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Tehran, Iran
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Tehran

Iran’s largest and most vibrant city.

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Beneath its rough facade Tehran is Iran’s biggest and most vibrant city, a place where contemporary culture thrives alongside conservative traditionalism.

Tehran, Iran, Ceiling of Main Bazaar
Ceiling of main bazaar in Tehran
Takht Marmar Sculpture, Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran
Takht Marmar sculpture in Golestan Palace, Tehran
Tehran, Iran, Northern District
Tehran

Why visit Tehran

Tehran is a busy metropolis packed with almost 20% of the country’s population and despite its reputation as a modern, expanding city, Tehran has some outstanding museums, palaces and hotels. The gateway to Iran, it is well worth spending a few days in Tehran to see some of its treasures.

Experiences

A selection of activities and experiences you could consider including in your holiday to Iran.

Khaqani Poet Statue, Tabriz, Iran
 

Tabriz Churches

Hidden away close to the Turkish border, visit the remote Armenian churches near Tabriz.

Shiraz, Iran
 

Shiraz

Visit Shiraz, the city of poets, and birthplace of Hafez and Sa’di.

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Mosque, Isfahan, Iran
 

Isfahan

Isfahan’s central square is an architectural wonder, follow it with a stroll through the nearby sprawling bazaar.

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Persepolis, Marv Dasht, Iran
 

UNESCO Persepolis

Built by Darius the Great and then sacked by Alexander the Great, Persepolis is an impressive archaeological site.

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Amir Chakhmaq, Yazd, Iran
 

Yazd

Visit the oasis town of Yazd renowned for its Zoroastrianism community and unique architecture.

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Carpet, Iran
 

Persian Carpets

Explore the traditional centre of the carpet trade in Hamedan.

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Iran
Highlights of Iran
This holiday to Iran offers a wonderful introduction to the country journeying from Tehran to Isfahan and Shiraz showcasing the archaeological and architectural highlights.
12 days from £4,545pp
Shiraz, Iran
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Kyrgyzstan
Journey through Central Asia
Travel through five very different countries, crossing desert, mountains and grasslands, seeing the finest architecture in Central Asia and mingling with the many different ethnic groups that inhabit the region.
23 days from £5,980pp
Men, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia by Paul Craven
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Iran
Highlights of Iran
This holiday to Iran offers a wonderful introduction to the country journeying from Tehran to Isfahan and Shiraz showcasing the archaeological and architectural highlights.
12 days from £4,545pp
Shiraz, Iran
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Kyrgyzstan
Journey through Central Asia
Travel through five very different countries, crossing desert, mountains and grasslands, seeing the finest architecture in Central Asia and mingling with the many different ethnic groups that inhabit the region.
23 days from £5,980pp
Men, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia by Paul Craven
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Paul Craven in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Paul Craven

Paul is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Central Asia and the Silk Route.

Being from a family with Army connections I can from an early age remember travelling. From camping in Europe and then later being sent to boarding school when we lived in Germany at the age of eight, complete with shorts, long socks, a cap and my suitcase. In appearance not too dissimilar to the children evacuated to the countryside during the blitz.

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Iran

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Shiraz

The city of roses, gardens, poets, nightingales and love.

Nasir Ol-Molk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

Yazd

Yazd is an oasis town that is famous for its unique architecture.

Antique Drawer Handles, Yazd, Iran

Isfahan

Considered to be one of the worlds finest Islamic cities.

Mosque, Isfahan, Iran

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