Travel Guides

Isfahan, known by many names such as the “cultural capital of Islam” and “the gem of the Islamic world”, is Iran’s number one tourist destination. Travelers visiting Isfahan will experience the best of everything that the Middle East has to offer including bazaars, traditional restaurants, splendid architecture, beautiful gardens, religious places and an array of magnificent palaces.

Contrary to common belief, getting your tourist visa for Iran is not difficult or time-consuming. We hear from enthusiastic travelers who have postponed their long-awaiting trips to Iran just because of perceived visa woes. While there are some issues to be considered before you apply for an Iran visa, most of the problems arise when travelers apply on their own.

While much of the world is recovering from Christmas festivities and busy preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations, things in Iran are a bit quieter during the holiday season, actually making it one of the best times to visit. Iranians like to say that in the winter, you can ski in the snow-capped mountains of the Alborz before hopping on a plane and going swimming in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf in under two hours, a fact that makes travel in Iran rather remarkable. With that, here are our recommendations on some of the best spots in Iran to spend your winter break.

So you’ve decided to visit Iran. That’s the best decision you’ve ever made! With 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Iran is the land of glorious ancient sites, mysterious mosques with exquisite Persian-Islamic architecture, magnificent gardens, gorgeous palaces, historic bazaars and friendly people. Add delicious cuisines and pastries too.