How Much Does Iran Travel Cost? What Is Iran’s Currency?
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You, Iran and Lifelong Experiences
Without Hassle
Have you ever gone on a backpacking trip where you wasted so much of your time trying to figure out the logistics of your journey by searching online for hours, whether beforehand or during your trip?
Sometimes I would end up somewhere and realize the place I booked online was way different in reality. Therefore, I had to spend hours searching for another place to stay while on a short trip. This time when I decided to go to Iran, I found a 14-day self-guided tour package online. I looked through it, and it surprised me that it almost cost the same as if I wanted to book everything on my own so I took a leap of faith and booked it.
I realized how much more beneficial getting a tour was than just taking away the hassle of booking things online! Most people did not speak English, and pretty much half of the high standard accommodations could not have been even found online. Also, knowing all the enjoyable activities about the cities I was visiting without so much research gave me enough time to interact with locals and get to know the cultures in a more profound sense.
I’ll tell the highlight of each day of my journey through the itinerary so you could also see if that’s the solution for you.
Starts in: | Tehran |
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Ends in: | Tehran |
Destinations: | Tehran, Kashan , Abyaneh, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Kerman |
Duration: | 14 Days |
Age Range: | 7 - 80 |
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Accommodation: | 12 nights at hostels, 1 night at nomadic tent |
Persepolis, Shiraz
Qalamkar store, Isfahan
Shahdad Kalouts, Kerman
Shazdeh Garden, Mahan, Kerman
Tabiat Bridge, Tehran
Abyaneh, Kashan
Chak Chak shrine, Yazd
Khaju bridge, Isfahan
Meymand village, Kerman
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz
Nasir-al-Mulk, Mosque-Shiraz
Story of the Day
Tehran was crowded and full of traffic. I was happy I was told how to use the metro not to get stuck in traffic. Also, after that long flight, it was a relief I did not have to think about where to go that night that would be calming and also give me a glimpse of Tehran.
Experiences
Tehran’s Largest Pedestrian Overpass
(Depending on arrival time)
Story of the Day
From the Bazaar to the museums, Tehran had so much to offer, but the best part was having dinner with a local family that night. I was happy my tour operator helped me to connect to a sweet local family that night easily.
Experiences
A UNESCO World Heritage
City life & crowded streets, shopping, modernity intertwined with the history
Historical ancient monuments, oldest artifacts date back to Lower Paleolithic period
An Iranian family invites you to their home for a homemade dinner
Story of the Day
I only had a day in Kashan. With the help of my tour operator, I got to know about and visit this mysterious town Abyaneh where people live their lives like their ancestors as if the time has never passed since a few hundred years ago.
Experiences
Features of Iran's traditional residential architecture
Ziggurat dates back to 3000 BC, oldest settlement dates to around 6000 BC
A symbol of the rural lifestyle of Iran
Story of the Day
Isfahan was so full of life. There was so much to see in a glimpse of an eye. Naqshe Jahan. The beautiful mosques. The historical heritage and all. No one can see it all. It’s overwhelming if you try. It’s also hard to choose where to go as they all looked so damn magical from afar.
Experiences
A UNESCO World Heritage
An architectural masterpiece of Iranian architecture. First built of the four monuments of Naqsh-e Jahan square during the Safavid Empire
A UNESCO World Heritage
The official residence of Persian Emperors of the Safavid dynasty. Historically valuable paintings and mosaic work, acoustic rooms
Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
Story of the Day
I would have probably gone to my accommodation before midnight if I was not recommended by the tour to go check out Khaju bridge late at night. I was lucky that I got to see people of all ages singing together and dancing under the bridge all night long. Every night celebration of Isfahan!
Experiences
Jolfa Square is the heart of the Armenian community in Isfahan.
A UNESCO World Heritage
A walking tour of Zayanderud river and bridges, Gathering of songs and music
Story of the Day
To get to know one of the most ancient religions of all by going to the Zoroastrian temple and museum was a pleasure. Therefore, I decided to indulge in it all day long. I was happy the tour had an order in which I did not miss any of the critical sightseeing of Yazd in a short amount of time.
Experiences
Zoroastrian ritual exposure of the dead bodies to carrion birds
The only one of the highest-grade fires in ancient Iran where Zoroastrians have practiced their religion since 400 BC
Story of the Day
Oh, Fahadan. Enjoying every second of walking in this historic neighborhood. It was full of roof cafes and clay walls and so many stories everywhere I stopped by. Sitting in this unique roof café, I thought how much time I would have spent on my phone searching for places to visit afterward instead of enjoying the Persian tea I drank and the extraordinary views.
Experiences
One of the tallest minarets among Persian mosques
Walking tour of the old city of Yazd, A UNESCO World Heritage
Symmetrical sunken arched alcoves
The Persian Qanat, A UNESCO World Heritage
Iranian martial art, a traditional system of athletics
The Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
Story of the Day
This was the shining moment of my tour. My tour agency helped me connect with nomads. They lived their lives based on the seasons in the mountains. So, it was a pleasure I’ll remember for the rest of my life. They taught me the secrets of living in tune with nature as I travel to different places and that was all I needed from this day in Iran.
Experiences
Oldest living lifeform in Asia, 4000 to 5000 years old
Communities with unique migration system based on seasons and nature patterns
Story of the Day
I did not even think about myself or my trip on this day in Shiraz. I was mesmerized the whole time. I felt the presence of ancient gods standing next to Perspolis, and everywhere I went according to my daily schedule.
Experiences
A grand ceremonial complex, The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC, A UNESCO World Heritage
A group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff, from both the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods, Also known as Naqsh-e Rostam
Story of the Day
I experienced another authentic homemade dish with a Persian family in Shiraz. It widened my perspective of different cultures that exist within this land. Indeed, it was the best way to know locals who became lifelong friends afterward.
Experiences
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Orsi stained glasses create a colorful spiritual feeling of awe
Citadel in downtown
Including Bazaar, Bath house, Mosque
Persian for "King of the Light", a funerary monument holy to the Shia Muslims
Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
An Iranian family invites you to their home for a homemade dinner
Story of the Day
I got a chance to visit and feel the essential attractions of this ancient city in just one day. I felt full of joy that night from visiting this region of Iran.
Experiences
A place to make lifelong friendship since ancient times, including school, Bathhouse, Bazaar, Caravanserai and mint
Story of the Day
Yardangs of Shahdad. Silence. Stars so close, I could have almost touched them all. A village in the middle of the desert. What else could I have done with this much peace of mind?
Experiences
Persian Garden, A UNESCO World Heritage
The tranquility of Lut desert, The outer space resembling yardangs
Story of the Day
It was an adventure in the desert of Iran. I could see no one anywhere close. I am glad I did not plan on hitchhiking and had planned it all. Otherwise, there was no phone reception or cars. I would have lost this pleasure of enjoying one of the most beautiful deserts I’ve seen in my life.
Experiences
A Natural UNESCO World Heritage
Story of the Day
It was a blessing to have free time at the end of my trip to Tehran. Therefore, I got to digest and reflect on all the experiences I had. It was one of the best parts of my tour operator’s planning, I thought. Also, I decided I am never going anywhere without making sure the hassle of planning is not mine!
Experiences
We’ve defined 6 different moments for our Iran tours. All of our Iran tour packages include every one of them. Each site or experience has different aspects. However, each moment makes one of those aspects bolder during your experience. These moments are a way for you to express your preferences and have flexibility. We’ve designed the most efficient tours based on our previous experiences with other travelers. As you fill the booking form, you tell us what your preferences are and which moments connect to you more deeply. This way, you get to decide to enhance or reduce each moment during your Iran tour. We’ll make any changes necessary to your itinerary to align with your needs.
We have brought together a wide and diverse range of guides on our Iran tours. A huge part of your journey is to connect to your guide and have joyful conversations together. Since we want to organize Iran tours that are experience oriented, we’ve made it possible for you to have a say in choosing your guide. Usually, we would arrange a guide for you based on the knowledge we have from our guides and also you. However, you could also tell us in the booking form your preferences about your guide characteristics or specific knowledge and we’ll make sure to match a guide for you based on your requests.
This package is the most efficient one for your amount of time. You’ll see all the essentials of Iran while traveling with peace of mind. You’ll also have enough free time to dive deeper into the local culture and Iranian people’s lives. We have put the most important cities of Iran that could have fit into your time limit. All UNESCO heritage sites are fit into your package, as well.
All bookings and contracts are settled through SAE Event GmbH, a registered travel agency in Austria. As a result, all transactions and processes are done based on the European legal system. So you would have the advantage of working with a local tour operator under EU-law. Visiting Iran with locals was never that hassle-free.
We care about food. The meals are not full board so that you can choose them based on your personal preferences. Persian cuisine is popular for its diversity and deliciousness. We’ll introduce a wide range of restaurants to you so you could try what best suits your taste. In the end, we’ll expose you to a ray of delicious local Persian dishes during your trip.
Airport pick-up, drop-off
VIP bus ticket from Tehran to Kashan, Abyaneh, Isfahan, Yazd, Abarkuh, Shiraz and Kerman
Train ticket from Kerman to Tehran
13 Nights at hostels
13 Breakfast
3 Dinner
Chief Experience Officer throughout your trip
24/7 Support
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card
Wi-Fi Modem
Official Iran Visa reference number
4WD During desert tour
International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Travel Insurance
Entrance fees to the mentioned monuments
Other expenses such as laundry, mini bar used in the room, etc.
You have the opportunity to book any tour as a private tour aligned with your schedule and timing. Our Iran private tours have high flexibility. Therefore, you can tell us all your needs on the booking form to turn any tour into a private one. You could see Iran private tour prices during different months in the chart below. Also, you can send us your booking request without any charges.
Months | Price / person |
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January, February | 440 € |
March, April, May | 540 € |
June, July, August | 440 € |
September, October | 490 € |
November, December | 440 € |
In case you cancel your tour booking, cancellation fees will apply:
• Up to 60 days prior arrival: 0% of the package price
• 59 to 30 days before arrival: 20% of the package price
• 29 to 15 days before arrival: 35% of the package price
• From 14 days before arrival to actual arrival: 75% of the package price
• No show: 90% of the package price
Your tour prices vary regarding your preferences and the season of your travel. After finalizing the price of the tour you have selected, you should pay a deposit equal to 20% of your tour cost. Then, we will issue a booking confirmation. You should transfer the rest at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the tour.
Yes, all of our tour schedules have the flexibility to change as a private tour. You could let us know your preferences and sites you’d like to visit, and we’ll change your itinerary accordingly. Also, you could let us know if you connect with a particular moment before your trip on the booking form or during your journey. So, we’ll put more of that moment in your plans. Such changes can also be made on each day during your trip with the consent of your guide.
Yes, you could change the duration of your trip before, during, or at the end of your trip. The private tours have more flexibility in the sense that you could add days in between your travels or at before and after your journey.
If your passport is not from the United States, Canada, or England, your visa process will take less than two weeks. We could help you to get an Iran visa. If you book any of our Iran tours, your visa fee (different than application fee) will be waived, and we’ll give this service to you free of charge. If you need more information about the visa application form and the visa requirements, you could check out our article about the Iran visa.
Yes, the services we have included in our packages are of high quality and decent. Most accommodations are +4 stars, and all transfers are with an air-conditioned vehicle. However, if you need to enhance or lower the quality of your services, you could let us know in the booking form. We’ll make the changes to your package accordingly.
No, they are not fixed. The main characteristic of our “Moments” feature is flexibility. You could add or reduce any moment on your journey based on your likes and dislikes. You could read more about our moments feature in our article about all moments.
This tour is only offered as a private tour, so you cannot join a group for this package.
You could book this package all year round. It has a different unique taste in each season. However, the spring, the end of summer and the beginning of fall are the best seasons for this package. It worth to mention that during the summer, the Kaluts of Shahdad would get extremely hot and it would get very cold during the winter season.
We will recommend the best options in each city or village we visit together. We usually recommend restaurants that offer the most authentic and local dishes of that region. If you have any dietary restrictions, please do let us know in the booking form, so we prepare the best recommendations for you. Your guide can also give you different options for food during your stay here.
During this package, you’ll also spend a night or two at an Iranian family’s house and have dinner with locals.
It’s better if you book your trip at least a month before coming to Iran. However, during high season meaning March and April, if you’d like to come, it’s better to reserve your packages at least two months before to make sure you don’t miss out on booking the best hotels. Also, the visa process for specific countries such as England, the United States, and Canada will take longer. Therefore, if you are citizens of those countries, make sure to reserve a tour at least three months before your trip.
Yes, you could get insurance services from us if you’d like. For more information and requirements for the insurance, please check our article about Iran travel insurance.
During these tour packages, all your needs besides your meals are covered. Therefore, you could bring enough money for food or anything you’d want to purchase as souvenirs or gifts for yourself and others. For more information, you can read Iran travel cost article.
One of the other services we offer during this tour is a local debit card. You could let us know how much you’d like to spend and we’ll charge your card with the same amount based on the daily currency rates. You could let us know to add to the card during your trip based on your needs as well.
Yes, due to the daily rate fluctuations of international flights, we have not included them. However, if you’d like, we could reserve them for you.
Depending on your arrival time, we’ll plan for those days. We have included the different options and recommended schedule for these days on your itinerary.
If you have a particular health issue, disease, food allergies, or any other sensitivities, please let us know in the booking form. So, we can guide you in the right direction so you won’t face any issues during your trip. If you use specific medications, please be sure to have enough of it during your journey. If you get ill or face any health particular issues during your trip for which you’d need a doctor, we would do all the necessary coordination for you. There is nothing about which you should be worried during your journey.
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IranAmaze organizes a variety of tours for all travel interests and types. If you’d like to see all of our Iran tours and get to know the diverse experiences you could have in Iran, please visit our Iran tours page.
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Persepolis is full of symbols from the sacred cedar trees to the lotus flowers and the lions.
The woodblock printing on canvas is one of the many handicrafts popular in Isfahan.
To be lost and found in the silent deserts of Iran is an adventure worth a lifetime.
A beautiful garden located at the heart of the deserts of Iran.
Modernity intertwined with nature and local life manifests through the beautiful Tabiat bridge.
They’ve learned their way of living from their ancestors and continue to live the same way even now.
Many mystical ancient stories is believed to have taken place in Chak Chak shrine.
This is where the community comes together for moments of connection and love.
It’s an experience of a lifetime to sleep inside a cave house like our ancestors did.
The colors keep changing at each minute of the day at Nasir al-Mulk Mosque of Shiraz.
The sacred energies are felt through the reflection of the colorful lights at this mosque.