Celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for over 2000 years, Shiraz is renowned for its wine, poetry, education, and nightingales. The city was once the capital of Iran during the Zand Dynasty (AD 1747 – 79), when many of Shiraz’s astounding buildings were built or restored.

Every corner you turn offers another surprise, a peek into Shiraz’s mystique and ancient culture. Convinced Shiraz is on your bucket list but you don’t know where to stay? Check out my top 10 luxury hotels in Shiraz.  You can book Shiraz hotels online easily with 1stQuest. 

Tehran, the capital of Iran, welcomes the world to marvel at its impressive arts, palatial architecture, beautiful mountains, and fine dining. As with any travel destination, an issue travelers face is choosing the right place to stay. Fortunately, Tehran is home to its share of amazing (no exaggeration) accommodation options to choose from.

We have highlighted the best, luxury hotels in Tehran, just for you! Without further ado, let’s check it out! You can book any of these Tehran hotels online with 1stQuest.com.

The name “Iran” is likely to conjure up images of ancient historical ruins, magnificent grand mosques, and awe-inspiring architecture. But few would associate islands or beaches with this destination when, in fact, it has some of the most breathtaking, pristine, and secluded shores along its southern coast. Dolphin-shaped Qeshm, the largest of the Persian Gulf islands, has rightfully earned the nickname “the island of seven wonders” as it contains a world of natural marvels. Just northeast lies the pint-sized Hormuz, which packs quite a punch in and of itself. Get off the beaten path and discover Iran as you’ve never seen it with these 10 things you must see and do in Qeshm and Hormuz.

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.