🇮🇷 Iran
Iranians are famously hospitable, and the bazaars, mosques and mountain villages deliver. Practicalities matter: cards don't work, guides are often compulsory for some nationalities, and plans can shift — travel with patience.
🇮🇷 Iran at a glance
Iranians are famously hospitable, and the bazaars, mosques and mountain villages deliver. Practicalities matter: cards don't work, guides are often compulsory for some nationalities, and plans can shift — travel with patience.
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When to go to Iran
What the season feels like
March to May and September to November avoid the summer peaks and Tehran's winter chill.
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What Iran is known for
- Isfahan's Naqsh-e Jahan Square
- Persepolis stone reliefs
- Shiraz bazaar mornings
- Tabriz carpet markets
Destinations in Iran
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