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The turquoise-tiled mosques of Isfahan, the poetry and gardens of Shiraz, ancient Persepolis and warm hospitality โ€” Iran holds some of the world's greatest cultural treasures.

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Capital
Tehran
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Currency
Iranian Rial (IRR)
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Language
Persian (Farsi)
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Best time
Aprโ€“May, Sepโ€“Oct
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Visa
Visa / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$30 โ€“ $240
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Safety
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Main airport
Tehran (IKA)
Overview

Why travellers love Iran

Isfahan's Imam Square, Shiraz's gardens and nearby Persepolis, and the desert cities of Yazd and Kashan are the highlights of an extraordinary cultural journey.

Tourism faces sanctions and shifting advisories โ€” check current guidance carefully and travel with a local agency.

Where to go

Top places in Iran

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Isfahan

Isfahan

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Imam Square, bridges and blue mosques.

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Shiraz

Shiraz

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Gardens, poetry and the Pink Mosque.

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Yazd

Yazd

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Desert mud-brick old city and windcatchers.

HistoryAdventure
Persepolis

Persepolis

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

The ceremonial capital of ancient Persia.

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Plan day by day

Iran itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Isfahan โ†’ Shiraz โ†’ Yazd
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 โ€“ $1,200
1–2

Isfahan

Imam Square, bridges and blue mosques.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท History ยท Iconic
3–4

Shiraz

Gardens, poetry and the Pink Mosque.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Romance
5

Yazd

Desert mud-brick old city and windcatchers.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ History ยท Adventure
Route
Isfahan โ†’ Shiraz โ†’ Yazd โ†’ Persepolis
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 โ€“ $1,680
1–2

Isfahan

Imam Square, bridges and blue mosques.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท History ยท Iconic
3–4

Shiraz

Gardens, poetry and the Pink Mosque.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Romance
5–6

Yazd

Desert mud-brick old city and windcatchers.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Adventure
7

Persepolis

The ceremonial capital of ancient Persia.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ History ยท Iconic
Route
Isfahan โ†’ Shiraz โ†’ Yazd โ†’ Persepolis
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,400
1–3

Isfahan

Imam Square, bridges and blue mosques.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Culture ยท History ยท Iconic
4–6

Shiraz

Gardens, poetry and the Pink Mosque.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Culture ยท Romance
7–8

Yazd

Desert mud-brick old city and windcatchers.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Adventure
9–10

Persepolis

The ceremonial capital of ancient Persia.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
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Visa & entry

Iran visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa required for most (eVisa/authorisation)
Allowed stay
30 days
Visa on arrival
For some (with prior code)
eVisa
Yes (via authorisation code)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors need a visa via an authorisation code, often arranged through an agency. Sanctions affect cards/payments. Check advisories carefully. Always verify with the official Iran immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Iran visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Iran budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$240+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Iran budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Iran

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Naqsh-e Jahan, Isfahan

One of the world's grandest squares.

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Nasir al-Mulk (Pink Mosque)

Shiraz's stained-glass masterpiece.

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Persepolis

Ruins of the Achaemenid empire.

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Yazd

Ancient desert architecture.

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Persian gardens

UNESCO paradise gardens.

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