Countries · Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia · 42 places
Iran
Places with a guide
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Ahvaz~$34 a day
This southwestern city spreads across both banks of the Karoun River, blending Arab and Persian influences.
Best Nov–May
Isfahan~$30 a day
This former Safavid capital is a showcase of Persian civilization, with a historic center, craft traditions, and Armenian-quarter food.
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Kashan~$33 a day
This quieter oasis city sits at Iran's desert edge, with merchant houses, wind towers, Fin Garden, and a working covered bazaar.
Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Kish Island~$84 a day
This compact Persian Gulf resort combines coral beaches, duty-free shopping, and ancient sites such as Harireh and Cariz.
Best Oct–Apr
Mashhad~$36 a day
This pilgrimage-centered city revolves around the shrine of the eighth Imam and its vast religious precinct.
Best Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Sari~$40 a day
This Caspian-side city pairs Tajan River and Elburz foothills with a lively summer social scene.
Best Mar–Oct
Shiraz~$53 a day
This Fars capital layers Zand-era history, Persian poetry, Islamic architecture, and garden culture.
Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Tabriz~$32 a day
This historic capital pairs a UNESCO-listed covered bazaar with museums, mosques, and day trips into carved-rock landscapes.
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Tehran~$48 a day
This vast capital at the foot of the Alborz combines major museums, parks, restaurants, and a cosmopolitan city rhythm.
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
Varzaneh~$46 a day
This accessible desert town keeps five millennia of river-valley history close to dunes, wetlands, and traditional villages.
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Yazd~$40 a day
This UNESCO World Heritage city in central Iran's desert is known for windcatchers that cool its historic buildings.
Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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