Category Iran
Iran Travel Guide: Money, Accommodation, Transport & Sightseeing Currency & Payments Iran has a unique monetary system that may surprise travelers: Accommodation in Iran Recommended lodging options in major cities (2023 prices): Tip: Paying in rials often works out cheaper… Continue Reading →
Hamadan: Ancient Ecbatana and Gateway to Persian Treasures Journey to Persia’s Historic Heart Our trip from Shiraz to Hamadan is a voyage through time. Opting for a flight+bus combination (~$45 flight + ~$5.50 bus) cuts travel time from 18 to… Continue Reading →
Persepolis and Necropolis: Witnesses to Ancient Persia’s Glory Persepolis: Ceremonial Capital of the Achaemenid Empire Founded in 518 BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis served as the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire. This architectural marvel took over 150… Continue Reading →
Shiraz: City of Poetry, Roses and Wine The VIP night bus from Bandar Abbas to Shiraz (about $8) offers a comfortable transition from Qeshm Island. Shiraz, known as the “City of Poets and Gardens,” served as Persia’s cultural capital for… Continue Reading →
Qeshm: The Tropical Jewel of the Persian Gulf Our journey from Yazd to Qeshm is an adventure – an overnight bus to Bandar Abbas (about $5), followed by a ferry (about $3.50) to the largest island in the Persian Gulf…. Continue Reading →
Yazd: Desert Jewel & Cradle of Zoroastrianism The 4-hour bus ride from Isfahan to Yazd (about $3) transports you to one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities (5,000+ years!) nestled between two deserts. As the spiritual heart of Zoroastrianism… Continue Reading →
Isfahan: The Jewel of Persia and “Half the World” The journey from Kashan to Isfahan takes just 3 hours by bus (about $4), but transports you to what was once the capital of the Safavid Empire and among the world’s… Continue Reading →
Kashan: The Jewel of Persian Architecture and Desert Oasis Nestled between Tehran and Isfahan, Kashan is a hidden gem of Persian culture. As one of Iran’s oldest cities with a history stretching back to Neolithic times (excavations confirm settlements dating… Continue Reading →
Qom: The Spiritual Heart of Shia Islam Just 140 km south of Tehran lies Qom – far more than a provincial town, this is Iran’s spiritual capital and one of Shia Islam’s holiest sites. Founded in the 8th century, its… Continue Reading →
Tehran: Ancient Persia Meets Modern Metropolis Iran’s capital presents a fascinating blend of modernity and tradition, where skyscrapers stand shoulder-to-shoulder with historic palaces, and mountain trails begin just beyond urban sprawl. Home to over 8.5 million people, Tehran is Western… Continue Reading →
Iran – country with very warm-hearted people. It offers travelers the magnificent historical and cultural heritage of Persia. Hiking in the mountains and nights under a sky full of stars in the desert.