Iran is a wonderful country, we have prepared a few important recommendations to take into account before organizing your tailor-made tour in this extraordinary nation.
How to get a visa for Iran
Even if it’s possible to ask for the visa directly at the airport it’s extremely recommended to get it before departure. You can ask for it at your country’s embassy. If you have visas from Israel on your passport you can’t get the visa.
Iran is an Islamic republic
It’s strictly forbidden to import alcoholics and it’s highly recommended to follow some unwritten laws both in the way you behave and dress. In particular for women it’s necessary to use a scarf that covers head and neck (and some pins to avoid make it stay in place during windy days), long trousers and long sleeved shirts.
For men it’s highly recommended using long trousers while short sleeved shirts are prohibited in all the sacred places but are permitted anywhere else.
A part from these restrictions the population is not fundamentalist as depicted by western medias, particularly in the big cities many of the rules enforced in public are ignored or bypassed in the private houses.
Iran is a really large country
From sea to desert, from mountains to the chaos of Teheran, from small villages to archeological sites. Iran is truly a vast country and often the transfers are really long. Because of this we suggest to travel in the months where the climate is mild.
Credit cards and ATMs in Iran
In Iran credit cards are usually not accepted and there are no ATMs. Be aware of your budget and get your cash in Euro or Dollars ready before the departure.
Weekly workdays in Iran
Workdays are from Saturday to Wednesday, some shops are open fullday even on Thursday.
Internet in Iran: some troubles, many opportunities
Connection is usually terrible, when not completely absent. Take it as an opportunity to ask for informations to the very kind local population… instead than asking it to Google.
History, art, culture but mainly... the Iranian people
A tour in Iran will may take you to discover one or more of the interesting areas of this country. There are many cities which are worth a visit, as well as many incredible sights, but nothing will surprise you as the iranian people and his traditions, starting from “Taroof”.
Curious about the culture of this country? Get ready for an amazing trip!
