Despite its brtually repressive régime and current pressure over the war being waged against it, this ancient country welcomes visitors - and (for the most part) treats them well, with its impressive historic monuments, friendly people, and tasty cuisine. Plenty of raw material for an unforgettable visit!

 

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Iran´s most magnificent archaeological site: Persepolis

Ali mjr Covering around 35 acres, this carefully planned ceremonial complex is a powerful symbol of ancient Persian civilization. It´s located in Fars Province in the south, at the foot of the Kuh-e Rahmat (“Mountain of Mercy”) a one-hour drive from Shiraz and roughly ten to 12 hours from Tehran, depending on traffic and road conditions (there are also regular 90-minute flights between Tehran and Shiraz). read post  

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Overcoming the challenges of booking hotels in Iran online

  Whether you are a backpacker or an independent traveler to Iran, booking a hotel is one of the things you must do! Booking your hotel in Iran online makes you sure about your accommodation during your trip. Hence, reading about different accommodations and making a selection is one of the must-do things before your arrival. You can book it through an Iranian travel agency, some Iranian websites, directly from a hotel, at the airport, or online. However, online Iran hotel booking is…

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Nasir-al-Mulk in Shiraz one of '10 of the World's Most Magnificent Mosques'

 VahiD ST66 Also known as the Pink Mosque because of all the exterior tiles of that color - set off by a beautiful rectangular pool surrounded by flowering plants - this one of the loveliest examples of Islamic architecture in the world because of its stunning stained glass and the interplay of light and colors they create. It was commissioned by Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir, a prominent local aristocrat of the then ruling Qajar dynasty, and completed in 1888.read post  

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  • An alarming development - as this article points out, the mullahs are not above "detaining foreigners and dual nationals on spurious grounds to be used as bargaining chips," and an unfortunate French tourist has been jailed since September 2022 on trumped up charges - indicating that any foreigner (and especially a Westerner) who visits Iran could be at risk of arbitrary arrest: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67360438
    Iran: French tourist Louis Arnaud jailed for five years
    Louis Arnaud's family says his conviction on national security charges is an attack on human rights.
  • Interesting, despite sanctions, Iran tourism arrivals are up pretty significantly over the past two years, and apparently most are coming from next/door Iraq (which is also, by the way, mostly Shi´a Muslim): https://eturbonews.com/sanctions-protests-tourism-to-iran-is-boomin...
  • Iran's news agency reports that the country is investing 470 billion rials (more than 11 million USD) into restoring an arresting UNESCO World Heritage Site in its southwest, the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System:
    https://en.irna.ir/news/85000127/Iran-launches-restoration-project-...
    https://en.irna.ir/news/85000127/Iran-launches-restoration-project-for-key-UNESCO-site
  • Earlier this year, the Australian adventure travel and photography blog Nomadasaurus published a comprehensive and helpful guide to visiting Iran, focusing on practicalities such as paperwork, customs, how to deal with money, and so forth - very enlightening: https://www.nomadasaurus.com/visit-iran-travel-tips/
    25 Things to Know Before You Visit Iran
    Before you visit Iran make sure you check out our 25 travel tips and things to know to make sure you get the most out of this fascinating country!
  • In the mid 90"s we were granted permission to take American tourists to Iran - and our first tour was in Iran a few months later. I believe that was the first group of American tourists since the revolution (before that Iran was getting a lot of American citizens). Since then several tourists have gone to Iran and the experience of all these tours that we have handled has been a good one. People are very friendly and hospitable and the government regulations (especially the dressing codes) have also been becoming lenient. It is a safe destination and has a lot to offer. The first tour we operated was called The Persian Route - that itinerary (along with new additions done since then) still operates. For details see - www.bestway.com - go to Iran page. If anybody has concern you may contact me.

  • ETN has a story this morning titled "Historical Times for Tourism Relations Between the U.S. and Iran. The post says, "the American & Iran Tourism Association was officially registered in Tehran [in October]. It is the first time that an organization in Iran is being allowed to have the word “American” in its title."

    Okay, but how meaningful is this, really?
  • Iran, i can say is one of the MOST safest Countries in the world Specialy for Travelers, iran's amazing attractions cateres any taste from history, archaeology, nature reserves, spa, desert as well as holy sites,
    I invite you to take a look at IRTouring as one of Iran tour and Travel guides
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