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Iran Tours for Ancient wonders. Cultural treasures. From mountains to the desert . Make lifelong memories on our Best Deal Trips →
Book a Tour to Iran and beyond the stereotypes you’ll experience a destination desperate to be seen for what all it’s millennium history has to offer.
Whether you’re travelling in cities like Esfahan or Shiraz, in the Zagros Mountains of Central Iran or the deserts around Kerman, the real Iran will be revealed. It is a destination where the desert glory of ancient Persopolis exists alongside the dynamic present of today’s traffic-choked Tehran.
No Matter Where Will You Travel – Explore Iran at its core & you’ll discover a destination of warm and fascinating people living within an ancient and sophisticated culture.
Our Best Deal tours to Iran offer what money can’t buy. Like once-in-a-lifetime trip for many who visited Iran. Rare experiences. And life-long friendships with your fellow locals.
Best Deal Iran Tours & Vacation Packages → 2025
As a leading operator since 2008 – All our Iran Tour Packages, including small group trips are included a wide range of awe-inspiring itineraries, plus a selection of private vacation, family holidays, and unique adventures from mountain to the desert.
We don’t list 100’s of itineraries on our website – Instead, we create a Custom Tour in Iran! Give us a little info & we’ll craft you an amazing trip!
Escorted Private Tours are the BEST way to to travel in Iran
Iran Escorted Tours are the way to go, why? simply because of the vast majority of sites & things to do while in Iran.
Whether you’re looking to experience a new culture, understand the diversity of places to visit Iran or interested to marvel at incredible architectural gems built millennium ago, an escorted tour in Iran, with a private tour guide & a comfy AC transfers is an ideal choice for travel enthusiasts.
With a countless of amazing attractions to see, friendly locals, lots of curiosity & amazing cuisines.
ALL are awaits in 2025 – Keep in touch for an escorted private tours in Iran.
Handcrafted Tours
All the hotels chosen for escorted tours have been personally sourced and inspected by us. We aim to offer, comfortable, handpicked accommodation on all our private escorted trips in Iran.
Expert Local Tour Guides
Private, English speaking local tour guides are passionate about Iran and will accompany you from the moment you arrive in Iran, throughout your escorted tour and right until your departing flight home.
Single Travelers
Single travelers WON’T pay extra – that’s a commitment & we mean it. Our private escorted tours runs at anytime, anywhere & with any number of travelers. Book a tour & let us guide you through exciting Iran.
All you need to know
Once a tour is booked, we will send you a full tour details with all accommodation and domestic flight details, visa approval letter along with other useful information such as what to pack.
Best Places to Visit Iran
There are enough, if not more than enough, places to see in Iran, from modern Iran in Tehran to the ancient civilizations across the land.
The imperial majesty of Esfahan, the refined and understated elegance of Shiraz and the weathered desert ambience of Yazd stand in fascinating contrast, three points on a journey offering history, culture and challenges in abundance. Check out Cities in Iran
FAQ → A Brief Guide to Travel in Iran
Do I need a visa to travel to Iran?
Yes! Most travelers are required a visa to travel to Iran – Uk, USA, Canadian, are required to book a full guided tour in order to travel and therefore to get a visa to go to Iran.
The rest of the nationalities are advised to apply for an authorization number (Approval Code), through the government appointed website, this alone can takes up to 7 working days (5 days in most cases), once you got the approval code, talk to the embassy of Iran in your area and get your visa stamped into your passport, of just get an e-visa without sticking it into your passport.
Traveling to Iran on a UK, USA, Canadian Passport
Possible to go if you are traveling on a UK, USA or Canadian passport – You are not eligible for a visa on arrival. Therefore you must obtain your visa before departure and for that, you’ll must book an Iran tour package through the tour operators inside Iran.
Once you contact a tour organizer, they take care of all the procedures and together with the tour you booked, you’ll get a visa before traveling to Iran with note that you should pick your visa up only through the Iranian embassies.
For after hour tours and once you are in Iran, you are free to meet your friends (if any), meet locals and enjoy the local culture.
Best Time To Visit Iran
Generally the best times to visit Iran are mid-April to early June, and late September to early November – these times avoid the long, cold northern winter, the Iranian New Year (Mid March) and the summer, which can be unpleasantly hot in much of Iran And if the heat doesn’t keep you away, take note that prices along the Caspian coast can quadruple during summer whereas great bargains can be found come wintertime.
Many people prefer not to visit Iran during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, but apart from most restaurants closing between dawn and dusk, Ramadan is not that bad for being in Iran.
What to wear in Iran?
What to wear is a big question of anyone traveling to Iran – Fortunately, that isn’t a big hassle since the dress code is simple.
Check out Iran Dress Code 2025
Women should have a scarf (Any Color Will Do), to cover their hair, wear long sleeve shirt and a pant that cover up to the ankle. Men should wear long pants and no short.
Is Iran safe for tourists?
Your local media says no but here is the answer – Traveling in Iran is relatively safe & secure, local are hospitable and you’ll meet some of the friendliest folks in the world. Theft, scam, phone snatching haven’t been reported in Iran.
And, just like traveling to any other part of the world, take the safety precautions and you should be fine.
In addition, read more on forums such as TripAdvisor to get informed about the real situation from the travelers who has been to Iran and can confirm this.
Money matter → Can I use my credit card in Iran?
It’s not quite Zimbabwe, however, despite killer sanctions that results inflation, Iran remains an eminently affordable destination to travel and great value by Western standards.
Remember → Travellers cheques and ALL Your credit cards don’t work in Iran, so bring all the money you’ll need in cash and change them into Iranian Rial.
Refer to money and cost in Iran – Backpackers can get by on as little as US$15 to US$20) a day
If you’re not a complete ascetic you’ll be looking at about US$25 to US$35 a day. This will usually be enough for midrange accommodation
For about US$40 to US$50 a day you could take a couple of internal flights, eat at restaurants serving ‘exotic’ Western fare, and lodge in midrange hotels with Western toilets and satellite TV.
If you prefer upper midrange or top-end hotels you’ll be looking at somewhere more than US$80 a day.
Using your phone & how to buy a SIM in Iran?
Your cell-phone works fine in Iran, and, you can buy a low-cost prepaid SIM cards with 4G data.
Cafes, restaurants and hotels are equipped with WIFI.
FAQ → Iran Tours & Travel
How many days in Iran is enough?
It is possible to take in Iran’s main attractions in a week, by combining Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan and Kashan. This allows you to see the Persepolis & other ancient archaeological sights, as well as enjoying time to visit the country’s best historic mosques.
However, if you are looking for a more in-depth exploration, we recommend to book a tour Iran for up to two weeks.
This gives you time to take in other highlights such as the port city of Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Susa & Ziggurat, Esfahan along with the Nomads on the road.
Will I see the Persepolis on my Iran tour?
You most certainly will. The great ancient capital of Persia, has attracted travelers to Iran throughout the ages and we include this must-see attraction on all our Iran tours & Vacation packages.
You’ll also see the famous Shiraz and its Persian gardens, further to Yazd with the option to ride a camel in desert.
Our tours are flexible, meaning, you choose where to go and what to see – Your tour guide will be able to tell you all about these ancient sites, as well as show you the best places to take photos.
What are the hotels on your Iran trips?
You’ll be staying in 4-5 star accommodation on our private tours on your vacation in Iran, with a mix of modern properties classical buildings.
Our hotels have been chosen for their great locations, amenities and comfort.
What sort of transport do you use?
For transfers between Tehran International Airport, our hotels and local sites, we travel by private, modern air-conditioned vehicles.
You’ll also be traveling by comfortable AC vehicles if your tour required to take a car between the cities. And, for our sightseeing day tours in the cities, we use the same class and standard of car.
Iran family tours
Our flexible, private tailor-made tours allow you to choose whatever you prefer. Iran family vacations are designed with families in mind. Our family tours are suitable for children aged 5 and over, whilst our teenager tours cater for families with older children of 10 and above.
These tours have all the same great benefits of our Signature private tours, but with a bit more free time to relax. And they are a great way for kids and parents alike to meet like-minded local families while traveling in Iran!
Prefer to travel privately?
We can operate ANY of our Iran tours on a private basis for just your friends and family – get in touch with us today to find out more!
We also offer a range of dedicated private itineraries in Iran, taking in classic highlights and lesser-visited gems. These private trips enjoy all the same inclusions as any tours you see around internet, including guided sightseeing, excellent accommodation of your choice, transportation and so much more – you just travel together with your private expert tour guide.
Destination Iran At A Glance…
Capital city
Tehran (population ~9 million)
Language
Persian
Electricity
Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
Iran’s Population
~ 90 Million
Time zone
(GMT+03:30) Tehran
Currency
Iranian rial
Calling code
+98
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