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Iran (Persia) Complete Guide 2026: Tehran, Esfahan, Persepolis, Yazd, Shiraz and the Silk Road Heritage
TL;DR
I planned my Iran trip around five anchor cities covering 2,500 years of Persian civilization: Tehran for Golestan Palace (UNESCO 2013) and the Treasury of Crown Jewels with the 182-carat Darya-ye Noor pink diamond; Esfahan for the Safavid complex around Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO 1979), the world's second-largest plaza at 89,000 m²; Persepolis (UNESCO 1979) founded by Darius the Great in 518 BCE and burnt by Alexander in January 330 BCE, plus Naqsh-e Rostam and Cyrus the Great's tomb at Pasargadae (UNESCO 2004) from 559 BCE; Yazd (UNESCO 2017) for the Atash Behram fire temple with its 1,500-year flame and the Towers of Silence abandoned in 1978; and Shiraz for the Hafez Tomb (rebuilt 1935), Eram Gardens (UNESCO 2011), the Nasir al-Mulk Pink Mosque (1888) and Vakil Mosque (1773) with its 48 spiral columns. Iran holds 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites, second in Asia after China. Practical notes: visa-on-arrival USD 75, eVisa USD 50 (evisatraveller.mfa.ir); foreign bank cards do not work, so I carried crisp USD and EUR cash; the hijab is legally mandatory for all women in public; the rial sits at roughly 850,000 IRR per USD on the unofficial market. Best months are March-May and September-November at 18-25°C; summers hit 40°C+ in Yazd and Esfahan.
Why Visit Iran in 2026
Iran reopened tourism with broader visa access through 2024-25. Visa-on-arrival covers most European, Asian and Latin American passports at THR, IFN, SYZ, YZD and TBZ for USD 75 with proof of onward travel and hotel booking; the eVisa at evisatraveller.mfa.ir is USD 50 and takes about a week. US, UK, Canadian and Israeli passports need authorised tour-guide accompaniment.
Iran's 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites place it second in Asia after China, and the Persian heritage circuit is still mostly free of tour-bus density. I walked into Naqsh-e Jahan Square at sunset and counted six other foreign visitors in 89,000 m² of Safavid architecture. With the rial at roughly 850,000 IRR per USD, daily costs are very low for visitors carrying hard currency.
Norouz (Persian New Year) on 21 March marks the spring opening of every Persian Garden site. The mandatory hijab dress code is enforced in public throughout the country; I packed a long-sleeved manteau, loose pants and three scarves and that worked everywhere.
Background: 7,500 Years of Persian Civilization
The Iranian plateau holds one of the longest documented civilizational records on earth. The Elamite kingdom emerged around 3200 BCE in Khuzestan with its capital at Susa. The Median Kingdom ran 727-549 BCE before Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire in 550 BCE, establishing his capital at Pasargadae in 559 BCE and issuing the Cyrus Cylinder in 539 BCE after capturing Babylon, often described as the world's first declaration of human rights.
Darius the Great ruled 522-486 BCE and built Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid) from 518 BCE as a ceremonial capital. Xerxes I expanded the Gate of All Nations around 470 BCE. The empire stretched from the Indus to the Aegean before Alexander of Macedon defeated Darius III at Gaugamela in 331 BCE and burnt Persepolis in January 330 BCE.
The Seleucids, Parthians (247 BCE-224 CE) and Sassanids (224-651 CE) followed; Sassanid rock reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam include Shapur I and the captured Roman emperor Valerian (after 260 CE). The Arab Conquest reached Persia in 651 CE after the Battle of Nahavand (642 CE), though Persian identity persisted under Abbasid, Saffarid, Samanid, Ghaznavid and Seljuk rule. The Mongol invasion of 1219-21 was followed by Timur and the Timurid Renaissance of the 14th-15th centuries.
The Safavid dynasty under Shah Ismail I founded a unified Persian state in 1501 and made Twelver Shia Islam the state religion. Shah Abbas the Great (1588-1629) moved the capital to Esfahan in 1598 and commissioned Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and Si-o-Se Pol in the golden age of Persian art. Nadir Shah (1736-47) sacked Delhi in 1739 and brought back the Peacock Throne. The Qajar dynasty (1789-1925) moved the capital to Tehran. The Pahlavi dynasty (Reza Shah 1925-41, Mohammad Reza 1941-79) pursued modernization including the White Revolution of 1963.
The Islamic Revolution of 11 February 1979 ended the monarchy and brought Ayatollah Khomeini to power as Supreme Leader. The US Embassy hostage crisis ran 444 days from 4 November 1979 to 20 January 1981. The Iran-Iraq War (1980-88) cost roughly one million lives. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was signed 14 July 2015 and the United States withdrew on 8 May 2018; the Mahsa Amini protests began on 16 September 2022; Masoud Pezeshkian was elected president in 2024. Ayatollah Khamenei remains Supreme Leader. Iran's population is approximately 88 million across 1.6 million km², the world's 18th most populous country.
Tier 1: The worth seeing Persian Heritage Circuit
Tehran: Capital of Qajar and Pahlavi Iran
I started in Tehran because it organizes the country's modern story. Golestan Palace (UNESCO 2013) sits in the old royal quarter; the current marble structure dates to 1865 under Nasereddin Shah Qajar though the Marble Throne section is from 1759 under Karim Khan Zand. I spent half a day in the Mirror Hall, the Diamond Hall, the Khalvat-i-Karim Khani retreat and the Marble Throne courtyard. The 5-hectare complex includes the Pond of Aban garden. Entry was around USD 12.
Tehran Bazaar in its current form dates to 1843; the Grand Bazaar runs roughly 10 km of covered corridors, often described as the largest covered market in the world. I entered at Sabze Meidan and walked three hours among carpet vendors, copperware stalls, spice stands and tea houses.
The Azadi Tower (1971) was designed by Hossein Amanat in a Y-shape combining Sassanid and Islamic motifs, commissioned by Reza Shah to mark the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire under Cyrus. The 50-metre monument was originally Shahyad Tower, renamed Azadi (Freedom) after 1979. Azadi Square was the focal point of the February 1979 demonstrations and the 2009 Green Movement protests.
The Treasury of Crown Jewels in the Central Bank vault holds the Darya-ye Noor (Sea of Light), a 182-carat pink diamond often called the world's largest. Other items include the Naderi Throne and pieces from the Peacock Throne brought from Delhi in 1739 by Nadir Shah. Photography is forbidden.
The Milad Tower (2007) reaches 435 metres, the world's sixth-tallest tower. The Saadabad and Niavaran Palace complexes preserve the Reza Shah and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi residences as museums. Tehran University (1934) and Park-e Mellat round out the modern circuit.
Esfahan: Safavid Capital and the Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Esfahan is what I came for. Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO 1979) was laid out by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602; at 89,000 m² it is the world's second-largest plaza after Tiananmen, framed by four monumental gateways leading to the bazaar (north), Imam Mosque (south), Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (east) and Ali Qapu Palace (west). I spent two full days circling it in different lights.
The Imam Mosque (Masjed-e Shah, 1611-30 under Shah Abbas) has a 36-metre main dome covered in seven-colour Persian mosaic tilework, four iwans around a central courtyard and a marble mihrab. Entry around USD 5. The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (1602-19) was Shah Abbas's private royal mosque for his father-in-law; the 28-metre apricot dome has no minarets, a unique feature reflecting its private function. Entry USD 4.
The Ali Qapu Palace (1597) rises 48 metres across six storeys; the upper Music Hall has acoustic plaster cut into instrument shapes. Si-o-Se Pol (Bridge of 33 Arches, 1599-1602 by Allahverdi Khan) spans the Zayandeh-rud river for 297 metres; locals gather there at sunset to sing classical Persian poetry. The Khaju Bridge (1650) is 133 metres across 23 arches.
Chehel Sotoun Palace (1647) sits in a Persian Garden; the 20 wooden columns of the entry portico double to "Forty Columns" in the reflecting pool, and the interior holds large frescoes of Safavid battle scenes. The Vank Cathedral (1664) in the Armenian Jolfa quarter contains a small Armenian Genocide museum. The Jameh Mosque of Esfahan (UNESCO 2012) has layers from the 8th century through the 1500s; its four iwans and Seljuk dome chamber make it a masterclass in 1,500 years of Persian Islamic architecture on one site.
Persepolis, Pasargadae and Naqsh-e Rostam
Persepolis (UNESCO 1979) was founded by Darius the Great in 518 BCE on a 32-metre stone platform covering 125 hectares. I climbed to the Gate of All Nations, expanded by Xerxes around 470 BCE, with four 18-metre columns and winged bulls flanking the entrance. The Apadana audience hall once had 100 columns; the surrounding reliefs depict 23 delegations from across the empire bringing tribute, with each nation identifiable by dress and gift. The 60 delegation reliefs are remarkably crisp. The Throne Hall and Treasury complete the platform. Alexander burnt the site in January 330 BCE. Entry was IRR 4 million (around USD 4.70).
Naqsh-e Rostam, 12 km north of Persepolis, houses the cross-shaped rock-cut tombs of four Achaemenid kings (Darius I, Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I and Darius II) from the 6th-4th centuries BCE. Below them are seven Sassanid reliefs from the 3rd-4th centuries CE, including Shapur I receiving the surrender of Roman emperor Valerian (captured 260 CE). Entry around USD 3.
Pasargadae (UNESCO 2004), 70 km northeast of Persepolis, was Cyrus the Great's capital from 559 BCE. The Tomb of Cyrus is a six-stepped stone mausoleum 11 metres high; Alexander reportedly visited and ordered the inscription preserved. The Cyrus Cylinder of 539 BCE is often described as the world's first declaration of human rights. I did all three sites as a long day trip from Shiraz with a hired driver for around USD 60.
Yazd, Towers of Silence and Zoroastrianism
Yazd (UNESCO 2017) is the oldest continuously inhabited mud-brick city on earth. The desert silhouette is a forest of badgir wind-catcher towers, each engineered to channel cool air down into the rooms below. Zoroastrianism, founded by Zarathustra around the 5th century BCE, survived the 7th-century CE Arab conquest in Yazd more than anywhere else in Iran.
The Atash Behram fire temple (1934 building) houses an Atar (sacred flame) that priests claim has burned continuously for around 1,500 years, moved between sites since the early Islamic period. A small museum explains Zoroastrian cosmology and the three principles of good thoughts, good words and good deeds.
The Towers of Silence (Dakhmeh) are two circular stone structures on hills outside town where Zoroastrians traditionally exposed their dead to vultures. The Iranian government banned the practice in 1978, and modern Zoroastrian funerals use a regular cemetery.
The Yazd Jameh Mosque dates to the 12th century with major 14th-century work; its twin 49-metre minarets are the tallest in Iran. The Amir Chakhmaq Complex (15th century) frames the old saint's mosque with a three-storey arched facade. The Dolat Abad Garden (UNESCO 2011 Persian Garden) holds the tallest badgir in Iran at 33 metres.
Shiraz: Hafez, Persian Gardens and Pink Light
Shiraz is the literary capital. The Hafez Tomb in its 1935 reconstruction by André Godard sits over the 1389 grave of Shamsuddin Mohammed Hafez (1320-1390), the Persian lyric poet whose Divan-i Hafez is in almost every Iranian household. I went at sunset and watched perhaps 200 Iranians reciting verses from memory, opening the Divan at random for fal-e Hafez. The Saadi Tomb honours the earlier poet Saadi Shirazi (died 1292), author of the Bostan and Gulistan.
Eram Gardens (UNESCO 2011 Persian Garden) cover 11 hectares of Qajar layout over 13th-century origins, with a Saghi Khaneh pavilion and a cypress tree reported to be 950 years old. The Vakil Mosque (1773) was commissioned by Karim Khan Zand and is famous for its 48 monolithic spiral columns, paired with the Vakil Bath and Vakil Bazaar. The Karim Khan Citadel (1766) served as the Zand-dynasty royal residence.
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (1888), the Pink Mosque, is a morning destination: stained-glass windows project a Persian-carpet kaleidoscope across the western prayer hall floor for about an hour after sunrise on clear days. The Shiraz Jameh Mosque and the Quranic Gate (Darvazeh-ye Qoran) at the northern entry round out the old town. Shiraz is the gateway to Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam and Pasargadae; base here for three to four nights.
Tier 2: Beyond the Core Five
Tabriz: Northwest Bazaar and Blue Mosque
Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex (UNESCO 2010) covers around one square kilometre of caravanserais, mosques and 7 km of covered passages, cited as the oldest covered bazaar in the Middle East and the western terminus of the Silk Road. The Blue Mosque (Masjed-e Kabud, 1465) was built by the Qara Qoyunlu Turkmen and is famous for its turquoise mosaic tilework. Tabriz sits in the Azeri Turkish region.
Bam Citadel: The Mud-Brick Sentinel
The Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam, UNESCO 2004) is the world's largest adobe building, with foundations from around 200 BCE expanded under the Sassanian and Safavid dynasties. The 26 December 2003 earthquake (M6.6) destroyed roughly 70 percent of the citadel and killed around 26,000 people. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage in Danger list, and after five years of restoration it was removed from the danger list in 2013.
Kashan: Fin Garden and Tabatabai House
Kashan sits halfway between Tehran and Esfahan. The Fin Garden (UNESCO 2011 Persian Garden) was commissioned in 1590 by Shah Tahmasp I with the classic six-axis chahar bagh layout; Amir Kabir was assassinated in the central pavilion in 1852. The Tabatabai House (1881) is a 40-room Qajar merchant mansion; the Boroujerdi House (1857) next door rivals it. The Tepe Sialk mound nearby (settled around 7000 BCE) is one of the oldest Persian habitation sites.
Soltaniyeh and Chogha Zanbil
The Soltaniyeh Dome (UNESCO 2005) is the mausoleum of the Mongol Ilkhanid ruler Oljaytu (built 1304-12), with a turquoise-tiled dome at 50 metres, the world's second-largest brick dome and cited as a precursor to Brunelleschi's Florence dome. Chogha Zanbil (UNESCO 1979) near Susa is the best-preserved ziggurat outside Mesopotamia, built around 1250 BCE by the Elamite king Untash-Napirisha; the four-tiered brick structure reaches 25 metres.
Cost Table: IRR, USD, EUR and INR
Exchange context (May 2026 unofficial rate): roughly 850,000 IRR = USD 1, EUR 1 = USD 1.08, INR 84 = USD 1. Foreign bank cards do not work in Iran; carry crisp USD or EUR cash.
| Item | IRR | USD | EUR | INR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival (most nationalities) | n/a | 75 | 70 | 6,300 |
| eVisa (apply 1-2 weeks ahead) | n/a | 50 | 46 | 4,200 |
| Hostel dorm bed per night | 800,000-2,000,000 | 1-2.50 | 1-2.30 | 84-210 |
| Mid-range hotel double | 21,000,000-68,000,000 | 25-80 | 23-74 | 2,100-6,700 |
| Boutique hotel Esfahan/Yazd | 42,000,000-153,000,000 | 50-180 | 46-167 | 4,200-15,100 |
| Persepolis entry | 4,000,000 | 4.70 | 4.35 | 395 |
| Pasargadae entry | 3,400,000 | 4 | 3.70 | 336 |
| Naqsh-e Rostam entry | 2,550,000 | 3 | 2.78 | 252 |
| Imam Mosque Esfahan | 4,250,000 | 5 | 4.63 | 420 |
| Sheikh Lotfollah | 3,400,000 | 4 | 3.70 | 336 |
| Chehel Sotoun | 2,550,000 | 3 | 2.78 | 252 |
| Tehran Golestan Palace | 10,200,000 | 12 | 11.10 | 1,008 |
| Tabriz Bazaar | free | free | free | free |
| Yazd Atash Behram | 1,700,000 | 2 | 1.85 | 168 |
| Chelo kebab dinner | 4,250,000-10,200,000 | 5-12 | 4.63-11.10 | 420-1,008 |
| Intercity bus (Tehran-Esfahan) | 4,250,000-8,500,000 | 5-10 | 4.63-9.26 | 420-840 |
| Domestic flight (IranAir) | 25,500,000-51,000,000 | 30-60 | 27.78-55.56 | 2,520-5,040 |
| Taxi cross-town (Snapp app) | 425,000-1,275,000 | 0.50-1.50 | 0.46-1.39 | 42-126 |
Tipping is not customary; 5 percent rounding is appreciated but never expected. Taarof culture means service workers often refuse payment first; insist twice and pay on the third offer.
Planning the Trip
Visas and arrival. Most European, ASEAN, Latin American and African passports qualify for visa-on-arrival at THR, IFN, SYZ, YZD and TBZ airports for USD 75 cash plus six-month passport validity and proof of onward travel and hotel booking. The eVisa at evisatraveller.mfa.ir issues a pre-approval for USD 50 within roughly a week. US, UK, Canadian and Israeli passport holders must travel with an authorised tour operator handling the sponsor letter. Israeli stamps in any passport will result in entry refusal.
Dress code. Hijab (head covering plus loose outer garment covering arms past the elbow and legs past the knee) is mandatory in public for all women regardless of nationality. Men must wear long pants in public. I packed three cotton scarves, two manteau-style tunics and loose trousers, and that combination worked for the full trip. Tourists are typically warned rather than fined, but plan to comply throughout.
Airports and intercity travel. International gateway is THR (Imam Khomeini International). IranAir, Mahan Air and Iran Aseman fly the domestic network at USD 30-60. VIP buses run Tehran-Esfahan-Shiraz on excellent motorways for USD 5-10. The Snapp ride-hailing app works flawlessly for city travel and costs cents per ride; download before arrival.
Season. Peak windows are 15 March-15 May and 15 September-15 November at 18-25°C. Summers in Yazd, Esfahan and Khuzestan hit 40°C+ with desert sites unpleasant by 10 a.m. Tehran winters fall to -5°C with snow. Norouz (21 March) shuts the country for three days but gardens are at their fullest.
Food and language. Chelo kebab (saffron rice with grilled lamb or chicken) is the national dish; tahdig is the prized crispy rice layer. Abgousht is a slow-cooked lamb-and-chickpea stew. Fesenjan is the Caspian chicken-pomegranate-walnut classic. Tea is served black with cardamom. Farsi is written in modified Arabic script; English is limited outside major hotels.
FAQs
Do I need a visa in advance? Most nationalities can use visa-on-arrival for USD 75 cash; US, UK, Canadian and Israeli passports need a sponsor letter via an authorised tour operator. The eVisa at evisatraveller.mfa.ir (USD 50) is recommended and takes about a week.
Is the hijab really mandatory for foreign tourists? Yes, legally required for all women in public regardless of nationality. A scarf covering the hair plus modest clothing covering arms and legs. Restrictions relax in private homes but plan to comply continuously in public.
Can I use my credit card or ATM in Iran? No. Iran is disconnected from SWIFT and Visa/Mastercard. Foreign cards do not work anywhere in Iran. Carry the full trip budget in crisp USD or EUR cash and exchange at a sarrafi on arrival. Some agencies offer Iranian-issued tourist debit cards loaded against your cash.
Do I need a VPN? Yes, since Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube and Telegram are blocked. WhatsApp and Signal generally work. ProtonVPN and Outline are widely used; install before arrival.
When is the best time to visit? Mid-March through mid-May and mid-September through mid-November. Norouz (21 March) brings full gardens but closed shops for three days.
Are there photography restrictions? Yes. Do not photograph military, government, bank or airport facilities. Always ask permission before photographing individuals, especially women.
Is tipping expected? No. Rounding up taxi fare or leaving 5 percent at a restaurant is appreciated but never expected.
What plug type do I need? Type C and Type F at 220V 50 Hz. A European-style adapter works.
Persian Phrases I Used Daily
- Salaam: Hello
- Khodahafez: Goodbye
- Mamnoonam: Thank you
- Lotfan: Please
- Bale / Na: Yes / No
- Sobh bekheir: Good morning
- Chetori?: How are you?
- Esme shoma chiye?: What is your name?
- Cheghadr mishe?: How much is it?
- Befarmaeed: Please go ahead / help yourself
- Bebakhshid: Excuse me / sorry
- Ye chai lotfan: One tea please
- Khoshmaze ast: It is delicious
- Komak: Help
- Inshallah: God willing
- Khasteh nabashid: May you not be tired (greeting to workers)
Cultural Notes
Iran is roughly 90 percent Shia Muslim with Sunni Kurdish, Baloch and Turkmen minorities, plus small ancient Armenian Christian (Esfahan's Jolfa quarter), Jewish and Zoroastrian (Yazd, Kerman) communities. The Bahai faith faces persecution; avoid the topic. The five daily prayers structure the day; Friday is the main prayer day.
Norouz (21 March) is the most important Iranian holiday, predating Islam, running 13 days. Ramadan restricts public daytime eating, drinking and smoking; tourists should comply and many restaurants close until sunset.
Taarof is the Persian etiquette of ritual politeness. A taxi driver or shop owner may refuse payment with "ghabel nadaareh" (it is not worthy); insist that you must pay. The cycle runs three rounds. Always accept offered tea and small gifts.
Persian poetry is woven into daily speech: Hafez (1320-1390), Saadi (1210-1292), Ferdowsi (940-1020), Rumi (1207-1273) and Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) are quoted constantly. Iranians are enormously hospitable; expect invitations for tea, meals and overnight stays.
Politically sensitive topics (1979 revolution, Iran-Iraq war, Iran-US relationship, nuclear programme, Mahsa Amini, Green Movement, current government, supreme leader) are best left for your hosts to raise; respond neutrally and listen. Alcohol is illegal in public. Public affection between unmarried couples is restricted; married couples should carry a marriage certificate copy.
Pre-Trip Preparation Checklist
- Apply for the eVisa at evisatraveller.mfa.ir at least three weeks ahead (USD 50); arrange a sponsor letter via a licensed tour operator if you hold a US, UK, Canadian or Israeli passport
- Book first-night accommodation in your arrival city (required for visa paperwork)
- Carry crisp post-2009 USD or EUR cash in mixed denominations for the full trip; no foreign bank or credit cards work in Iran
- Pack modest clothing: women need a scarf plus a loose long-sleeved manteau and trousers; men need long trousers (shorts forbidden)
- Install a VPN before departure (ProtonVPN, Outline, IPVanish); also install Snapp and download offline Google Maps tiles
- Confirm passport has no Israeli stamps and at least six months validity past entry
- Standard travel vaccinations (Hep A, typhoid, tetanus); yellow-fever certificate only if arriving from an endemic country
- Universal Type C/F plug adapter for 220V 50 Hz
- Download Persian-English offline pack in Google Translate
- Bring small gifts (chocolates, postcards) to reciprocate Iranian hospitality
Three Sample Itineraries
7-Day Classic Silk Road Loop
Day 1: Arrive Tehran, Golestan Palace, Tehran Bazaar. Day 2: Crown Jewels, transfer to Kashan. Day 3: Kashan Fin Garden, Tabatabai House, evening to Esfahan. Day 4: Esfahan Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah, Ali Qapu). Day 5: Chehel Sotoun, Vank, Si-o-Se Pol and Khaju at sunset, overnight bus to Yazd. Day 6: Yazd old town, Atash Behram, Dolat Abad, Towers of Silence, overnight bus to Shiraz. Day 7: Shiraz Eram Gardens, Vakil Mosque, Hafez Tomb, fly home from SYZ.
10-Day Northwest Extension
Days 1-7 as above. Day 8: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Pasargadae day trip from Shiraz. Day 9: Fly Shiraz to Tabriz via Tehran, Tabriz Bazaar. Day 10: Blue Mosque, fly home.
14-Day Grand Iran
Days 1-9 as 10-day. Day 10: Tabriz to Soltaniyeh, then Tehran by overnight train. Day 11: Fly Tehran to Ahvaz, Susa and Chogha Zanbil. Day 12: Shushtar Hydraulic System (UNESCO 2009). Day 13: Fly to Kerman, Kerman Bazaar. Day 14: Bam Citadel day trip, fly home.
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External References
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre (Persepolis 1979, Chogha Zanbil 1979, Meidan Emam Esfahan 1979, Tabriz Bazaar 2010, Bam 2004, Yazd 2017, Persian Garden 2011, Golestan Palace 2013, Masjed-e Jame Esfahan 2012, Soltaniyeh 2005, Susa 2015, Pasargadae 2004): whc.unesco.org
- Iranian MFA visa portal: mfa.gov.ir and evisatraveller.mfa.ir
- Wikipedia and Wikivoyage country pages
- Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization: ichto.ir
Last updated: 2026-05-18
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