We went on a Persian empire tour with exotica travels for 2 weeks. We went from Tehran to Isfahan shiraz Qom. We loved the architecture, food, the markets, and the people were very friendly. Our tour guide Ali Jaan was very knowledgeable. It was an unforgettable experience and we hope to be back someday!
23 days in Iran full of unforgettable memories for us. We traveled from Tehran to Rasht, Masuleh, Tabriz, Sanandaj, Kamyaran, Palangan Village, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kashan (Maranjab Desert, Abyaneh) and back to Tehran for Tochal Mountain to skiing. You will surprise how great Iranians hospitality. Iran can fill all types of travelers from food hunters...
Which are the best restaurants in Shiraz, as a bustling city with lots of travel and tourism, it can be a question in the minds of many foreign travelers? One of the most important parts of any trip is finding the right place to eat for you and it depends on your priorities, in case of meals, cuisine, dishes price, dietary restrictions, and restaurant features. As a...
Iran – A different Point of ViewBy Franz Scheurer The first time I went to Iran was to photograph the saffron and barberry harvests and I loved the place so much I went back, and back and back… and I will be going back, again. Iran, portrayed as the baddie by western propaganda is nothing like it’s painted by malice and jealousy. What the west can’t control...
We were two elderly women travelling alone. We had been with a larger group of friends on the Silk Road but parted company with most in Turkmenistan and crossed the border. We were a little apprehensive but by the time we had settled into Mashhad we realised that we need not be nervous. We had booked our hotels independently and were met everywhere with unfailing...
Para una amante de los viajes, tener a un país como Irán tan cerca es muy tentador. Yo vivía en Emiratos Árabes Unidos, a tan solo un par de horas de éste gran país, sin embargo, por alguna razón u otra siempre terminaba postergando mi visita. Finalmente, en 2016, se dieron las condiciones para cruzar el mar del golfo. Era finales de agosto y había un fin de semana...
After much red tape, I made it to Iran for a 15 day cycling tour with Spiceroads in April of 2019. As an American, you are told many assumptions about Iran and its citizens. Friends and family back home were very concerned for my safety. Somehow despite all of the deterrents, I was determined to go and discover the real Iran for myself. It ended up being the best...
I had the chance to visit my beautiful Iran in 2012 and since then I had to visit it every year! I had had few Iranian classmates abroad so I already travelled there with a good impression, knowing that Iranians are welcoming and warm hearted. The artchitecture, food just make the journey more spicy! I recommend to start from Tehran, then continue to Kashan, Esfahan...
I traveled to Iran at the end of 2017. I made a 5-day plan to spend the New Year there. Iran is a country that has hosted many different cultures and beliefs. Its history is deeply rooted. You can feel it comfortably while traveling around the country. You come across magnificent palaces, magnificent mosques, modern cities and ancient cities, and magnificent tombs. I...
Qeshm, Iran’s largest island, is located in the Strait of Hormuz. The island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iran, with an area of 1,500 square kilometers. The unique natural features of the island, along with other tourist attractions and shopping malls, have led many people to choose this destination when traveling to Iran. If you are...