{"id":38929,"date":"2019-09-06T15:42:57","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T15:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=38929"},"modified":"2026-11-05T18:16:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T18:16:45","slug":"10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many travelers hesitate before choosing Iran. This article offers 10 reasons to look at the country more closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with what you want to spend time on: archaeology around Shiraz, the lanes and water systems of Yazd, or food and crafts in several cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surfiran-tours.jpg\" alt=\"Iran Tours with SURFIRAN\" class=\"wp-image-69140\" title=\"Iran Tours with SURFIRAN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surfiran-tours.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surfiran-tours-780x310.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surfiran-tours-768x306.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The examples below help you choose a route and compare the time and cost of its stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#1-hospitality-and-everyday-etiquette\" >1. Hospitality and Everyday Etiquette<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#2-build-an-itinerary-around-your-budget\" >2. Build an Itinerary Around Your Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#3-mountains-forests-and-desert-landscapes\" >3. Mountains, Forests and Desert Landscapes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#4-read-history-at-its-sites\" >4. Read History at Its Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#5-regional-food-and-sweets\" >5. Regional Food and Sweets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#6-see-how-local-crafts-are-made\" >6. See How Local Crafts Are Made<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#7-choose-transport-to-fit-your-route\" >7. Choose Transport to Fit Your Route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#8-make-time-for-museums-and-neighborhoods\" >8. Make Time for Museums and Neighborhoods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#9-compare-persian-gardens-and-earthen-cities\" >9. Compare Persian Gardens and Earthen Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-iran\/#10-plan-around-a-theme\" >10. Plan Around a Theme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-iranian-hospitality-will-amaze-you\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-hospitality-and-everyday-etiquette\"><\/span>1. Hospitality and Everyday Etiquette<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tea is a familiar gesture of hospitality. An offer may also be part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranicaonline.org\/articles\/taarof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taarof<\/a>, a form of courtesy that can involve offering and declining more than once.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-38932 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Reasons-Why-You-Need-To-Visit-Iran.jpg\" alt=\"Why you should visit Iran?\" class=\"wp-image-70363\" title=\"Why you should visit Iran?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Reasons-Why-You-Need-To-Visit-Iran.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Reasons-Why-You-Need-To-Visit-Iran-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank the person and take your cue from the conversation. If an offer concerns a price or a ride, clarify the practical details before accepting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shared meal or a cup of tea can be a chance to talk about the place you are visiting. A private invitation depends on the people you meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-travel-guide\/\">Iran Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask before photographing people or taking pictures inside a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-iran-is-one-of-the-most-affordable-destinations\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-build-an-itinerary-around-your-budget\"><\/span>2. Build an Itinerary Around Your Budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-187-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Iran SURFIRAN\" class=\"wp-image-57041\" title=\"Travel Iran SURFIRAN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-187-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-187-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-187-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-187-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-187-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-187.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare the cost of a guesthouse, transport between cities, admission and any guiding you need. A route with fewer overnight stops can leave more of the budget for site visits and local meals. When shopping for a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iranian-carpet\/\">Persian carpet<\/a>, ask about the materials, where it was made and how it will be shipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-can-experience-all-four-seasons-in-a-single-trip-to-iran\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-mountains-forests-and-desert-landscapes\"><\/span>3. Mountains, Forests and Desert Landscapes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alborz mountains and the Caspian slopes offer a different setting from the desert southeast. The <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lut Desert<\/a> contains dunes, stony plains and long ridges shaped by wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build the trip around the region and season you want to see. An outing in the mountains and a drive through the desert call for different transport and preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-you-will-travel-back-in-time-by-exploring-iran-s-rich-history-and-background\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-read-history-at-its-sites\"><\/span>4. Read History at Its Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave time for the details at each site. Reliefs, building foundations and inscriptions can reveal more than a long list of stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/persepolis\/\">Persepolis<\/a>, the Achaemenid ceremonial complex is visible in its terrace, stairways and surviving reliefs. The <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO country list<\/a> helps you find other properties along your route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-iranian-dishes-will-reveal-you-the-pleasures-of-persian-cuisine\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-regional-food-and-sweets\"><\/span>5. Regional Food and Sweets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try a stew such as gheimeh with rice, then compare it with dishes from the next region on your route. A menu gives you a better sense of local cooking when you ask how the dish is prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Khoresht-e-gheimeh-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"Khoresht E Gheimeh\" class=\"wp-image-8580\" title=\"Khoresht E Gheimeh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Khoresht-e-gheimeh-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Khoresht-e-gheimeh-780x506.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Khoresht-e-gheimeh-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Khoresht-e-gheimeh-725x470.jpg 725w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Khoresht-e-gheimeh-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Khoresht-e-gheimeh.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/bandar-anzali-attractions\/\" title=\"Discover Bandar Anzali: A Premier Destination in Northern Iran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"213516\">Gheimeh<\/a>, one of the most popular foods in Iran!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Yazd, look for qottab or local baklava in a sweet shop. In Ahvaz, the falafel shops of Lashkarabad offer a different kind of food stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center group-tours-surfiran-pattern is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">IRAN GROUP TOURS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Explore sample small-group routes. Departure dates, availability and final prices are confirmed case by case before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f8530f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/iran-7-day-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-7-days-tour.jpg\" alt=\"Iran 7-Day Tour\" class=\"wp-image-74950\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-7-days-tour.jpg 900w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-7-days-tour-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-7-days-tour-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-643d712c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">Iran 7-Day Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Final price and availability on request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-39697d9b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/iran-7-day-tour\/\" style=\"padding-top:0.5em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:0.5em;padding-left:1em;font-size:12px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AVAILABILITY<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/iran-9-day-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-9-days-tour.jpg\" alt=\"Iran 9-Day Tour\" class=\"wp-image-74951\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-9-days-tour.jpg 900w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-9-days-tour-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-9-days-tour-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-643d712c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">Iran 9-Day Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Final price and availability on request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7bf25f61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/iran-9-day-tour\/\" style=\"padding-top:0.5em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:0.5em;padding-left:1em;font-size:12px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AVAILABILITY<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/iran-15-day-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour.jpg\" alt=\"Iran 15-Day Tour\" class=\"wp-image-74952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour.jpg 900w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-643d712c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">Iran 15-Day Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Final price and availability on request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/iran-15-day-tour\/\" style=\"padding-top:0.5em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:0.5em;padding-left:1em;font-size:12px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AVAILABILITY<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0851a425 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\" style=\"background-color:#0070b1;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u25b6 View All Iran Tours by SURFIRAN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-iran-is-safe-destination-for-tourists\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-see-how-local-crafts-are-made\"><\/span>6. See How Local Crafts Are Made<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Persian Gulf coast, hand-built wooden <a href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\/en\/RL\/traditional-skills-of-building-and-sailing-iranian-linj-boats-in-the-persian-gulf-00534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenj boats<\/a> are part of a tradition that includes navigation, fishing and work songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A boatyard visit and a conversation about a woven carpet show different kinds of skill. Ask about the tools and materials, and get permission before photographing a workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-navigating-transport-in-iran-is-easy-and-cheap\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-choose-transport-to-fit-your-route\"><\/span>7. Choose Transport to Fit Your Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-186-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Iran SURFIRAN\" class=\"wp-image-57042\" title=\"Travel Iran SURFIRAN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-186-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-186-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-186-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-186-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-186-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/travel-iran-surfiran-186.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare trains, buses and flights for the specific cities you want to visit. Include the journey to the station or airport and the onward transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a stop outside a city, plan the return journey before you leave. An archaeological site or a rural garden can take more time to reach than a map suggests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Best Hotels in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5369166d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg);background-position:52% 66%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Book A Hotel In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-62099 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-the-diversity-of-touristic-resources-in-iran-is-unbelievable\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-make-time-for-museums-and-neighborhoods\"><\/span>8. Make Time for Museums and Neighborhoods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair a museum visit with a walk through a historic neighborhood. The objects on display give context for the brickwork, tilework and textiles you can see elsewhere on the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Iran with SURFIRAN\" class=\"wp-image-38931\" title=\"Visit Iran with SURFIRAN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VisitIran1-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-romantic-persian-gardens-and-ancient-cities-of-iran-resemble-legendary-tales\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-compare-persian-gardens-and-earthen-cities\"><\/span>9. Compare Persian Gardens and Earthen Cities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Yazd, windcatchers, courtyards and shaded lanes show how buildings respond to heat. At Eram Garden in Shiraz, look at how the pavilion, paths and water channels organize the grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-38934\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Eram Garden\" class=\"wp-image-38934\" title=\"Eram Garden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr-780x398.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr-1024x522.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr-705x360.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eram-Garden-Sia-Zia-Flickr-450x230.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/eram-garden\/\">Eram Garden<\/a> in Shiraz is one component of The Persian Garden World Heritage property.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-iran-is-like-nowhere-else-and-you-better-discover-it-yourself\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-plan-around-a-theme\"><\/span>10. Plan Around a Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose one thread for the trip. Water connects the qanats of Yazd with formal gardens, while a route around Shiraz can bring together Achaemenid archaeology and garden design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing a place for yourself is a core part of travel. <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join SURFIRAN<\/a> tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/top-off-the-beaten-path-destinations-in-iran\/\">5 Less Touristy, yet Amazing Experiences You Should Have in Iran<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/persian-hospitality-what-to-expect-when-visiting-local-homes\/\">The Legendary Iranian Hospitality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/do-iranians-speak-english\/\">English in Iran: Language Barrier or Bridge?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/journey-with-irans-nomads-authentic-nomadic-tours\/\">5 Reasons Iran Nomads are Worth Visiting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/travelers-voice-opinions-surfiran-experience\/\">Travelers\u2019 accounts of their trips to Iran<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 10 reasons to encourage you plan your trip to one of the most mysterious destinations of the world: Iran!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":70367,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,306,305],"tags":[9092,264],"class_list":["post-38929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-iran","category-culture","category-how-to","tag-safe","tag-safety"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Reasons-Why-You-Need-To-Visit-Iran.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38929"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38929\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}