If you’re like me and want to go everywhere but have limited time, sometimes you just have to see the best the country has to offer. Iran has so much to see but it’s hard to know where to even start! Everything is so picturesque and you can spend months exploring. Here is the best one-week itinerary for Iran!
how to get around iran
Getting around Iran is really easy with overnight buses! If you’re only planning on doing the main cities of Iran like in this itinerary — Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz — I recommend taking a flight to Shiraz and taking buses or trains back to save time.
Currency: Rial vs Toman
Even though the Rial is the official currency, Toman is considered to be a superunit (1 Toman = 10 Rial). It can be a little confusing at first since they don’t explicitly state which they’re using so be sure to ask!
What is Ta’arof?
This is a hospitality custom where someone will refuse payment for a service out of politeness, but you should insist despite refusals that you want to pay. After two or three times if they don’t accept your money, then you’ve gotten to experience the amazing Iranian hospitality!
What to wear as a woman in iran
Women must cover their head, arms, and legs — this includes a hijab / headscarf, a loose long-length shirt, and long pants / skirt or dress. Leggings and jeans are okay as long as your top is long and covers your bottom, and your pants go down to your ankles. Carry your headscarf on the plane and put it on before landing in Iran.
Tehran
Azadi Tower (best at sunrise)
Golestan Palace
Imamzadeh Saleh
Shiraz
Pink Mosque: Arrive right when the doors open to avoid crowds and to photograph the best stained glass reflections
Shah Cheragh Shrine
Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Shrine
Vakil Mosque
Isfahan
Shah Mosque
Sheikh Lotfolloah Mosque
