Karbala alley, Imam Reza 2, Imam Reza street, Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, iran

Shiraz is a city of sophistication that has been celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for more than 2000 years. Known as the Dar-ol-Elm (House of Leaing), the City of Roses, City of Love and City of Gardens, Shiraz has become synonymous with education, nightingales, poetry and wine. It was one of the most important cities in the medieval Islamic world and was the Iranian capital during the Zand dynasty (AD 1747–79), when many of its most beautiful buildings were built or restored. Shiraz is a must see and its included on anyone’s best Iran tour

Isfahan is an ancient city in the center of Iran located about 340 km south of Tehran. Isfahan is the capital of Isfahan Province and the Persians call it "Nesf-e-Jahan", meaning "Half the World". In terms of population, Isfahan is Iran's third largest city after Tehran and Mashhad. Isfahan is located in a semi-desert region near the Zayandeh Rud River. Isfahan is considered as a popular tourist destination and a major cultural and economic center of Iran. The city enjoys a temperate climate and regular seasons.

Though neither Iran’s oldest or prettiest city, the bustling metropolis of Tehran is not without its own compelling charm. Home to over 10 million Iranians, the largely concrete skyline is set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Alborz mountains which rise out of the smog below. Often underrated as a tourist destination, nowhere will you sample a flavour of contemporary Iranian life more than Tehran. Here we present 10 must-do-and-sees whilst in the capital.

Qom City of the Pious, City of Knowledge, Religious Capital of Iran, Cultural Pole, Resting Place of the Munificent of the Progeny of the Prophet (PBUH), City of Religious Scholars

Once an important transit city along the Silk Road, Mashhad is Iran’s second largest city. Known first and foremost as the home of Iran’s largest religious shrine, it also has plenty of culture and food awaiting. Read on to discover all you need to know about Iran’s holy city.

Ayatollah Bahjat street, Shohada intersection, Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran

Next to the entrance of Bab al Javad, New Khosravi street, Bait ol Moqaddas square, Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran

Next to the holy shrine, Imam Reza street, Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran