Lonely Planet Iran

Winner of the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Lonely Planet Iran is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike among the Castles of the Assassins in Alamut Valley, lose yourself in Esfahan's historic bazaar, or ski in the Alborz Mountains—all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Iran and begin your journey now!

Inside you'll find full-colour maps and images throughout, plus highlights and itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Insider tips will save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. The guide includes honest reviews for all budgets—eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss—plus cultural insights that give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience covering festivals, cuisine, religion, history, architecture, literature, music, crafts, and the environment.

With over 50 maps and coverage of Tehran, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Persepolis, Kashan, Choqa Zanbil, Takht-e Soleiman, Tabriz, Masuleh, Mashhad, Garmeh, Alamut Valley, Alborz Mountains, Kaluts, Qeshm Island and more, this comprehensive guide is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been enabling curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.