their contact info (Bandar Abbas Branch…

  23. AuStevo avatar

    Re: Car Trip from UAE to Europe (central by the way)

    by AuStevo 22 November 2011

    Hi all, I'm an Aussie guy in Dubai. I travelled from UAE to Armenia via Iran last year on UAE plates with a carnet de passage. I paid…

  24. steadyfriend avatar

    RE: FERRY/SHIPPING SERVICES FROM IRAN TO INDIA

    by steadyfriend 15 November 2011

    SHIPPING SERVICES, DUBAI - INDIA @roro As far as I know, there are regular freight shipping services from Dubai to India. Last year,…

  25. iranexpert avatar

    RE: FERRY/SHIPPING SERVICES FROM IRAN TO INDIA

    by iranexpert 15 November 2011

    Unfortunately, there is no passenger ferry from Bandar Abbas or other ports of Iran to India, there are just some cargo ones in this route.…

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