Destinations
Most first itineraries follow the same line: Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz. It works, and it leaves out half the country. The wet tea slopes of Gilan, the stepped villages of Kurdistan and the red-soil shore of Hormuz sit well off that route.
This section holds our city guides and our articles on sights, bazaars, parks, islands and stations across Iran. Each city and province also has its own hub, such as Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz and Tehran, which gathers everything we have written about it.
If this is your first trip, read our pillar Iran travel guide first. Then pick from the guides most readers start with:
- How many days you need in Iran
- Tehran travel guide
- Kashan travel guide
- Isfahan travel guide
- Yazd travel guide
- Shiraz travel guide
- Hormuz Island travel guide
- Kurdistan travel guide
For a route built around these places, see our Iran tours or ask for a private tour.
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Qazvin Chehel Sotun Palace
Discover the Chehel Sotun Palace in Qazvin, built centuries before its Isfahan counterpart. Explore the grand Safavid structure.
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Tehran Railway Station
Explore Tehran Railway Station, a transportation hub. Discover its amenities, and access routes for a seamless travel experience in Iran.
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Isfahan Metro Guide
Explore the Isfahan Metro with our comprehensive guide – navigate with ease, discover key stops, and seamlessly connect to Isfahan's…
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Tomb of Cyrus the Great: Pasargadae History and Visitor Guide
Explore the Tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae: its stepped architecture, ancient accounts, nearby remains and how to plan…
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The Best Places to Photograph in Iran
Discover Best Places to Photograph in Iran, places so unique and exclusive they defy belief they exist within Iran's borders.
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Best Hot Spa Springs in Iran to Visit on Your Trip
Explore named hot springs and bathing sites across Iran, from Sarein and Dehloran to Geno, with location notes and distinctions…
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Tomb of Baba Taher
Visit the mythical tomb of Baba Tahir in Hamedan, Iran. Discover the poet, mystic and famous couplet composer-known as 'Oryan'-…
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Hormozgan Travel Guide
Explore the pristine beauty and captivating culture of Iran's hidden gem Hormozgan with this comprehensive travel guide.
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Semnan Travel Guide
Experience the Semnan province with this unique travel guide, deserts, forests, mountains and historical sites. Make the most of year-round…
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Kurdistan Travel Guide
Kurdistan travel guide - a unique cultural and tourist experience, with its diverse culture, pristine natural beauty, and rich history.
