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Discover Iran, city by city

Imperial capitals, desert oases, island shores and forested mountains — here's where to begin your Persian adventure.

Golestan Palace, Tehran
01The Capital
Tehran · The Capital of Contrasts

Tehran

Iran's vibrant capital blends imperial grandeur with modern energy. Wander the mirrored halls of Golestan Palace, lose yourself in the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, then ride the cable car up to Darband where the city meets the Alborz mountains.

  • Golestan Palace & museumsUNESCO-listed Qajar splendour and the crown jewels.
  • Darband & the AlborzMountain teahouses minutes from the city.
Tours featuring Tehran
Isfahan Grand Bazaar
02Half the World
Isfahan · Nesf-e Jahan

Isfahan

They say Isfahan is "half the world" — and standing on Naqsh-e Jahan Square, ringed by turquoise domes and arcaded bazaars, you'll believe it. Marvel at the Shah Mosque, cross the storied bridges at dusk, and watch artisans at work in the Grand Bazaar.

  • Naqsh-e Jahan SquareOne of the largest historic squares on earth.
  • Chahar Bagh & the bazaarsTilework, teahouses and centuries-old crafts.
Tours featuring Isfahan
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz
03City of Poets
Shiraz · Fars Province

Shiraz

The soulful city of poetry, wine and roses. Catch dawn light streaming through the stained glass of the Nasir al-Mulk "Pink Mosque", pay respects at the tomb of Hafez, stroll the Eram Garden — then make the short trip to mighty Persepolis.

  • Persepolis & PasargadaeThe ceremonial heart of the ancient Persian empire.
  • Pink Mosque & gardensThe most photographed mosque in Iran.
Tours featuring Shiraz
Mashhad, north-east Iran
04Spiritual Heart
Mashhad · Khorasan

Mashhad & the East

Iran's holiest and second-largest city, Mashhad draws millions to the magnificent Imam Reza shrine complex. Beyond the city lie green valleys, the village escapes of Torqabeh and the literary heritage of Khorasan — a different, gentler face of Iran.

  • Imam Reza shrine complexOne of the largest mosques in the world by area.
  • Torqabeh & Kang villageGreen hillsides and stepped mountain hamlets.
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Hormuz Island, Persian Gulf
05Persian Gulf
Kish & Hormuz · Persian Gulf

The Islands

Trade the desert for turquoise water. Hormuz dazzles with rainbow-coloured hills, edible red soil and surreal beaches, while Kish offers warm seas, coral reefs and relaxed resort life — a sun-soaked finale to any Iran itinerary.

  • Hormuz's rainbow shoresRed beaches, salt caves and the "Valley of Statues".
  • Kish island escapesCoral reefs, diving and Persian Gulf sunsets.
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Masuleh village in the Caspian highlands
06Green Iran
Shomal · The Caspian Coast

The Green North

Few visitors expect Iran's lush, rain-fed north. Between the Alborz peaks and the Caspian Sea lie tea terraces, misty forests, the Anzali lagoon and the famous stepped village of Masuleh — a cool, verdant counterpoint to the desert plateau.

  • Masuleh & Rudkhan CastleStepped villages and forest fortresses.
  • Anzali lagoon & forestsBirdlife, wetlands and Hyrcanian woodland.
Nature & Caspian tours
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