Tourism and Attractions

10 Ideas for Britons’ Adventurous Holidays in Iran
August 31, 2021
By: Zehrah Hasan, The Guardian With the reciprocal reopenings of the Iranian Embassy in London and the British embassy in Tehran, and the UK Foreign...
Davids’ Dream: A trip to Hamadan
August 31, 2021
Fascinated by the rich Iranian history and culture, a former international soccer player Edgar Davids has said he likes to travel someday to Hamadan city...
Iran seeks visa waivers with 28 countries
August 30, 2021
Iran seeks reciprocal visa waiver programs with 28 countries as part of its bid to boost inbound tourism, Director of Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and...
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Iran ready to offer reciprocal visa-free travel
August 29, 2021
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says the country is ready to offer visa-free travel to citizens of the countries that are willing to engage in reciprocal...
Tourists Shift Away from Turkey, Turn to Iran
August 24, 2021
The main tourist areas in Turkey have long been considered as top priority for Iranian and foreign visitors and the country has been able to...
World Eager to Buy Persian Carpets
August 22, 2021
Iran’s famed carpet weavers are busy at work following the country’s nuclear deal, anticipating a boost in exports as sanctions are set to be lifted...
Embassy reopenings could increase number of Britons travelling to Iran
August 22, 2021
By Lizzie Porter, The Telegraph UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond will visit Iran this weekend to raise the flag over the British embassy in Tehran...
“Zanjan Bazaar” on World Heritage List Soon
August 20, 2021
Restoration projects are underway to prepare Zanjan historical bazaar for registration on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. The longest covered market in Iran, Zanjan...
Iran to Revive Handicraft Markets for Tourists
August 17, 2021
Iran plans to revive several handicraft markets to welcome a new wave of foreign tourists who plans to visit the country, the deputy director of...
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Iran Makes You Surprised
August 15, 2021
Edited and Summarized from Guardian By: Jennifer Klinec At 1pm last Monday afternoon, a large van was left parked outside the Science Museum in central...
Top Hotels in Iran’s Major Cities Booked by Tourists Through 2016
August 11, 2021
Top four and five star hotels in Iran’s major cities including Isfahan, Yazd, Tehran, Shiraz and Ahvaz have been booked by foreign tourists through 2016,...
5 Million Tourists Visit Iran in 2014, 20 Million Yearly by 2025
August 10, 2021
Iran’s VP Soltanifar met with Georgian Deputy Speaker Gubaz Sanikidze and exchanged ideas on tourism-related issues. The Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism...
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Good News for Tourists: Iran Airport Visa Extended to ‘30 days’
August 4, 2021
Iran has extended airport visa validity from 14 days to 30 days as part of its plans to boost tourism industry in the country. “Iran’s...
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DW’s Reporter Relates his Fascinating Trip to Tehran
August 3, 2021
Now that an agreement has been reached on Iran’s nuclear program, economic sanctions against the country should be lifted soon. This could give tourism a...
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Cristal Group Plans to Operate Luxury Hotels in Iran
August 2, 2021
The head of UAE-based Cristal Hotels says Iran will become one of the region’s most lucrative hotel development markets. With an ambitious annual visitor target...
Is it Safe to Visit Iran?
August 2, 2021
By: Joseph Kiely, ThePlanetD The first question people asked me when I told them I was visiting Iran was “why?” The second was “Is it...
Which Countries’ Citizens Can Travel to Iran without Visa?
July 29, 2021
Iran has revoked visa requirements for nationals of 7 countries as part of its plans to boost tourism industry in the country. According to a...
Tourism Will Boost in Iran after Nuclear Deal
July 28, 2021
By: Bobbie Iran, host to many unique cultural treasures largely unseen by western eyes, is expecting a significant rise in the number of tourists visiting...
“Persian Man” Statue Erected in the Persian Gulf Waters
July 26, 2021
Thanks to the efforts of an Iranian artist, a statue as the symbol of an ancient Persian man was built and erected in the deep...
Inside Iran: 360° images let armchair travelers tour the country
July 26, 2021
Armchair travellers can now enjoy 360° views of the ruins at Persepolis, and other attractions in Iran, thanks to a photographer’s images of the country....